[Center][h1][color=184C3B]Jessi[/color][/h1][/center]

His remark had cost him his concentration, but the placement of his spear put Jessi in the perfect position to swing it around and deflect the pommel of Tegonay’s blade. The dark knight then used this momentum to send a kick at Fei. [color=184C3B]”Have you gone mad?”[/color] The young soldier shouted to Tegonay who had just claimed his orders surpassed the will of the princess. He was correct of course. A guardian’s authority was near absolute and if he was ordered to win, it was his duty to do so.

Keeping on the offensive, Tegonay came back once more bringing his sword towards Jessi; but he was more than ready this time. Hold his spear out vertically and stopping the blade mid swing the knight spoke to Jessi about oath and honor. It was then something caught Jessi’s attention; there was a distinct echo in the man’s words. Was his helmet...Empty? It didn’t matter. While he still had the servant of Yssdrasil next to him he gave a response, [color=184C3B]”I understand all too well. But we are not your enemies! Help us fight so that we can secure the safety of Lady Asgard!”[/color]

Hopes of gaining the now mysterious knights alliance were quickly dashed by Tegonay pulling away and sending a devastating strike toward Fei. He had no intention of working with them. In truth it looked as though he intended to kill them. Silver flames erupted around the princess and halted his strike and even stunned him. Jessi used this opportunity to strike quickly, sweeping the armored ‘man’s’ legs then bringing his spear down where he would lay.

[color=184C3B]”You have orders to win, but I have orders from a guardian as well to protect and keep her daughter safe. If you will not back down, then so be it!”[/color] He pushed himself up with his spear and took position in front of Fei. Using this time to check the field he noted the other combatants were keeping each other busy. Good. No one would interrupt them. Glancing back at Fei, Jessi gave a command for the first time as her protector. [color=184C3B]”Stay back!”[/color] turning his attention again to the metal warrior in front of him, he spoke just loud enough for them to hear, [color=184C3B]”He’s mine.”[/color]

It was unfortunate. Imperial blood would be spilled this day. But by his word as a soldier, no matter what it cost him, Jessi would make certain that it would not be Fei’s!

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