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[i]Instead of drawing back his right arm after slashing the King's tendons, Auz kept his blade extended out to the side and, as the King stepped forth to deliver his punch, Auz neatly slid his left foot behind his right at a shoulder's width apart, swaying backwards at the last moment so that the blow would merely skim the front of his chestplate. Without pause the still-raised dagger moved like a silver serpent, weaving over the King's lowered left arm and drawing a blue lightning arch for his throat. In a split second the King would have his throat slit unless he had a backup plan. [/i]