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Ryu forces a smile, that looks more like a snarl. "I expected more of you. Surely you should have cut me down by now." Ryu snapped in a sharp tone, regaining his footing. He sprung forward once more, putting his full weight into another attack aimed directly at Grima's stomach.
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"Oh, are you eager to die so soon?" Grima says as he counters the blow and knocks Ryu down to the ground with a strong kick to his stomach. He then holds the tip of the sword up to Ryu's neck, grinning.