"Arya, beat her!"
"Arya, show her who's boss!"
The crowd cheered loudly, eager to see me humiliated by Arya. They all thought I was all talk and no substance, believing my challenge was nothing more than empty bravado. To them, Arya was a battle-hardened warrior with real achievements. As for me, I was just a pampered rich girl, spoiled and soft.
Spurred on by the crowd’s chants, Arya was reluctantly pushed into accepting the challenge.
"I... I accept."
The cheers and taunts grew louder.
"Looks like tomorrow's going to be a good show!"
"I bet Arya will have her on the ground in three moves!"
The next morning, the central square of the Solmon City reinforcement base was packed with people.
I stood at the center of the square, dressed casually in a loose white T-shirt.
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