Chapter 28: Combat System 17 As we floated midair, Prince Radia came close, by this time hostility between rivals is non-existent since we are on neutral combat and we could talk as fellow combatants. ‘Prince Jokhara, putting up a great show, impressive’, he said. ‘By all means, compliments aren’t a bad thing if meant well, Prince Radia’. I responded. ‘Why, with my heart, rival. But do not forget, the first can always be the last, are you aware?’ ‘Most aware, Prince Radia; but those who prepare well hardly ever become last, though, you might have your desire.’ ‘’I speak from experience, friend. Combats are not always won from the first rounds’, said Radia. ‘This is different combat, and we are up for it. If in the end, the first become last, so be it.’ ‘We shall see then’, he said,

