Face/Off

Sword in hand, he approached the entrance of the beast's lair. The fetid air was filled with a sense of purpose, of destiny. There on the ground lay the carcasses of slain warriors and knights that had passed before him.

Even so, he fondly recalled the days of his training, where the Grand Masters Oh and Yun fondly reminisced about their days perusing the books of lore and wisdom, seeking the way to conquer the beast that roamed the realm of Soa, leaving a trail of chaos and carnage in its wake. They survived the battle, but each time, the beast seemed to grow with the experience of its previous duels, and it all served to embolden the wretched creature.

He unsheathed his trusty sword, caked with blood from his previous quest just three days before. And the words of his Grand Master rang true in his mind "You sought to give yourself a challenge. Now its time for the race of your life...". Standing his ground, he psyched himself for the upcoming battle.

He kissed the amulet that encircled his neck.

"Come now, you beast. For the Knight Ryan sends you your Deliverance!"

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Another blow was delivered towards the hapless knight.

Reeling from the impact, he swung his sword at the incoming appendage. It was futile against the leathery hide of the beast.

The knuckled blow rang dully upon his armor. In the red mist of pain, he spied the eye of the beast. "There exists a flaw in the defence of the beast- The eye through which it sees." so said the Reverend Horngren. He feebly reached for his sword.

Spying the movement, the beast rushed forward to deliver the mortal blow to the wounded knight.

His last thoughts were "I have given my all; Even in failure, I am content."