RaylineI lifted my forearm with the dagger sticking out, just as Cole and Nicolas had taught me. I applied their instructions and then got into a low stance. I watched Cole's stance before taking a breath and lunging. I swung the blade low, and he stepped back, dodging the attack before sliding to the side and blocking my wrist.I shifted my weight and twisted to try to shake off the attack from above, while he dodged again, ducking and swinging his leg to knock me down. And yet, I quickly rolled backward, moving faster than him. As he tried to reach for his blade, I did not waste the opportunity. Instead of going for a stab, I tried to elbow him in the side, but another hand caught my wrist. He then kicked out his leg and knocked me down on one knee. I tried to adjust myself, rolling onto my back to knock him down, but he had already anticipated this and managed to get back to his feet.As soon as I got up, I felt his hand grip my other arm. But instead, I twisted around and knelt b
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