The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 12

The Duel

The crowd gathered at dawn, filled with anticipation. The duel between Victor and General Kaito was the only thing anyone could talk about. As Victor stepped into the arena, the tension was clear. He glanced around at the sea of faces, some hopeful, others fearful, but all of them were waiting to see the outcome of this deadly confrontation.

Kaito was already there, his tall frame cutting an imposing figure against the early morning light. He sneered as Victor approached. “You should’ve stayed in exile, Victor. This city isn’t big enough for both of us.”

Victor’s jaw tightened. “I’m not going anywhere, Kaito. This city is mine, and I’m here to take back what belongs to me.”

Kaito laughed, a harsh, grating sound. “You think you can win? I’ve been ruling this city in your absence. You’re nothing but a ghost of the past.”

Victor’s eyes narrowed, his voice cold. “We’ll see about that.”

The duel began with a flurry of movement, both men testing each other’s strengths and weaknesse