>>6093036>>6093170>>6093247Of course, it will be easy. And you were the wisest one with an official and a real purpose, you are as crafty as Charles de Valois or Robert d'Artois. A master of intrigue.
>>6093299>>6093310KEK, we shall name his next horse "Tesla".
>>6093443>>6093672As you had predicted with your tactical genius you managed to keep your opponent at distance. She tried to advance to dodge each time at the last moment, you tried to cut her all opportunities of escape. Finally when she was against the corner of wall, since you were far taller and Elana did not even have the occasion to get you you told.
-It's over Elana, I have the high ground.
Her answer worried you.
-You underestimate my power...
And she tried to flip over you, yes, really like an acrobat, probably to stab you while flying, you only saw indian guelphs trying to do it so it surprised you, but as a reflex you tried to hit her here with your training sword while she flew. She emitted a cry of pain and fell harshly on the courtyard. And you immediately felt bad, feeling guilty that you hurt a woman. It was definitely unchivalric. You tried to see if she was well and she nodded.
-I will... Probably only have some bruises my lord... You.. You are very good with a sword and a shield, I didn't think...
-Elana, I am a knight, I am trained from birth.
She looked at you and answered in an annoyed tone.
-And what do you think my lord ? That I practised gardening and embroidery when I was a little girl ?
Ah, yes, reflecting on it she was trained too from a very young age. But still, she was a little girl, you were a man and of noble birth so she was at a disadvantage. But whatever. You laughed.
-I weight twice as much as you if you were all wet young lass, there is no shame in losing.
She nodded, explaining.
-Yes, I... I am sorry my lord. It was the frustration of defeat, I should not have talked in this tone to your lordship I..
-I do not blame you, try to not do it again simply.
You then let her recover and proceded to try to teach some good passes to Bob Denarius, you sometimes still wondered if keeping him was useful but the man was truely a talented bard, and bandit and fanatically devoted to you as a kind of "master of warfare", he could be useful.