T25.80 The Lancebearer, Part 2.16

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Domel hurriedly assumed stance the moment he saw the approaching threat.

This was no time to restrain his target.

Positioning his right forearm to shield his neck, he shot his left arm from above in attempt to strike away what he predicted would be a back-handed thrust with the dagger.

And as expected, Domel heard the sound of drawn steel which shot on an arc as the woman attempted to plunge the blade into his neck from the side.

As his forearm came into contact with her own, Domel's other hand clasped onto her wrist as he used his belly to twist about in his prone position, locking her arm.

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