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Cruz froze as his eyes locked with hers, watching her blush and look away. He look a knee and placed a gentle hand on her chin, making him look at her. "They're...absolutely enamoring..." he told her in a whisper and a smile crossed his lips. "You're a gorgeous woman who has eyes likes sapphires." said the Prince before he slowly got closer, not being able to help himself and gave Karin a kiss.


{lol it's okay I can understand}

The Prince smiled as she looked dazed. "Well now...you are quite the kisser." he told her before a small blush crossed his face. "...Now if you don't mind I'd like to have you keep your eyes open from now on. Oh...and um...," he motioned to the outfits nearby. "I guess you get to see what I look best in for the duel in about an hour."

Viktor nodded with a smile and buttoned up his shirt that she had chosen before sitting next to her. "Want to accompany to my duel?" He asked and added "It will only be a few minutes at most." With that his guard came in and handed the Prince a sword that was sheathed. "Here you go Your Highness, as you requested."

The Prince took hold of the sheathe and pulled out the blade a bit to look it over and then sheathing it. He nodded and looked to the girl as he said "If you would like to see me duel then come with me." Viktor then left the room and began to head down the stairs as he would walk towards the coach.

The Prince took a seat in the coach and awaited Karin to sit beside him. "I'm confident in my abilities to sword fighting." He told her as she walked behind him. He blinked as to why she was suddenly bashful. A slight shrug came from him as he didn't want to give it too much thought.

Once Karin got into the coach Viktor signaled for the man to start towards their destination. A smile was on the Prince's face as he said "Well now...someone seems to like the look of nature." as he noticed the girl looking out the window.

He then did the same as they began on the small escapade towards Viktor's first and only defeat or add another win to the tally of multiple duels in the past that he has survived. No doubt he would always be nervous but always had confidence in himself and his ability for countless practice and spars, etc.

Viktor blinked and frowned at hearing her story. "I see...sorry to hear about that." Once he heard her question a frown appeared on his face and caused him to look out to the scenery a bit. Taking a deep breath he said "I've had many duels. Too many to count. I honestly try my best to stay out of them sometimes but I just can't. My good manners often get in the way and cause them. But then again it is a way of dispelling the filth with only a title of 'Gentleman' from this world. There's too many nobles who let their status inflate their egos and feel as though they've the right to treat others horribly."

The Prince sighed. "I only see the names of Prince, Noble, Gentleman, things such as that as titles. Just because you have them doesn't mean you're the best. Without ranks such as those then we are just the same as commoners and poorfolk. I believe it to be actions that put meaning to the titles. A person can be a wealthy nobleman and act as the most horrible commoner and not get punished for reasons of being only wealthy and having noble blood. Meanwhile, a commoner could be the epitome of a Gentleman and not get rewarded by karma itself." Viktor then looked out of the window as he said "That's why when I become King...I shall listen to the people and ignore those of the wealth. The people deserve to rule this land, not a single man or woman from a family that is merely called Noble."

Cruz blinked and looked at her. Her eyes shown with resolution and her words were laced with truth. As a result, a smile crossed his face. "I would be glad for you to be by my side." Responded the Prince. He leaned towards Karin and took one of her hands into both of his as he said "I feel that...with your support and being by my side will help me more than doing such things alone."

His eyes locked with hers. "I promise you that I will not stray from my goal or have you question your allegiance." A few seconds later they stopped and the man opened the door. "Sir...we are here at the destination." Viktor looked at the chauffeur and nodded. The Prince stood up and walked out to the green, spacious land that was the top of a hill. A man and his second stood on one end. Viktor turned to Karin with a smile and held his hand to give her assistance out of the carriage.

Viktor looked at her with a smile and replied "You're welcome milady." with that she stood by his side and after Cruz heard what she said, felt a renewal in himself. He turned to the girl and gave her a kiss before saying "Thank you." The Prince then walked towards the male who was practicing.

Both stood across from each other and Viktor undid his shirt to show no cheap tricks, taking it off and handing it too his second as proof while the other did the same. The Prince seemed to relax once his blade was drawn. The enemy lunged forward and thrust his rapier towards Viktor who took a step in and blocked it, pushing away the blade with his broadsword before giving the other a kick in the stomach and a pommel to the back. The Prince quickly dashed back as the man stumbled to his feet. Anger and pain had embedded themselves on the man's face while Viktor merely let the broadsword swing around him with ease.

The man then ran forward and swung diagonally at Viktor, who merely blocked it with ease and diverted the blade to the ground, causing the Prince to spin and kick Trevor in the chest. The enemy fell back, winded and clutching his chest. "You have an...interesting style...Your Highness." said the enemy with difficulty. Trevor decided to sit down and regain his breath before standing up, catching his rapier as Viktor tossed it to him before dashing towards the Prince one more time and spinning, bringing the rapier out to the side before pulling it back and thrusting forward for an official stabbing.

Viktor took a deep breath and remained calm as he saw Trevor's attack, going to block it before realizing it was going to be a stab and made his adjustment accordingly, sidestepping as he brought down his blade defensively, pushing away Trevors and using the momentum to spin closer to his enemy and bringing the blade to his neck. It was only a few centimeters away from skin but the Prince smirked and said "I believe I win."

Trevor frowned and gritted his teeth in anger. "I see even my best move didn't work." He suddenly headbutted Viktor and turned around, swinging his sword towards the Prince who merely stopped the blade with the flattened portion of his. Viktor rubbed his forehead and chuckled "I see you berserk easily...such a thing will be your downfall." He suddenly pushed the sword away with such force that it flew across the grass land. As Trevor's eyes followed it he suddenly took a knee in pain as Viktor appeared behind him. The Prince used his sword as a distraction to shove the blunt pommel into his stomach and then spin with a low kick behind the man's knee. Viktor placed his blade on the mans neck this time with a bit more force. "Do you really want to continue?" asked the Prince as the man groaned in both pain and fear. "Yes...but I see I have been beaten...please...finish me..." said the opponent.

Viktor frowned and said "I will not. You are a good duelist but a horrible man. I want you to live your life in repentance. Change your ways and live. I shall not end the life of another human being." with that he sheathed the broadsword and began to walk towards the carriage, His second handing him the shirt in which he placed around him and began to button up before he heard his second gasp. "Sire!" called out the man as he turned to see an angry Trevor running towards him with a dagger. In a flash Viktor drew his sword with a reverse grip and cut through his opponent horizontally before spinning the blade in his hand and turning behind him, bringing the blade across Trevor's back before shoving it through his back. Trevor spat out blood and fell to the ground as he heard Viktor.

"I TRIED TO GIVE YOU HONOR! A SECOND CHANCE! ONLY TO HAVE YOU THROW IT AWAY DUE TO ANGER!" yelled the Prince as he looked at Trevor's body. He swung the blade down and the blood flew to the green grass. "You shall return to the dirt. A place your kin deserves." growled the Prince as he sheathed the weapon and handed it to his second, walking towards the carriage as he unbuttoned the only button he had succeeded in doing before Trevor's undoing.

After arriving at the carriage he said "I'm sorry you had to see that Karin. I do not like to take a man's life. Only when he is dishonorable shall I do such a thing." with that the shirt fluttered in the light wind. "Ladies first." smiled the Prince.