Tyde Voda sat in her college lecture room looking outside the window, most of the trees around were bare and the janitor was cleaning the college campus sweeping the fallen leaves.

"I heard you were challenged." it was Clementine who had come up to her.

"Must be the Adara family's side kick. I should be sending him to Ares. Why should I clean up his mess every time?" said Tyde getting up reluctantly.

"Go on and kick their ass." said Clementine laughing."By the way, I won't be waiting for you."

Another date? But why wouldn't she tell me these days? And why am I afraid of asking?,thought Tyde.

Tyde went to her college locker and took her sword out. On a whim she opened Clementine's locker which was next to her's. Yes, the white heels were missing. She was going to meet that commoner again. It was time they had a serious conversation about it.

But first things first. She should finish the Adara business. Should she take some hits and settle it? It would not be good if it escalated.Yes ,that was the prudent thing to do.Lose on purpose.

When Tyde reached the rooftop, which was the place she was called on to, she saw a man standing with his sword drown out .But then, she sensed another presence besides that of her opponent.

She looked to her left and saw Lord Torden sitting leisurely with a lady who looked like his lover. Lord Torden from the Torden family of the thunder clan , was the most handsome man on campus.With his long golden hair tied in a pony tail and his clear sky blue eyes , he was like a heavenly being you saw once in your life time.

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But he was not anything like her cousin. Lord Torden was good at business, avoided fights of all kinds and was well admired by his servants. If he had one fault , it was that he had several ladies as lovers. They said he had one for each night but they were perhaps exaggerating. But then again it was no surprise for a man with his looks and money.And the ladies did not mind and considered it a blessing whenever the Lord requested their company.

"We are going to have a show Damien."his lover was saying to Torden.

Damien Torden sighed. "Our place has been invaded,but ....who is that lady?."

Tyde could hear their whispers very clearly.

"That is Lady Voda. They are a fallen family of the water clan."his lady was saying

"They are quite poor I heard, look at her dressed like a boy."said the lady giggling.

Tyde was dressed in a white shirt and blue pants under a classic trench coat.Her clothes were expensive but if one got close to her one would know she wore the same few clothes in rotation.

"I think it is cute."said Torden looking at her.

"I did not know you liked the boyish type too." giggled his lady love again. "Even though she is poor I heard she was good with the sword."

Now Tyde was in a conflict. If she lost on purpose now , her pride would be shattered.As a matter of fact, her pride was the only thing she had left.But why should she prove herself to this playboy Lord and this giggling lady?If she defeated him now ,the Adaras would send some stronger sidekick, before the real shots of the family themselves show up.Yes, she could simply lose to the next sidekick.So Tyde changed her mind and decided to finish the duel quickly.