Callista didn't know how she ended up in this situation but she's currently fighting with Anastasia.

Before she entered the Ironclad Yard where the Swordsmanship lesson was held, they were given a ribbon and tied it to their swords.

The one with the same colored ribbon you have is your opponent and Anastasia was the one who was picked.

"I'm honored to have a duel with you" Anastasia said with a smile "But still, please be easy on me" she pleaded "Alright" Anastasia chuckled.

"Are you girls ready?" the swordsmanship professor, Sir Larry, asked "Yes, Sir" they answered "Then start!" he shouted as the sparring started.

Callista and Anastasia drew out their swords from it's sheathe. Callista didn't really expect Anastasia to go easy on her because judging by her posture and how she held the sword, you can already tell that she was experienced with it.

What she didn't expect was how strong Anastasia actually was when she attacked her. She would've already been on the floor if she hadn't managed to regain her balance.

Callista pushed her back as Anastasia took five steps backward, she couldn't believe she was not getting serious with that powerful attack. Just how strong is Anastasia?

Callista prepared to dodge her next attack when she swung the sword towards her but she was too slow as the sword nearly grazed her cheek.

It shows just how fast Anastasia could move with that thin body. At this point, Callista could get killed by accident. She doesn't have a choice but to use that.

Anastasia thought Callista was doing better than she expected, she was able to dodge her attack, and even clash her sword with hers.

"You shouldn't give up so easily Callista. " she said and was about to slash her sword when she was taken aback.

Her eyes widen when Callista's speed suddenly became faster, she didn't know when did Callista changed her position to strike her abdomen horizontally.

Anastasia moved with her instincts, moving her body away from the blade as she stumbled back.

What the hell?

Anastasia couldn't believe what she just saw, how come a person could change stance in a second? If she wasn't able to dodge her attack faster Callista would be able to stab her.

And that moment, she doesn't know whether her eyes were playing tricks on her but somehow she saw how Callista's eyes changed color.

She quickly shielded Callista's attack with her sword but she didn't expect it when Callista kicked her knee for her to lose balance.

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'Shit! I forgot that my lower body was open...' Anastasia thought.

Her whole body came in contact with the ground and she quickly moved to stand up when the tip of the blade was pressed against her neck.

Anastasia wasn't able to move as Callista stared down at her. Even the other students who were cheering earlier became silent. "W-We have a winner!" Sir Larry announced as the crowd finally went wild.

When Callista heard those words, she was now able to smile at Anastasia and moved the sword away.

"That was a good fight, Ana." she said and helped her stand up "Y-Yeah" Anastasia answered while staring at her face "Are you okay? Did I hurt you?" Callista asked so Anastasia instinctively touched her neck where the sword blade was seconds ago.

"I'm okay" Anastasia forced a smile "You were great. Where did you learn that?" Anastasia asked "Oh, that? I learned from my Father" Callista said "I'll go ahead then" Callista waved Anastasia goodbye with a smile.

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When Anastasia went back with the others, they all looked at her worriedly "Are you okay Lady Ana? You looked bothered when you had that fight with Callista" Denovan asked worriedly so Anastasia touched her neck when she remembered what happened.

"I don't think she's normal" she said "I know, right? You can see that she was being overpowered earlier so how come somebody could change that quickly?" Ivan said when he remembered the fight.

"It's not just that.." Anastasia mumbled and remembered what happened earlier.

She didn't know why but at that moment, she felt like Callista could kill her anytime, that bloodthirst she felt was no joke. She hadn't been scared like that for so long.

"What did you say, Lady Ana?" Denovan asked when he couldn't properly hear her so Anastasia was sent back to reality "Huh? It's nothing." she smiled and sighed "I have to go ahead. I have some work I need to finish in the office" Anastasia said and walked away.

The three men stared at her as she walked away before looking at each other "It's obvious that there's something wrong" Denovan said "What's the plan, Ignis?" Ivan asked "What else?" Ignis said making the two nod.

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Callista went back to her dorm when all her lessons were finished as she stared at the blank paper. She started drawing an arcane circle and when she finished, she put her hands on it and started chanting.

"Alais vet te vot merium lato mestera vitan balio tevir males tais alio benith... Hiserio pali denis valor seti tanas tel pemi"

The arcane circle started changing colors and she was hoping it would finally work, but the paper exploded.

"Why... Why won't it work!?"

She complained as she sighed. She only wanted one thing but those bastards are stopping her from doing anything and what rights do they even have?

She clicked her tongue with a pout before standing up from the chair and glanced at the window. "I still have a few minutes before curfew" she said and checked her watch before leaving the room.

The girls in the Women's Dormitory looked at her as she passed by the hallway and she decided to just ignore it.

"Stop."

She stopped when someone moved in her way "Why? Is there a problem?" she asked as she stared at the girl

"My name's Freya and I'm in charge of the hall monitor. I tell the Head Madam those who don't follow the rules." she said even though she was a student herself

"Is that so? Do you want something from me?" she asked "No, I'm just here to ask you questions. All of you are required to sign before you leave the dorm when the classes are finished" she said so she smiled.

"Oh, then ask away" she said so Freya cleared her throat "Where are you going?" she asked "To the library" she answered honestly "And by what time are you going to come back?" she asked and looked at her in the eye.

"Before curfew, of course" she said with a smile so Freya squinted her eyes at her. Suspicious of her intentions because she was a new student.

"Are there any other questions?" she asked "No, that's about it" Freya said with a sigh and flipped through the notebook she was holding.

"Please sign here so that you can go outside" Callista took the ballpen she was giving and signed her signature beside her name "I'm keeping my eyes on you" she said but Callista only smiled so Freya huffed.