The training ground was silent as Aisel and Dagger squared off, the tension palpable. The onlookers, Mia, Leo, and Mike, observed the duel with bated breath. They knew that the outcome of this fight would determine Mike's fate, and they hoped that Dagger would win.

"Mike, is it true that Mr. Aisel is your brother?" Leo asked him.

"Yes. I'm sorry for hiding it from you all." Mike felt apologetic.

"No, you don't need to be sorry. I just wanted to know why you hid your identity." Leo explained hurriedly seeing Mike dull expression.

"My brother was an excellent player and I had wanted to create my own identity so I hid my relationship with him." Mike said.

"Okay I understand. By the way, who do you think would win?" Leo changed the question.

"It would be hard for Dagger to win against my brother." Mike spoke in a low tone.

"Don't worry even if Dagger loses we will somehow get you back in our team." Leo assured him.

The clash began with a sudden flurry of movement. Dagger, known for his agility and stealth, attempted to outmaneuver Aisel. He darted around him, slashing and stabbing with his daggers. He aimed for Aisel's vital spots, hoping to end the fight quickly.

However, Aisel's experience and strength quickly became apparent as he effortlessly anticipated Dagger's every move. He parried Dagger's attacks with his daggers, blocking and deflecting with ease. He countered with his own strikes, swinging his daggers with force and precision. He aimed for Dagger's limbs, hoping to disable him.

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Aisel sidestepped Dagger's strikes with ease, his movements fluid and controlled. He had a calm and confident demeanor.

"Is that all you've got? And you think you can defeat me?" He taunted him.

Dagger ignored Aisel's words, focusing on the fight. He had a determined and angry expression, as if he was fighting for his life. He replied to Aisel, trying to intimidate him.

"Shut up."

It became evident that Aisel's combat prowess was on a different level. His precise strikes left Dagger struggling to keep up. He drew blood from Dagger's arms and legs, making him wince and groan. He pushed Dagger back, making him stumble and fall.

Dagger, realizing the vast difference in their skills, adjusted his tactics. He attempted to use the environment to his advantage, darting between obstacles to create openings. He threw sand in Aisel's eyes, hoping to blind him. He kicked a rock at Aisel's head, hoping to stun him. He jumped over a bench, hoping to surprise him.

Despite his efforts, Aisel's keen senses and quick reflexes allowed him to counter every move. He wiped the sand from his eyes, seeing through the trick. He dodged the rock, avoiding the impact. He followed Dagger over the bench, catching up to him.

The disparity in their abilities became more apparent with each passing moment. Aisel's movements were methodical and efficient, while Dagger found himself on the defensive, narrowly avoiding Aisel's well-executed attacks. He felt Aisel's dagger graze his chest, making him gasp.

Roark, acting as the judge, watched the duel with a discerning eye. He knew that the outcome of this fight was inevitable, and he waited for it to end.

The outcome seemed increasingly clear as Aisel maintained his dominance over Dagger. The other team members exchanged glances, silently acknowledging the reality unfolding before them. They felt fear and despair, as if they were watching a nightmare. They wanted to help Dagger, but they knew they couldn't interfere.

In a final decisive move, Aisel disarmed Dagger with a swift and precise strike. He knocked Dagger's daggers out of his hands, making them clatter on the ground. He pointed his daggers at Dagger's throat, making him freeze.

The training ground fell silent as Dagger, acknowledging defeat, lowered his gaze. He had a pained and defeated expression, as if he had failed. He knew that he had lost the fight, and his teammate.

"The duel is over. Aisel is the winner." Roark stepped forward, breaking the silence.

"You're are weak." Aisel said to Dagger before turning his face to Mike, who wore a conflicted expression.

"Mike, come with me." He said.

"Don't worry. I will be back soon." Mike bid his farewell to his teammates and left the training ground with Aisel.

"I should also go now." Roark said and left the ground.

Only Leo, Mia and Dagger remained in the silent training ground.

"Bro are you alright?" Mia approached Dagger and saw his dull expression.

"I lost again." Dagger said with tears in his eyes. He felt powerless and weak as he remembered his defeat from Agroth and then from Aisel.

Mia had never seen such an expression on her brother's face. She didn't know what to say. Leo also stood silently not knowing what to say.