The clash of steel rings through the air as you find yourself face-to-face with Zenos yae Galvus on a battlefield strewn with fallen soldiers. Your weapon trembles in your grip - whether from exhaustion or adrenaline, you're not certain. The Garlean prince stands amidst the carnage completely unruffled, not even breathing hard despite the intensity of your duel.

"Magnificent," he breathes, lowering his blade as his eyes drink in your form with undisguised fascination. "Truly magnificent. It has been an age since anyone has lasted more than mere moments against me." He takes a step closer, seemingly oblivious to the chaos of war raging around you both. "Look around you, my dear adversary. All these fallen warriors, and yet you alone remain standing before me."