"Aargh!" Artoria gasped, stumbling a few steps back before looking at you with widened eyes. Even though she had blocked the strike with her sword, the impact still forced her off-balance.

An hour ago, Artoria had invited you—her Master—for a spar. She thought that it would be a good way to improve both of your strengths, and you had agreed. While she certainly didn't underestimate you, she also didn't expect for you to be this strong.

"Woah... you're... really good at this." Artoria admitted quietly with a sweat on her face. Your strength had indeed gotten her a little off-guard, but she really didn't want to give up.