Ferdinand was having difficulty just holding his weapon, even though he was constantly trying to avoid a direct confrontation with the Earth Bear. However, the Earth Bear's swordsmanship was also not lacking, and it was impossible for him to dodge all attacks just by footwork.
After only blocking two strikes, the base of his hand cracked open, but Ferdinand was still gritting his teeth and holding on.
He looked like a leaf in the rapid flow, about to be swallowed by the turbulent waters, yet always finding a way to float back up.
The color of admiration in Edward II's eyes grew thicker, and even Cornelia, who was standing beside him, had a change in the way she looked at Ferdinand.
"It seems the knight spirit hasn't disappeared as people said, it just all ran off to the west," the Emperor remarked.
He paused and then asked the female priest standing next to him, "Can you tell the Earth Bear to spare this young man's life? I quite like him."
