Azolla panted hard as she gripped her hammer. The Courtier before her seemed unstoppable, taking only a moment to break from their clashing. The Courtier rushed her and she raised her hammer, two swords hitting the shaft. She twisted the hammer, throwing the Courtier's balance and quickly swung it around sideways, making contact.
The Courtier slide across the dirt, hitting a large boulder and going limp. Azolla straightened herself, catching her breath. This Courtier was certainly formidable, she had to admit. Had this gone any longer, she would've needed to retreat.
She approached the unconscious Courtier, and as the dust cleared she could see the bark-like helmet had receded. Her eyes fell on the Courtier's face and she let out a gasp.
"Kehydin…" she shook her head, raising a hand to her mouth.
