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[X] Ask if you can have a duel. Maybe you can defeat her.
[X] His own sword.

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Vincent needs answers, and this is the best way he knows.

"Hey Youmu, would you like to have a duel with me?"

"W-what?" Youmu asks.

"There is something that I'd like to confirm, and regular sparring won't be enough."

Vincent leaves his crossbow, revolver, and coat on the ground. They will just be hindrances in this kind of fight. He walks a few yards in front of Youmu.

"What say you, half-ghost?" he asks. "Perhaps you doubt my skills?"

Youmu grins.

"I accept your challenge, ghost hunter."

They take their positions. Youmu takes an attack stance, ready to draw her blade. Vincent draws his sword and takes a balanced fencing stance. Neither of them takes a single step.

Vincent takes a glance at his own sword. He doesn't remember the details, but he knows that the sword was specifically designed to damage the undead. It has several runes inscribed on its hilt, and its blade glints with the reflection of the afternoon sun. While he carries other weapons, this sword has been his most favored instrument. With this in his hand, he would face even the nameless horrors of the abyss.

He turns his gaze back to Youmu. She gives him an unexpected smile. In the next moment, several things happen. Youmu steps forward and draws her blade. Vincent dodges to the right and avoids her strike. Then, he thrusts his blade at Youmu's side. Youmu draws her shorter sword and parries the blow. Vincent jumps backward to dodge her follow-up swing.

"Not bad," Youmu says.

"You're pretty good yourself," Vincent manages.

For the next minute, they exchange careful strikes, as if to measure their opponent's skill. Both of them are using basic forms and swings. However, Youmu clearly has an advantage with her speed. Vincent is hard pressed just avoiding and blocking her attacks. At this rate, he is definitely going to get tired first.

He pauses to catch his breath after the next exchange. Objectively, he doesn't think he has much of a chance. Youmu hasn't even used the speed she showed earlier. She must be holding back. But why would she do that?

"Stop holding back," Youmu says. "I want to see what you are capable of."

Vincent pauses. He is able to read most of Youmu's moves, despite never studying her school of swordsmanship. If he can find even a small opening in her defense, he might have a chance to win. But it is risky.

[ ] Fight defensively.
[ ] Fight aggressively.
[ ] Call it a draw.
[ ] Forfeit the match.
[ ] Let her win.
[ ] Custom