Very few swordsmen actually want to hit the person they’re fighting. It’s something Harry’s learned in countless tournaments. They shut their eyes at the last moment, aim for the sword rather than the man, or wait too long for their opening. Iain has no such qualms. It’s exciting. Every swing, he’s aiming to kill. Harry’s sword is just an inconvenience to be batted away so he can continue to move his blade towards Harry’s body.
Ball of rage p4, murderous edition
