"Its been a long time , Boy , you've grown up.... " The Horseman said, fiddling with a piece of leaf in his hand

  "....."

  Oh , it's not the right time for chit-chat." he added

  "Anyways , Are you ready?" The horseman is holding his sword in a fighting stance

  "Sure i am, lets keep the talk for later " Leo woke up ,also grabbed his giant sword, pointed it at him, and smiled

  He ran at the horseman and swung his sword, The horseman moved easily, dodging without trouble.

  "Is that everything you got—"

  Before horseman could finish the sentence, the ground shattered beneath him, exploding into a storm of dust and debris.

  "Oh my god ! that was so close!!" What incredible destructive power this boy has... What kind of harsh training has he undergone over the past years?

  "Hey boy, don't be shy ! say something!"

  "Didn't you say that it isn't the right time for chit-chat" Leo was completely focused in the fencing he feels like he will loss control on any second

  *'How is he keeping up with a thin foil?* "Leo thought, impressed by the horseman’s advanced swordsmanship.

  "Anyways! How did you know I would come back after all those years?" in the middle of the fight Leo asked the horseman a question

  "Aha what a good question! Just put me in a serious situation…"

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  "...Then you will figue out."'

  "What about this?!" Leo tightened his grip on his sword and swung a powerful strike at the horseman, aiming to break through his defense.

  This is everything I have… everything I’ve learned!

  Unfortunately, the horseman dodged the strike with ease, sidestepping the attack. In one swift motion, he stepped toward Leo and caught his large sword with a single hand

  "That wasn't even close ,i was easy on you though "!" the horseman laughed

  "So that's it…. "Leo collapsed , frustration written all over his face.

  Frustration burned in Leo's eyes as he watched the horseman stop his strongest attack like it was nothing. His grip trembled—was this really the gap between them? or it was much deeper ?

  Leo dropped to his knees, his sword slipping from his grasp,

  What a harsh world... I've lost

  "Do you want to know how I knew you’d be waiting for me today, after all these years?"The Horseman stepped closer to Leo and sighed

  "Okay boy get ready for that" The Horseman slowly removed his helmet, revealing his face

  "By the way! i know it may be actually surprising you but .." His tone gradually shifted from deep and heavy to an unsettling, almost eerie softness.

  "W-what???You must be kidding me !!!! Leo’s breath caught in his throat.

  "This face… it couldn’t be!!"