Leopard in Knight's Clothing

For the previous chapter, see: The Felled Pride

Hawk and a Leopard
"NOW"

Immedietly the archer leapt backwards, firing several arrows at his opponent. Without even moving, the knight avoided the arrows, knowing that they were sent to intimidate him rather than kill. Steadily moving backwards, the Archer eventually managed to reach the arena's wall, backing up against it and readying his aim. Drawing his bow with 3 arrows on the bow, the archer observed as his opponent simply moved backwards.

From the crowd, Serum commented "...well...so much for a speed battle" Next to him, Dante agreed "This is actually a rather disappointing match..." Then, from the stairs, somebody yelled out "What the hell is this!" Turning their heads, the crowd saw Silas at the stairs with a furious expression on his face. "Oh...hey Silas" "Yeah, hi buddy" Ignoring the pair, Silas ran to the railing and looked down at the knight. Baring his fangs, he muttered "This isn't right at all..."

Curiousity eventually got the better of him as Dante asked "What's wrong?" "That guy...that's not the Ace of Regalia's Axis!" Raising his eyebrow, Serum said "Uhh...yes it is, he's fighting against the ace of Exire isn't he?" "No no no, the Ace of Regalia's Axis was far taller than that guy, and his sword was much thicker" Getting up, Dante walked to the railings and looked down at the knight that was supposedly an imposter. "Hey...I know you're angry and all but, aren't you over reacting a little bit? What if they replaced the Ace or, what if the Ace just changed equipment?"

Below