Eric had another bout with Donovan, but neither Pierce nor Ruth could watch. Donovan wouldn't allow it.

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Half an hour later, Eric left King City.

Pierce couldn't contain his curiosity. "Master, who won between you and Eric?"

Donovan beamed. "The young are truly remarkable!"

Ruth interjected with exasperation, "Grand Master, just tell us who won! Master and I are dying to know."

From Donovan's admiring words, it was clear that Eric was exceptionally strong. But since it was a sparring matc