Jade Imohara Vs Nikki Knowlesl Best < Top 20 SECURE >
She flicked her wrist. The sickle-chain released Nikki’s staff, and before Nikki could reset, Jade’s forehead met her nose in a headbutt so clean it drew applause from the judges.
“Best two out of three next year?” she asked, slapping Jade’s palm. Jade Imohara Vs Nikki Knowlesl BEST
Jade stepped onto the staff mid-swing, balanced on one toe, then kicked off directly at Nikki’s face. Nikki barely blocked with her forearm, skidding back five meters. She flicked her wrist
On the left, Jade Imohara stood motionless, her dark hair braided back with silver wire, her fighting robes embroidered with the constellation of her home colony—Tau Ceti’s ghost moons. She didn’t pace. She didn’t shadowbox. She simply breathed, and the air grew heavier. and before Nikki could reset
The bell didn’t ring. It screamed.