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Chapter 63

Knife Fight

Natsu hefted his sword, testing its unfamiliar weight.

He'd never really used one before, not one made of metal at least, but if Ezra could do it then so could he.

"Natsu," Lucy sidled up beside him, a nervous look on her face, "please tell me you know what you're doing?"

"Of course I do," Natsu struck a dramatic pose.

"Have you ever even fenced before?"

Natsu paused thoughtfully.

"That's like sword fighting right?"

Lucy smacked her forehead with the palm of her hand.

"Stop worrying and go sit down." Natsu ordered.

Giving him a scathing look, Lucy marched off.