If it were outside, Dismas would have pulled the trigger without hesitation, but this is Hamlet, and the mission requires a secret capture; otherwise, they wouldn't have been waiting for half a day.
Shooting would undoubtedly alarm many people, rendering it meaningless.
Without much unnecessary talk, the battle suddenly commenced.
Audrey drew the dagger from her waist and suddenly accelerated towards Dismas.
Thrust!
This sudden attack might catch many off guard, but Dismas is skilled in this move too, he lunged forward and swung his short sword.
Duel!
The short sword and dagger collided, followed by unseen movements in the dark, yet audible with two or three more clashes, sparks bursting brightly in the dimness.
In this simple confrontation, both could sense the other's formidable strength — the dagger was nimble, but the short sword was more powerful.
