At first, Gulveig thought the samurai's attack was manageable, so she carelessly opened herself up for a strike. However, he used some clever move, not only dodging but also ending up on the side from which Vegi couldn't shield herself. As a result, she didn't have time to heal, and her defense failed. Not only was victory out of reach, but even a draw seemed impossible, as impossible as growing her own ears...
-- Mother, please, I'm taking a big risk right now. I need to win against... Who's left? Against Anders, for sure. Or at least a draw. Please, please! -- she muttered, as she was knocked to the ground.