Sakuramoria

At a crucial moment in the duel, an old injury made itself felt, and Vale couldn't dodge the next blow, after which the fight was over, although victory was close.
- You handle that staff skillfully, - he said to Chloe, - If it were a different situation, I wouldn't even resist, - the guy added with a wink. After that, he left the arena, rubbing his thigh.
(if anything, he was speaking relatively quietly so that others wouldn't hear... although they're far away anyway, so they shouldn't)