Fang strutted into the arena, his long white hair trailing behind him like a battle flag. Across from him stood Claire Runn, her sword at the ready. Fang chuckled to himself, thinking he could take this half-elf easily with his kicks alone. "Ready when you are," Claire said coolly, her eyes never leaving Fang's. Fang lunged forward, aiming a hard kick at Claire's side. But she was ready for him, quickly parrying his attack with her sword. Fang stumbled, thrown off balance by Claire's surprising strength. "Is that the best you've got?" Claire taunted, a sly smile playing at the corner of her mouth. Fang growled, diving at her again. He launched a barrage of kicks, each one faster than the last. But Claire was quick, dodging and weaving with a dancer's grace. Finally, Fang saw an opening and kicked out hard, letting loose a flurry of popcorn from his Corn Fu technique. The kernels exploded mid-air, sending Claire flying backwards. Fang grinned, thinking he had won. But as Claire hit the ground, she channeled her magic power into her sword. The blade crackled with lightning, and Claire rose to her feet, ready to take Fang down. "You're not the only one with tricks up their sleeve," she said, her voice low and dangerous. Fang lunged forward again, his Divine Soles reducing any damage Claire's sword might do. But Claire was ready for him, her Lightning Blade crackling with power. Fang attacked again, and this time, Claire parried his kick with her sword. There was a blinding flash of light as Fang's shoe was hit by the Lightning Blade, sending him spiraling backwards. As Fang lay on the ground, dazed, Claire walked over to him, her sword still humming with electricity. "Looks like I win this one," she said, her voice cold as ice. Winner: Claire Runn Despite Fang's speed and strength, Claire's combination of sword fighting and magic proved too much for him to handle. While Fang's Divine Soles made him almost immune to physical attacks, Claire's Lightning Blade was able to bypass his defenses, ultimately giving her the upper hand in the fight.