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. The weapon clattered to the ground and rolled out
of the circle before its owner could retrieve it.
There was a sudden snap of wood, and then another, as
Loreman's sons both broke the weapons of those they
fought. Goldmoon frowned. This could not be coincidence.
The full extent of Hollow-sky's activities in the weapons
tent was now clear. This was sacrilege! She would let him
know of her displeasure.
Simultaneously, the brothers turned on Riverwind. It
seemed a foregone conclusion that they would double-team
him and win the contest together, but Riverwind had had a
moment to breathe and analyze their movements. He held
his pole high, almost inviting them to smash it. Only one of
them could strike without getting in the other's way, so
Hawker declined in his brother's favor.
Hollow-sky swung, but Riverwind was a blur of color
as he dodged, weapon and all, beneath Hollow-sky's arms.
The unblessed warrior slammed his pole at the unsuspecting
and relaxed Hawker. Hawker's weapon soared from his
hands over the heads of the crowd and landed on the
viewing stand at Goldmoon's feet.
Hollow-sky, witnessing his brother's defeat, seemed about
to smash his weapon down on Riverwind's head, but the
judge rushed forward between the two, proclaiming them
the winners
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