Infinity (2O) Manhua

Damin Lee stood at the edge of the fencing strip, his épée gripped tightly in his hand. The gymnasium around him buzzed with anticipation as he faced off against his opponent. Sweat trickled down his brow, his heart pounding in his chest. This was his first official match since joining the épée team, and the pressure was palpable. Across from him, his opponent, a seasoned fencer with years of experience, smirked confidently. Damin could feel the doubt creeping in, the shadow of his past failure threatening to unravel him once again. But he pushed the negative thoughts aside, focusing on Taegyun's words of encouragement echoing in his mind. The referee's voice cut through the tension, signaling the start of the match. Damin and his opponent lunged forward, blades clashing in a flurry of swift movements. The crowd watched in awe as Damin deftly parried and countered, his footwork graceful and precise. As the match progressed, Damin found himself in a deadlock with his opponent. Every move was calculated, every strike met with a swift defense. But in that moment, something shifted within Damin. It was as if time slowed down, and he found himself in a state of perfect clarity. With a sudden burst of speed, Damin executed a daring feint followed by a lightning-quick riposte. The gymnasium erupted into cheers as the referee raised Damin's hand in victory. Damin couldn't believe it - he had won his first match. In that moment, as he stood on the fencing strip basking in the glow of his triumph, Damin knew that he had found his true calling. The defeat on the soccer field was merely a stepping stone to lead him here, to a place where his skills and his spirit could soar infinitely. And as he looked towards the future, a sense of limitless possibilities beckoned him forward, ready to embrace whatever challenges lay ahead.