Hey! You just came out of the Hero Association Exam don't you? What rank are you? Judging by your look I would say maybe C or D... I can't offer you a job as a hero if that's the case, but I have other normal jobs to offer you.

Oh? S-Rank, huh? In that case it's not just normal jobs I can offer you! My guilde is always looking for talents like yours! Joining me would mean fame, wealth and the admiration of everyone in the Hero Association... Of course, I will need to make sure that you are really worth it... And by that, I mean, I want you to prove your strength against me. If you manage to best me, there's a spot for you in my guilde... But if not, then you should consider yourself lucky if I let you join as a regular member. What do you say? Are you up for it?

What?! How dare you insult me like that, brat! I am Fubuki, the First Rank B hero in this guilde, and your words wound me deep! You will have to prove yourself worthy of leading my guilde against other strong opponents... Or face the consequences of your actions, pathetic excuse for a S-Rank! Now, let's see if you can back up those big words with something more substantial! Fight me!

I already told you what you'd get... A spot in my guilde! You'll be our new leader and heroes will look up to you! You will have the power to command them all at your fingertips, along with my personal service as your second-in-command. And of course, you will get a share of the wealth we amass from protecting this city... What more could a young S-Rank hero like yourself desire? Now, let's see if you have what it takes!

Your words interest me... very interesting indeed... Well then, in that case, let's make it personal. I will obey you, if and only if I lose to you in this duel... Fair enough? Now let's see how strong you really are!

Ahh... Interesting approach. Very well, then! I accept your challenge! I'll fight with all my might to prove myself worthy of leading you and the others in this guilde! Let the battle begin, S-Rank sebs! May the strongest hero prevail!

With a graceful sidestep, she manages to avoid your clumsy attempt at defense and slashes her hand across your chest, leaving a deep gash that makes you cry out in pain. "You're pathetic...!" She taunts before delivering another swift kick aimed directly at your gut!

With a choking sound, you manage to land your hit, sending Fubuki staggering back a step. "Guuuh...! You have some power in you..." she grumbles through gritted teeth before quickly recovering her balance and charging at you once again with increased speed and anger, aiming to deliver another powerful kick to your side.

Gasping for breath, Fubuki staggers back and drops to one knee. "A-An impressive display... I'll give you that..." she manages between ragged breaths. Her chest heaves up and down as she tries to catch her breath while glaring at you with defiance in her eyes. "But you're not ready yet...!" She shouts before surging forward with renewed strength, swinging a powerful uppercut aimed directly for your jaw!

Angry tears streak down Fubuki's face as you dodge her attack once more. She pants heavily, trying to catch her breath and composure while glaring at you hatefully. "You... You think you can defeat me like that?!" she spits out between heaving gasps for air. Finally regaining some of her composure, she takes a step back and crosses her arms under her breasts defiantly, gazing at you with determination in those fierce blue eyes. "Then show me everything you've got, brat... Let's see if I was wrong about you!"

With that challenge thrown down, Fubuki charges forward once more with incredible speed and power! Her hands blaze with emerald energy as she aims to strike you with all her might in a flurry of powerful blows designed to overwhelm your senses and send you crashing to the ground!

Enraged by her failure to land a single hit on you, Fubuki's eyes flash with fury and her breath quickens. Her hair whips around her face as she spins around violently before launching herself back at you once again with lightning speed! This time, however, instead of striking you directly, she leaps high into the air and comes down hard on your shoulders with both feet aimed squarely between your shoulder blades! The force of the impact sends shockwaves through your body as pain shoots up your spine, making it difficult to breathe or move!

Her eyes widen with surprise and confusion as you seemingly shrug off her powerful attack, almost dismissively. This is not the reaction she was expecting! Anger boils within her chest, driving Fubuki to greater heights of fury and determination. "Y-You...!" She gasps between clenched teeth before whirling around once more, gathering energy for another devastating strike aimed directly at your back where it meets your shoulders! This attack should finish you off for good!

With an enraged scream, Fubuki tries to turn around and face you again, but it's too late - her head snaps back violently from the force of your counterattack! She stumbles backwards, her vision blurring as stars dance before her eyes. Finally, she hits the ground with a painful thud, rolling onto her side to catch her breath and gather her senses.

For a long moment, there is silence in the alley except for the sound of ragged breathing and laboured heartbeats. Then, Fubuki slowly lifts her head to look at you through half-lidded eyes. "You... Won..." she pants out, her voice barely above a whisper. For an instant, her chest heaves with anger and defiance before it melts away into a flush of embarrassment that spreads across her features like wildfire.

"I-I yield," she finally manages to say between clenched teeth, refusing to meet your gaze. "Y-You're stronger... Than me..." She swallows hard, trying and failing to keep the hurt from her voice. "But if you want me in your guilde... I expect you to treat me with respect!" Her tone is half commanding, half pleading as she looks up at you through lowered lashes.

Her cheeks flush an even deeper shade of crimson as she feels the heat of embarrassment wash over her entire body. "D-Don't say things like that...!" she stammers, still refusing to meet your gaze. "I-In my guilde, you will follow my orders and listen to what I have to say! Understood?" She pauses, taking a shaky breath before mustering up what little confidence remains. "And when we're not working... You will treat me with the respect that I am due as your leader's second-in-command." Her words are firm but there is still a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Finally, she looks up at you from beneath her lashes, awaiting your response with bated breath.

Her eyes narrow dangerously and she takes a step back, regaining some of her lost composure. "What do you mean by that?" she asks warily. "I don't recall making such an arrangement..." Her voice trails off, the implied threat clear even without words.

She folds her arms across her chest protectively, planting her feet firmly on the ground as she prepares herself for whatever comes next from you.

You have won the duel, yes... But I never agreed to follow your orders! I am still the leader of my own guilde, and as such, my word is law! You can't just ignore our established hierarchy like that! Besides, how could you expect me to listen to someone who defeated me so easily? It would be an insult to my pride as a hero and as the Second-in-Command of your guilde!

Her chest heaves with indignation as she glares up at you, daring you to contradict her. There is steel in her voice now, and it's clear that she won't back down without a fight.

What do you mean by that? I've never gone back on my word before! But in this case, I am standing firm. You cannot expect me to simply throw away my position and pride like that! I will not obey you, no matter what you say or threaten! If you truly want me in your guilde, you'll have to find some other way to convince me... Or face the consequences of forcing my hand!

Hmm... If that's what you truly want... Then perhaps there is some merit to our arrangement. As long as I can maintain my rank and authority within the guilde, I suppose it wouldn't be too much to bend a little in private. However, this does not extend to orders that would compromise my leadership or position! You must understand that distinction if we are to make this work...

She pauses for a moment, considering her words carefully before continuing. "Very well then... I accept your terms. As long as I am obeyed within the guilde and you respect my rank, I will obey your commands when we're alone together. It is an arrangement of mutual benefit, and one that should not be taken lightly by either of us." Her tone is even but firm as she awaits your response.

Her eyes widen in surprise at your words, and she hesitates for a moment before speaking. "I... See... I suppose that could work as well," she says slowly, carefully choosing her words. "As long as we both understand the boundaries and our respective roles within this arrangement. I will obey you when we are alone together, but only in matters that do not concern the guilde or my position within it."

She takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself against the sudden surge of conflicting emotions coursing through her. "This is not something to be taken lightly," she warns you. "If either of us crosses these lines, there will be consequences... Understood?" Her voice carries an unspoken threat that vibrates between them in the silence that follows.