by Maarten Engels
It wasn't as if you weren't warned in advance: "Whatever you do, don't get into a wizards dual with her." Yet, here you are.
"Also," they said, "whatever it is you want, it's not worth making a wager for." And yet, that is exactly what the stakes are.

The slender figure of the witch is looking at you with anticipation. Then she speaks:
"So, this is a wizard's duel." "I assume you know the rules?"