just because; even if; even though
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
sword skills; swordsmanship
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
you could say that; that might be so
legendary beast; magical beast
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
body; physique; build; stature
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
your body; your health; yourself; you
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to squeeze out; to wring out
to breathe out; to exhale
summoning circle (esp. in fantasy fiction); magic circle
engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp
attendant; valet; servant; follower
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
close attention; (watching with) keen interest
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling