I know I must not be the only one that's wondering what would have happened had she won the duel. XD
On a more serious note...As much as I like swords, I'd never use one against another person unless it was a life or death scenario. Now, I do own several swords, all of which I know how to use, but I guess that since my swords are actually sharpened steel, I probably have a little more respect for the fact that they, you know, can hurt people and shit.
My question is where on Earth they must be living in order for her to be beaten with a stick, where she must have been screaming in pain, if not for help specifically, and not be heard by someone. I mean, 2-4AM? I'd at least have been pissed off enough at the noise that I'd poke my head out to see what was going on. Of course, I'd have probably shot the guy I saw beating a poor girl if I saw it. Because honestly, if I see a violent crime, as much as I'd like to think that I'd call the cops first, I'm pretty sure I'd try to put a stop to it myself if I could.
People confuse me. At least this isn't being blamed on videogames!
...right? XD