Valerie won, barely

The next couple of exchanges between Valerie and Ludovic were intense, both combatants trying their hardest but nobody gaining the advantage. She noticed that he was starting to sweat, his breathing growing heavier. She just needed to outlast him for a little while longer, before he made a slip up.

"You're getting old, Ludovic.", she taunted him.

He laughed. "There's more than enough life in this old man for you."

In the next exchange, he almost locked her in a grapple before she managed to escape at the last moment. She had to be careful - she was walking a fine line, and the tiniest mistake could prove fatal. She readied herself for another onslaught, focusing on his movements.

"You might want to look down.", he taunted her. "Your panties are slipping."

She gasped, taking her eyes off him for a split second as she looked down. Sensing an opening, he lunged forward, his hands outstretched. His hands met the tiny strip of sheer fabric still keeping them attached to her body. Triumphantly, he gave them a mighty tug, ripping them clean off her body.

"Never take your eyes off your opponent.", he said confidently.

"I could say the same for you.", Valerie replied.

He looked down, and indeed, to his shock, her hand was at his neck, representing an unarmed strike. She had won the final round.

"Very well.", he said, withdrawing away and bowing to her. "Interesting tactic - sacrificing your modesty to gain an advantage."

She tried her best to pretend that her nudity didn't bother her. "You tried the same trick too many times, Ludovic. I used your own words to my advantage."

"Indeed, it is always a pleasure when the teacher learns something from the student.", he smiled. "Please accept my apologies for the damage to your clothes. I would love to give you some clothes, but as you know, we are forbidden from helping you in any way."

Valerie didn't see a point in arguing about it, especially not when time was ticking. "Um, it's okay. I'll figure it out.", she said.

"Now come here, and I'll give you the proof of completing your first challenge."

She walked up to him as he fished a sticker out of one of his pockets. The words "Combat Challenge Completed" were written on it.

"Normally, I would stick this on your outfit, but since that's not an option..."

Valerie gasped as he gently placed the sticker on her left breast, neatly covering her nipple. She shivered a little as his hand retreated, caressing her breast for a fraction of a second.

"It was an honor to fight you, Valerie.", Ludovic replied, heading out in a different direction. "Good luck for the other challenges."

She watched him disappear into the jungle before heading in a different direction.