9 Sparring (2/2)
Koren was stunned, he had only ever fought with his grandfather. The sand beast was mostly defeated with the help of the Armor, and he had no idea how to activate said armor. Koren also never really learned to use the earth element, he often saw his grandfather use it, but he himself never even felt earth spiritual energy.
Before he could say no to the Chief, Haruki was already standing in front of him sprouting 'no take backs'.
”Big sis, what do I do” asked Koren as he saw Hope floating over Haruki, who was cracking his knuckles.
”Don't worry Koren, just leave it to me.” Said Hope as she made a gesture of confidence.
Koren suddenly felt the same creeping feeling he had felt before when the Armor appeared. However this time, it didn't, instead he found himself getting feeling of exhilaration, he felt strong and robust.
”The Armor has attached itself to your endo-skeleton, the visor should be active now, it will appear directly in your pupils.” Said Hope with a large grin.
Koren looked over at Haruki, his stats appeared directly over his head.
Haruki: Level 6, Harmonization: 3, Elemental Power: [Earth], Essence: 0
Koren looked at the Essence column in shock, and looked toward Hope for answers.
Hope had a smile on her face when she looked at Haruki. ”It seems there is more to this fellow than meets the eye. But that is not your concern right now, check your own stats.” Said Hope.
Koren: Level 3, Harmonization: None, Elemental Power: [Wind(11), Earth(7), Water(3), Fire(3)]
”I'm ready to fight kid, are you?” asked Haruki as he made a fist towards Koren.
”Um, I'm ready” replied Koren immediately.
”Koren, transfer all your points to earth. Even though this is your first time using earth, with such high stats, you will feel the earth around you. Just do your best to counter, and look for an opportunity.” Said Hope as she appeared over Koren.
Haruki grinned. He had every intention of winning as quickly as possible, there was no way this shorty was gonna beat him.
Haruki made his move, he raised his arms and the earth around him heeded his will. It turned into an arm, 10 meters high, and lunged at Koren.
Koren was ready, as soon as he felt movement in the earth, he punched towards the ground and the earth erected itself like a pillar, defending him from the attack. Haruki, was surprised by Koren's quick response, but he was ready for it.
He had already started sprinting towards Koren, who was only 12 meters ahead, this distance was nothing to Haruki. He reached the pillar and punched, shattering it instantaneously. Koren was hit with one of the rocks, and fell backward. He felt his hand sink and knew he was immobilized.
”I win, haha haha” Said Haruki as he stood directly above Koren.
”True, but this is only your first spar” Said the chief Ipnak with a smile.
”Old man you better not go back on your word, you said I get the whole day off, if I win” rebuked Haruki, he was flustered, as if someone was trying to steal his food.
”Don't worry, you can take the day off if you want, or you can spar him again, and the whole week off if you win. Of course, if you lose, then you get to work extra hard” Said the chief.
Haruki had already started to day dream, of how he was going to spend the whole week at Sumi's inn, he obviously didn't hear the latter sentence.
Koren got up and dusted himself, he looked over at the day dreaming Haruki.
”Even though his stats are lower than mine, he's strong, a lot stronger than that sand beast” said Koren grudgingly.
”Don't worry Koren, all you need to do, is out think your opponent and you will win. Considering this guy's IQ, that shouldn't be too hard” said Hope reassuringly.
Enri, who was watching the whole exchange with wide open eyes was flabbergasted. She never knew that Koren was so strong. She looked over at Koren who was dusting his clothes, getting ready for round 2 and screamed at the top of her lungs. ”Koren!!, you can win this. Beat brother fatty up.”