Chapter 45 (1/2)

Chapter 45:　Parting

“Even if you said have a match, I’m just an observer, so…” (Est)

“That’s right, Captain. The guild’s side can’t accept this.” (Staff)

Although the guild staff and I protest about it together, the Knight Captain just treat it like a pa.s.sing wind.

“Well, it’s fine right? It’s just playing around. You won’t receive my heavy attack.” (Captain)

This is annoying. Although I could easily refuse here, as there’s a chance that he will act stingy and null the position that Amyl had won with great pain, should I accept it even if it’s troublesome? Since Amyl looks uneasy while he looks at me, I just wave my hand like it’s nothing. It’s alright, as I’ll end this properly.

I received the sword that Amyl used, I took some distance and faced the Knight Captain. What an intimidating aura. Just by looking I understood that he’s a master of the sword. Its to the point that even looking at his eyes makes me cowers a bit. I wonder if he realized my intentions, the Knight Captain is smiling from ear to ear.

“Although I say that, I guess I can’t go easy on you huh?” (Captain)

…He’s seen through me. I guess its true when people said wisdom comes with age. Then I could do nothing but steel myself and go all out. Since the opponent might have seen my level and t.i.tle, I’m sure he would go all out from the beginning.

“Here I go!” (Captain)

The Knight Captain cut the distance. Although he’s quite fast, Claire is faster if you only consider the speed. I avoid the strike with enough room to breath. I could still read the sword if it’s just to this degree. The slash keep on coming, but it doesn’t even graze me. The Knight Captain had a surprised expression on, and then jump backward to keep some distance.

“For my attacks to not even hit…it feels just like when I fight my master.” (Captain)

For there to be someone being a master for the Knight Captain who’s already of age, that person should be older right? I’m sure it’s someone like a sage. I really don’t want to think about fighting that guy. Whoops, not good. Let’s concentrate on the fight for now.

“Haah!” (Captain)

The Captain gripped his sword and once again charged to cut the distance. Isn’t this the same move he used on Amyl a while ago? However, it wont work as I’ve already seen it once. The sword that came from above momentarily stop, as it suddenly turn slas.h.i.+ng from the right side. However, as I’ve already read the pattern of the sword, I just stab at the Knight Captain, aiming for his shoulder. I guess I should start attacking now.

Although the Knight Captain tried to avoid the stab by twisting his body, he can’t completely avoid it. My sword slides down his armor, as the unpleasant sound of metal rubbing against metal could be heard. Although the Captain tried to parry my attacks aiming for his head, every slash that he received sank into his shoulder armor from the overwhelming difference in power.

“Guuh!” (Captain)

I thought for sure this would end the match, but the Knight Captain’s eyes said this is not over yet. Let’s continue then. There’s no need to hesitate. I raised my sword, then then swing it in a flash from the side. Knight Captain tried to parry it with his sword, but this single slash contains all of my current power. The sword reached a speed that can’t be captured by his eyes, cutting the parrying sword in two.

The sword is cut clean in in two, as the top part spin around and pierced the ground. Amyl and the other get closer to Knight Captain to see it too. Did I go a bit overboard?

“…Unbelievable. To have that much skill. For even me to be having a hard time, just who on earth are you?” (Captain)

“Est, you…did you get stronger? This is entirely different from the time during our training.” (Amyl)

That’s because the training is to develop you. Not to mention, I can’t do something like crus.h.i.+ng the examinee right before the examination.

“Match…over.” (Captain)

I unsheathe my sword and bows. Then, the Knight Captain approached me while grabbing both of my shoulders trying to recruit me.

“You! How about it, wanna join the Knight Corps together with Amyl!? With someone of a skill like you, you will definitely catch the King’s attentions immediately.” (Captain)