Chapter 18 - Luck Or Fight (1/2)

Shiro's hand was equivalent to two hands of the half-wolf, which didn't necessarily mean that he had more physical strength, but it did mean that he had an advantage in a melee fight.

From the Ebony Sledgehammer that Shiro carried, Luke could conclude that Shiro was also very skilled because this Sledgehammer had three large teeth and normal claves, have four. Sacrificing blades on a weapon made for tearing meant that all three blades had something special.

The two friends walked back to the large field that was behind the mansion. Since there was still some time left until lunch, they could settle that bet right now.

The calm wind was blowing on the low grass, which was marked by every step of Shiro's armor.

”Are you a tank?” Luke asked. Although he didn't understand much about the guild class system, he knew that one of the main characteristics of a tank was to be big.

Shiro beat his chest and said: ”After that day, I betrayed the nickname 'The Protector' and ended up becoming a Berserker. I have no regrets.” He was wearing a proud smile.

Luke was not surprised. ”And what do Berserkers do on expeditions?”

”We just have to throw ourselves in the middle of the monsters and kill everyone, while being supported by paladins and mages.”

”Eeh? That sounds dangerous.”

”No doubt it's very dangerous, that's why there are no Berserkers of rank higher than B.”

”Rank?”

Shiro looked with surprise at the half-wolf and, in a few seconds, understood. ”It's another word for Class.” At the Landford house, Shiro had the opportunity to start studying, but it didn't seem that Luke had been as lucky.

Since the field was huge and empty, the two friends knew there would be no obstacles, and it would be a straight fight.

”Shall we begin?” Luke said, taking off his hood and revealing his wolf ears.

Shiro nodded, grabbed the club from his belt, dropped it to the ground, and struck a base pose to receive attacks.

The game 'Luck or Fight' consists of three basic fundamentals.

First - No outside help.

Second - Because it is a game to measure one's techniques, weapons are prohibited.

Third - The round is only over when one of the opponents says 'Three legged Smoked Lizard' or faints.

Although the forfeit phrase may change from region to region, these are the three main rules. Since there are several ways to play 'Luck or Fight', there are also many different rules.

The two most popular types of 'Luck or Fight' are: Martial Arts and Thumb Fight.

Luke walked a bit and went to the other side while thinking what he would do to immobilize this giant because this was the most effective way to win.

”Ready?”

The half-wolf merely nodded. Shiro took off at an absurd speed, but with great technique, the half-wolf managed to block. Their forearms collided, and the metal of the armor caused Luke a little pain.

Meanwhile, Nathalia was bored, and while walking through the house, she saw the two guards fighting. For a second, she thought that the half-wolf had picked a fight with Shiro. However, when she realized that the two were smiling, she stopped to watch them.

'They are strong...' Nathalia thought as she watched the confrontation of the two from afar. However, the conversation she had had with the half-wolf earlier was still bothering her.