Chapter 86: Monster (2/2)

”Good to see you guys. I can see that you were training hard!”

”Same for you!” The three of them started catching up. Ed didn't mention the incident in Scale kingdom. Information like that was Arthur's responsibility.

”How about a little spar, Ed?” Eric offered. 'So it came to that after all!' Ed didn't know what was wrong with the people that he knows. All of them want to fight him.

Ed agreed and headed into the ring. It was going to be a three-way battle, Ed vs. Eric vs. Griffin. There were no weapons involved, and if you get out of the circle you lose.

”Start!” One of the Elders announced. All three of them rushed at each other. Ed activated his Seikken and Ed. Both of his opponents were stronger than him, so he couldn't mess around. In this stare, Ed could react to both of them at the same time. He was parrying both of their attacks at once. It was a three-way battle, but it seemed like they were focusing on him. Or so he thought.

Eric took his chance and kicked at Griffin. It was a surprise attack, yet the latter was able to react instantly, and caught Eric's leg, flipping him. Eric wasn't caught by surprise, so he regained his balance in mid-air, falling back to his leg. ”Don't forget about me” Ed's voice reminded them both that it was a three-way battle. He kicked Eric and punched Griffin almost at the same time. Making them guard instantly.

The fight dragged on for a while without anyone gaining the upper hand. None of them were giving it their all after all. After a while, they stopped.

”You're quite the monster aren't you, Ed?” Eric told Ed the word he didn't want to hear. All of his friends called him a monster, and now his brother too. Griffin was nodding his head in agreement. It was a predictable reaction, as Ed was fighting two opponents who were stronger than him without losing. In fact, he put pressure on them most of the time.

”I need to head back for now. I'll see you guys later” Ed went back to the castle. It was already dark outside by now. He greeted Oliver who was heading to his room. He didn't live in the castle anymore but decided to live in the sect, same as the other disciple.

Ed reached the castle and ate, took a shower, and headed to his room. Most of the items he requested were bought, while some would be available tomorrow. He wasn't going to start until all items were present.

Author's Thoughts

Shigun

Hello everyone! Hope you enjoy the chapter.