Chapter 129: Nicholas Carton (2/2)

His target is clearly a whole different thing and he seemed to only using the Cougar family as an excuse to achieve that. And Sam soon found out what that aim is.

”Whatever your reason is, you have to make a trip to Dukedom capital to undergo a trial.”

When Sam heard these words, he raised an eyebrow.

”What if I don't want to?” Sam asked with a cold voice.

”Well, we can decide with our fists whether you have to come or not.” Nicholas immediately stood up. Sam could have sworn that he saw a flicker of excitement in his eyes.

”Let's take it outside.” Nicholas left those words and left the room.

Marquis was acting as a complete spectator from start to end.

After a few minutes, inside a training hall of the Marquis mansion.

Sam and Nicholas are facing each other in the ring. As marquis, Watt and Nicholas' two subordinates are being the spectators.

Nicholas took out a long spear and looking at it, Sam unsheathed his sword.

Even though, he forged the swords long time ago, he didn't get an opportunity to test his sword. He also wants to see if he got rusty in his sword skills.

The Blood red blade instantly changed the atmosphere.

They could feel the Bloody stench from the blade.

Nicholas smiled and immediately made his move. He lunged forwards as he stabbed towards Sam's heart.

Just before it stabbed into his heart,

*Clank*

Sam blocked the spear tip with the sword's surface.

Nicholas didn't seem surprised; he jumped to side and swung the spear.

*Clank* Clank* *Clank*

Both of them exchanged blows continuously, but Sam didn't even move his foot.

He just stood there as he blocked the spear. He didn't seem to be serious because, he could feel that Nicholas is also not serious.

Suddenly, Nicholas stopped and his face showed a delighted smile. His aura completely changed all of a sudden and he made his move.

This time, Sam also moved and didn't stay passive.

Two shadows flashed on the stage, except Marquis the remaining three couldn't see anything at all. All they could see is the flash of the sharp metals in the fight.

But they are not the most surprised ones. Marquis looked at the ring with his mouth open wide.

He could imagine, Nicholas' speed, since he is a Great Warrior, but he was completely surprised from Sam's speed.

They are on equal footing. At least for now. But if it went on for a while, Sam would lose due to his insufficient reserves.

When the two candidates came to halt, there aura changed completely.

Sam took a stance. He stood sideward as he placed his feet apart. He stretched his left hand and kept his right wrist holding the sword near his face with blade being parallel to his left arm.

The sword tip was directly pointed at Nicholas.

Nicholas, also held the spear with his two hands as he pointed it towards Sam.

Both of them started raising their spiritual energy.

Sam's sword started glowing, giving a sharp aura. His whole being seemed completely changed.

Nicholas' spear tip has a concentrated spiritual energy which seemed to explode anytime.

Both of them moved and seemed to disappear from their spot.

Spectators, could only see and hear some mind-numbing scenes.

Both the fighters landed on the opposite sides.

And the half of the stage was crumbled and the remaining half was slashed diagonally.

All they heard was a metal clashing sound, a large explosive sound, a sword keen. And finally, they only saw a big cloud of dust.

When the dust settled, they saw Sam panting a little, but Nicholas seemed to be in a better state.

Nicholas kept away his spear and smiled cheerfully as he walked towards Sam with an extended hand.

”Let me introduce myself. I am Nicholas Carton. I have a Nick name Battle Maniac. All that you saw and heard from me is a lie. I have only one reason to come here and that is to have a duel with you.”

His young master demeanour was completely gone and his smile was even making him look like a fool.

Sam chuckled at this and sheathed his sword as he shook his hand. Now only he clearly understood what is wrong with Nicholas earlier. That guy is clearly pretending and this fool like face is his natural character.

”Sam.”

”I know, I was quite impressed when you fought with a whole noble family. My hands itched for a battle since I heard about you.”

”Why the pretense then, you could have stated your intention directly?”

”Well, that approach failed many times. That's why I wanted to try something new and it seemed to work.”

Sam couldn't help but shake his head. Nicholas' character gave him a certain nostalgia.