Chapter 64：Spotless shield, ultimate defense (1/2)

Displayed in the wide transparent magical thin screen were the vital statistics of Kesha and Maena.

Both were at level 4. But had a noticeable gap in their health points.

Kesha's total health points were 2,000 and Maena was 1,250.

And besides their names, the kind or class of warrior (Profession) they are, is being displayed.

Kesha was a Gun Shielder and Maena was an Archer. Although these professions were just temporary since they never even received serious training yet. The instructors were more inclined to basic training first. It was better for the trainees to build their foundation before the proper training of their magic and chosen profession began.

It must be because Kesha was holding a shield that right now she had more total defense than Maena. And actually, her attributes were leaning more in Vitality and Dexterity. Whereas Maena's attributes were more on Dexterity and Agility.

The three arrows that Maena fired successively tore the space as it appeared in a second in front of Kesha.

'Pft, don't think that shabby attack can hit me!' Kesha inwardly snorted and raised the shield in her left hand to guard herself and block the fired arrows.

Thud, thud, thud!

It was followed by three consecutive dull heavy sounds when the arrows landed on the shield.

With her defense, such an attack is child-splay.

Kesha reacted fast by aiming the magic-based pistol at Maena. A second after feeding it with her mana. She pulled the trigger continuously to return the fire.

Bang, bang, bang!

It hit the curve shield that covers the whole space like a dome. This shield was a defensive barrier, it was generated by magic tools known as Defensive Plates.

The sudden loud and sharp noises from the pistol reverberated in the area.

And the seemingly laser-like bullets in greenish hue travel the space much faster than the arrows.

It hit nothing, except the defensive barrier, when Maena managed to evade the bullets by swaying her body left and right in a hasty motion.

Maena forthwith ran to his right while releasing arrows one after another. This was a known tactic of most archers like her. They orbited on their enemy while kiting them.

Because of her agile movements, Kesha was having trouble aiming at her. Yet she was able to defend herself from Maena's kiting attack.

But a moment later, an arrow managed to graze her leg. Kesha frowned. 'Heck, Mina was right, this blonde is really strong. But no matter what, I won't lose without a fight.'

After pursing her lips, she yelled a war cry.

”Haaaaah!”

Almina who was spectating together with the other trainees knitted her brows.

Around Kesha, the soil raised at the knee-length level. As of now, this was the only she could manage. She was not proficient yet at using her earth element. What she had practiced more since before was her light element. So as of now, she could only raise an earth shield at this level.

It was enough to cover the lower part of her body where the blonde might be aiming.

All the spectators narrowed their eyes. The military chief Henderson's mouth extended into a smile.

”Ohoho, incredible, these two lads are not only beautiful but also talented.” Mayor Chan exclaimed.

”Mhmm!” The chief nodded slightly.

On the other hand, the Principal Mar Mari grinned.

As expected, Maena's arrow landed on the shield and some are on the soil that protects Kesha.

Without wasting time, Kesha's hand and the pistol were suddenly enveloped by green brilliance, then she fired once again.

Ironically, the bullets traveled much faster and more destructive than before. It even plowed the ground and the shield that protects the spectators shook vehemently.

Maena evaded all the bullets in a very small margin.

Then she leaped to the right and released another arrow.

Twang, Twang! And yet again, it was caught by Kesha's shield. She even reinforced the shield with her strengthening ability to make it more durable.

”Wooah!!! What an epic battle! As expected of Miss Almina's friend, she wasn't an ordinary girl also.” Bob commented on Kesha's skill.

The other trainees immediately broke into a loud cheer, cheering for the two girls.

The two were exchanging fires. But in the current situation, it was clear that Kesha has the upper hand because of her shields.

Yman who was watching the duel thought that the ponytail girl did a good job combining a shield and a pistol. The arrows fired by the blonde could easily become a no threat by the shield. And while she was blocking the arrows, she could also return the fire.

Although Miss Blonde easily avoided the bullets, it was only a matter of time before she tired herself.

Regardless, are these two even a beginner? If they are, then what am I? A super beginner then. I'm sure these two can easily pass as junior trainees.

Someone who was capable of evading the bullets at such a degree could only be said as remarkable. And the other one was having spotless defense! Like hiding herself in a turtle shell.

He could only admire the two. Although both of them were nasty towards him. Regardless, he was not the type to be easily affected by verbal abuse.

Kesha continued firing while shielding herself like a turtle in the shell. Not only did she have a shield, but she also had a cover-up. She looks like a real soldier in this regard who was battling in a war.

Everyone could tell that in the current situation, the blonde was at the disadvantage.

It is only a matter of time that Maena will tire out her stamina from running and evading Kesha's attacks.

Kesha grinned and thought that if she kept doing it, she might have a chance to win.

Somewhere in the spectator side,

Kiko's eyes were fixed at the front but he was not looking at the two ladies battling in the duel. His eyes went through them and fixed to a person watching the duel in silence. It was Almina Amulet. However, even though they were facing each other, Almina's gaze was on the duel. Maybe she did not notice him yet?

A moment later Almina felt someone was staring at her and her eyes landed on that person known as Kiko. One of the talented trainees on this year's batch. The young master of the Sun family. A potential rival for being an ACE of this academy.

Almina was dead set on becoming the ace. Because being an ace comes with many benefits. And it was easy for her to prove her brother's innocence to the top 10 outstanding families on the Outerworld.

Kiko was more than happy when he felt Almina's eyes on him. He was right after all. Seems like Almina could not resist the urge to glance at him.

”Hehe.” Kiko giggled.

From time to time he also was sneaking glances at the blonde. But this blonde although exquisite young lady, yet Kiko felt that she was the type of girl that was having a superiority complex. He finds it cute though.

However, his heart was dead-set on Almina Amulet. But even a king of a Kingdom had many concubines. What's more, him. He could also get one or two.

In any case, if he could manage to attract the blonde and Kesha also, then wasn't it more fun and successful of him? He could get more lovers if he wanted, but he would let the number 1 spot for the dearest, Almina Amulet.

Kiko grinned at the thought.

In this era, where humans civilization is at the lowest, polygamy is allowed.