19 Victory...Or No (1/2)

Ticha was a bit flabbergasted by the events of the day. But he noticed that the Hall Master was looking a bit sad. ”What's wrong now? Your intermediate class has produced 2 excellent boys. Why are you so down?”

”There was this other boy called Tino who i thought would at least reach the top 4 but he didn't even reach the top 20.” The Hall Master was visibly distraught by this matter.

Ticha just shook his head and asked. ”Do you still think that Tavonga is going to win?”

”Yes i do!!”

Half an hour went by fast, Tavonga and Taku stood up and stared down at each other for a while. ”Just give up!” said Tavonga.

In response Taku only smiled and then charged towards Tavonga. Taku threw a punch At Tavonga's head, which was blocked easily by the latter. Taku let out a series of light punches as Tavonga effortlessly blocked them all.

After Taku was finished with his assault it was now Tavonga's turn to test the waters. He also let out a series of light punches just to judge Taku actual power. But like Taku, he couldn't really properly grasp it.

That having been done, the real fight then began. Taku exploded forward as he threw his right fist towards Tavonga. Tavonga then countered with his own right fist.

Bam!

The two fists collided as they both staggered backwards. Taku had been expecting as much, but this came as a real shock to Tavonga. Before they had begun fighting he had admitted that Taku was a good fighter, but he still thought that Taku was a level below him.

In this moment he finally found out just how naïve he had been. With eyes filled with excitement and shock, Tavonga took the initiative to attack. He punched out twice.

Pa!pa!

But both punches were blocked by Taku. At this moment Taku's expression turned solemn. He wasn't too shocked about Tavonga's power, but he knew that if he didn't get serious he might just lose this battle.

Taku took a step back, but Tavonga followed him relentlessly. He didn't want to give Taku the opportunity to catch his breath. But through all this Taku remained calm, he was slowly bidding his time for an opening.

”Hmmm...” The Hall Master's expression was now solemn. If Taku's previous show of power was shocking, then this one was just down right unbelievable.

Seeing this Ticha smiled. ”Starting to have doubts?”

”Tavonga still has the advantage in my opinion...” the Hall Master started. ”It's shocking how powerful the brat is, but I don't doubt for a second that he will win.”

”Oh...” Ticha was amused by this, ”how about we make a bet then.”

”I'm listening.” The Hall Master replied.

”If Tavonga wins, i will make sure that you get a promotion within 3 years.” Ticha started. ”But if he loses, i want you to suggest that Taku be assigned to a team that is already out adventuring.”

”What are yo-”

”Don't ask what you don't want to know.” Ticha smiled. ”I have my reasons. Now do you dare or not?”

”Of course I dare.”

Back down on the stage the fight had just reached a new level in ferocity. The beast skin that Taku was wearing had been torn in several places. Tavonga was not any better off; his clothes were also quite ripped.

Both their eyes at this point were bloodshot. Taku was ecstatic at the moment; he was enjoying this very much. On the other hand Tavonga was a bit uncomfortable; everything that had happened in this fight was shocking to him.

There had already exchanged at least a hundred moves. At first he thought that Taku would only last ten moves, but after ten moves he changed it 20. Then 20 to 30, 30 to 40 but he soon gave up on gave up assuming and counting, all he wanted to do now was win.

And he was desperate for that win. He threw another 3 quick punches towards Taku.

Pa!Pa!

Taku blocked the first two, and then leapt backwards to dodge the third. The minute he got away for the punch, he unleashed a kick towards Tavonga's waist.

Pa!

Tavonga raised his leg and blocked with his knee, and without giving Taku a moment to breath he leapt towards him wanting to tackle him down. Tavonga dived at him with open arms in an attempt to catch and tackle him down.

Taku then ducked a little, just enough for Tavonga to be two heads taller than him. He turned his body at a 90 degree angle and shoved his shoulder into Tavonga chest. The minute the shoulder landed, Tavonga improvised as he swung his elbow towards Taku's head.

Seeing this Taku smirked as he added more force into his elbow. Tavonga's body leaned back slightly as his elbow missed Taku's head by a hairs length. Taku did not back away as he rammed his shoulder into Tavonga again.

This time Tavonga flew several metres away from Taku. Tavonga summersaulted and landed on one knee. He had a bewildered expression on his face when he stared at Taku. It was one thing to fight him on par with him, but Taku had actually overpowered him, causing him to fly out.

”You hid yourself well...” Tavonga said whilst standing up. ”I hope you don't blame me for doing what i have to do in order to win. Fist and legs have no eyes if i end up injuring you too badly, i apologise.”