190 Chapter 189 (1/2)
In the end, Hector and Amanda sparred several times, but it always ended in a draw. As her older brother, Leon watched that while showing a fed-up expression. Hector and Amanda were so in sync that he felt that it was annoying.
”At least pretend that you are happy for them…” Betty frowned. ”You can't find many married couples that knew each other so well, you know. Unfortunately, you lost the chance to protect your sister from 'bad guys.'”
”… It's easier said than done.” Leon sighed. ”I'm trying to be as understanding as possible, but acting like the disapproving parents of a teenager comes so naturally that I can't help it.”
”At least your sister is more understanding than you in that regard…”Betty sighed.
Both Leon and Hector weren't stupid kids anymore, but it was still hard for Leon to recognize Hector in that regard. However, Leon was also aware that he was a bit childish too. Just like Hector tried to hit his balls using Water Bullets, Leon didn't go easy on him on the dodging training.
Anyway, after a few minutes, their sparring time finally ended. It was finally Leon's time, but he was ready to withdraw his participation. It was a bit embarrassing, assuming that, but it was necessary.
”Sorry, guys. But we will skip my turn.” Leon said. ”Without using magic, I'm not fast enough while using such heavy weapon.”
”Then, use magic,” Betty said. ”As you said, we should cover our bases, but we shouldn't ignore our strengths either.”
”Just make sure to keep your defensive spells activated,” Amanda said. ”With such low health, this weapon may end up killing you.”
”That's right,” Sasha added.
”Don't give excuses and fight like a man,” Hector smirked.
Leon sighed, putting Hector's childish provocations aside, it was pain for Leon to see his friends treating him as if he was made of glass. However, it couldn't be helped. In comparison to how much damage his friends could receive, Leon indeed seemed like he was made of glass.
”All right, then, let's do this,” Leon said.
Using some earth under his feet to increase his speed, Leon readied himself. Betty would be the first one to spar with him, and she looked like she was ready to kick his ass. Betty charged aiming one of her daggers toward Leon's stomach, Leon blocked the attack, but that had been just a diversion. He had to use both hands to wield the katana and thus to prevent the attack. Meanwhile, Betty still had one hand free.
Betty used her free hand and dagger to attack Leon's ribcage, but he jumped backward before the attack could land… as expected, aside from the strain on his arms due to the weight of the steel katana, the spar wasn't that difficult. Leon's Mana Armor even was blocking the damage Leon would usually receive by blocking the attack of two very heavy weapons…