Chapter 216 Battle between SS rank Conclusion (2/2)
It was at this moment Arthur finally understood, why Lyner was called the monster of the battlefield. Arthur who was once again being pushed into a corner needed to make an important decision. He would either continue this battle until one of them dies, or he could surrender and fight again another day. It didn't take much time before Arthur made his decision, as he raised his hands.
”I give up.” Lyner who was about to punch Arthur in the face stopped before he could even hit. The sheer wind pressure from Lyner's punch was able to make Arthur's soggy skin flap a little. Arthur decided to give up, since if he died today who would protect his country from humans such as Lyner and the great one of the Granado Empire. It was not his time yet, as there was no one to replace him.
”Why!? Why are you giving up old man, just when it was getting exciting!” Lyner actually looked really frustrated as he said this. It has been a long time since he has fought someone at the same level as him, and it ended in such an anticlimactic way which really irritated him.
”I know my limits young one. Unlike you I am old and tired, I can no longer fight for long periods of time. Knowing this, I already foresaw the ending of our battle. I'm sorry young one, if I was at least twenty years younger we could have had a better battle.”
Lyner hearing Arthur's answer clenched his fist and bit his lower lip, after which he sighed. Lyner then picked up his weapons and showed his back to Arthur.
”Since you admitted your defeat, I hope you do not interfere with my plans tomorrow.”
”Of course, I will listen to the victor.”
”Fine then old man. I'm leaving but we'll be having a rematch, and when that time comes don't hold back, and show me your killing moves. Also make sure to bandage your right shoulder.”When he was done saying this Lyner left the area. Arthur who saw Lyner's figure disappear started to smile.
”Heh, so he noticed.” Arthur was holding back his killer moves, since he wanted to save a trump card or two from Lyner. He wasn't sure if they would actually face each other in life or death battle, but it was a good thing not to show all his cards on the table. Still Arthur couldn't figure out what Lyner meant at the end. As if timed the moment Arthur thought of this, his right shoulder suddenly gushed out blood. His right shoulder blade was also dislocated. Arthur pressed some pressure points using his left hand to stop the bleeding.
'He was able to attack me so cleanly without me noticing.' Arthur who had lived for more than a hundred years, after so long felt his blood boiling in excitement.
'If only I met you sixty years ago, I'm sure I would have reached greater heights... What am I saying I'm still young, a hundred and sixty eight years old isn't that old. I'm sure I can live for another hundred years more. I can still keep on going, I can still get stronger.' With renewed vigor Arthur started to train harder than before.