10 A Frog In The Well (1/2)
”Gus, all of us in the village are as passionate and dedicated as you to fight the enemies and protect our homes, but each person has a specific role to play. You need to guard the village, while the most elite adult guards are out.” Mars said to Gus.
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”Chief, I can fight. I have been training with a sword for 3 years, all for this moment. Please let me join our village in the war. I want to fight for my friends, I want to find my goal, my purpose. Most of all, I want to discover myself, please. I beg you” Gus earnestly asked Mars, telling him about how he wants to change his self and help the villagers.
”Gus, I understand your admiration but....” Mars tried to make Gus understand the situation.
”Chief, leave Gus to me. I assure you he will listen to you in this matter. Gus comes with me for a walk” Ares cut in shortly and assured Mars that he will be the one to convince Gus in this matter.
”I guess I can leave it to you guys,” Mars said as a token of trust for Ares.
Mars thought Ares can change Gus's mind, since they were almost the same age as each other. He left with peace in his mind.
”Alex, I want you to bring Masamune along with the white and red stones, to the hill behind Gus's house. Rest of you, go do the preparations and get enhancements from Alex. Prepare to go all out.” Ares ordered the soldiers with a commanding tone. Everyone left to collect their suits and gear from Gus house.
*”Huh? Masamune? Who is that? There's is no one in the village with that name”* Gus thinks while he and Ares head towards the hill behind Gus's house and into the woods.
*”Hmmm, Gus definitely has his body in good shape that is required for a swordsman, ”* Ares thought to himself while evaluating the well-grown and ripped muscles of Gus.
”Gus, grab two waster swords or logs that you practice your swordsmanship with, we might have a need for them after reaching the hill”. Ares told Gus.
A waster sword, usually called 'waster', is a practice weapon. A sword made of wood or plastic and in Gus's case, he uses a wooden one he got from the guards and trains with them using the waster.
After Ares and Gus reached the peak of the hill with grass and open area, which seems to be a perfect place to test each other's abilities.
Ares stood 7 feet away from Gus.
”Now, come at me with all of your strength and try to hit me with your sword,” Ares told Gus without a hint of playfulness, as he dropped his clutches and takes off his arm sling.