Chapter 105 - Thats my Job (2/2)

”You can never protect everyone Slyvia and it's not your job too. No matter how strong you are or how strong you get.”

”But I want to at least be able to protect you and…. our whole group.” Slyvia blurted out, as a whole bunch of tears came out with it.

Ray felt disheartened. Slyvia was a lot stronger person than he ever was. She didn't have a fraction of the strength he did yet she still wanted to protect everyone. This whole time Ray had been afraid. He had distanced himself from everyone in the hopes that they didn't need protecting. He was scared that if he tried protecting them, he would fail again.

But even now that he was Human. The people he cared about around him were getting hurt and dragged into things.

Ray then held Slyvia's hand and started the mana drain process. Slyvia could feel the energy slowly start to come out from her body and when Ray was finally done, he stood up and started to walk away.

”You don't need to protect everyone Slyvia, that's my job.”

When Ray finally arrived back up on the arena, the second-year students were silenced while the whole crowd was cheering.

”Did Kyle win yet?” Ray asked.

Just as Ray said that, Kyle currently had Nay tied up with his chain. Nay was struggling to break free but no matter how hard she tried it was useless.

”I give up.” She said as she realised she wasn't able to get free.

”And we have our first second-year winner!”

As the announcer said that, Kyle released his chain from Nay's body and gave her a thumbs up.

”Remember to keep your promise, you owe me a date.”

Nay turned around and quickly left the arena.

”I can't believe what I just saw,” Dan said. ”Wasn't Kyle always goofing around or running away from beasts when we went out hunting? How on earth did he win that match so easily?”

Ray could sense that for the first time Kyle was serious. During training, Ray had seen instances of Kyle's ability but the boy seemed to never focus. He was a quick learner when he wanted to be but was always distracted by gossip or girls.

During the fight, Kyle managed to avoid each and every whip strike of Nay that moved lightning fast. And when Kyle attacked himself, his attacks with the chain were just as fast back. With the use of the black sash footwork and his new chain weapon, he was easily able to out manoeuvre Nay and tie her up.

Kyle had also managed to distribute an even amount of Ki to each chain lock, making it nearly unbreakable. This was something that required a massive amount of concentration to do. But Kyle managed it because he was determined more than ever to show Nay his true strength.

The huge holographic display started to randomize through contestants once more, till it finally stopped again.

”You don't want to miss this fight folks because for the next fight we have the number one ranked student GARY! And his opponent HARRY! Both of these students are known for their beautiful swordsmanship and there's no telling who going to win!”

”Finally!” Gary said.