Chapter 375 - Re: Second Match (3) (1/2)

From the last [Fire Bolt] fight, Auron had concluded that he would lose if he faced his opponent's magic head-on with his magic. Not only that, he even felt that it would be dangerous to block the enemy's magic with his weapon.

After all, fire elemental had the strongest attack power compared to other elements. Auron took out his dagger.

After seeing the power of the fire magic that his opponent had, it was time to assess his opponent's close combat fight.

Auron charged forward. Meanwhile, his opponent also ready to fight in close combat. Every mage who entered the military should have at least some close combat skills. And, if they wanted to raise further in the military rank, they had to enhance their close combat skills.

Actually, not only mage but archer and cleric also had to have a close combat skill. If they didn't have the skill they had to learn it through the pre-military training. What the training taught was actually only the basic, like what to do when their opponent approached them and how to run away. If they want to progress further they had to train by themselves.

Among the mages, archers, and clerics, not everyone fond of this close combat skill. However, they had no choice to learn it. As the rank increase further high, they were expected to have a minimum level of close combat skill. This was one of the reason why it was rare to see mages, archers, or clerics at the upper military rank.

And, Alice was one of those rare people. That was why, Alice was being worshipped a lot among the mage. She was also a beauty and had a great family background1. No people dared to mess with her without a proper and strong reason.

Auron exchanged some moves with his opponent. And, surprisingly, he was winning in the close combat skill. It was not a surprise for him since it was already stated in the information he gathered.

When Auron learned that his opponent worshipped Alice, he thought that his opponent would mimic Alice's way of fighting. That was why Auron also began to learn about Alice's way of fighting. And, it turned out that what he thought was correct.

Almost 90% of Auron's opponent's fighting style was similar to Alice's. Fortunately for Auron, his opponent really didn't have that high level of combat skill.

From the short exchange, Auron had known that the report about his opponent's close combat level was correct. His opponent's close combat skill was not that good.

Auron's opponent was not quick-witted enough when facing an unpredictable situation. He also easily got panic and nervous when that unpredictable situation came. He made a lot of mistakes and opening.

Facing Auron who had long experience in a fight in close combat, Auron's opponent's close combat skill was like a teen that had just reached a puberty level. All this time, Auron's opponent could cope up with the enemy thanks to the equipment he wore.

The equipment Auron's opponent wore really helped him a lot. Moreover, with the safety guard from his high-quality equipment, it gave Auron's opponent some kind of comforting feeling.