it has been a week since Father went to get weapons for the Ogre tribe, Father's currently escorting Mother to the serpent city, the oceanic depths. "Naoya, captain! the positions have been set, shall we go and spar?" "Yes, we shall, there's an open area in the middle of the forest, we'll go there at once" "yes captain!" This has been what happens when My Father is away, the sparring session is a way for Ogres to defend their Tribe successfully, I take 1/4 of the Capable men and 1/2 of the Women here. arrows, training swords, everything is prepared in this area, "shall we start captain?" the weapon I'm using is a large training sword meant to be as a mimic to the great sword that I have used from the past, although the weight is still different, it's close enough as is "Captain, please focus on the match" "sorry, it won't happen again" currently, my only way to train is training with these ogres, every slash and strikes they make is what I mimic, every move capable to make the fight more on my way, knee kick when too close, sword swings for mid-range and disarm yourself to hand combat when hoping to fight with speed in mind, I am not capable of using any kind of weapons but if I use them smartly if skill isn't necessary then I might use a sword and throw it at the enemy. "Captain, you are strong, we know that but please, this is a sparring match, we are not here to kill." "I'm sorry." for subduing a person, hand to hand combat is wise but if you're not able to or simply not skilled enough then the simplest action is to make them trip and aim for the neck once they fall to the ground. "Captain, it's your win..." the Ogres cheer on my win, this has always been the case but not from the start, the ogres were much faster than what I have anticipated resulting in my loss but after knowing how they move then a win is easier done. "captain, it's time for your daily magic practice" the magic that I have learned wasn't as much as I would have wanted, fireball was easy, wind bullet was simple, flame slash was harder but I couldn't create earthquake, there's also some that I have learned unconsciously, wind step, a way to make you faster or jump in air as if you were on ground, icefall, an elaborate spell that needs ice crystals to form from sky level, it's tedious and inaccurate but if used in a massive army it could prove fatal. there's also Fire breath which I learned relatively fast and tailwind, most of the spells I have learned were beginner class and wasn't as strong like it's potential, the ogre mages that I have talked to weren't as great of help either, most of them don't know what's behind those spells but because they're monsters made out of mana they can just use all of their mana to create a spell capable of destroying a village... "Captain, the wooden training weapons broke, what do you want us to do?" "the most sensible thing to do is make one or repair one, we have no blacksmiths capable of creating dozens of swords for us so, for now, wooden weapons is our only way to spar, breaking the iron ones are just too much for training" "yes captain!"...
a walk to the human race... I honestly haven't gone here by myself... "sir, is there a blacksmith area?" "eh? oh! uhh... you'll find it near the central, hope you find your way..." "thanks for the directions."... "...- weird kid... oh hi sir"
just at the central... central... is that the central? a good organized store of swords... shields... "sir, how much for the shields?" "it's 1 gold, it's quite expensive for what it looks but it's sturdy as hell, wanna try it?" -... it's... comfortable, seemingly weightless compared to iron shields that the ogres use... "how about that spear?" "it's just 5 silver, it's commonly mass-produced so a normal shop might sell it for less but if you want, I'll let you use it for free!" -... light but I don't feel the sturdiness of this, it's more like a polearm that the knights use. but... for being lightweight it's lethal, a single swing and it cut the log for practice in half "you seem to be a natural at it" natural... maybe I found my weapon? "I'll buy this, is there anything else?" "if you're planning for a party then there's a multitude in the stock, you might want to visit the blacksmith just nearby the guild if you want... recently the blacksmith keeps changing locations... how mysterious" mysterious indeed... "is there any wooden swords fit for sparring?" "if it's that that you need then we have a lot in the back-- up we go..." a big box... "some of them are fresh but if it's training you want then these babies then last for a long time! the cost is a bit expensive if your buying a bulk since the box is also in the bulk" "I'll take it"
this box is unnecessary... the compact bag is much easier but the weight doesn't change... "oh Naoya! what are you doing here?" a girl? child? "wait... you don't remember me? I'm your mother! did this disguise work? right now I'm hiding from the blood guards since I have a job to do but I will have to postpone my date with Kirin again so do me a big favor and if they ask you, say you never saw me? thanks" the girl (my mother) ran off... so my father is here also? I don't sense his presence though... probably because I'm not familiar with this place, "the box is getting heavier, is there something in it? -a note dropped- hmm? 'hey Naoya, go slam on the money, I'm a rich anyway and if I don't waste the money then it would just collect dust' is what the note says... so it was my mother after all? but with this, I can buy anything I want... best not to waste it all...
Pastry house? what's this? "oh you looking at the sweets store? they sell all kinds of delicious delicacies after the heroes spawned the pastry house began improving!" so it's a store that sells food? I'll go another time...
guild? so this was where I was signed in?-"good morning! are you accepting or requesting?" "ah. uh. just looking " "hmm? w-well then please have a look" (what a weird man)... there's all kinds of people here, they all look like capable humans with the power to join a military... "'ey you! yeah you!! you lookin' at me funny?" he's... are all humans like this? "I'm sorry if I offended you, I'll take my leave please." "you think I'll let you slide? you seem to be a noble of sort but in this area, we don't believe in such so a noble adventurer is just easy picking!" he's grabbing my shoulder rather painfully "sir if you don't release now I'll force you to" "aww is little noble kid asking for assistance from his babysitter? well..." a great sword, almost just like his size (8 ft high) "if your looking for a fight then why don't we go around the back and take this like men" "men please! this is a guild hall! if you're going to fight then fight in the arena! we are not approving of nonappointed duels!" the lady in the desk warns us... "tch- then we'll take this there, too bad I can't kill you, be great if ya can drop you gold"
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"shh! Kirin! over here!" "Luna! why are you dressed like that? "sorry sorry, I'm trying to evade my guards, anyway do I look good?" "you look hideous like some child is asking for a date" "RUDE! I am no child! I am a 300-year-old dragon! and you're no different!" "hahh... well where do you want to go today?" I want out... "oh! I just bumped into Naoya recently and I managed to put a bit of essence in his pocket so I'll know where he is" Naoya's here? "what was he doing? "well I noticed him looking at a parfait shop but skipped it, probably nearby like the guild?" I nod in response, honestly, I wouldn't expect Naoya to go shopping by himself...
he's not here... "look Kirin I bought food for us! have you found Naoya?" "no but I heard that someone was fighting a long term adventurer, he might be in the arena" "hmm... I noticed a group going in just now, why don't we check?"
well, I'll be... "Look Kirin! He's here! and fighting a big guy too!" "are you a child? eat this food to calm yourself... cup..cake?" "Looks delicious! eat with me and watch, that'll be our date! watching our son fighting someone by himself!" well... I am curious of Naoya's potential so this should be good "hey don't take all of it!" "whht? htsh dihlhshush" she's a child...
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he's tough but he relies on strength too much, I can take him on "what do you think sissy pants!? I'm much more powerful than you think!" he is indeed powerful but he's not using magic... why? "why aren't you using magic?" "fool! I don't need magic to defeat you!" he's underestimating me too much but as what Kirin told me in my lessons... I can't let emotions get to me, think rationally on what move I wan't to do next. "what? you scared? then I'm coming right at ya!" a dash to me and i assume he'll grab me if I took the skies, best to face him for now.... "ghk..- tch your good..." I managed to grab a foothold... if I broke on that then death was next to me "guess you're not that bad... but too bad you won't be able to dodge this! Hell blaze!!!" a full combustion of flame, if I can say this in word then it's 'hell' "blood shield" as always, I can rely on this kind of defense but I can't rely on it forever... "you manage to defend against that then? well, what about this! Roc-" I managed to get behind him, slash him but only the blunt side... I managed to hit him, it's not fatal but it might leave a mark... wind step is useful probably when surprising the enemy... "how did you? ghk!" his spitting blood... "this isn't over! GAHHH!!!!" I sense a large aura, no... this is most likely a buff... but from who? "heheh.... try to block this!" !!- ...he's much stronger and faster... the spear I have might be good to use for now... "Hahhh!" a strike from the head... it... didn't work? "hahaha! you expect a small stick would affect me?" another strike! I... can't dodge this! blood shield!
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"Naoya seems to be in trouble... how did he suddenly gain strength so suddenly?" "probably the effect of a wind type ability from a demon race" this is troubling... I don't know if third party involvement is allowed but I don't have any proof of that, Naoya's in trouble but he can take him, barely...
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that was close... too close... a second too late and I might've been dead... my spear broke... I don't have any weapon left I need to resort to blood but showing off my ability might give me away... no, if this is a test from Kirin he would be disappointed... I might fail on one but my priority is subduing the enemy in front of you... "Death... I request your assistance! sow the lives of the sinful and give me the ability to fight!- Blood scythe!" enveloping the area with blood mist, the spear that I was holding has turned into a weird-looking weapon... but... this feels... nostalgic... "I'll aim for your legs first" a quick slice and screams of pain immediately let out, I should stop... but... NO! "Stop!!" Scream yourself to stop! I can't kill someone right now!! "GAHHHH!!!"
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"Kirin!" "on it!" we both jump down in an attempt to calm Naoya down, this is dangerous... it's like he's someone different "Father?... GAHHH!!!!!" "this is bad, call the attendant and call of the Duel! I'll carry him back if I can" "no! you call the attendant, I'll fly with him to the cave so you can leave this to me" "fine, I'll rush back immediately after this.
it's been a few hours since Naoya collapsed/berserk, "Kirin what was that just now?" "I might be repeating myself too much but I also don't know, this was the first time for the demon race too, it's like he knew how to use he's blood abilities yet he was still grasping on how to properly use it today..." this is... "stop pacing around, as parents(?) I should've been the one pacing and having a nervous breakdown but you're being out of place, take a rest with him tonight, it might be for the better... I'll look after the tribe so rest up" "t-thanks... I suppose I should rest... (whisper)>you really are the partner I needed<"
thanks, I'll try to be the best Wife you'll have...
there's not much to do here, but really, I'm not as knowledgeable as Kirin on this kinds of trouble but something's not right... Kirin said Naoya was able to use his blood abilities at it's potential yet he was still grasping on how he can hold it for 1 minute before... "so what if he wasn't Naoya that we know?" a possibility but I don't even know if that's possible, we know that souls exist, we know different dimensions exist... other heroes existed in other worlds, some say they're from a world called earth, some from the same world like ours yet different, what's happening right now?