When the person in the middle looked at us and started moving towards our position , I already feel they're up to something.
Cerlot , that guy in the middle if I'm not mistaken he's the guy you're talking about earlier his name was Keyn . So what do you think his purpose on why he's approaching us ?
It's me I think , he is after me .
The group was already in front of us , looking up close it's like I'm looking at history itself . Seeing one personally was kind of amazing .
The tattoos on their body tells how prominent or skillful they are . It shows their ranks for the men but for the woman tattoos or known as batok was to show they're beauty and it acts as a permanent make up.
But what stand out the most for me was this person called Keyn , he got a lot marks on his body meaning he was truly a capable warrior .
As Asterio was having his thoughts on Keyn , he was ignored and the person stood in front of Cerlot and greeted her .
It's been a while my wife, I came here straight away looking for you .
I don't remember accepting you as my partner or did I ? Also you don't have what it takes and I'm not interested at you at all .
Our fathers have already decided that we would get married and that would solidify our bonds as neighbors .
Is that so ? Sorry Keyn but I have no intention of marrying you , I already told you many times right ?
That's not true , you're just shy that you'll become a wife of a skilled warrior .
Not really , and also I already have someone I intend to marry someday .
Hmm --- By the way who is this small weird looking kid with you ?
Good timing , he is the person I'm talking about .
Cerlot . . . I'm a little bit disappointed , I thought you were much more smarter than that ? What kind of ritual did he used on you to make you say you'll marry a commoner .
If that's what you view him as then I can't help you with that but so you know he's not a commoner .
Anyway what is with his clothes , he is covered from head to toe . I could clearly see he's not someone of importance he doesn't even have a trace of Batok in him .
I'll answer that for you .
Oh ? So you could speak after all what's your name ?
I'm Asterio , it's an honor to meet a skillful warrior such as yourself Keyn .
You know me ? I guess you do after all I'm the strongest warrior on both our barangays not only here but on the region .
Getting back to your question earlier , it's true batok is a recognition of a warrior . Also this clothes I wear are made by my friend and no means weird at all I'm just uncomfortable using half naked clothes .
It seems he's lying Keyn there's no way a person would wear such a thing , our clothes have been a cultural attire that shows our dignity passed down by our ancestors for many years only a heretic would tarnish our culture .
The woman with them finally spoke .
She needs to seriously stop opening her mouth , that's wild accusations tsk.
You think so too ? I was also thinking that he has connection with the witches from the southern islands .
Right Keyn !? We should dispose of him right now before he plagues our lands .
I'll deal with him no need to worry , if there's someone threatening our land I would immediately eliminate him that's my job as the strongest warrior after all .
Keyn draw his sword from his waist and was already assuming a stance ready to kill .
STOP THAT KEYN WHAT ARE YOU DOING !? YOU KNOW ITS FORBIDDEN TO KILL DURING THE TOURNAMENT AS FOR THE RULES !
Cerlot tried to talk Keyn out of it but it was no use .
That's only if we're on the tournament itself but this a matter outside the tournament , No wonder Cerlot was acting weird after seeing me , you used some kind of witch craft to bewitch my wife huh -!
Ah , so that's the excuse he found . Cerlot never even looked at you as a potential husband geez and here I am being falsely accused I haven't even agreed to marrying her .
I don't know what you're talking about , I was born and raised here on this barangay how can I come from the far away southern islands .
Keyn don't let him coax you with his word , that's how they do things !
Seriously this woman is throwing me baseless accusations .
I wouldn't be tricked by you pawn of witches !
Keyn then swung his sword in an instant .
Fast !There was atleast three meters apart from us but he almost lopped my head off .
Great what now how could I fight back I didn't bother bringing a weapon with me .
He dodged Keyn's instant kill !?! He is bad news Keyn kill him !
Why is she obsessed on killing me anyway , but of course I could dodge such a strike .
It's great that I didn't bring any weapon , I could assess how strong this Keyn really is but that first swing was dangerous if I'm not careful my head would touch the ground with me knowing.
Keyn was looking at me like he was not happy that I dodged his swing and was showing his annoyance , maybe it hurt his pride as a head hunter that he couldn't finish me off the first strike .
Keyn then charged at Asterio swinging at every opening he sees but his every swing doesn't connect at all .
That's when his group started to move , the three guys with him ambushed me from the back holding me off .
With Asterio's little body he can't do anything to escape the three mens grasp .
Finally caught you , for a small kid I admire how you can avoid my offensive I'm impressed but this ends now . I hope the gods give you the blessings of being reborn happily on your next journey.
Keyn swung his sword at the neck of Asterio who was at the ground kneeling , pinned down by the three men.
When suddenly , (clang*)
Norja arrived just in time to pend off Keyn's strike with his shield .
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO DO WITH MY BROTHER !!!
The enraged Ales shouted !