Chapter 18 - First kill

Enyo followed his father and the rest towards the area they came from. He was nervous and excited at the same time. In his past life he loved for battle it was a time where he never felt more alive. He tried to imagine how it would go but was quickly brought out of his thoughts by Musashi. Son you must be prepared and never hesitate once the battle starts. Lightning panthers are very proud beasts and will do anything to kill you first. You must be swift and decisive in your action or else you may get hurt or worse do you understand? Enyo nodded and prepared themselves, the wind wolves were swift and moved fast through the forest before suddenly slowing down. They were getting close and didn't want to give away their location. Enyo was walking cautiously behind his father while calming his mind ready for the fight ahead. Musashi then said son we will hold off the other panthers all you have to do is focus on your battle with the in the middle. Enyo nodded before looking at the panthers. They were all early level one and two except for the leader which was level 4. Musashi of course took the leader while the rest held down the other panthers. Their attack was swift and the panthers were caught off guard as they were in chaos Enyo approached his target. It eyed Enyo with a hostile gaze as he readied his sword. The panther moved swiftly attacking his vitals. Enyo was surprised by the speed but moved quickly to dodge before counterattacking. As he was fighting his father and the other were making easy work of the other panthers. Don't kill them Musashi suddenly said as he has a few thoughts running through his head. Everyone complied with his orders without question. Musashi made quick work subduing the panther leader. Then turned to watch Enyos fight, Enyo was holding his own but was still on the defensive. The panthers attack and movement were hard to pinpoint and he already had a few superficial wounds. His mind was calm and his moves were fluid. Maia was finished with her fight and was also watching she was stunned by the sight. To her Enyo looked like an experienced veteran on the battlefield. She looked at Musashi before asking captain how did you train him so well. Musashi replied without looking away from his son. He's always been like that calm in the face of battle with a hidden killing intent. I was surprised when I sensed it in our first spar but never questioned it. Maia nodded before saying if he's like this now his future is getting brighter and brighter. As the rest finished their fights and turned to watch Enyo. They were all slightly stunned at the battle they saw. While they were both level one it was still a sight to behold. Everyone knew a beast and a human at the same level weren't equal. The beast was always going to be stronger so you had to outsmart it. Before long the fight was coming to its conclusion. Enyo movements were swift dodging the incoming blow before slicing both its hind Achilles' tendons. No stopping there it jumped into the air and on to its back and before it could react he slice its throat. In a matter of seconds it was dead. The move seemed ruthless but in a life or death battle it had to be done. Musashi was the first to move forward saying good job on your first kill. Enyo shook his head and said I took to long next time I'll kill it faster. Musashi just nodded knowing his son was a perfectionist. Suddenly the system spoke in his head 1 rank one beat killed 60 hours left to kill the remaining 9.