Okay! I managed to block one of the projectile aimed at Alpha. Now, I need to know what I'm fighting against.
2 people are slowly walking toward us as if they're checking out our conditions. The other is a ranger because they shot out something. But the other one is still unknown.
Their silhouettes are overlapping and I can barely tell if they are a duo or solo. I don't know what these talismans that Alpha placed on me, but it made me more calm and feel protected.
It seems like I can control my left eye now. I took a look using my golden left eye, and there are one person and... A floating object?
One has thin white lines stretching out from the abdomen to every part of their body, while the object is spewing white fire from outside their body.
"Kash, they're coming." Alpha warned me.
I immediately hear a 'swoosh' and quickly blocked using my blade and made contact with... A sword?
The sword is clashing with the blade that Alpha gave me. Except, there is no one holding the sword, instead it's floating.
The sword is stronger than me, so it quickly overpowered me. From the lessons about basic combat that I learned from Rei, there are three types of motion when holding a sword.
***
"Remember! There are three types of motion that a swordsman will use!" Rei said while lecturing Kash who is hanging upside down on a tree.
"Firstly! Swing. A swing is a simple offensive motion, right?" Rei asked me.
I replied, "Yes?" and immediately got smacked repeatedly with a wooden stick wrapped in cotton.
It doesn't hurt when he hits me with it, but if done repeatedly over time it can sting.
"Wrong. It is the core of a swordsman. It's the main type of motion that allows you to do two more types of motion; block and parry." Rei explained.
"Blocking involves you using your force as a shield on a solid stance, while parrying involves using the force of your opponent and either redirecting it or sending it back to them." Rei followed up.
Sadly, I barely even listened to the lecture after he introduced Block and Parry. I remember Rei said something about using the ground as your source of force, but I just went ahead and slept through the entire lecture.
***
If I remember correctly, parry is about redirecting the enemy's attack. So, if I suddenly change my stance while blocking, I can catch it off guard!
It immediately dove into the ground after I moved out of the way. I then gambled and placed a talisman that Alpha gave me and it stopped moving.
From my left eye, the charm is constantly absorbing the white flame. After some time, the sword began to crumble and returned to dust.
My legs are barely holding on and both of my hands are unresponsive. I tried to at least sheath the blade but my hands are locked in place, constantly shaking.
The talisman's effects are dwindling. Although I can feel a few more strength, it's not enough.
"Tsk, my sword broke. Well now at least I know.how strong you guys are." the man mumbled from a distance. I can't see him since our vision is dark but he is approaching us slowly.
The man swung his left hand. Nothing happened but I'm focused on his movements. But suddenly, my left eye can see white lines extending beyond his body and forming more swords.
Alpha right now is doing something and I need to buy time. I'm in constant fear of death. But, it's better to die with a fight than to die doing nothing.
When was the last time I fought? I don't remember. My memories are unreachable for some reason. Let's forget about it and focus on what's in front of us.
Suddenly, swords came straight at me at frightening speeds.
I can't block them, so I'll have to parry the closest one and immediately place the talismans. Both of the swords are aiming at my left shoulder, but I quickly parry and avoid the other one.
My blade is showing large cracks and it can barely hold on. Alpha is almost healed, so I need to hold o-
Kash's shoulder has been immediately sliced by the sword and he dropped the blade in pain.
"Kgghhh.." Kash said as he writhes in agony.
This is too much for me to handle for now. I need to retreat and treat the wounds as much as possible.
Both of the swords are now facing toward my neck, ready to kill me. The man immediately went into my vision and kneeled towards me.
I can't see his face as it is covered by something. I tried to use my left eye and he immediately slapped me.
"How rude. Taking a look at someone's face without permission. This is why I hate people like you who don't know privacy." The man said as he stands up and points a staff at my head.
"I'll just kill you and get over with it." The staff then ejected a ball at the tip and it started swirling.
"Well then, any last words?" The man said to me.
I chuckled and replied, "Yeah. Good luck with killing me."
I can't see his face, but I know his pissed. The ball began to swirl at rotations that are not normal and started to multiply.
I can see my life flash before my eyes. Rei, Eta, Alpha, and that purple-haired girl. My life in this world is short, but I managed to have fun.
...Wait, I've already died twice right? What if I died three times, and never revived again? What if this is the last chance that god gave me?
Wait. Who is god? What and why did I blurt that out? God... Do I remember it? I don't know. What about my parents? Why weren't they in my flashback before I died?
I have dreamed of them numerous times yet why can't I recall their faces and voice? Who is behind all of this?
More questions have begun piling up as I look at the man who was about to kill me. Why is that man here? What is his true intent? And so on.
I questioned everything to the point that my mind shattered and both of my eyes turned white. But then, I heard a notification.
...
[[<
"「Akashic Records」?"
After noticing a new skill, I said the following words, "Use skill... 「Akashic Records」."
For some reason, in a nanosecond, my mind became clear, and I can feel everything deconstructing into boxes.
The ground, the air, the people, the islands, the sky, and myself. My whole body turned white, flaring like a newborn star.
I looked at the man, frozen in place looking at me. Instead of his body and clothes, I can see words scribbled all over his silhouette.
The word on his chest is much bigger than anything. It reads, "Survive" and other smaller ones like "Prove" and "Return"
The white lines from the man are getting thicker in some places, urging me to hit it. But my mind is telling me no as if it knows something bad is gonna happen.
I looked at the 2 swords that are aimed at me. I tried to touch them but they disintegrated the moment I grabbed them.
I went to Alpha who is almost done recovering his wounds. I can also see words that are scribbled on his silhouette.
The biggest word is "Protect" and other smaller ones like "Help" and...
"...Prophecy?"
Alpha's body is emitting white flames but there are no white lines. I tried to look from my memory and a rush of new information came in like a tsunami covering a city.
Ranging from previous events and future events, past and ancient books to future and modernized books. I started selecting a book about the "Differences between Mana and Aura: Complete beginner guide"
The cover of it is cute. A young girl wearing witch attire such as a black cloak with a gold border. Her eyes are crimson red and her hands are wearing a fingerless glove and a black staff.
"Inventory."
[[INVENTORY]]
{{ || || || || || || || || || || || }}
[You have no stored item in the inventory.]
[TIP: The Inventory is private storage that cannot and never will be accessed by third party users. An item can never be ransacked or looted when placed in the Inventory.]
I immediately handed the book that I got to the green screen and the boxes started to overlap the book, eventually transferring it.
[[INVENTORY]]
{{ ||mg.au.cbg || || || || || || || || || || }}
[You have 1 stored item in the inventory.]
[[<< the duration of「Akashic Records」has worn off. Returning shortly >>]]
Times up, I guess. I wonder what will happen next.
As the duration of the skill is finished, my eyes were blinded by a bright light before returning to my body. I can feel myself being heavy again and out of strength as the talisman has run out.
I can see the man in shock since his magic was cancelled instantly. He tried to swing the staff at me, but I blocked it. And the sky had already turned blue again.
"The f-first e-e-exam has concluded!" The announcer said.
That was close. If it weren't for that notification, I would've died.
I approached the man who tried to kill me earlier. He cried and ran as fast as he could without saying anything.
My head began to spin like crazy and I felt like my legs weren't there and suddenly collapsed.
...
After a few hours, I woke up in a bed with Alpha sitting on the couch in front of me beside a window.
I looked around and saw a bag full of fluid labelled as 'IV' that is currently injected through a pipe from the bag to my wrist.
Aside from Alpha, there are two other persons in the room. A man wearing formal attire and a girl wearing a grey dress, patiently waiting for me to be awake.