[Leon]
Carl is the bearer of the [Summoner Warrior] system. Unlike most summoners where they are usually weak, he is the opposite. He can bear on his own during battles and that's what makes him frightening. With his current capability he can probably summon an army and destroy cities.
If not for his ability, the king may have already cut off ties with them due to his extreme attitude. In Alfred's group, he is probably the worst, though the rest are still trash.
Carl looks surprised seeing us. "Leon, Rendon, Nathan, Kezia, why are you people here?"
"We have something to investigate however, I would like you to refrain from harassing the locals, otherwise--"
Carl is gritting his teeth as he is being confronted.
From the table, behind Carl, someone chuckles. It is William. He holds Carl's shoulder as though calming him down. "Carl, don't panic. Don't let these goofballs tell you what to do. Remember, we are powerful in this world. Most of all, this is another world, we can do everything we want. This is a second chance after all." He smirks confidently as he manipulates Carl.
Carl composes himself. He then raise a smile although awkward. "You're right Will, the President won't be able to tell us what to do."
In our classroom, Carl isn't the dominant type. He used to be silent but when he hanged out with Alfred, he became someone condescending. I didn't expect this world would warp him to this extent. Especially to the natives. He is like that one kid who's given power and succumbed to it.
Rendon aims his spear towards William. "You as well, William. You lot are the same, I heard you people raped some women during your adventurers on the south!" He spits on the floor. "Man, you people disgust me."
Williams chuckles without a hint of guilt. "Don't make it sound bad as you did. We were given a capture some corrupt noble and it just so happen he had three beautiful daughters, we couldn't contain ourselves."
I notice Rendon is gripping his spear tightly, as though containing his rage that was about to erupt. "Were those girls colluding with their father?"
"No, they were completely innocent."
Rendon hurls a spear quick that it passes by William's cheek. He is shocked that he is slightly annoyed.
"William and Carl, I'll challenge you to a duel."
William laughs aloud, he then says, "very well, but I doubt you can beat me Rendon. We have a tactic that can make us farm EXP fast thats why we are higher than you guys."
[Warrior Summoner: Level 142]
[Archer Magician: Level 131]
[Warlord Samurai: Level 100]
[Axe Berserker: Level 121]
[Forge Master: Level 91]
[Spirit Wielder: Level 84]
The difference in our level is quite blatant. These guys must have been grinding nonstop. Once you reach level 90, levelling up kinda took forever.
Nathan's nostrils flare from excitement. "I won't let you fight alone Rendon. Hogging the spotlight to yourself, huh?"
William turns his sights on Nathan, he smiles cheekily. "Nathan, huh? You were once the gentle giant in the class, now you look like a monster. I won't hesitate to cut you down like any monster I have come across."
"Bring it on."
Rendon's spear that he threw returns to his hand as though by telekinesis. As the tensions brew between the two teams, I come in between.
"As much as I'd like this duel to happen, but this time it won't be possible. We are still busy. I'd like to continue this later."
I notice Carl is still mad. "I would accept that but Rendon! Take back what you said?"
"What I said?" When Rendon realizes it, he smiles widely. "Ah, when I called you an incel? Why? Am I wrong? Back then you were berating the girls who you rejected in highschool."
"Screw you Rendon! It looks like I may have to punish you here!"
Rendon laughs menacingly. "Bring it on, incel!"
Carl grits his teeth in annoyance. It's obvious he can't contain his rage.
The two decided to settle it on the street. Other adventurers take notice and decide to take a look. Before we know it a crowd has already gathered and I can't even discourage Rendon from this pointless duel.
Other adventurers are watching us.
"What is it? A duel?"
"I'll bet on the guy with the spear."
Right now, Kezia is beside me. She looks worried. "Leon, will Rendon be fine? The gap on their level is too wide."
"I know your sentiment Kez but you can see it on Rendon's eyes. You can see his determination is strong and wild. He probably wants to avenge the innocent girls that they violated."
William grunts in confidence, "be glad that this world has potions, otherwise he might end up in a comma. Hahaha."
"Don't mess with us Will!" Nathan is about to approach William, but he stops when William materializes an arrow made of energy and points it on Nathan's neck.
William grins, "what? You want to go at it as well Nathan?"
"Sure. Let's go at it after this." Nathan answers nervously.
Right now, Rendon and Carl are facing at each other with lots of spectators.
Carl laughs menacingly, "Rendon, I'm lucky to have one of the strongest system in the class. All I had to do was to let my summoned warriors weaken my enemy and with the finishing blow I would gain all the EXP."
I see, no wonder why he doesn't even need some high end equipment at first. His summoned warriors does everything for him. However, the enemies his summoned warriors slew gives him no EXP, otherwise he would be very OP.
As for Rendon, he can upgrade, create and assess weapons to craft a better weapon. His strength of his system relies mostly on the weapons he can develop. In terms of levelling, Carl is clearly the winner but Rendon can make up his weakness with his cleverness.
Rendon spins the spear proficiently with his fingers and aims it at Carl, "don't return to your boss Alfred crying after this."
"I'll shut your cheeky mouth of yours!" Carl barks afterward, 2 Hollow Knights appear in mid-air holding Greater Swords and Shield. They are floating giant armor with nothing inside. They look tall as well.
[Hollow Knights: Level 100]
The Hollow Knights advance with their swords to Rendon. Rendon then leaps away dodging their swings.
Even though the Knights are strong, they aren't agile and their movements feel robotic. As for Rendon, he prioritized his stat build on the Agility side, thus allowing him through the Hollow Knight and advance to Carl.
Kezia is cheering for him and even some adventurers. "Rendon go!"
"You can do it spear guy!"
However, I have a bad feeling about this. If Carl is in trouble, I would see in his face since he is emotionally fragile yet right now he is confident.
Just as I thought, Carl grins. He speaks, "Summon Transfer."
The Hollow Knight and Carl switch places, thus in front of Rendon is now Hollow Knight which is about to swing. Rendon won't be able to dodge it, but he uses his spear to block the attack causing him to get blown away.
He slams on the wall coughing some saliva. He falls and decides to stand up.
Carl laughs haughtily, "you think you stand a chance Rendon? So, what do you think about that attack? It hurts doesn't it."
Rendon spits on the ground. He musters a confident look. "I would have expected something more from a level 140."
"Tsk, you dumb ass. If you were smarter you would just keep your mouth quiet."
Kezia yells to Rendon, "behind you!"
Right now, the other Hollow Knight is behind him posing to strike. Rendon quickly ducks and a bit of his hair gets cut.
I can see that he is perturbed. Rendon is already losing his cool since the Hollow Knights are chasing him giving him no chance to get close to Carl. He is getting shallow cuts from the missed swings of the Hollow Knights.
It's true that the Hollow Knights may be slow but the impact of each swing holds immense force. It would only take one clean hit to end Rendon.
Right now, Rendon is dodging each Hollow Knights but it seems he is slowing down.
The three of us are worried. This isn't like him.
Kezia yells, "Rendon!"
At some point, the two Hollow Knights managed to catch on. They are close to Rendon and they are posing to swing.
However, to my surprise, Rendon smiles. He grips his spear firmly and shoots it out towards Carl. "Striking Spear!" Electrical energy wraps around the spear causing it to zip towards Carl at immense spead.
Carl gets surprised. He says while panicking. "Summon Transfer!"
Carl and the warrior gets swapped place.
The spear strikes the Hollow Knight on the chest and zaps it instead, causing the Knight to shake and droop on the ground.
Rendon smiles seeing Carl is now right in front of him. He then grabs Carl and throws him to the other Hollow Knight that is about to deliver a swing.
Just when the Hollow Knight is about to swing on Carl, a flaming arrow flies from the crowd and strikes the Hollow Knight's arm causing it to crumble and the swing missed Carl.
William says with a smug, "that was pretty close, huh? Carl."
"Wait! He just got lucky. It wasn't my full strength. The duel is not yet over! I can still do it!"
"It looks to me that you lost in this fight but whatever, you will have to continue it later." William sets his eyes on the distance. "I have a bad feeling about this."
"Whatever, I have to finish this and--" Just when Carl is preparing to launch an attack, all of a sudden we can't move. Everyone of us are frozen. It isn't my imagination. Even my arms are trembling.
What's going on? Just beside me, Kezia falls on the ground in which I catch her. "Kezia!"
"I can feel it, it's coming from the borders of the city."
Kezia grabs on my shoulder just so she can stand. She closes her thumb with her pointing finger into a circle and looks through it. "Revealing Spirit." Says Kezia as she activates her skill.
She has a skill that can see through auras of living beings even from the distance even though our sight are blocked by houses and walls.
Normally, it isn't used much since the mana from the environment obscures the aura of people. However, it doesn't seem to be the case for this time.
"This aura is insane. I haven't been able to see this dense amount of aura for this distance."
What could it be?
The men around us starts to fall ill. Some fall on their knees while others throw up. We are supposed to have high mind stats but we still feel some of the effects it has upon us.
"Leon, don't tell me." Rendon says worriedly.
"Yeah, it's the only explanation. With this amount of aura, adding to the rumors. It's high likely that the eastern overlord is here!"