As Ais was getting bored, Primis looked at her and let her sense his presence. Ais stopped her thoughts all sudden. She was used to people gazing at her, but she didn't know why this gaze felt somewhat different. She looked around the guild to find the person.
After some time, she found it. She looked at him and became dazed. The person she was looking at was extremely Handsome. Even though she had seen many men before, but he was the most handsome of them all. Seeing this handsome man, her heart started to beat fast, and blush started to appear on her face.
She hastily shook her head to come out of the daze. After that she looked at the man again. But this time she became shocked, and her mouth opened wide.
'Ais: Black Hair, Black Shirt, Black Pant, Black Shoes, Black Gloves and Black Sword on the back. The blood-red eyes with three exact same black symbols. Height 182 cm. W-Wait a m-minute. Isn't he "The Black Swordsman" we have been looking for?'
Ais then looked around and realized that no one was looking at him. The person they all had been looking for was right there. But no one knows. What's going on.
'Primis: Stop wasting your time. If I don't want to be found, then no one can sense me even if I will be standing just beside them.'
Ais got shocked again. She saw that no one was near her and looked back at Primis. Seeing him looking at her, she realized that it was him. And now she was 100% sure that Primis was "The Black Swordsman". Because not only did he match the description, but his voice was also the same voice he used to sing yesterday. She could never forget that voice.
She stood up from her seat hurriedly walked toward him. The Adventurers who were looking at her shocked by her sudden behavior. They all gazed towards where she was going and saw Primis. But before they could say anything, Primis looked into their eyes and cast his illusion. They fell into daze for a few seconds then went to do their own work.
As Primis was looking at them, Ais reached his location. She looked at him and spoke.
Ais: You are "The Black Swordsman", aren't you?
Primis: Yes.
Ais: Have you joined any Familia yet?
Primis: No.
Ais: I am Ais Wallenstein from Loki Familia. If you are free, can you come with me to meet Lady Loki.
Primis didn't reply. Seeing his lack of response, Ais raised her brow. Because Primis didn't introduce himself. He was just staring at her. Looking at those eyes made her vision to go blur so she just shook her head and tried her best to not look into them again. After some time, Primis respond.
Primis: So, you are "Sword Princess", Ais Wallenstein.
Hearing Primis sudden question she nodded. Primis also nodded and continue.
Primis: Follow me.
After that Primis started to walk towards Guild entrance. Seeing his sudden movement and answer, she hesitated a little and then decided to follow. Since no one could sense Primis they only saw "Sword Princess" leaving the Guild.
Primis started to walk towards North-West direction. Ais followed behind quietly since she was mostly a quiet person who had trouble expressing her feelings through words. No one feel awkward because of silence.
After some time, both reached the walls which circled the whole Orario inside. Primis climbed the stairs to go up with Ais following behind. After reaching the top of the walls, Primis looked around and nodded his head. This was the place where Bell and Ais trained in the story. After that Primis turned around and looked at Ais, who was also looking at him.
He put his hand on the handle of Elucidator and drew it out of its sheath. Ais got alert and hurriedly moved back to create some distance. Her hand was at her sword handle which was on her waist. She was full alert right now. Before she could say anything, Primis responded.
Primis: I have heard of the name of "Sword Princess" many times since I came Orario. I will hear what you have to say after a spar. How about it?
Hearing Primis words, Ais calms down. When Primis first drew his sword, she thought for a second that he was an Assassin hired to kill her, so she was also ready for the kill. But now her eyes were shining with competitive glow. She also drew her blade.
Ais: I hope you won't go back on your words.
'Primis: Such fire in the eyes.'
He then sneered inwardly.
'Primis: Heh. I wonder for how long though.'
Primis: I will decide whether you are worthy of me hearing your words after the spar.
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After that there was a silence. Ais was looking at Primis. Primis was also looking at Ais. Then Ais was the first one to move. She moved fast and reached Primis in an instant. She aimed her sword at Primis chest. Primis just stayed still. Ais thought that he was shocked because of her speed but before her attack could touch Primis, he disappeared.
Ais stopped with her eyes wide open. She could feel a sword pointing at her unguarded back. She didn't understand what happened.
'Ais: How? When did he disappeared and appeared behind?'
As she was thinking about such things, she heard Primis voice from behind.
Primis: Stop holding back "Sword Princess". Otherwise, it will be over before you could even do anything.
After that Primis lowed his sword down and stepped back to make some distance again. Ais took a deep breath and turned to Primis. This time her eyes were serious. She was holding back because she wanted to have a grasp of Primis strength. But she never thought that battle will end in just an instant because of that.
Now she knew that Primis was not someone she could fight by holding back. She took a deep breath again and this time she took the fighting stance before moving again. This time she was several times faster than before. She attacked Primis with her full strength, Elucidator moved at the last moment and parried her to the right.
CLANG!!!
GRIND!!!
Ais eyes widened slightly but then she changed the direction of her sword and attacked Primis again, but he parried her again. Ais didn't stop and kept on attacking.
DING!!!
CLANG!!!
GRIND!!!
SLASH!
SWOOSH!
No matter how much Ais tried to attack and no matter which direction. Primis either parried it, dodged it or deflected it with hardly any efforts. Ais can't believe it. No matter what she did, Primis would always stop her.
But the most shocking thing was that Primis hadn't moved from his spot at all. It was Ais who was moving from one place to another to attack but to no vail. Ais then put a distance from Primis looked at him with wary expression. She had fought many stronger Adventurers before. She had even fought Level 6 Adventurers. But even they can't stop all her attacks by just standing on one spot.
A frown appeared on Primis face. Ais saw that and didn't understand why he was frowning. Then he sighed and looked at Ais again.
Primis: Come again.
Ais didn't understand why he said so but still attacked. This time instead of parrying the attack, Primis intercepted them.
DING!!
CLANG!!
DONG!!
SWOOSH!!!
This time they were exchanging moves from one place to another. Ais should be happy she was able to make Primis move from his spot but still she was not.
'Ais: Why does he seems weaker than before?'
But even after all that they both were still equal. If before Primis was overpowering Ais, then this time they both were equal. No one was winning or losing. As they were still exchanging blows, Primis suddenly let out a sighed and spoke.
Primis: I think that's enough.
Ais stopped hearing this. What she saw next startled her. Primis was looking at her with a disappointed look.
Primis: If this is the power of "Sword Princess" then I have to say, you are a disappointment. I have really wasted my time fighting you.
Ais opened her eyes wide open. She can't believe what she just heard.
'Ais: I am a disappointment...'
Ever since Ais become Adventurer, she was trying to increase her level as fast as possible to increase her strength. Because of that she became Level 2 in just one year. And she tried so hard that she become Level 5 in just 6 years after joining the Familia.
Everyone had praised her. No matter if it's her Goddess or her Familia members. Not only them everyone in the entire Orario thinks the same. Even though she said to everyone that she was still weak but deep inside she was happy hearing their praises. But now someone said, "She is a disappointment".
It's like saying all that she had gone through in the last 8 years were all for naught. For the first time, Ais became angry. The only thing she hated in her entire life was the "One-Eyed Black Dragon" and now Primis was second on the list.