"You didn't have to do him this bad."
Theodoros said, smiling.
"Still, he kind of deserved it. So, are you ready to go a round with me or do you need a minute to rest?"
I shook my head.
"I am warmed up. Don't want to cool down."
"Cool. Same rules. 3, 2, 1!"
An arrow flied in air, creating countless shockwaves. It pierced through 3 targets.
"3 to 0."
He was fast and it wasn't even that just speed. If he just quickly released his string, that arrow wouldn't carry this much force. I smiled. If he wanted to do that…
(Using mana to reinforce body.)
(You are resonating with Scarlet Bow.)
I released the arrow. I put enough force to pierce through 3 targets but…
"Not so fast!"
He managed to shot down it.
"Hmpft!"
Let's see if he can keep up!
"3 to 1!"
"4 to 2!"
"6 to 5!"
Arrows faster than very sound itself flied. He didn't just shot down my arrows, he also hit targets with the same arrows! What kind of monster he is? I growled.
"13 to 9!"
"I can't even see them pull their bows!"
"My ears!"
Some of the hunters watching our duel complained.
"17 to 14!"
He was still in front of me. What rank was his Sharpshooting skill?
"19 to 17!"
I had to stop him from getting one more target!
"That's enough, both of you. If you continue that you will destroy entire training facility."
A familiar voice rang out.
"Ed-"
I nearly called him out.
"Guild Master."
Theodoros laughed and opened his arms for a hug. I saw Edward trying to escape sneakly but he was caught and bear hugged.
"Been long, friend! I nearly couldn't see you because I was so focused on this fella!"
He smacked me on back.
"He is something else! How did you found him?"
Edward looked at me with eyes saying "How did you get caught by this guy?" I just shrugged.
"But you should take care of him better."
"I will."
I didn't like his tone. He sounded like he was going to scold me for being caught by him. How can I escape from second best Sharpshooter in the world, Edward?!?
"You really shouldn't release all of your power like that. This place may be one of the best but it is still not enough to contain all of you power."
So, he was trying to change the topic. He looked around. It was probably just a habit. A Sharpshooter his skill could probably see entire building.
"I think it would be okay with just me but with him it was a little too much."
He again laughed. He was so friendly that an introvert like me was just being damaged by being close to him. Seeing the expression on Edward's face I could see that he was thinking the same thing as me.
"I have things to talk with him. Please, privacy."
Edward's stern tone made everyone leave. When I turned around…
"Not you."
Shit.
"Burak, explain him."
"Why me?"
Edward shot me a look and I shut my mouth.
"How much details?"
"Just enough for him to put an arrow through between Wolfgang's eyes."
I pulled my mask down.
"So you were alive. I heard you in the news."
Theodoros put his hand to his chin.
"You could have just seen through my mask."
"It would be rude."
He was as cool as he was strong. He could easily use his skills to see through my mask but he didn't.
"I- we came here looking for a monster- a werewolf to be exact. His name is Wolfgang. He is trying to mutate the monsters in the dungeon we will be raidng. Or we think he will try it. He is strong, strong enough to rival a S rank hunter. He also could have his underlings with him. If he tries something funny in the raid we need your help to kill him."
"That's a lot of to take in."
"I know."
He took his bow and put it on his back.
"You called me here to kill monsters, right?"
He asked while looking at Edward.
"Yes."
He smiled.
"Then I will be doing that, friend. You don't need to be so on edge. Just an another monster. Just another kill. It doesn't matter what kind of monster they are."
"Thank you."
"No problem. I will be resting."
He looked at me.
"He exhausted me more than I thought. You gained a good comrade."
Edward nodded. Theodoros left the room. Edward pulled his sword from its sheath.
"Wait. Are we doi-"
I quickly ducked.
"What the hell!"
He could have beheaded me if I was a second slower.
"Let's see how strong you became."
"Let me res-Fuck!"
His swing was so powerful that my sword nearly flew out of my hand. He didn't mess around.
"Wait, you are not pulling any punches this time!"
He was going full force on me! His silver-mana covered blade was strong. If we were going to this!
"Mana Blade! Hawkeye full focus! Resonance!"
I had to use all of my force just to not die against him. Seeing me covered in red mana he scoffed.
"I guess that was expected."
What was expected? Me getting this strong? I had no luxury to think what Edward meant. I had to block and attack him back! Even when I gave him my all he seemed like an unmoving castle.
"I fought full blooded vampires weaker than you! Can you have at least some kind of weakness!"
I shouted in desperation as he stopped his blade maybe the hundred time just before it cut into my skin.
"You are still not strong enough to face Black Calamity."
"What he has do anything with this?"
Edward froze.
"She didn't told you?"
"Told you what?"
His face became angry.
"You had right to know! Bloody hell!"
I gulped. My head ached. A pain so strong that I was doubled over with pain.
"Of course she put barriers to stop you from learning! She…"