Early the next morning I met with Saikeya to ask about constructing the trading post and underground hideout. I noticed Saikeya walking towards the entrance to the academy. Catching up to him I said, "Hey Saikeya, got a minute.".
He said, "Sure, need something.".
I explained what had happened yesterday and asked his opinion for the hideout. He said, "It's a good idea. I know a good candidate for a job like this one. I'll draw up a schematic for everything and all you need to do is provide the gold.".
I agreed and he went on his way. Feeling a little relieved, I made my way to the training grounds. Fumiko and Arrion were sparring with fire and ice flying everywhere. Arrion had his full ice armor formed while Fumiko was surrounded by a cloak of fire. Each of them throwing swords of their respective element while not getting hit. At the rate they're increasing their attack power they might destroy the academy. Yelvis appeared next to me while I was distracted. He decided to step in creating armor of light and creating a lance throwing it between Arrion and Fumiko.
They both stopped and turned their attention to Yelvis. Upon seeing the light armored knight Fumiko formed her fire armor itching for a fight. Yelvis said, "Both of you attack at once. Rokuza you can join in if you want.".
Taking up the offer I stood between my two squamates. Realizing I forgot a weapon I quickly grabbed a longsword and readied myself. Yelvis gave the signal and Arrion rushed him, created a giant ice hammer on the way and quickly swinging it from over his head. Hearing the hammer make contact but not hitting him directly. Arrion hit a shield of light and was thrown backwards. As soon as he landed he dissolved the hammer and created two longswords. Rushing in again Fumiko started shooting fire arrows to distract Yelvis.
Fumiko's arrows were hitting Yelvis's shield creating smoke. She kept firing while also creating a broadsword rushing in to aid Arrion. Their teamwork is the best out of anyone in the squad. Arrion does a cross slash while Fumiko follows up with an attack from above. I made my move as well running in behind Yelvis. Swinging the longsword as fast as possible I aimed for his torso. I was about to make contact when he suddenly slung his lance in front of the sword. This is a bit troublesome. I need to stop time to even hit him.
Arrion and Fumiko noticed this and created a smokescreen. Grabbing both of them and pulling them back. I said, "We need a new plan. I need to stop time to damage him.".
Arrion said, "Guess we need to go all out.".
Fumiko said, "Agreed.".
They started gathering as much fire and ice as possible. Their armor started to become more defined and the temperature of the entire area started to fluctuate from extreme hot to extreme cold. By this point the entire academy was watching. I cleared my mind of everything except Mina and the night my mother was killed. I could feel my rage building. I held my sword pointed straight at Yelvis. Arrion and Fumiko Both rushed in at the same time. They both were twice their original size because of the amount of power they created. They made contact with Yelvis, sending shockwaves through the academy. They sent Yelvis flying toward the crown. I ran full speed stopping time in the process. Getting behind his body I swung full force with the side of my sword instead of the blade.
Stopping in my tracks I notice Yelvis stop at an impossible speed and launched the opposite direction. He only stopped when he made contact with the opposite wall. He wasn't moving. Gerard rushed to his side and looked terrified. One of Yelvis's arms were gone and his legs were twisted in the wrong directions. Gerard Picked him up and announced, "Yelvis is dead. Those he fought will not be faulted. It was his own decision and a honorable way for a knight to die. By the hands of the strong is a good way to die.".
The crowd around us was left speechless. If three of us could kill a jade knight then what could all of The Shadow Squad accomplish. Arrion and Fumiko dispersed their armor and joined me. I said, "It was a good fight. Yelvis was the strongest opponent I've ever fought against.".
Arrion nodded and Fumiko said, "I second that. I nearly exhausted myself.".
I walked over to Yervis and Yarvis. I shook their hands thanking them for not stopping the fight. They just nodded and went to take care of their brother's body. The rest of the day was cancelled. Josento, Mina, Takino, Yukiko and Emelia were standing in the front of the crowd. Meeting up with them I said, "Enjoy the show.".
Josento said, "It was a good fight.".
Mina said, "I don't think anyone would survive a hit like that.".
Takino chimed in, "How hard did you hit him?".
Yukiko said, "I wonder who the next Jade Knight will be.".
Emelia said, "You guys are too strong.".
I don't think Emelia knows how strong her ability actually is. If she would throw a rock into space and have it come straight back down at an insane speed she could kill anything that exists. Walking past them I told them to follow. Heading towards Saikeya's classroom we headed inside and sat down. Waiting for him to return we tried to figure a way to explain what happened. Twenty minutes later Saikeya walked in and looked like he had a small grin on his face. He said, "I heard what happened from Gerard. You guys are getting stronger day by day. And I contracted a guy I'll call Gus for now who's gonna build the trading post and the hideout. It will cost twenty gold in total.".
Handing him the gold I said, "I thought you would be a little mad for what we did.".
He said, "Why would I be mad? You guys took out one of the strongest knights in the kingdom with less than half your team. Gus will start building tomorrow. It will take at least a week to finish. Now go wait in your barracks. There is gonna be an announcement tomorrow morning.".
We ended the night drinking some ale. I wrote an entry in my journal about my ability evolving and killing a Jade Knight. Mina waited for me to finish. I wrapped my arms around her and we fell asleep.