The match for the mock battle has started. From the two contestants, have started displaying various attacks. Blocks, punches, kicks, until slashes were exhibited in that match...
*Swoong!* *Swoosh!* *Thud!* *Kick!* *Swissh!*
However, both contestants were able to avoid until withstand attacks in their own way. Mr. Schmidt with his style of swordsmanship while Adolph with her agility and agility. Even though time has only been running for a few seconds, they have already displayed several varieties of stunning battle scenes...
*Krrt!* *Tak!* *Tak!* *Krrt!*
On the other hand, Nagao witnessed the ability of both of them. With a feeling of awe, he couldn't even take his eyes off it for a second. As if, he didn't want to miss every single scene of this fierce battle...
"Even though all of this was predicted. However," while looking at the match that was happening. "Didn't think it would be like this...!" He said in a surprised tone.
Nagao's reaction was natural enough to see the mock battle that was going on. In fact, there was one moment where Mr. Schmidt launched an attack. The attack took the form of a hard and powerful side kick toward Adolph's head. Realizing the effect of this kick could have, Nagao intended to stop it. That kick should have hurt Adolph. However, something unexpected happened...
Adolph made several changes of maneuver in her footsteps. Her right palm parried against Mr. Schmidt's attack. At the same moment, she launched a sword strike toward Mr. Schmidt's neck with her left hand. However, Mr. Schmidt who was aware of it, immediately grabbed a stone under his feet and threw it toward Adolph. Realizing that, Adolph dodged the stone and began to distance herself from him.
They began to adjust their body position respectively. Immediately, they resumed the fight. The lacing until the friction between their wooden swords was loud. In the end, both of them backed away while taking some distance again.
After being able to take some distance, Mr. Schmidt commented,
"Even though you're an assassin and have limitations, you were able to dodge the attack earlier," while staring at Adolph. "Your hand also played an important role in changing the flow of my kick by parrying the side of my leg. You have quite a flexibility, lady assassin!"
Receiving such a sentence, Adolph replied,
"This proves that someone like me even can compete with anyone...!" While attacking Mr. Schmidt.
Mr. Schmidt welcomed Adolph's attack. The intense of battle was happening again. On the other hand, Nagao said a few words...
"Apparently," with a thin smile. "Look like this week's time for training wasn't wasted at all!"
***
A few days before the mock battle happen...
On the morning of May 12, 2223. At the adventurer's guild...
After doing the training with Adolph, I met someone in the adventure guild. I met with this person related to Adolph's needs...
"Nina, I need your help!" I said firmly.
After I explained my purpose, Nina was silent for a bit. After a few seconds, she agreed to help me. She immediately changed her shifts and helped me to meet the person I aimed for.
After some time, Nina and I walked toward the destination. On the way, she said,
"Previously, I was willing to help you," while glancing at me. "However, you should "get it" what I mean, right~," while smiling.
(She's taking advantage of this momentum to ask for a reward, right? However, I wanted to see her performance before being given "fooded" by me!) I thought while planning on what she said earlier.
"Take it easy. I understood!" replied firmly. "However, isn't there something that "should" be done, right?" I said in a deep tone.
"N-no need to worry, sir!" while clearing her throat. "I'd already "know inside out" of this person!" She said with a smile.
(Admittedly, this woman has extensive connections. This is interesting. Therefore, let's see how far her words can be proven!) I thought while looking at her.
"Okay!" I said while patting Nina's head. "Prove what you said!" I said assertively.
"D-don't worry. I understood, sir!" She replied in a slightly happy tone.
In the end, we come toward a big and grand house. The house was as if it belonged to a nobleman person. Without much talking or thinking, we immediately entered the house.
We are immediately greeted by a man. The man wore noble clothes with white hair. The man immediately greeted,
"Welcome to the residence of Ambroise Edward Paré—," he took on a slightly surprised expression—"Oh my, Nina! Didn't think you'd come here. What on earth is this beautiful woman doing here so early in the morning?"
"Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Edward. However," while glancing at Nagao. "I have a brother who wants to ask about a prosthetic leg!"
Hearing Nina's words, Mr. Edward began listening to what I said. After all the things have been said, Mr. Edward replied,
"For a female leg prosthesis with the criteria of being light, flexible, and strong for battle—,"while counting with his tool—"20 gold coins in total for that!"
(This is the same as a reward from a C-rank mission!) I thought in shock.
"Wait! That's too expensive, you know!"
Unfortunately, Mr. Edward replied,
"My goods are high-quality goods. If you can't afford to pay, leave this place immediately!" he said in a harsh tone.
(This noble's way of speaking is arrogant. Be patient, Nagao! I need to calm down on this matter!) I thought while calming myself down.
"Come on, don't be so stiff like that!" while looking at Mr. Edward. "10 gold coins! That's an offer from me!"
"10 gold coins? Huh!" while laughing dryly. "No way in the hell, boy!
Receiving this reaction, I intended to approach Mr. Edward. However, to my surprise, Nina did something to Mr. Edward unexpectedly...
Nina immediately clasped Mr. Edward's left arm with her boobs. Then, Nina held Mr. Edward's left-hand palm and said,
"Can't the price be reduced, Mr. Edward? This is my brother, you know~," She said seductively.
Nagao was surprised by Nina's actions. Even so, Mr. Edward began changing his tone to be more relaxed immediately after getting treatment from Nina,
"Well—," as he counted his tool again—"I reduced the total amount to 15 gold coins!"
"It's only that much~," while rubbing Mr. Edward's chin several times. "Reduced off again, dearly~!" she whispered seductively in his ear.
(So, this is what she meant before? Unexpectedly, this noble is so easily captivated by Nina's seductions. What a scary woman!) I thought while glancing at Nina.
"Hmmm!—," while counting his tool again—"Okay! Since you're Nina's brother, I'll reduce the total amount to 10 gold coins!"
"Deal!" I replied while shaking his hand.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Edward!" she said seductively while blowing slight wind into his left ear.
*Phew!*
Mr. Edward was immediately happy to get that treatment. On another side, I saw and only think several things in my mind...
(Not bad! The price is reduced by half according to my aim! And after seeing the way she "works", there's no harm in giving her a reward later!) I thought while glancing at Nina.
Nina who was aware of Nagao's glance, only smiled thinly at me. She smiled while blinking one of her eyes.
After the transaction is made, Nagao is scheduled to pick up the goods the next day.
When they were out of the place, Nina said,
"Don't forget about my "reward", sir!" she said with a smile.
"So, what's the "reward" you wanted it?" I asked her.
Hearing my question, Nina immediately whispered something in one of my ears. Hearing her words, I was immediately surprised. However, after I managed to calm down, I started to speak,
"Just set the time!"
"Yes, sir. No, I mean... yes, d-a-r-l-i-n-g~!" She replied with a smile on her face.
Time passed quickly and tomorrow arrived. Just like before, I was accompanied by Nina to go there. After I got the goods, I immediately met Adolph at my inn.
"Are you fucking serious?! You gave me this prosthetic leg??!" she said in a tone of surprise mixed with astonishment.
"At least, this is my way of helping you!" while glancing down at her feet. "The risk you will take with that prosthetic leg, is less than what you currently have right now. In a long-short way, consider it as a gift from me!"
Adolph was silent for a moment. Then, she responded,
"You're the weirdest person I've ever met, s-stupid!!"
***
Right now...
The fight between Mr. Schmidt against Adolph still continued. In fact, countless times they had to stop for replacing wooden swords due to this intense mock battle...
*Krrt!* *Tak!* *Krrt!*
On the one hand, Nagao was observing this fight carefully. However, there's an unexpected moment of movement in this mock battle...
Adolph did a kick toward the stomach of Mr. Schmidt. Unfortunately, her attack was aware by Mr. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt immediately made a change of maneuver by changing his steps and caught Adolph's leg.
When Mr. Schmidt wanted to slam her body, Adolph's prosthetic leg immediately hooked the Mr. Schmidt's neck and clamped his entire neck tightly. The movement Adolph exhibited was like a python coiled around its prey. Utilizing the slam move from Mr. Schmidt, Adolph seized the momentum and turned things around by slamming back Mr. Schmidt to the ground...
*Slam!*
Mr. Schmidt spits out his saliva due to the movement made by Adolph. Immediately, Adolph performed a rear naked choke with the help of her wooden sword. After all that things happened, Adolph took several deep breaths. Also, she said,
"I won... in this mock battle, damn Old man!" She spoke firmly.