Nagao rushed over toward them. After observing according to the established rules, Nagao started to speak,
"Based on some previous observations," he said in a firm tone. "The winner in this mock battle is Adolph!"
Adolph immediately released her choke on Mr. Schmidt's neck. On the other hand, Mr. Schmidt said,
"Damn it! To be defeated in such a weird way. What was that move just earlier?!" while coughing several times. "You're making a strange move, lady assassin!"
In line with Mr. Schmidt's statement, Nagao commented,
"That's right!" he said curiously. "Is that some kind of secret technique??"
Adolph who was out of breath, replied,
"Patience... you bastards!" while giving the code to be patient for a moment with her right hand. "Tired..! Ask for water, please!"
Hearing Adolph's words, Nagao immediately gave water to Adolph. She immediately drank without saying much after receiving it. After a while of drinking, she spoke,
"Hah! That movement..," while taking a deep breath. "That move... is one of the martial moves taught by my mentor!"
"Self-defense from martial arts, huh?!" Nagao said in an amazed tone. "What's that called?!"
"That-!" When she wanted to speak, she seemed to remember something. Within her memories, she saw her mentor wearing a black coat and talking to Adolph in the middle of their training. The man said,
'You must keep secret this martial art from anyone no matter what happens. Did you understand, Adolph?!'
Sobering up from her memory, Adolph replied,
"There's a taboo from the mentor who once taught me. So...." While shaking her head several times.
Mr. Schmidt and Nagao just looked at each other. Even so, Nagao said,
"All right! If that's the case!" while sighing and immediately saw Mr. Schmidt. "So, what do you think right now, Old man? She has her unique "charms", right?"
Mr. Schmidt just kept silent while looking at Adolph for a while. After that, he replied,
"Initially, there was no intention to accept you," while saying in a firm tone. "Even after hearing that you were one of the assassins someone sent. It makes me doubt you!"
Adolph was silent for a moment. Nagao just kept silent, not interrupting their conversation. Then, Mr. Schmidt said again,
"However, after knowing through the battle just now," while remembering several moments during the mock battle. "Based on the things that have been shown, you have been accepted as one of us!"
Realizing Mr. Schmidt, Adolph just fell silent. However, Nagao began to say something,
"Before that," while looking at Adolph. "Frankly speaking, who sent you to kill me before?"
Mr. Schmidt and Adolph wore shocked expressions. Nagao with the same gaze, asked Adolph again.
"Frankly speaking, we accepted your presence. However, in that case, it couldn't be ruled out like that. Moreover, you still remember the case of being chased by several horsemen, right?"
Adolph was silent. On the other hand, Mr. Schmidt realized what Nagao meant by remembering some time before where Nagao had come to his shop carrying Adolph. Realizing that, Mr. Schmidt said,
"Don't lie. Tell us the truth!" He said in a firm tone.
Adolph became silent. In fact, her silence this time was longer than usual. Feeling impatient, Mr. Schmidt said,
"Hear me!" while looking at her with a glare. "Answer honestly before your other leg becomes the next victim!" He said with deep intonation.
Adolph is only silent this time. Nagao and Mr. Schmidt just stared at her in silence. After several times of silence, Adolph started to speak,
"Actually-!" Before she could speak clearly, Adolph felt an attack from behind. "?!"
(This! Don't tell!) thought Mr. Schmidt while getting into a stance for a fight.
(Enemy attack?!!) Nagao thought warily.
Mr. Schmidt and Nagao also felt the same way. Soon, the three of them were able to dodge several enemy attacks in the form of throwing knives. After being able to avoid several enemy attacks, the three of them gathered and formed a small circle with their backs to back up each other.
With a feeling of alertness, they were on the lookout for a follow-up attack. Luckily, Nagao had brought several weapons before coming here. After donning their weapons, Nagao provoked the enemy,
"Get out, you cowardly bastards!" he said in a challenging tone. "If you dare, come out and face us. Like a man who has balls!"
Then, a few people came out from the other side. They wore black hooded robes. Nagao who saw, aware with the clothes of enemies,
"Mr. Schmidt, I think," while putting on the iron light-sized gauntlets in his hands. "We're facing the same enemy as before. Did you remember the kidnapping incident?"
"Ah, I see..." while holding a long sword. "You've got a sharp memory, brat!"
"Wait a minute!" while holding two daggers. "What did you mean? Kidnapping?!"
Mr. Schmidt was silent. Nagao simply replied,
"Apparently, you were only used as bait for them. What did you think, Mr. Schmidt?"
"We have the same mind this time. So, now, focus on the enemy standing before us!" While staring intently at the enemy.
At the same time, a mission status notification appeared before Nagao...
[Side mission "kill the group of assassins": kill the assassins who chased your life. Help your teammates to get some stats until exp points.] (0/30)
(Lucky, it's only an easy mission this time! Even so, there were still a lot of enemies to get rid of! No, let us take it out on these bastards!) Nagao thought as he glanced at his weapon.
Then, one of the enemies that have a big body walked toward in front. He immediately gave a code with his hand while saying,
"Kill them all, including that assassin!" He said strictly.
Those few people immediately ran towards the three of them. Realizing the incoming attack, the three of them started fighting the assassins. Some people split into three teams. Each team contained ten people. Nagao, Mr. Schmidt, until Adolph had to fight them all.
Nagao started to beat them. In this fight, he was only aiming for the vital points of the enemies. Quickly, some enemies could be defeated...
*Thud!* *Kick!* *Thwack!*
"Buarggh!"
"Kuak!"
While giving a defiant hand gesture, Nagao said,
"Come on, you bastards!" He said firmly while hitting several enemies.
On the other hand, Mr. Schmidt started fighting some enemies. With a quick and very accurate slash, Mr. Schmidt could stab and cut several enemies into pieces. Coupled with his experience, Mr. Schmidt could eradicate several enemies that attack him easily...
*Slash!* *Stroke!* *Stab!* *Swoong!*
"Arggh!"
"Kurgh!"
Several screams were heard as a result of the attack launched by Mr. Schmidt. This makes the enemies reluctant to attack him. Realizing that, he said,
"Come on, come here. Let you feel how it feels like "death" appeared before your eyes...." He said in a very unempathetic tone.
As the same as previous two cases before, Adolph hadn't trouble eliminating the few enemies that were attacking her. Often, she stabbed several enemies in their necks and chest until death. Not only using both of her daggers, but with the agility that she had, she punched and kicked several of the enemy's genitals...
*Srrt!* *Slash!* *Thud!* *Kick!*
"Arggh!"
"No! Arggh!"
"Urgh!"
Not only that, but sometimes, they help each other in eliminating several enemies. In fact, there was seen a combination of attacks where Nagao broke one of the enemies' legs and Mr. Schmidt slashed the enemy's head off. Another combination is also seen where Mr. Schmidt kicks one of the enemies in the face and ends with a stab in the enemy's neck by Adolph. It all happened quickly. The effect of their combination attacks, makes the number of enemies drop drastically.
Now, the training ground as well as the mock battle arena has become a pool of blood. Even, some of the blood started to touch the lake water. Corpses lay strewn at several spots. Also seen, many limbs scattered around the lake. Even though the number of enemies was reduced, the condition three of them also received bruises and injuries at several points on their bodies due to the fierce battle that took place. Both parties received a real impact simultaneously.
"Hah!" Nagao said with a sigh. "This is crazier than thought! The adrenaline is starting to pump up so hard until it could feel in the head!"
"It turns out you're a battle jungkie, brat!" while laughing. "Looks like you inherited my habit!"
"Stop it, you bunch of muscle brains!" irritated Adolph. "We still have enemies left!"
Nagao and Mr. Schmidt, aware of Adolph's words, immediately adjusted their fight stance. From different sides, the enemy has five people left including the leader of the enemy. The enemy leader immediately said,
"You four, aim for those two!" while pointing at Nagao and Adolph. "I took this one!" While looking at Mr. Schmidt.
They immediately divided themselves back. Realizing the enemy had been divided, Nagao said,
"You needed help, Old man?"
"Hah!" he replied arrogantly. "Defeat your enemies first before helping me, brat!"
"Watch out if you asking for help from us!" he said while glancing at Adolph. "Don't burden me, you selfish woman!"
"You're the one who'll be crying for asked help in the first place, you prawn head!" She was annoyed while twisting both of her daggers handles.
The three of them began to take some distance for separate themselves. A moment later, the three of them started attacking their enemies. On the other hand, the enemy was also running towards them. The ensuing battle between them begins to occur.