Sir Warden took the pill and injected his spiritual energy into it.
He immediately confirmed the traces of demonic energy.
"Did you take one of these?"
"Unfortunately yes, but I managed to survive the backlash and expel the demonic energy out."
Sir Warden sighed and closed his eyes before saying.
"I found the egg they were talking about. From my knowledge, it is something similar to a Demonic Pod. It was used by demons for a very specific purpose before. It needs a lot of demonic energy to survive, but for some reason, one appeared in the middle of the ocean where there is practically no demonic energy.
And from what you said, people who consumed these seeds are exhibiting demonic energy. This is going to be very troublesome if what you said is true.
We need to find the remaining people who are hiding in the forest."
"But I just brokethorugh, I don't have access to the Circle forest anymore."
"You don't worry about it. I will think of the way.
So, what is your plan now?"
"The kids are shaken way too much, particularly twins. I have a favor to ask you"
"What is it?"
"Can you get permission to get Manas and Manavi into the school to watch a duel?"
Sir Warden was confused. He knew how Viswa's duels usually go down. Except for a few, he does everything very dirtily. Even grown adults wouldn't be able to stomach some of his torture.
"Please don't worry. It wouldn't be that bad. I just want the twins to get better a bit. Nothing else."
Sir Warden thought for a moment and said.
"Alright if you say so. When is the duel going to happen?"
"As soon as possible. Since Suman is here, I am pretty sure I can make it happen in a couple of hours."
Viswa immediately got out of the hut and called for Suman who is trying to comfort the kids who are still shaken.
The kids wanted to run to Viswa's side, but he smiled and said.
"Alright, I am very dirty right now. Just give me a moment to get changed. Go to Sir Warden meanwhile."
The kids reluctantly went to Sir Warden.
Viswa looked at Suman and said.
"I need a favor."
Suman frowned and didn't speak. He is very angry at Viswa right now.
"I know you don't like me for the killing, but you are not in my shoes, so I don't expect you to understand how I felt. I don't want to justify my actions either.
Let's just make a deal.
I got some information from Mathur that the other four members from their village, except for Makar are all involved in this situation in this as well. I planned on killing them too and even they know of it.
That is why, they are hiding in the forest.
I do have some measures to make them come out, but they would be way too extreme. If you make a deal with me, I will leave them up to you and Sir Warden to investigate."
"Are you trying to extort a favor from me? I could just arrest you right here and now since you admitted to killing them. Do you know that?"
"And how are you planning on proving that? I would never admit it publicly. Sir Warden wouldn't testify. Its your word against mine. Unless you manage to bring those instructors to justice, you wouldn't even be able to show a proper motive for this.
Please don't make those empty threats. You are smarter than that."
Suman sighed and said.
"You are treading a very dangerous path. You would end up in a ditch somewhere if you just act like this. After all, you are not the only one who can play with the rules. The nobility that hates you and the influential people that can't stand you, have been playing with the same rules before you were even born.
What is the favor?"
"I need you to arrange a duel for me. With Pat, the lackey of Kai."
"When?"
"As soon as possible. He wouldn't agree willingly, because from what I understood about him, he is just a coward. He wouldn't dare face me in a fair fight since I brokethrough.
So, it is your task to get him to agree."
"I can do that pretty easily. In return, you are not going after the other four."
"Deal."
They shook their hands and Viswa went towards the Lake.
He decided to take a swim and clean himself up.
Meanwhile, Suman went to meet Sir Warden and further the discussion regarding the situation.
Viswa washed up and came back, before taking the kids out. He brought them to the lake while he worked with some wood and leather along with some rope.
He made a rattledrum right in front of their eyes and gave it to them play with.
Suman went ahead and made arrangements for the duel while Sir Warden brough the twins directly into the school. No one objected as he brought them to the arena of the Circle 2 training area.
This time the audience is quite large.
Every single Circle 1 student arrived and every single instructor is present there as well. If that is not enough, more than half of the Circle 2 students and even a lot of Circle 3 students are present to watch the duel.
The headmaster and Vice headmaster are also there.
After all, Viswa just created a new record in breaking through to Circle 2. Everyone is curious of his strength now. They are even more intrigued since he just registered and already challenged someone to a duel.
Viswa knelt down to be on the eye level with the twins.
Manavi is still holding the rattledrum tightly and her eyes are on Pat.
After all, that guy almost killed her in the village streets. It is still hard for her to get over it.
Viswa looked at her and said.
"You are scared of him right?"
Manavi nodded. Manas held her hand tightly even though he is also scared.
"I am going to tell you something.
That guy is also one of the people who burned our home."
Manavi and Manas opened their mouths wide and looked at him in shock. Their bodies started shivering.
Viswa touched their faces and said with a comforting smile.
"Now, Manavi remember this, as long as I am here, I will not let anything happen to you, alright? That rattle drum in your hands, is all you need to make me do something.
From now on, as long as I am beside you and if any one makes you scared, all you need to do is shake that rattle drum and I will deal with them.
In a minute, I will be on the stage with him. Use all of your anger and play that drum. I will show you what will happen. Alright?"
Manavi didn't understand what Viswa meant by it. All she knew is that Viswa is going to fight the guy and she needs to use the rattle drum.
"Don't go. Please. He is scary."
Manavi said that in a very weak voice. Viswa had never seen her in such a state. She is the bright little star that demanded he made sculptures for her. She had that gall to be angry at him for not coming back from the academy to see her.
Now she is almost tearing up.
"Don't worry. I am strong now. You can ask Sir Warden and if something happens to me, he will save me."
Manavi looked at Sir Warden who nodded his head at her with a smile.
Then only she let his hand go.
Viswa stood up and walked up on the stage.
Pat stood on the stage with a large saber in his hands. He looked at Viswa with cold determination. He was scared, but at this point there is no point in him being scared anymore. He could only swallow the bitter pill and proceed with this stupid battle.
The judge got on the stage and yelled.
"Fight."
Pat made his move, he kicked the ground and charged towards Viswa with all of his strength.
The saber slash came at Viswa's head as if he is trying to cleave Viswa vertically into two pieces.
Viswa didn't block the saber slash, instead he just dodged it smoothly. He didn't even need much effort at all. He turned to look at Manavi who is still nervous. He smiled slightly and gestured her towards the drum.
She bit her lower lip and shook the drum once.
*DUM* *DUM*
Everyone is already a bit curious about Manavi and with Viswa's actions and her drum beat, they were a bit confused.
But that exact second.
*BAM* *BAM*
Viswa threw two kicks.
One landed squarely on Pat's ribs from the side and the other landed on his head.
Pat clumsily wobbled back as he tried to shake himself out of that impact.