Am I going to be ok? Will she end the match before it even starts? " Are you scared or are you nervous?" Yumiko made that remark while observing me. " You seem to have improved quite a lot in these 5 months, and that is some tremendous growth compared to others. It took them at least a year to talk to their guardians and you on the other hand are having a proper conversation with yours".
When did she know that?
I told you, she is like a cunning fox.
" Don't be too nervous. It's just a practice spar, just to evaluate your current level and to give you a taste of your upcoming battles." I am ready. She smiled when I said that and slowly began to walk towards the ring. Fulminor was wrong, she is like a snake, a white snake. Is she also a holder or am I imagining things here?
Focus on your battle for now. We will think of something for her.
Ya, you are right. How can I win? Forget about winning, let's just watch her and learn how to fight.
And so the third match was about to begin...
The room was buzzed with anticipation as the third match was announced. I stepped into the ring, my heart pounding. Across from me, Lysandra stood confidently, her cryo staff already shimmering with icy energy. She smirked, knowing I had yet to summon my spirit weapon.
" It's just a practice match but still a bet is a bet, so ready to lose?"
I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the nervous flutter in my stomach. Everyone believed my guardian spirit was Thalassa, the ocean dragon, but the truth was far more dangerous. Fulminor, the king of lightning and shadow dragons, was my true guardian. I couldn't let anyone know.
Lysandra raised her staff, and with a flourish, Sylvanus, her guardian spirit, materialized behind her. The massive, ethereal figure of the forest guardian loomed over me, its presence alone enough to send shivers down my spine. I stood frozen, helplessly watching as she showcased her power.
The fight began, and I dodged her initial attacks, barely keeping up with her swift movements. Her cryo staff whistled through the air, each swing a blur of icy blue. I managed to evade her strikes, but it was clear I was outmatched.
Suddenly, she landed a hit, the force of her staff sending me sprawling to the ground. Pain shot through my body, and I struggled to get back on my feet. Lysandra didn't let up, her attacks were relentless and precise. I could feel my strength waning, and desperation clawed at my mind.
In a moment of sheer instinct, I felt a surge of power within me. Unknowingly, I tapped into Fulminor's energy. Lightning crackled around me, and a dark sword materialized in my hand. For a brief moment, I felt invincible. With a swift strike, I knocked Lysandra back, sending her crashing into the wall. The sword vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving the spectators none the wiser.
Lysandra's eyes widened in shock, but she quickly recovered, her expression hardening with determination. She summoned her full power, and her cryo staff transformed into an ice spear. With a fierce battle cry, she charged at me, her attacks more ferocious than ever.
I gathered my spirit energy, forming a barrier just in time to deflect her spear. The impact sent me flying across the arena, and I landed hard, gasping for breath. Lysandra advanced, ready to deliver the final blow.
Before she could strike, Kairos intervened. "Enough!" he shouted, stepping between us. "Lysandra, you were knocked outside the ring. According to the rules, you are out. The match goes to our unexpected victor."
I lay on the ground, stunned and exhausted, but a small smile crept onto my face. I had won, against all odds.
That was reckless, Using my powers without permission could have exposed us both. You must be more cautious.
I winced, knowing he was right. I'm sorry, Fulminor. I didn't mean to—
But, you managed to manifest your spirit weapon and wield my power, even if only for a moment. That is no small feat.
Am I hearing things or is he appreciating me?