Before the start of Vulcan and Astelle's fight. Let's go back a few minutes at the start of Rex's fight.
{Rex's POV}
"It's my turn now old man."(Rex)
"Ohoho... Where did your politeness go? What you shown me a while ago fake?"(Vulcan)
"Ah... I apologize for that, it's just I'm too excited so I forgot my manners."(Rex)
"Ohoho... Do not worry about the small details. I'm just kidding. Ohoho... You can start attacking me whenever you are ready."(Vulcan)
Rex just nod his head. Vulcan wait for a while but it looks like Rex will not move from his position.
"If you're not going up then let me."(Vulcan)
Vulcan dash at Rex. Rex concluded that Vulcan is slower than him after he watch the fight between him and Kelvin. Of course he did not understand me Vulcan even if he is slower than him. He was after all a battle better than unlike him who just awakened.
Rex battle experience only consists of fighting the street thugs and some high school bullies. Although that is the case, since he was a child he was also practicing using the twin daggers. Rex started training when he was 5 years old. Even his Twin Dagger Specialization skill have already reached level 10, the max level of a skill.
Rex already predicted that Vulcan will swing his hammer horizontally as an opening. Before Vulcan starts swinging this hammer, Rex already evaded, he tried to attack Vulcan by swinging one of his daggers. Vulcan did not continue attacking, he used the handle of the hammer to black the slash.
Seeing that is is attack is about to be blocked, Rex cancel this swing and use his other hand to attack. He plans to fight volcan using his attack speed.
A hidden smirk appeared on Vulcan's face. Before Rex attack landed, he felt a sudden pain on his stomach.
"Ugh"
Rex looked down and he saw a feet connected on his stomach. With the strength of Vulcan, he was sent flying. With his nimbleness, Rex adjusted his position mid air.
"Although I'm not a master of martial arts, I can still use my body you know."(Vulcan)
"I let my guard down. One more time."(Rex)
Rex started stretching his limbs, as he looks straight up Vulcan. Vulcan nods.
"Come!"(Vulcan)
{Vulcan's POV}
Vulcan notice that Rex has lower level than the Kelvin so he suppressed his strength again to match Rex's.
Rex immediately sprints, Vulcan swing his hammer downwards as a greeting. Rex used his right dagger to deflect the hammer so it will not interrupt his charge. After deflecting it, he slightly felt the heaviness of the hammer along with the strength of Vulcan and he can endure it.
Rex started delivering rapid stab targeting Vulcan's vital parts. Vulcan easily predicted his attack. Vulcan using the hammer and his feet to block or misdirect Rex attack. Rex can not land any attack on his body so he sometimes take a little distance before Vulcan can caught him.
Rex will run around Vulcan taking advantage of his speed and agility. He will immediately launch a flurry of attack if he found his blindspot. Another round of rapid slashing and stabbing was received by Vulcan. Vulcan can easily blocked his attack or even disrupt Rex attack but it is a bit hard to catch Rex.
Vulcan needs to use some of his real fighting ability for that to happened or if Rex suddenly makes a mistake which Vulcan doubt will happen. From what he can see, Rex has a higher battle experience than Kelvin. Rex can beat Kelvin if they fight right now. That may be the result but he knows that all of this youngster here has so much potential.
The fight lasted for 7 minutes, unlike their first fight that only last 4 minutes. Vulcan decided to finish their fight since there are two more youngsters he need to face.
Rex was suddenly caught off guard with Vulcan's aggressiveness. He attack Vulcan relentlessly so that he cannot counterattack but he thinks to lightly. The result, he was also hit in the head and been slammed at the walls where Kelvin first landed at.
"Ohoho, you are good Rowan's son. Your mastery of using twin daggers is impressive. You also knows when to attack and retreat. But remember, true mastery lies not just in the precision of your strikes, but in the deep connection between the weapon and wielder. Everyone of you should treasure your weapon like it's a part of your soul!"(Vulcan)
[End of Flashback]
Astelle, swift and decisive, makes the first move. With a sudden burst of speed, she closes the distance between herself and the Vulcan, launching into a series of rapid slashes and feints with her katana.
Vulcan uses his Warhammer to parry and block the swift strikes. Undeterred by the dwarf's defense, Astelle maintains her relentless assault, exploiting her speed and agility to maneuver around his larger frame. She aims precise strikes on the opening she sees.
Vulcan change his stance, relying on his strength and experience to counter the girl's flurry of attacks. He anticipates her movements, attempting to seize opportunities to retaliate with powerful swings of his Warhammer.
Astelle continued her unrelenting attacks but with each clash, Vulcan maintained his ground, deflecting blows that would have overwhelmed a less seasoned fighter.
Despite Astelle's initial advantage in speed and aggression, fatigue began to set in. The relentless pace of the battle wore down her energy, while Vulcan remained steadfast and waiting for an opportunity to turn the tide.
Astelle was still determined even with her fatigue and still continued swinging his Katana.
Ting!
At last her Mortal Weapon, Astelle's Katana, broke in the middle of a fight which caught Astelle off guard. Vulcan seized that opening. With a powerful overhead swing, he brought his Warhammer crashing down only to stop near Astelle's face.
"You are good young lady. I also felt that your katana is happy fighting side by side with you. Do not worry, I will make you a very good weapon, though it's only Core Forging Realm Rank Katana. I cannot say anything between you twins fight since your grandfather have taught you. Just train more, especially your brother."(Vulcan)
Astelle nods, she also trained under her Grandpa and he was cruel to even her during their training. Taking a deep breath to gather her emotion that's in turmoil. Astelle looks at the broken katana.
'Thank you for being with me for all these years. I promise I will reach the pinacle with my sword.'
She muttered why closing her eyes. Suddenly she received a notification on her status window. Astelle did not immediately checked it. After thanking Vulcan, she goes to the side to watch the last battle. She checks her notification and was shock.
[You have gained a New Title]
[You have gained a New Skill]
Title:
«Companion of Swords»
•Rank: Special
Reward:
+30 Free Stats
«Sword's Companion Lv.1»
•Rank: Special Passive
•Increase the affinity with any type of sword.
•The sword will guide the user on their movements.
•Increase damage by 15% when wielding any type of sword.
Note: Title reward skills does not consume Skill Points.
[Your «Blade Specialization Lv.10» Skill is being fuse with «Sword Companion Lv.1»]
[The level of «Sword Companion» Skill is being Upgraded]
[Upgrading Complete...]
«Sword Companion Lv.6»(New)
•Rank: Special Passive
•Increase the affinity with any type of sword.
•The sword will guide the user on their movements.
•Increase damage by 120% when wielding any type of sword.
Note: Title reward skills does not consume Skill Points.
Astelle did not think that she will get a title and a new skill. Both of them is at a special rank at that. A beautiful smile appeared on her face.
'You really help me until the end. Thank you.'(Astelle)
Argus was about to walk at the center and he saw that beautiful smile of Astelle. He was lost for a few seconds before regaining itself. Shooking his head he continue walking.
"Ohoho... I saw that boy. Do not worry I will not tell anyone."(Vulcan)
"Tsk."(Argu)
Argus was annoyed about the teasing of Vulcan. So he immediately charged at him.
With the Scythe in hand, he launched the first attack, his movements was predictable but Vulcan did not underestimate this young man. Vulcan also felt the strength of Argus so he match his strength to his.
Argus use diagonal slash while Vulcan was on the defensive again. The Scythe and Warhammer clash. Since Vulcan adjusted his strength to match Argus, they are equal of strength.
Argus kick Vulcan, Vulcan step back. Argus followed him and use the Scythe to make a different slashes at him. They are equal in strength but Argus has faster attack speed. He take advantage of that and rained Vulcan Scythe Slashes. Fortunately, he has a bit of practice using the Scythe a while ago.
Argus perform the basic slashes: Horizonal, Vertical, Diagonal, Reverse Slash, Rising Slash. Although he knows that a little bit of practice is not enough to make this Old Dwarf be defeated.
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Status Window
Name: Argus Orpheus ♂️
Race: Human
Level: 15(0%)
Realm: Beginner
Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)
Attribute:???
Health: 100%/100%
Mana: 250
VIT: 81
STR: 85
DEX: 65
INT: 35
Free Stats: 70
Skill Points: 30
Skill Slot: 4
Innate Skill:
«Sovereign's Intuition»
«Sovereign's Apathy»
«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»
Weapon Skill:
«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 2»
Cultivation Art:
«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»
Active Class Skill:
«Tame: Lv.1»
Passive Class Skill:
«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»
«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»
«Soul Link Lv. 1»
Passive Skill:
Active Skill: None
Titles: None
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Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf Cub
Realm: Beginner
Level: 8(0%)
Attribute: ???
HP:100%/100%
Mana: 130
VIT: 52
STR: 68
DEX: 76
INT: 84
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.1»
«Enhance Bite»
«Enhance Pounce»
«Enhance Claw»