In the deep forest of Kaura, bounty hunters had surrounded a group of ten mercenaries. Outnumbering by two to one, the mercenaries held their ground — preparing for the onslaught. The burly mercenary addressed the lean man." You are the one they call as Ilyon?"
Ilyon, the person whom the burly bounty hunter was referring to, smiled and replied. "So what if I am?"
"Have no contempt of us. We are just doing our jobs! The bounty hunter said, "You and your group were deemed violators by the Holy Order of Elestrium."
"Sure, I won't," Ilyon replied and grabbed one metal rod from his waist, covered by his garb.
The branches of the trees danced as the wind blows. Clouds darken the sky and the surroundings in the forest. One of Ilyon's men approached him and said, "Allow me to fight him in your stead!"
Ilyon shook his head in reply and said, "Save it for later, Abrahin." Then Ilyon tapped his shoulder. "I want all of you to conserve your strength."
Ilyon knew that there were many enemies that are lurking around, waiting to strike. The burly mercenary must be the leader, as Ilyon thought.
"I challenge you for a duel!" Ilyon said to the bounty hunter, covered with armor and a huge shield.
The burly mercenary laughed at him and replied. "With what weapon are you going to fight with?"
"With this?" Ilyon showed the burly mercenary a metal rod, made from a unique material, brandishing it in front of him.
"Interesting!" the bounty hunter replied. The bounty hunter heard of Ilyon's prowess despite of him not having any potential for magic. Ilyon's feats, such as defeating a demon-kin, prove that he shouldn't be underestimated, despite his lack of magical potential. "What are the conditions of the fight?" The bounty hunter asked.
"You will leave us be. Allow safe passage if I win!" Ilyon replied with no hesitation, which surprised the bounty hunter.
"Very well, mind-bender Ilyon!" exclaimed the mercenary.
The bounty hunter's companions were surprised when they heard this. "There's no need for you to accept his challenge!" One of the bounty hunters said.
The bounty hunter, astonished and filled with excitement, grinned and shouted. "Not one of you boys interfere with us! He's mine!"
After the bounty hunter accepted the challenge, a bright flash of lightning and the deafening thunder followed. The forest echoed with the booming thunder. "I accept your challenge!
"Good!" Ilyon replied and then continued, "How shall I address you?"
The bounty hunter laughed out loud and replied, "How silly of me!" He continued, "I am Farman Lewin. Remember that name, Ilyon!"
"I will!" Ilyon replied and cracked a grin on his face and eyes with killing intent. "Let's get it started, then, Farman!"
"System!" Ilyon yelled and then the robotic female voice said inside his mind.
[Greetings, Lord Ilyon. How can I help you today?]
"Synchronize!" Ilyon replied.
[Noted!]
Ilyon's eyes glowed a luminescent green and electricity crackled, surrounding his hands.
"Oh...!?" Farman looked intently with interest as he watched Ilyon. He unsheathed his sword and circled around him.
Ilyon, seeing that Farman was getting ready to attack him, concentrated until the synchronization was complete.
[Synchronization complete! Skil: Railgun is available!]
"Good!" Ilyon said, and the greenish luminescent hue from his eyes faded. "It's time to fight!"