Chapter 8: Chapter 8 War 1/4
2 hours later, in front of Gate to Ritas.
Over 70 Holy Knights are in front of it, from Aqua Knights, Crimson Knights and Solo.
"Conclusion: Over 70 Holy Knights." Stated Twigo, walking by left side of Hendrickson.
'Hmm, how many of them are coming from other towns, cities, villages?' I asked myself, seeing group of Holy Knights, just joining them with my own group of 5 Holy Knights. But as i continued to walk, someone stepped forward into my view, someone who i know..
"Oh Hendrickson!" Spoke Vildrus, stepping forward, but behind him is another person.
"Aldarion and Vildrus?" I voiced, looking at both of them.
"I heard you are planning to create your own order, but it appears to be true." State Aldarion, inspecting all 5 Holy Knights behind me.
"But it's nonetheless good to see you, we have meeting between S-Class and SS-Class Holy Knights, and who would lead who before we reach city of Zros." Spoke Aldarion, "We would discuss about who would lead Solo Holy Knights, " Said Aldarion before walking to another man clad in blue armor with spear, a chief of Aqua Knights stationed at Ritas.
"Wait here till i return." I ordered to Holy Knights before moving to follow Aldarion, as i moved Vildrus followed behind.
"Rumors spread fast.." Spoke Vildrus, obviously referring to my feats till now.
"Well, they surely do. " I responded, " There are also rumors about Wind of Crimson." I spoke, obviously referring to Vildrus nickname.
"Fair." Responded Vildrus before we finally reached Aldarion and man.
"Let me introduce you, This is Sir Hendrickson, SS-Class solo Holy Knight." Stated Aldarion, pointing at Hendrickson before moving his hand at man clad in blue armor." And this is my rival, chief of Aqua Holy Knights stationed at Ritas, Aert."
'Let's check his PL.' I though before using Status on him.
[Status ]
Name: Aert
Age :36
Titles: Holy Knight, S-Class
Magic: 1,000
Strength: 530
Spirit :500
Total :2,030
[DING!!! New Mission.]
[Mission: Duel with Aldarion]
[Rewards for victory: 15,000 SP]
[Rewards for defeat: 5,000 SP]
[Description, this mission will last two day, User has two days to challenge Aldarion to duel..]
[Accept/Decline]
'Accept obviously, we will only have friendly duel, tomorrow or tonight, just friendly duel...'
" I heard quite few rumors about you, Sir Hendrickson the SS-Class Holy Knight who appeared out of nowhere and killed Claus, it's pleasure to meet someone of your rank , truly ." Spoke Aert, showing his hand for handshake, which i returned.
"We will continue our discussion in carriage, Kingdom had provided 20 carriages with enough room to fit 5 people, your Holy Knights , or your future order from what we can see you are obviously making can be in one carriage but you along with three of us would be in other, as we are strongest Holy Knights in this town." Proclaimed Aert, before walking to what could be golden carriage with two beautiful white horses in front of it.
"Yes , ALL HOLY KNIGHTS GO INTO CARRIAGE YOU WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BY COUCHMANS!" Shouted Aldarion before he also walked into carriage.
"Well, the faster we discuss the better , i suppose" I stated before i also walked into carriage followed by Vildrus.
"We will wait few minutes more before going to Zros, there are few more volunteers and solo Holy Knights ." Spoke Aldarion, answering unasked question..
"So? How are you going to select command?" I asked, it's time to actually discuss this topic.
"I will command Crimson Knights from Ritas, approximately 19 Holy Knights . Till we reach Zros and command will be probably scratched from me and Great Holy Knight of Crimson Knights will take order from there." Answered Aldarion,
"I will command Aqua Knights , about 27 Holy Knights from Ritas, same case with us as our higher command will take control but.." Answered Aert.
"And i will be in command of Volunteers, approximately 12 retired Holy Knights." Spoke Vildrus answering unanswered question in my mind.
"And you , Sir Hendrickson will be in command of solo Holy Knights, approximately 32 for now. There is very little chance that your command over them would be stripped off. In most wars solo Holy Knights either joined other Orders or still were solo, and there was always large number of them, with this you will not only benefit but-" I interrupted before Aert could continue.
"An possible get people to join my side and create Order ha." I finished for him, i actually like this idea. "We should announce this?"
"Tonight at rest for horses we will announce it, but now let's change topic.." Re-affirmed Aldarion. "But, i personally would like to have a duel with your, Sir Hendrickson." Asked Aldarion
'This is better. ' I though before answering him." Why not? But when, where and what are the rules?"
"Tonight, rules would be simple. just basic duel with magic, 20 minutes long duel at most, if it appears that there is no victor at 20 minutes mark it's a tie, i want to test your skills." Answered Aldarion, gripping his sword shield, same could be said for Aert but spear in his case.
"Then it's decided, But let's return to original topic, what do you know about Kingdom of Gree?" I asked one of more important questions,
"Hmm, power wise it has decent Holy Knights even 3 Holy Knights over 3,000 PL, Hundreds of minor Orders, But what truly made it famous are blacksmiths." Stated Vildrus, bringing all attention to him.
"Blacksmiths , they are said to have best blacksmiths even better than Demon Empire has, ." Explained Aert.
"I see, the better equipment the better quality of Holy Knight as their power could be used to full potential." I had to agree with them on this one. " What about their Capital? or King?
"King is said to have PL over 2,600 or SS-Class and Capital is said to be one of most defended in the whole world." This time Aldarion was one who answered, scratching his beard in a thinking pose. "Nonetheless , most of their Holy Knights are stationed at their Capital, as their Kingdom barely has population of 10 millions.
"It would be easier to advance at first, but their capital would be true problem, it depends on what portion of our Kingdom might is summoned, this war could last month or months." Explained Aert.
"True, but still, they have over 300,000 soldiers, it would be massacre." Inquired Vildrus, not happy even a little bit at this prospect.
"Unfortunately , this happens a lot in wars, for that reason i hope our Generals are competent and fast." I hoped, i truly do not want to kill more people than needed.
9 hours later, time for duel.
'It's time, to finish this quest,' I though before unsheathing my sword and pointing it at Aldarion, before glancing around us. Pretty much all Holy Knights moved in circle between us, but are quite away. Enough to give us room needed and to be away for their own safety.
"ALDARION, DON'T YOU DARE TO LOSE!!" Shouted Aert in what could be said in encouraging voice.
"Conclusion: There's no way Lord Hendrickson would lose! .." Concluded Twigo , crossing his arms over his chest, but stating enough to be heard to Hendrickson and Aldarion.
"You surely have people who possess great faith for you," Stated Aldarion with a smile before unsheathing his short sword and pointing it at me.
"Yes it's true.." I replied before we both heard Vildrus voice.
"BEGIN!!" It a sign for duel, and in a blink of eye, i appeared in front of Aldarion before swinging at him.
*BOOM! As my sword meet his, i continued to push him back 12 meters , thanks to me superior physical strength. But then it came to stalemate.
"Just as i expected, greater PL in strength, but your movement are bit amateurish , did you not fight in long time Sir Hendrickso?" Asked Aldarion but thankfully i already had made excuse for that.
"I just returned into being Holy Knight, i need time to return to my previous level." I answered before jumping away from Aldarion, giving us more free space.
*BOOM!! Aldarion was enveloped in fire before he was propelled at me, i was able to in just time block his sword.
*SWISH!! Next what followed were multiple exchanges between two swords.
"AGGH!" I was literally kicked by him, oh so we are playing on that way ha!! Okay then!
I ducked under his swing of sword, next thing i did was kicking his legs, which caught him unprepared and he stumbled. This gave me enough time to compose myself and jump away.
"Unexpected!" Shouted Aldarion before composing himself. " Vortex of Flames!!" As he shouted his move , he pointed his sword at me and something akin to portal made out of fire appeared in front of his sword before dozens of small to big fireballs rushed at me!!
'Oi, that's too op !' I complained in my mind while dodging all his fireballs, he definitely has something akin to flame magic/power!
'This makes me into uncomfortable position, all my abilities are overkill and could do too much damage , so in friendly duels i'm unable to use them at all. In other words i must buy items with other magical abilities from shop!' I though before my thoughts were interrupted by Aldarion's voice.
"Oi, is that everything you are able to do? Sir Hendrickson." Aldarion is probably trying to mock me, to get a reaction out off me.
"No, " I responded before changing my direction into his location.
*ZWISH! Our swords again clashed, but this time i will play little bit differently, grabbing his right arm that holds his sword, i twisted it before knee kicking him. It wasn't completely without pain even to me. But it worked.
"Cough!" Aldarion coughed blood and falling to his knees, and i pressed tip of my sword at his back. "I suppose it was my lose, i wasn't prepared for your style, experience. If this was a real duel i could have been dead long ago.Hahahah!! " Laughed Aldarion.
'I feel like he wasn't using full power, well to be true, neither of us can't use full power in friendly duel without one dying at least.'
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