Bab 97: 97. Odd Request during the Test

Once Aala returned to the group, Benedict turned towards the shield guy, "Your turn, big man."

The hooded shield guy stepped forward, but surprisingly, he didn't take the shield off; instead, he raised his arms, which were covered by plate gauntlets and got into a boxing stance.

Everyone was surprised and raised eyebrows at this guy. The hooded guy didn't leave them thinking for long as he pushed off the ground, and with a whoosh, he swiftly approached Benedict and brought down his already raised fist.

Benedict was shocked at this guy's speed and the fact that he punched instead of using his shield. He quickly had to avoid the attack by ducking down.

The second his body went down, though, he spotted the knee of the guy approaching his face, 'Fast for his size, and he immediately judged my most likely way to dodge.'