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Narrator's POV

Reid is currently looking for his comrades who he believes are in their usual training spot which is located on the eastern side right outside the town. He has been running fast in order to reach his destination quicker and also to outrun the two that were ahead of him.

He has now arrived at the eastern wing. He wants to continue searching but he had to pause to catch his breath. Suddenly heard something familiar.

"FLAMING RUSH!!!!"

During that moment, Bren is currently facing two opponents right across him. After ignoring their comments, Bren launched his first attack.

"COMBINATION TECHNIQUE: HUNTER'S SLICE!!!!"

Bren's POV

HUNTER'S SLASH, a move I myself formulated by combining the techniques I learned from the Ogres with my Elven Martial Arts. I utilized my quick first to gain momentum and then adjusted the angle of my sword in order to maximize the full damage of the attack. After placing my blade sideways, I used the momentum that I have gathered, placed them all in my front leg, and then slashed diagonally with all of my weight. After that, I will then follow up with a full axe kick from above. That was the full extent of my move, or what I at least thought.

"Is this the best that you can do, tall freak?"

After I heard that statement, I quickly retreated. Damn! my move was not effective. He blocked it! I was not even able to do the axe kick. This situation really is bad. And I am facing off against two people!

"Kell! You should hurry up join the idiots."

"But what about you sir?"

"Idiot! Let me handle this pest. Just make sure you find those squad members and bring them to me. Don't worry, this won't take long."

"Alright, sir!"

Then the human left.

What just happened?! Did that guy just leave? Oh lucky me! I do not need to handle two enemies, but this is bad for Sir Reid! I better hurry up deal with these guys one by one in order to make the situation better.

"Okay. Now that my man left, you better talk now freak. Who are you? What are you doing here? Why were you following us earlier?" The human named Vaughn asked.

I know I should not answer. He might hear my voice and might recognize me. I guess I have no choice but to strike now!

"YAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"

I swiftly dashed towards his direction and attempted to slash his neck but he blocked it.

"You really won't give up huh!?"

He then proceeded to counterattack and take the offensive.

He smiled.

*BLADES CLASHING SFX*

Damn! He is outplaying me! I can't attack! All I can do is block his attacks and defend. He really has control over the match right now!

"Hahahahaha! You should have answered my questions earlier fool! Now I have no choice but to kill you and unmask your head."

I can't hold this anymore! If this clash continues, I will eventually be killed! I have no choice but to step up and improvise before it is too late!

The problem is what do I do? My enemy seems to excel in close-quarter combat. I cannot beat him head-on. I need to utilize my current knowledge and resources.

Now that I think about it, what do I have that this guy does not? I suddenly realized that he is smaller than me.

Of course! I am taller and longer than this human! I need to use my length to my advantage. Sir Wreck has always told us that work with what you have and that is why I need to implement this. I have now decided on my plan.

"What is the problem freak? Why are you suddenly slowing down?"

I swiftly back stepped in order to create space between us. That way I can attack him through a distance that I can reach but he cannot do the same. It might sound like I was retreating but I did not.

"Why are you suddenly backing out Freak? Are you afrai-?!?!?!"

"COMBINATION TECHNIQUE: HUNTER'S RANGE!!!!"

After backing out, I quickly launched an attack where I used my length through my advantage. I barraged him with rains of piercing attacks in order for him to not reach me. This move is attacking and defending at the same time.

"Why you!!"

Every time he attempts to penetrate my defenses, he fails. He cannot touch me. I was extremely happy with the results of my ideas but suddenly the greatest enemy showed up.

Fatigue.

My right arm suddenly collapsed. I was lucky enough that the enemy retreated a few meters away from me but still! This is the worst possible scenario right now!

"Hahahahhahahha!!!!!! It seems like your arm fell asleep!! You really had balls to do a strategy that requires high skills and high energy consumption. What are you going to do now?!"

He is right. That plan was brilliant, but it takes too much energy. Now I can't use my dominant arm. I am running out of options!

"Now that you are crippled, here I go!!!!!"

The human Vaughn swiftly pounced towards me. In this kind of situation, I realized I had no choice. Although this was a great opportunity to see my growth, I still need to live. My enemy is way powerful than I have expected. I still need to prioritize our main goal. I had no choice but to decide on a tactical retreat. In other words, run!

I quickly grabbed my sword using my left arm and ran as fast as I could. I must survive. I must fulfill the mission. I hope that Sir Reid has met his companions by now.

-TO BE CONTINUED-