35 Howzer vs Jax

Two equally big young men stood on the stage for the final battle of the Vaizel fighting festival. Of course, those two people were Jax and Howzer who have reached the finals. "its been a long time isn't it Jax" Howzer said while smiling towards his old friend. A smile crept on Jax's face, "its been too long Howzer" both felt the excitement to fight against each other. They didn't bother to hide their friendship any longer.

It was as if they just forgot that Holy Knights were watching. Well, Jax was never worried about them because how could some Holy Knights threaten him.? Suddenly a massive amount of battle intent erupted from both people on the stage. Howzer was excited to test his limits against his best friend who supposedly was way stronger than him. And Jax was excited to finally fight against his best friend once more. Of course, he had to lower his power level, but he didn't mind. He wanted to enjoy this battle to its full potential.

The announcer wanted to announce the beginning of the battle, but before he could do so, the two people disappeared from their position. And appeared right in front of each other punching against each other's fists. Howzer could be seen sliding a little bit back while a smile grazed his face. "you have indeed become strong as Gil said." Jax smiled while thinking, 'if only you would know' the punch he just threw was with 15% of his full power. Once more they disappeared and appeared exchanging blows. In between the punches, the duo started to talk, "I know that you didn't betray the Kingdom. And neither did the Sins I think" Howzer wanted to clear that issue between them.

He didn't know if Jax was annoyed that he still became a Holy Knight. And like he expected a sour expression appeared on Jax's face. "you know I don't mind you being a Holy Knight instead I respect it" Jax suddenly stopped with his speech. But Howzer could feel that he wanted to say more so while he sent a right hook towards Jax's chin he asked, "but what?"

Jax's suddenly pulled back while looking at Howzer, "do you believe that what the Holy Knights are doing right now is a good thing?" Jax wanted Howzer's honest opinion on this topic. He knew the boy from 10 years ago wouldn't be proud of such a thing. And as expected Howzer's face showed a complicated expression as if he was in a battle with his own feelings.

He jumped towards Jax with clear annoyance punches were exchanged between the two. "answer me Howzer" Jax said while he punched Howzer into his gut. A slight cough could be heard by Howzer before he started to talk. "I don't know Jax, I don't believe that what they do is right," Howzer told him it was something unheard by the spectators because of the sound of the exchanged punches. "So why aren't you doing something about it," Jax's said while getting a bit annoyed and releasing more of his power while he started to overpower Howzer.

"You are a Holy Knight you should protect those who can't protect themselves. And those who deserve to be protected" An uppercut landed onto Howzer's chin, "yet you are here doing nothing about the situation you even overthrew the Kingdom and the royal family. But here you are following orders from other Holy Knights while thinking that what they do is bad."

The look of someone that didn't know what to do the look of someone who was lost. This was all on Howzer's face while he asked Jax, "what can I do then. They are stronger than me. I can't do anything on my own." Jax smiled at this answer slowly he started to release more of his sealed power, "if you don't believe in something." A punch with 25% landed on Howzer's chin "Don't do it." "If you are weak" suddenly a right hook send Howzer flying, "BECOME STRONGER" Jax screamed.

"Until you have reached a strength where no one can ignore your commands. Do what you think is right and find your purpose. If that is to protect become strong enough to protect." Suddenly Jax appeared in front of Howzer. He raised his hand while his finger flicked and pushed Howzer out of bounds. Howzer could be seen laying on his back watching Jax.

"Find what you want to do and live by that"