Chapter 16
Jilk's actions appeared like those of a skilled spear hero, even though he had only trained for a short period. This might be a talent he gets from the title Hero, allowing him to quickly grasp new skills.
Such a phenomenon would be deemed impossible in our original world. The battle between the two of them was fiercely contested.
Jilk then stepped back, gathering his strength. The air around him seemed to be drawn into his spear, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
"Prepare yourself and feel the force of my attack, Jilk Burst!"
Jilk swiftly moved towards his opponent, unleashing the energy stored within his spear.
The palace warrior had no time to react. In the blink of an eye, he was sent flying through the air, crashing onto the ground with a resounding thud.
Jilk proudly raised his hand in triumph, letting out a victorious shout. "Argghhhhhhhhhh!"
Fat and I were both astonished by Jilk's display of power, even though the name he gave to his skill sounded rather peculiar.
King Alex was thoroughly impressed by Jilk's actions, a testament to his exceptional abilities.
Next in line was Zack, the school's number one bully. He entered the arena brandishing a colossal sword, embodying the role of a Great Sword-wielding Knight.
His personality perfectly aligned with his job, and Zack's arrogance was nothing new to us since it genuinely reflected his true nature. He wasn't the type of person with a split personality.
As the bell resounded, the two combatants exchanged blows. Zack's frustration grew evident as he failed to swiftly overpower his opponent. Eventually, he too resorted to utilizing a skill similar to Jilk's.
The confrontation reached its climax with Zack emerging as the victor. However, his expression revealed a sense of dissatisfaction, as he had taken longer to defeat his adversary compared to Jilk.
Jilk, on the other hand, sported a delighted grin, relishing in his first-place position. The desire to determine the most formidable among them intensified among the heroes.
Sofia took her turn, equipped with a sword and a small shield, embodying the role of a Valkyrie. Her opponent was a male swordsman, setting the stage for an apparent mismatch due to the inherent strength difference between genders. However, an unforeseen turn of events took place.
Sofia swiftly dispatched her male adversary with remarkable speed and precision. With this victory, she secured the second-place position behind Jilk. Zack's anger grew further as he had succumbed to Sofia's prowess. The confidence of King Alex and the country's inhabitants soared, instilling trust in the heroes' ability to vanquish the Demon King.
Finally, the long-awaited moment arrived for Ray to unveil his skills.
Ray entered the arena, a master swordsman wielding the nation's most potent blade. His opponent was the most formidable mid-level palace hero. As the bell tolled, the atmosphere brimmed with anticipation.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh...."
An indescribable spectacle unfolded at an astonishing pace, making it arduous for our eyes to comprehend the details. In a fraction of a second, the palace hero was sent crashing to the ground. The onlookers stood bewildered, struggling to fathom what had just transpired.
"Huh, what just happened?"
Even the arena announcer remained perplexed, needing a brief moment to process the events.
The bell signaling the end of the match reverberated throughout the arena.
"Wow, Hero Ray emerges as the victor in this remarkable battle..."
"The actions displayed by Hero Ray were truly awe-inspiring, to the point where I couldn't even discern what transpired," the arena announcer exclaimed.
The entire arena erupted in jubilation, cheering for Ray's triumph. King Alex rose from his seat.
"Congratulations to all the Hero teams!"
"The feats you have demonstrated are truly astonishing and have exceeded my expectations."
"I am certain that you are the ones who can aid us, and I am grateful to all who participated for their dedicated efforts in reaching this stage."
With that, King Alex bowed respectfully. Thus, the three-month training session within the palace came to an end. We were granted permission to leave the palace and explore this world.
"Raqnid, what do you plan to do once we're out of the palace?" Fat asked.
"Ah, maybe find some activities to pass the time while we wait for the Hero team to defeat the Demon King."
"You know, something that isn't too troublesome or problematic."
"Hahaha, you never change. I'm joining you," Fat said.
"That's for sure," replied Raqnid.
That night, King Alex hosted a feast to celebrate our successful completion of the three-month training. The atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement.
Except for one person...
Razor stood alone under the tree, watching Ray with an intense feeling of anger.
Sora approached the two of us. That night, we had a joyful conversation. However, the happiness didn't last long.