Offer

(At the guild)

While approaching the quest board, Zion stops Nix from going to the board.

"Hey, kid hold up."

"Zion? Do you need something?"

"Yea I do follow me."

Nix followed Zion into an arena.

Nix looks at Zion and says"So what do you need old man? From the looks of it, you want to spar."

Zion smirks and says"Well you aren't too far off. I want to teach you how to fight."

Nix looks at Zion with surprise."But I already know how to fight. I beat you just the other day."

Zion's face turns serious."Yes, you know how to fight. But. You can only fight monsters the way you are now. You fight someone with just a bit less skill or strength than you are now, and they'll be able to beat you. What you lack is experience. Who knows when you'll fight someone."

Nix looks at Zion before saying."Alright. I accept your offer, old man. But what's the catch for wanting to help me out."

Zion just looks at Nix."Nothing much, I just want you to be my student."

It takes Nix a moment to process this."Alright, old man. I'll be your student. So what are we doing first?"

Zion just throws a wooden scythe at Nix. And before Nix could process what happened, he was knocked on his back.

"What are you waiting for boy? Training already started."

Nix got back on his feet, ready to block any attack that came his way.

Zion dashed at Nix's sword swinging at his head. Nix positioned his scythe to block the blow.

Nix was unprepared for the kick that landed in the middle of his chest.

Coughing Nix regains his breath.

"Boy, you are too predictable. I already figured out how you fight just from one fight. Scythe is supposed to be unpredictable, but I can pretty much read your moves easier than a book." The old man taunts Nix.

Nix gritted his teeth and got back up. Readying himself Nix got back in position.

-----------(2 hours later)---------------

Nix was laying on his back, covered in sweat, covered in black and blue bruises trying to catch his breath.

"Well, look at that kid. You only managed to hit me a couple of times. This is what I meant. You're not ready to fight another person. You're too used to fighting monsters. You're strong, but. Any experienced soldier could predict any of your moves. Now rest up and come back here at the same time tomorrow. It will only get harder from here." Zion leaves Nix by himself.

'The old man is right. I need to get better. My moves were too predictable and sloppy. I will get better. Then I'll punch that old man right in his face.'

Nix, catching his breath gets up and leaves the guild. On his way back to the inn, Nix decided to go to the bathhouse first to wash.

--------(1 hour later)----------

Nix done with the day, goes back to his room and goes over what he did wrong in his spar with Zion. When Nix finishes reviewing the battle he lays down in bed and goes to sleep, to get ready for the beating he will receive tomorrow.

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