Chapter 50: Speed vs Technique.

"What with your sword style? It feels weird---- No, more than that It feels like I am fighting water. No matter how I slash you or block you, you seem to find your way till me like smooth unwavering water." Spoke Grey.

He had this urge to speak about the sensation he was feeling right now and the same urge was felt by Rin as she spoke:

"I could say you the same, what's with you? The moment I started fighting you, it felt like I was being watched. Every part of my body, my every little movement and action, it felt like everything was being watched. Even as little action as my breathing pattern was being watched by you. To be honest, it feels gross, it feels like I am being violated and no matter what I do to shake off your eyes, but yet somehow I still end up being watched by you."

She looked directly into Grey's eyes "And it's not as simple as being watched by your eyes, it's something more than that. -----Grey, who are you?"

Grey dashed forwards and clashed his sword with her "I am Grey Hoffmann and I want to ask the same question, Rin who are you? you are not human, are you?"

They applied their strength to the sword in the effort to push each other way, Rin was being pushed back by Grey's strength.

"I am Rin," Rin spoke up answering Grey's question.

"That's it?" asked Grey.

Before he could get the answer, Grey's sword was pushed away by Rin in smooth fluid action and struck Grey in the abdomen with a thrust kick.

The impact of the kick sent Grey rolling away. Grey quickly stood up as he dusted his clothes off.

He gripped his sword as he decided to switch from defense to attack.

Grey's eyes glowed bright purple-indigo as he used more of his venomous aura to increase his strength and speed.

With one dash, he was instantly in front of Rin. The sudden increase in speed took Rin off guard.

Grey quickly slashed his sword, but it was blocked by Rin in the nick of time. Rin managed to parry his attack and counterattack with her slash.

But Grey's fast movement was barely able to block that attack.

This fight was now a battle between speed and fluid style. Both were able to keep up with each other in quick succession, Grey was attacking rapidly with his tremendous speed and Rin was parrying his every attack with flawless fluidity.

Increasing his speed further, Grey kept attacking in rapid succession and it was getting harder for Rin to keep up with Grey.

Finally after increasing his speed and using the eyes of Minerva Grey was able to found Rin defenseless wide open.

With the back of his sword, Grey forced the blunt end into Rin's abdomen. With the sudden impact to the abdomen Rin was forced to step back.

She closed her eyes and took a deep inhale, as she gathered her concentration.

With an exhale, she opened her eyes. Her eyes shined in deep blue color and the ends of her dark blue hair also shined in a light blue shade.

The aura around gathered and became dense, the mana surrounding was now visible to the naked eye.

She looked at Grey with her sword pointing towards Grey, the seriousness of her eyes made Grey assume defensive stans.

Grey knew whatever was coming, Grey couldn't take it lightly.

"It's coming." Thought Grey. Rin readied her sword as if she was going to attack him at any moment.

Grey sharpened his posture as he readied his sword, his eyes shone brighter. The aura around him condensed and was now visible to even the naked eye.

Taking one single deep breath Grey looked at Rin with a piercing gaze.

They both carefully observed their opponent, without making the mistake of taking each other lightly. They both readied themselves to dash and slash their opponent In front of them.

But the fight could go any further-----

"Give me all your money." a man demanded, their fight was interrupted by an uninvited guest.

"If you don't want to get hurt, then leave all of your money behind." Said another man who was accompanying him.

"HUH?" was the word that came out of Grey and Rin.

Both Grey and Rin realized that this was a sorry attempt of robbery.

Rin sighed "You know you just interrupted us when the fight was getting good. At least, you could have waited five minutes."

"Bitch, I don't have time to wait for your love quarrel to end!" barked robber pointing the knife towards Rin.

Grey walked towards Rin and stood beside her, Poking her elbow onto her he teased "Love quarrel he says."

Rin waved her sword around as she said "You don't see the sword in my hand? and you still dare to threaten us with a knife---- A KNIFE."

Grey laughed off as he said, "What a mental case, where did you guys hit your head?".

"I already warned you kids to give all your money, but now I changed my mind." Said one of the robbers, "Restrain both of them, we will sell them off."

"Yes, boss. We can find many noblemen and ladies to buy them from us. They love to buy young playthings." said the other robber agreeing to what his boss said.

Grey stroked his chin as if he is thinking about something deeply, "Rin, should I let myself get kidnapped? I want a noblewoman to buy me from them, getting bought by a sugar mommy is not a bad idea after all.".

There was a lecherous grin on Grey's face.

"Instead of getting kidnapped, you can just sell yourself." Suggested Rin.

"Nice idea." Grey gave thumbs up to Rin.

"I had enough of your shit." Exclaimed one of the robbers.

"No, I had enough of your shit. You ruined such a great duel when it was just getting exciting. Give me a reason for why I shouldn't beat the shit out of you, right here and right now?" asked Rin furiously, the anger in her eyes sent chills into the spine of the robbers.

Later Grey witnessed Rin beating the absolute living shit out of both of the robbers.