S1: Chapter 4 - Entrance Exam

Three days before exam, Leyce spent training. However, as excitement started to grow Leyce started thinking that any further training is pointless. Everything that was there to be learned was learned.

As by the wind, days passed until finally...

It was time. Morning was there, and so the final exam was.

City was full of people walking towards center, where Holy Knights Academy was located.

- It's pretty crowded now isn't it?

- Everyone is on their way to watch the exam.

- Is that so? Are you going to watch as well?

- Of course. What kind of stupid question is that.

- I don't know, it just seemed as if you'd wait somewhere else instead. Or even stay home.

- No matter my nature, you are my student whom I willingly took under me. There's no way I'd not watch you pass.

- Optimistic aren't we hehe.

- Hmph. Let's go.

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- This is the back enternance. You enter here. I will make my way somewhere els-

- Oh my if that isn't Kagutsuchi! - a mature female voice was heard from near distance. - You actually came this year Kagutsuchi!

- Hm. Who is that Kagutsuchi - san?

- That is --

- OH MY GOSH, ARE YOU KAGUTSUCHI'S STUDENT?!

- Uhh. I'm.. I mean yeah I am..

- Could you two not use my name so casually...

- Eh, you're such a party breaker. Anyways, who would've guessed that after 3 full years, you would finally train someone to enter the academy. Took you long enough.

- What does she mean by that Kagutsuchi San?

- OH that's right, I didn't introduce myself! My name is Himanishu. I'm a former teacher at the academy. Also, Kagutsuchi's old classmate back in the day!

- Huhh??????

- Don't give me that look Leyce.

- Leyce huh. Interesting name... - Exam starts soon. You two sure are late... Better get going Leyce.

- Yes ma'am.

- Hahahaha, you're so cute. Good luck sweetheart!

- Uhh, thank You! I will take my leave now.

- Good luck.

- Take care!

The two teachers were left behind as Leyce goes forward to the final challenge.

With the first match over, it was already Leyce's turn.

- May the two contestants Leyce and Neysho enter the field.

- You're a small fry aren't you? And what kind of name is Leyce? Hahaha this will be child's play.

He is taller than me. Not gonna mention his weight. It's most likely that I don't even stand a chance in duel of physical strength... - Leyce thought.

Both sides ready?

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2

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The match shall begin !

Both Neysho and Leyce stood still.

- HAHAHA, SCARED AREN'T YOU? TAKE YOUR TIME, YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE EITHER WAY!

Which side should I attack from. He is holding that ridiculously huge sword with both hands. However, his right hand is closer to the guard. It's most likely that he is right handed. Also giving the weight of it, it will take him time to swing it in non-dominant direction...

- Come on small fry, we don't have whole day here!

With that being said, quick strike to his right side should be good enough. If I miss, it will be tough to close the distance. I can't miss. Breath. Stay calm.

- I'm good friend here, letting you make the first move and you are jus-

He made his move. Leyce was on run. And before Neysho even realized, Leyce was too close.

However, little did Leyce expect, his attack was blocked. With Neysho spinning his sword once, he managed to block the strike.

I REALLY DID MISS. AM I GREEDY FOR GOING FOR HIS HEAD FIRST THING?

- Haha small fry. Now it's my turn!

As Leyce was trying to hold off the hits, he found himself in clash of edges. Edge against edge, pure strength was the key. Who can push harder.

On the other side Kagutsuchi was thinking.

- Remember the training Leyce. This is no different from what we went through. Shouldn't be a problem, -

They both thought

- as long as you...

- AS LONG AS I...

REFLECT THE STRIKE AND FIND AN OPENING FOR CLEAN CUT!

- I got you! - Neysho was sure he won, he felt he was going to crush the opponent.

It became too easy, Neysho's sword went through air like through butter. Until moments later it didn't bury itself in ground.

- WHAT?!

it's simple. I can't win this clash of strength. However, given how light my sword is compared to his, the stronger he pushes, the harder he will stop. And after certain strength, all I have to do is move my sword to the side and let his push edge to edge against mine. I simply let him win by moving my sword away... And once his sword hits the ground, it's all over....

- Did he actually do it on purpose?

He is wide open now. His sword is deep buried as well.

I can't miss now. I'll cut him down. His head it is.

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