Hide out Black Out Part 1

Artirian and the old man arrived at the place where all the wild beasts have dreamed of. The place where there are no humans that destroy the diversity between wild beasts and the flora that surrounds them, the Lone Horned Shire the safe haven for wild beasts. But before they go into the depths of the Lone Horned Shire they are met by 4 wolf beasts.

Those wolf beasts have a greyish brown fur with black stripes 4 meters in length and 1.8 meters tall. The wolf beasts claws were sharp as a sword. With their sharp teeth that can tear the flesh of a human and can break bones.

The wolf beasts walk and their movements were very low. As they were stalking their prey silently, they and with a silent growl as they slowly surrounded Artirian and the old man.

As the wolves slowly begin to move, their footsteps seem to be precise and cautious. Their eyes were locked on the two humans. Artirian would then grip the Bokken sword in case something happens. While the old man's fist would start to emit the Gallant force.

Soon Artirian unsheathes the Bokken sword and he would raise en guard defence stature at the wolves. As he used the Bokken sword it would emit a jet black aura. Then in split seconds the lead wolf would leap forward and would try to bite Artirian.

Artirian then blocks the first bite from the wolf because of Artirian fast use of the Bokken sword. Then the wolf starts to attacks gain and bites the sword and as like that the attack failed and the wolf then get hurt as the wolf bites harder on the Bokken sword and as the wolf let go of his bite, the wolf slowly returns near his pack. Soon after that attack another incoming attack proceeds but it was two wolves simultaneously. The first wolf is attacking at the right flank while the other one is attacking from the left flank.

"Keep close don't get too absorb al right maintain focus boy," The old man said as it was at the exact moment when the old man finishes his sentence he was able to punch the wolf in the face and it would fly to a tree and be knocked out cold. "That was close," Artirian said as he focused on an incoming attack.

But it was not done yet the old man then punched the ground and a gallant force wave arose made a tremendous backlash and its effects be a few more wolves be pushed back to give some distance. Then after that attack and as the wolves were knocked on the ground they would only shake their bodies and stands up once again. "they are really a pestering pack for what I can see" the old man exclaimed. 

After they recovered all of the wolves began to charge, then the pack wolf leader howled to call more wolves to their fight. Soon another 6 more wolves have arrived and answered the howling call from the pack wolf leader. "Dammit they are too many," Artirian said as he held the handle of his Bokken sword firm and ready. 

Artirian would then say "I am going to cut down these two wolves! RAH!" Artirian would then dash forward and as he met the 2 wolves that he wants to kill. As he dashed forward, He would then raise his Bokken sword and slash it sideways the first wolf would be cut down as the Bokken sword would cut deep into the flesh.

Then the wolf would howl to ask for help but Artirian would pierce the Bokken sword into the throat of the wolf killing it instantly as it also pierced through the head of the wolf. While the second would be cut in many different parts from the legs to the side and a majestic decapitation of the head of the wolf. As Artiran used the Bokken sword and cut through flesh it would get much sharper. 

Then the as the fight continues the blood of the wolves that Artirian fought with is now covering his entire body even his face. As the fight was finish Artirian be gasping for air as he was a little bit tired of the effort he has been exerting 

Then the wolves slowly surround Artirian as their movements were cautious enough and their eyes would be locked on Artirian and as they are ready to kill him and made him feel the pain. Then a wolf would leap from Artirian back luckily Artirian quickly turned around and was able to block it.

"Oh you lazy dog trying to kill form behind huh" Artirian then pushed the dog back to let go of the Bokken sword but the wolf would firmly bite the Bokken sword. But because he was open at his rear he was then bitten at his left leg. Luckily before he gets swarmed in all fronts the old man would then leap forward and then landing on a wolf that was about to bite Artirian from his back.

Artirian left leg is only a shallow wound. Luckily the wolf did not tear up his flesh from his bone which may give too much trauma and might end up dead. After that fight, Artirian was still able to cut down 2 more wolves. Decapitating the first wolf and then lacerating the second wolf.

While the old man was still able to punch 2 more wolves at that time; they both have received a few minor wounds on their body. The last 4 kills would be from Artirian was able to slash the first wolf at the chest then a thrust on the neck to make the wolf bleed and the second wolf is lacerated from all part with deep cuts while the third one was decapitated as the Bokken sword gets sharper and the last wolf would be sliced in two. 

As of right now, Artirian is covered in blood. After all, the fight was a bloody one, as he was still able to stand in that intense fight and the blood of the wolves would be like a fountain and the others would spread like a river of blood that was going through the whole place. 

Then the Old man looks at Artirian and he knows that Artirian's body could hold longer. He then said "Boy I am proud of you!" And when Artirian heard that he then turns around and smile while waving and then he suddenly dropped on the ground face first.

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Artirian POV [Before the fight]

That wasn't a good place to train but it not that fully efficient for me to gain the kind of capability to improve my prowess on Gallant force.

I'll then walk towards the old man while holding my Bokken sword. and then said "Old man we have been travelling together and training together may I know your name?" The old man replied to me with a gentle smirk and looked at my face.

"My name is Captain Sherwood BlackSteal I am from the 65th fighting corps of the famous General Theodore Maxell Cartelan"

I was shocked and my face couldn't describe how glad I am meeting a person under my father. With a soft voice "My name is Artirian Reginald Cartelan the son of Theodore Maxell Cartelan" Sherwood would smirk and look at me.

"Do you think I didn't know you are Artirian? From the time you came to the village, I already noticed you. I was the one guarding you when you grew from the street. And from I feel I am sorry I couldn't protect your father from the scums of the new Empire."

"It's fine maybe there will be a time for me to come with a solution to be able to understand why did my father and family have been exterminated by that damn Emperor"

Sherwood would then kneel in front of me and swear his fealty and honour to my name and I said "Sherwood BlackSteal I hereby ordered you to be one of my personal aides soon you need to gather the corps and build in the rural mountains for our return."

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After 4 months, Artirian and Sherwood have been staying in the cave for shelter and safety. As for Artirian he has been proficiently enhancing his Bokken sword for his use and also while they are in the Lorne Horned Shire he is getting used to the environment.

Artirian and Sherwood became a teacher-student kind of relationship. They also remove the boundaries of being awkward and rather treat each other as a family member. After 4 months of intense training with wild beasts, they travel back to the town.

Since childhood Artirian never had a full-time experience of having a father. It is because of his father duties for the empire that happened to be busy at all times and that is why Artirian grew apart from his father. The heavy duties of being a General and a father was a big load of problems and situations that might happen. But as always his father was always proud of Artirian.

In his father's off duty days and day off, they both would spend all their time together bonding. With their unending memories for both of them. When they entered the town's premises they were a bit surprised by what they saw. Because there are soldiers around walking and patrolling the roads. And it has increased in numbers, But the productivity of the market has not changed but rather improved because it became more lively.

Sherwood looked at Artirian and tapped his shoulder "Well we need to part ways young one" Artirian nods. And soon they both parted ways, Sherwood then walks towards to the direction of the farm depot. As for Artirian he walked towards the direction of the forest and looked for the group's hideout.

When Artirian came back, he was not greeted and rather was faced by two new faces. He did not dare to be seen by the two new faces for his safety... He then preferred to walk towards the town and find Rom ``Where is that little scum Rom hays..`` Artirian then tried to find Rom all around the town.

After 1 hour of searching for Rommel, ``Where is that guy anyway`` Artirian would try to look for one of the alleyways, there he found Rommel on the ground and being beaten to a pulp. But luckily Rommel would be able to block some kicks and punches that were being thrown at him.

Artirian would silently watch the beating as he tends to watch if Rommel would try to fight back. but because he can't see a way for Rommel to fight back he then jolted forward.

Artirian knows that he doesn't need to use the gallant force but for the street boys to learn a lesson Artirian would give them a little surprise. When Artirian jolted he would exert his gallant force into his fist and then punched the first teenage boy.

The first teenage boy would drop on the grounds and would fly a few meters before smashing his body on the wall. "Ugh~" After that, the fat teenage boy would be looking at Artirian. But Artirian would be much faster as Artirian throws a quick punch at the fat teenage boy's face. After that blow, the fat teenage boy drops on the ground knocked out. Because his fist was exerting gallant force Artirian doesn't need to punch the fat teenage boy harder.

 The last teenage boy was so scared he began shouting and screaming for help "MONSTER MONSTER!" multiple times. Artirian's face was so calm like Artirian was confident enough that anybody who sees this scene will not believe Artirian did it. And also to add Artirian was not even noticed that the alleyway they gang up on Rommel was the alleyway that only a few people know. Artirian walked towards the teenage boy and said.

"Don't ever mess with me again. the teenage boy would be on the ground peeing himself. Then the teenage boy nods his head and runs away leaving his two buddies on the ground and can't even move. Then Artirian looked at the battered Rommel and then say " Hey Rom get up already was not like you seeing you on the ground and being beaten by kids huh". Then Rommel slightly open his eyes but still, he has some bruises all over his body.

"Dam those fake Rats.. well what can I say I am a good guy." Artirian then taps Rommel's shoulder and offer Rommel a hand. Rommel grabs Artirian hand to be able to get up. Rommel would be able to get up thanks to Artirian. He then looks at Artirian and Rommel would feel a large change from Artirian face to stature. "Hey man where have you been? And damn you look so different, You look much more matured Arti what happened?".

Artirian just gives him smirk and say "Well you know some bit of exercise and hiking did a trick on me" while saying those words Artirian was stretching his arms. Rommel still is curious about how did Artirian gain that kind of body and force even though he was still curious he did not give a chase anymore.

Then Artirian asked, "So what happened to the group, I visited earlier at the hideout. I can see a lot of changes and the new faces. So tell me what happened while I was gone". Rommel is a bit shy to tell Artirian that something bad has happened. Rommel only looked down as he was questioned by Artirian as of right now Artirian knew something was not right.

"Well some of the various groups have been annexed and some other groups joined the group so we grew a lot while you were gone. Then some rebellion happened. Remember Johnsen led a coup of junior rats to take the position you gave me." Rommel would be playing with his hands like a child as he said those words to Artirian.

As serious at it gets Rommel would even look down and kneel in front of Artirian but Artirian would burst out with laughter looking at Rommel. Rommel asked "Why are you laughing man… geez" Artirian still continued for a bit before stopping and looked at Rommel with a serious gaze.

"We will take it back don't ya worry too much man" Artirian tapped Rommel's shoulder and picked him up again. "Stand and be vigilant, you need to grow and get some strength, look at yourself you got beaten up by those street boys." 

The hideout of the group was a semi built cave that Artirian had found deep in the dense forest near the village. It was a place where Artirian first hid when there were Patrol Guards rounding the village and also Artirian hid there most of the times when brawl gets heavy.

After a few minutes, Artirian and Rommel have reached the hideout. It was not that far from the village. As soon as they entered the dirt road towards the hideout they were met by 4 teenage boys. And another 5 more that were guarding outside of the entrance of the hideout. The lead guard would then shout at Rommel and Artirian "HALT! You two!".

Artirian then raises his hands and the same as Rommel and as they plan keep a healthy conversation first. Then the lead guard shouted "State your names and Business if not you will be beaten up" the lead guard looked at the teenage boys that were holding some rod sticks and the other one would have an ice pick. 

But Artirian has the edge because he has the Bokken sword then grip the Bokken sword he has. But then the lead guard would get a little curious at this time Rommel was looking down and not looking up while raising his hands so the lead guard would then say "Hey you other guys raise your head" and once Rommel raises his head all of the guards that were guarding the hideout entrance burst out of laughter.

"Hey guys, it's Rommel, I think he wants to get beaten up again by Jhonsen. Hey Rommel! Why are you still coming back! We already told you the so-called leader you have been waiting for is already dead said by Jhonsen!" Artirian would then grit his teeth as he heard those words.

``Oh lord these kids are playing with me. They think that I am dead well. I'm sure I'll make these kids learn their lesson when they play with me." Artirian would be a bit furious in the inside but he needs to be calm" 

While the other boys laughed at Rommel, Artirian would then say "Cut the laughing matter where is your leader?" the other teenage boys would get angry and walk towards Artirian and then say "Who do you think is the loose guy? Huh, Are you a VIP or something cause we did not hear any VIP coming" Artirian quickly punches the teenage boys in front of him followed by the two on the teenage boy's side they all would drop on the ground not even moving As of now, Artirian has knocked down 3 teenage boys with only his 3 moves. 

"I am the real boss of your Boss so treat me right got it?' Artirian said as he looked at the other teenage boys then other teenage kids would get furious and rather say sorry they all charged together.

 The first 2 were kicked in the face as they charged Artirian the other 2 were punched multiple times in the face and body and were knocked to the ground. The other 2 were too scared to attack so they called for backup.

But the first 2 teenage boys that were kicked on the face would try to stand up but Artirian would walk towards them and give them another straight punch before they could get up once again. Artirian would be now exerting and pressuring the other people around him as he released some killing intent.