The next level of sword training
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A few moments later, a blue motorbike scooter came to the place, the person who was riding the motorbike was Ara with Hershey on the back. At first Alex didn't recognize who was riding the motorbike because Ara's head was covered by a helmet, but after getting closer, Alex could see it clearly, so Alex immediately felt happy for Ara's presence. So far they rarely see each other because Ara is busy managing her restaurant while Alex is busy with school every day and he is also always tired after training hard with Miran.
After Ara and Hershey arriving at that place, Ara immediately greeted Alex also Ryuji, and vice versa. But only Hershey got off the motorbike, while Ara remained sitting on it, it indicated that Ara would not linger there too long.
After Hershey got off, Ryuji said jokingly, "Ara, why you obey Hershey to take her here?"
"What are you saying?" Hershey said as she turned to Ryuji.
"N- no ma'am." Ryuji replied with a scared expression on his face.
Then Ara gave Ryuji an answer. "Hershey said that today she's going to start teaching Alex, so I intend to drop her off as well as I'm going to shopping."
"O-ouh, so you won't be here long?" Ask Alex.
"Yes, I have to go now." Answer Ara.
But before Ara left, Hershey said. "Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I wanted to eat Corn Dog from Rusty's shop."
"Hah?"
"Ryuji, go with Ara and buy me a Corn dog. Then you come back here on foot." Tell Hershey.
"Wow, you really are a bossy huh... I thought your habit was long gone." Ryuji said.
"What are you saying?"
"All right, fine, I'll buy you a Corn dog." Ryuji answered while riding on Ara's motorbike.
Meanwhile, Alex was silent and worried because he would be left alone with Hershey on there. Then before leaving Ara turned to Alex, and she said.
"Alex."
"Y- yah?"
"You can do it." Ara said as she clenched her fists.
Then suddenly it made Alex smile, so the spirit inside him also increased. While Hershey just shook her head while muttering.
"Hmm, youngster."
So a few moments later, Ara left with Ryuji, who was told to buy Herhsey corn dogs. Whereas now Alex was alone with Hershey in that place. They stood facing each other and Alex felt an awkward atmosphere at that moment, but somehow Alex had to be prepared, because the real sword training was about to begin.
After Ara and Ryuji left that place, Alex's sword training began with Hershey as his teacher. Then without further ado Hershey immediately removed the bracelet in her hand, so that her sword weapon magically appear, namely a weapon in the form of a large machete with turtle carvings on it's blade. For a moment Alex was amazed when he saw that machete, but Hershey immediately ordered Alex to take out his sword as well.
"This is my sword, the wich type is a machete... Its name is Rock Breaker. If i may know, what is your sword's name?" Hershey asked.
"My sword is called Shining Blade." Alex replied.
"Hmm, quite a good name... Now show me your sword."
Then after that Alex also immediately removed the bracelet in his hand, so the Shining blade immediately appeared in Alex's hand. At that time, the thing that surprised Alex was, Hershey didn't ask Alex any further questions as their introductory chat, either about his life or about his status as a Holy knight, Hershey didn't ask that at all. And the thing that made Alex most uncomfortable was, Hershey always looked at him with cynical eyes, as if he was a criminal.
Then suddenly, a very surprising thing happened. When Hershey quickly launched and dealt a very powerful slashing attack against Alex, so Alex could only raise a double shield in front of him to withstand the woman's unexpected attack.
But what surprised him even more was, the shield created by Alex instantly shattered when hit by Hershey's machete, so at the same time Alex's body was thrown and rolled on the ground.
After that, Hershey said.
"Hmm, is that all you're got?" Hershey asked.
Then while feeling furious, Alex said. "Are you crazy?! Why you suddenly attack me?!" said Alex.
But it didn't stop there, without answering, Hershey continued to give dangerous attacks to Alex, so that Alex was overwhelmed with every attack given by his teacher, because all of Hershey's attacks were very strong and seemed intended to kill, so over time Alex began to feel panicked.
While continuing to attack, Hershey said. "Don't be a crybaby! ... I had purposely sent Ryuji away so he wouldn't stop my attack on you."
"B- but you're exaggerating."
"Why? Are you afraid? ...Do you think the enemy will attack you politely?"
"Y- you talk like Ren."
"Of course, because he was my boyfriend." Hershey said.
"W-what?!" Alex immediately felt surprised, because now he already knew the reason why Hershey always gave him a cynical look as if she didn't like him. That was because Hershey had a relationship with the late Ren, who had died protecting Alex 2 months ago.
So now Hershey continued to attack relentlessly, and he spoke.
"I wonder how strong you are, So that I can conclude that Ren's sacrifice was not in vain. But it seems Ren has made a mistake, because he has sacrificed himself for a weak person like you." Herhsey spoke cruel words towards Alex.
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