Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Mock Battle
Many Beastmen stood outside their homes, gathered in front of the village gate. The mayor was at the forefront, watching as a group of knights flew toward them in Fubokos—large, winged creatures that carried armored warriors armed with heavy weapons.
The knights soon landed before the village gate, and one stepped forward.
"Prince Aurthor has arrived to speak with your ruler."
The mayor stepped forward and replied, "Yes, please follow me. I'll lead you to our God."
With that, the mayor led them toward the church, which had been rebuilt—larger, sturdier, and beautifully decorated, made of rock and mud this time.
As they reached the church gates, the mayor slowly opened the doors and stepped inside, followed by the knights. The Beastmen stood outside, watching with anticipation.
Inside the church, I sat on my couch, my eyes closed in silence.
"Lady Sumi, the prince is here..." the mayor announced.
I slowly opened my eyes, scanning the visitors. The mayor stood at the front, the knights behind him. Outside, many Beastmen gathered, peering inside.
Then, a confident voice spoke.
"So, you are Miss Sumi"
Everyone turned toward the source of the voice. Stepping forward from the center of the knights was a young man with short yellow hair and eyes, wearing a cape over his armor. He stopped before me and bowed slightly.
"I am Aurthor Bentod, Prince of the Great Stellar Kingdom. It's a pleasure to meet you... the Heaven God," he said with a smirk.
I looked at him calmly and asked in a soft voice, "So why is a prince visiting this place? Is there something I can help with?"
Aurthor slowly reached to his waist and unsheathed his sword. Smiling, he declared, "I came here to challenge you to a mock battle."
The mayor's eyes widened in shock, his mouth open
I closed my eyes briefly, then responded in a soft tone, "Very well then..."
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Meanwhile, in the Great Stellar Kingdom—inside the grand castle.
The king sat on his throne in an empty chamber. Suddenly, Gearor appired beside him out of thin air.
"So, how did it go?" the king asked.
Gearor sighed.
"She really is something else. Not only did my appraisal not work on her, but she even figured out where I was."
The king sighed in return. "I see. My son will be going there soon. Make sure you watch over him."
"Yes, my lord, as you wish," Gearor replied before vanishing into the shadows.
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Back on TEOD Island—
The battlefield was a vast open ground, far from the village. Beastmen and knights gathered at a safe distance to watch. A knight stood between me and Aurthor, acting as the referee.
"Miss Sumi, are you ready?" Aurthor asked, gripping his sword.
I gave a small nod.
Aurthor took a step back, drawing his one glowing yellow and red sword, and assumed a battle stance.
The knight referee raised his hand.
"Ready... Set... FIGHT!"
As soon as the battle began, Aurthor vanished.
The next moment, he reappeared behind me, sword raised, aiming to strike. But his attack stopped—blocked by my dark barrier.
Aurthor quickly spun and slashed again.
"Dragon Slash!!"
His sword glowed bright red as he struck my barrier, but it remained unshaken.
I raised my hand, forming a small fireball, and shot it toward him. Aurthor saw it coming and swung his sword, attempting to cut it. However, the moment his sword touched the fireball—BOOM!—it exploded.
Yet, amidst the smoke, Aurthor vanished once more.
Suddenly, he appeared in midair, slashing his sword downward onto my barrier. The ground beneath me cracked and exploded.
The spectators gasped in shock.
"This barrier of yours is making things unfair, isn't it?" Aurthor said with a grin.
Raising his sword, he chanted:
"Magic Enchantment—Light Blade!"
His sword glowed bright white, and then—
BOOM!
Aurthor vanished again, striking my barrier repeatedly from different angles. His speed increased, slashing from one side, then another, relentlessly attacking.
Then—a small crack appeared in my barrier.
With a final powerful blow—the barrier shattered into pieces.
Aurthor dashed toward me at incredible speed.
[He's traveling at the speed of light] Aries speaks
As he reached near me, i raised my hand and grab him by his forehead then smashed him in the ground, the land cracked and Booommm!!, a explosion happened
The knights in Shock screamed
"Prince Aurthor!!!"
But as the smoke clear there was no one in my hand he was gone, I slowly stand up
Then he suddenly appired behind me and Said
"You can react on that huh, then let's see if you can react on this!!"
He grab his sword more tight and scream
"God Sword Tequnige!"
"Light form!"
"Speed of God!!"
He suddenly vanished and a big Sonic boomm happened distroying the ground
[Notice he surpassed the speed of light it's getting hard to detect him] Aries speaks
I closed my eyes and whispered, "I won't miss."
Fireballs materialized around me, hovering in the air. I launched them all at once. They moved in an erratic zigzag pattern, filling the battlefield.
Aurthor appeared behind me, swinging his sword, but—a fireball intercepted him.
He dodged, cutting one down, but more fireballs appeared behind him.
BOOM!—An explosion engulfed him.
From the spectators' view, all they could see were flashes of light and bursts of fire, moving too fast for their eyes to follow.
As the smoke cleared, Aurthor looked around desperately.
I was gone.
Then—I appeared behind him.
I clenched my fist to punch, but Aurthor quickly raised his sword and created a magic barrier.
My fist broke through the barrier instantly, and struck his sword—cracking it.
Aurthor's eyes widened in shock as he saw the crack spreading on his blade.
Quickly, he jumped back. But suddenly—the cracks on his sword vanished.
[That sword can regenerate itself]Aries informed me.
I took a step forward toward him.
But Aurthor kneeled and said
"I accept my defeat."
Silence.
The knights stared in disbelief.
The referee knight stepped forward, lifting his hand.
"The winner of this mock battle is..."
He pointed at me.
"L-Lady Sumi!"
A moment of silence...
Then—cheers erupted from the Beastmen.
They screamed and celebrated in joy.
Aurthor lowered his sword and smiled, looking at me.