Chapter 272: After the Fight (1/2)

Thats enough! [Sebasu]

The moment the scent of blood wafted into the air, Sebasu-san called the spar to an end.

Looks like Its my defeat [Schieber]

Ku Are you sure? Isnt this more like my defeat? Ow [Ryouma]

I found myself frowning because of the pain of my wounds, but I still made sure to examine my situation.

I thought Id just barely made it, but to think that youd actually be able to respond in that manner in a situation like that [Schieber]

My equipment played a large part in my case [Ryouma]

Our attacks were decided at almost the same time. Right in that moment when my katana cut Schieber-sans armor and wounded his left shoulder, his halberd thrust out between my arms and pierced through my right shoulder.

Schieber-san managed to hurt my right hand through sheer persistence, so I pulled it back and thrust my katana at his neck with just my left, but the wind cutter he unleashed managed to slice through my stomach.

If Ryouma-samas katana had gone through, Schieber-samas head would have undoubtedly been lopped off, but the wounds on Ryouma-samas shoulder and stomach are more than enough to threaten his life without immediate treatment; therefore, I believe this match should be a draw. Please put down your weapons and lets have the both of you treated as soon as possible. Especially, you, Ryouma-sama. [Sebasu]

Sebasu calmly declared as such, so we put away our weapons. Schieber-san immediately collapsed from his knees and sat on the ground, while I tottered, most probably due to the tension leaving or the pain getting worse. I wouldve collapsed too, but Sebasu-san caught me and helped me lie down on the ground.

I could tell that the bleeding from my wounds was quickly dyeing my equipment in red. My right shoulder was in a terrible state as well, but the biggest problem was my stomach Based off the amount of blood coming out, it doesnt seem like a major artery was damaged, but its a big wound no doubt. The bleeding needs to be stopped as soon as possible

Remilie-sama! [Sebasu]

Yes, yes, Im on it! Mega Heal! Good grief, what a match, you two [Remilie]

One step wrong and one of you could have died. I was so nervous. [Reinbach]

My deepest apologies. As the referee, I [Sebasu]

I dont blame you, Sebasu. Even I couldnt have interfered when they were fighting like that. [Reinbach]

Sebasu-san was about to apologize, but Reinbach-sama interjected and Remilie-san agreed.

Mega Heal. Exactly, so dont feel responsible, Sebasu-chan. Mega Heal. I couldnt even keep up with that last exchange. Even the simple barrier I put up was broken. It turned out okay thanks to my healing magic, but the both of you still overdid it. I cant believe you actually got so into it that you couldnt hear us anymore. [Remilie]

Huh, Im surprised. She mentioned being able to connect our limbs even if we lost them, so I expected shed be good at healing magic, but she actually made the pain go away instantly. Even my arm and shoulder dont hurt anymore. It feels perfectly natural even. She didnt just stop the bleeding, she healed everything completely.

It didnt even take her any time to examine my wounds before casting healing magic. Im not sure if I could pull that off even with my slimes at 100% and my senses completely focused. What unbelievable speed and precision. Moreover, she did all that while talking.

While I was being shocked by Remilie-sans skills, Schieber-san joined in on the conversation. His wounds likely stopped aching because of Remilie-sans healing magic.

Sorry I got too into it. [Schieber]

Ah, that goes for me too. My deepest apologies. [Ryouma]

Fortunately, no one died, and the bout ended with treatable wounds. You were much better than I expected too. I was planning on having you stay behind or take some security with you if I was still doubtful of your abilities, but Since youre able to make Schieber go all out and even fight him equally, then theres no need anymore. [Reinbach]

Nah, this only turned out to be a draw because we were sparring. Were this a real battle, he would have been able to rely on his traps and slimes too. Besides, what I felt most lacking from him during the battle was experience. I believe it shouldnt have been long since he started using spells and ki. The way he moved his body and handled his sword was great, but that last exchange was a bit sloppy. [Schieber]

As expected, he saw right through me.

You certainly possess a discerning eye, Schieber-san. When I use more ki than normal, my body ends up moving too much, and I cant handle it as well. As for my magic, I was actually starting to become confident about it since Ive been working as an adventurer wizard, at least, on the surface. The intensive training and live combat experience has made me much more familiar with magic, but it appears I still have a long way to go. [Ryouma]

It varies from person to person, but generally, it takes about 5 years of training for a person to go from sensing ki to covering his whole body with it. And then another 20 years to become an expert, and an entire lifetime to become a master. Ki mastery is a discipline that requires that much time, so Im sure that once youve trained some more and gained more experience, I wont be able to fight you to a draw anymore. [Schieber]

A refreshed yet powerful smile surfaced on Schieber-san as he gently extended me his right hand. In response, I raised my body up and gave him a firm handshake to celebrate our hard fought battle.

Then a voice muttered from beside me.

Well, thats a relief. [Remilie]

Huh? [Ryouma]

Its nothing. By the way, what did you mean by working as an adventurer wizard outwardly? I can more or less get what you mean, but it bothers me why you had to put it that way. [Remilie]

Ah, about that Im confident in my combat abilities, especially, my close combat skills, but my age and my appearance makes it hard for people Im meeting for the first time to believe that. Im not good at negotiating or explaining, so its much easier to just put forward my familiars and magic instead of my sword. [Ryouma]

I ended up in trouble at the last town too and was almost taken into custody. When I mentioned that, they asked me to elaborate, so I did. As far as I was concerned, its water under the bridge, but the four adults looked grim.