Chapter 30: The usual spar with a different feel
Rovenin : " When I was young, there was a brilliant knight I knew. She told me that the comrades who go through the battlefield end up sharing a brotherhood.
A bond which goes beyond just the titles.
Mercenaries, soldiers , lords , Knights and even the king.
In the face of adversity and war all lives have the same worth.
A bond which has no name stronger than we can ever imagine is capable of creating miracles."
Rovenin turned to Nox and smiled.
"This is what that person told me."
Nox : " Then, are you aiming to create that sort of brotherhood between the nights and the Young Master?"
Rovenin laughed.
"Hahaha... There is no way that such petty tricks of mine could create that Bond. I can only instill trust among them at the most comradeship. I am just hoping to create a possibility the rest is up to the Young Master."
Nox simply wondered who was the person that made such a deep impression on Sir Rovenin.
As Carseain never really trained with the Knights, some of them had their doubts about his abilities.
The older Knights tried their best to curb them however nothing worked as best as the "occasional display of overwhelming power in person".
This Spar was one of those instances.
180 minutes were up, Carseain was sweating profusely.
His breathing got heavy.
However, his focus remained unfazed.
The Knights were solely interested in devouring his skills.
Both of them forgot the whole reason this fiasco started.
Half of the squad were on the knees and the other half on the ground.
The Veteran Knights and Carseain were the only ones standing.
Carseain : " Gramps, don't you think it's unfair you are all ganging up on me?"
Otto : " I'm not old enough to be called Gramps yet! Gerrard might be.."
He smirked.
Gerrad : " Haha...where did all the vigour from the beginning go?"
James : " Don't worry, we're using swords five times heavier than yours."
James gave a thumbs up and winked.
" So, everything's fair."
Carseain took a deep breath and charged at them.
He was going toe to toe with all the Knights.
After a long exhausting clashes of swords, it was finally quiet.
Carseain : "Haa...Ol man... shouldn't you retire already?"
He said, looking at Otto.
Otto : " Says the one who's panting so heavily..."
James got on his knees.
James : " You still have the energy to talk?"
Carseain lifted his sword with great difficulty and pointed the shaky tip towards them.
" I can still go on!"
Otto gritted his teeth.
Gerrad : " Hahaha... it's nice to be young!
Lil' Sian, Go play with others..."
Carseain had a momentary spark in his eyes.
" Really?!"
He quickly composed himself.
" Ahem...Really?
I guess I got no choice... You old men should take a breather before fighting me again!"
He went his own way.
Gerrard laughed.
" Hahaha... Look at him running away. He really doesn't want to accept that he's tired.
He's been like that ever since he was young."
Otto and James were staring dumbfounded at Gerrard.
Otto : " Gerry, what did you call him just now?"
Gerrard's eyes widened in realization.
"Oh, I'm sorry. This Old man's getting careless. Calling him Sian all of sudden..."
James : " Don't remind him of those memories, he's finally started getting back on his feet."
Rovenin appeared from the back.
" I actually understand your feelings. He feels like the kid from back when the Lady was alive."
James : " It seems like he's finally over the Marchioness's death but I believe he's just trying to forget it rather than confront it."
Otto : " Even if it's cowardly and he's just running away. I'm fine with it."
Gerrard sighed.
Gerrard : " Haa...This ol' man is not but I'd rather bear this than see him suffer like those times."
Rovenin : " I feel the same but that person may not. "
Otto : " Oh, you mean 'her'?"
James : " That stubborn overbearing woman..."
The four awkwardly smiled at each other.
Gerrard : " Well, that half-yearly event is just a few days away so until then let's just enjoy the days."
They looked at Carseain who was walking towards the pile of Knights already out of gas.
He went there and shouted.
Carseain : " Is that all you've got?! I just got all warmed up by those geezers."
Otto chuckled.
'Liar.'
Few from the crowd started whispering.
" Is that a warm-up?!!"
" How can he even stand?!"
Carseain : ' Just barely standing, pal.
I can't just go down so pathetically.'
" He is the Captain, all right."
"What a monster."
Carseain : " Yes, yes I'm a monster and you're the Knights.
Now, you've gotta protect the citizens. "
" Why are we role-playing suddenly?"
"Stupid! We're not role-playing, that's the truth."
" So, is the captain really a monster?!"
Carseain : " Ah geez come at me already.
We can save the chit -chat for later."
They all were too tired to do that.
From the back of the pile, a knight with pale blue hair stood up.
Carseain whistled at him.
" Finally, someone with a good look in his eyes."
Knight : " You talk too much, Captain."
Carseain : " Ah, Len where did all the sudden heat come from?"
Len : 'He knows my name?!'
" The Monster and Knights role play sorta hit off, Captain."
Carseain : ' I can't make out if he's trying to be respectful or not.'
Len blocked Carseain's attack but was struggling.
Len : ' Guhh, why the hell is it so heavy?'
Carseain : " You are from Kronn Village, right?"
Len: " Ye- yes."
' How the hell does he know that?'
Carseain : " The Monster attack that happened years ago was way too severe, so don't beat up yourself over it."
Carseain made Len fall on his knees.
Len : " Ouch... That's a difficult order."
He said a little sullenly.
' What do you expect? My mother died and I just stood there frozen only to be rescued.
Not like I expect him to understand that....'
Carseain placed the sword on his neck as a sign of his victory.
Carseain : " Follow it even if it's impossible, your captain ordered it after all."
Carseain said with a grin.
Len sighed with a smile.
"Such a brat."
Carseain : " I'm still stronger..."
Len covered his mouth hastily.
Len : ' Crap ! I said it out loud....
But... He doesn't seem to mind it...'
Carseain started looking for someone in the crowd.
Carseain : " Speaking of Kronn village, where is that guy, your buddy?"
Len : " My buddy?"
" Yeah, that lazy ass...Oh found him...."
Len saw Carseain walking towards a short-haired brown guy sleeping on the ground.
" Hey...Kay... Get your lazy ass here."
He stood in front of him while the knight was still sleeping.
Carseain narrowed his eyes.
" I know that you are not asleep, there is no use pretending. Get up, Kay."
He said as he poked him with his sword.
Kay : ' What a rude bastard.
How the hell does he know me?'
He thought as he still pretended to be knocked out.
Carseain squatted and screamed in his ears.
" Kay...Oi Kay... There's a monster attacking ~~
Come now, save your beloved Kronn village..."
Kay : ' Does he have something in our village?'
Carseain furrowed his brows.
"Don't play dead, you bastard.
I just saw your lips twitch..."
Kay clicked his tongue.
"Tch..he got me." Kay sat up while scratching his head.
Kay: " Umm... Captain, I'm just playing my part.
The knight who died bravely fighting the monster until His Last breath. I like role play."
Len : ' I'm surprised that a bastard like him can talk to Captain so casually.'
Carseain dragged Kay by his Collar to a spot where they could have a go.
Carseain : " Then I'll give a new role. You come back from the dead. The rage and agony of your dead brother Len make you swear revenge on the monster."
Len : ' I ain't dead!'
Kay : " Don't worry, Captain. Just get Miriam to kiss him. Even on the cheek is fine, he'll wake up in no time. "
He said as he was still being dragged.
Carseain : " Eh?!~~ I didn't know Len had such a back story. Ain't ya popular, dude?"
Kay giggled.
Kay : "Nope, he's a complete wuss. Even after continuous battles, I don't know when he'll find the courage to confess."
Carseain : " With you being such a loudmouth, I don't think he needs to."
" Stop the chit -chat already."
A girl's voice said.
Carseain saw a girl with two swords coming.
Carseain : " Oh? Looks like Dame Lina wants to join the party too..."
Lina : " You talk too much, Captain. You don't mind a two on one, do you?"
Kay : " Don't go on deciding things for me."
She shoved the sword onto Kay.
Carseain : " Not at all. Let's get started.
I talk 'cause you're so fucking weak that I can't keep myself entertained."
Lina grinned.
Lina : " I'll make ya eat those words."
Carseain : " Looking forward to it~~"
They pointed their swords towards each other.
"Grab that sword and start already."
Lina and Carseain said in unison.
Kay curled his lips down and stood up reluctantly.
Kay : " Gee... I swear if I am going to eat and drink until I burst in tonight's drinking party as compensation."
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone