Chapter 20: Trap of Words
Natale thought that his invitation for the duel would definitely deter Amden and make him hesitant. He expected that Amden would try to make reasons and pull back from the duel.
Afterall even he was clear in the gap anong who had recently awakened and who was awakened 2 years before.
Even without the mana he would have much greater physical strength and agility than Amden. And even if the Vantistart heir had greater sword talent the gapbbetween the physical capabilities could not be reduced only by talent.
Meanwhile Amden's expression didn't changed a bit even for second.
Many other people present at the Banquet were also shocked at this development. They could feel the tension rising in the air.
Till now the different guest were quite impressed by Amden and his ruthlessness.
They knew this kinds of things were common in such banquets among kids but they were stunned at the way Amden dealt with Natale in the war of the words. And according to them Amden was quite aggressive and ruthless. He had already rubbed Clove's reputation in the ground.
Everyone was quite interested to see where all this would be going.
Everyone also adjusted the perception they had build for the boy after hearsay.
Amden acted like an old fox, not someone of 18 years. And about the rumours of him being a fool, they scoffed at this, he was a cunning fox.
Amden had weaved a perfect trap of words.
He had even forced Natale to ask him to duel who was two years older than him. Although they wouldn't use mana but for someone who had awakened for more than 2 years ago.
Amden's expression finally changed and he acted as if he was stuck by sudden memory, "Young master Ravien, on the mention of a sword sword duel I just remembered about your hands. Are you feeling better now?"
He continued in the same innocent manner, "I apologise for my forgetfulness and neglect. I did not immediately asked about your well being."
Ravien's face raged with fury. This was one such incident his family had suppressed with all their might but now it was all for naught.
Amden continued with his same innocence, "I hope you would not take my actions with your heart. Since you did not had enough money, you ordered your guard to move attack me and it was only proper that in retaliation I made a decision to sever your arm."
This time the people in the hall were stunned silent. Made a decision to severe your arm. What does this man? Had Ravien's arm been severed earlier?
Ravien expression turned to extreme fury and rage and he was about to shout when Amden turned towards Natale, "And about your proposal Young master Natale. I would be pleased to compare notes with you."
The number of shock the young Vantistart heir gave to guest was not stopping.
After dropping such a sensational bomb about severing Ravien's arm, he directly accepted the dual challenge.
In a room inside the manor were sitting a few old men. Dramon and Alex were among them and both were sporting a bright smile on their faces.
One of them spoke, "Your grandson is really something else. Even if he loses no one would say too much. After all he is still more than 2 years younger."
Alex nodded to this but Dramon didn't reacted in any manner. He just kept smiling.
If it came to a real life death battle against Natale he might not be sure but if it came to only using sword moves wothout mana, he was sure.
His grandson would crush Natale. He had seen Amden practicing and knew what a monster he was. Even the two other monsters Lucas and Luna appeared mediocre infront of him. And other thing he was sure that even Lucas and Luna would crush Natale the same purely in sword moves.
Amden and Natale moved in the outer garden. Everyone followed them. For them things had turned out to very very intresting. An earth attributed person instantly created a 30 metre squared platform.
On the platform both of them stood facing each other.
Amidst the crowd eyeing everything minutely stood Felix Clove, a peak S Rank. He was the younger brother of the current head of the Clove family and uncle of Natale.
Currently his mind was in turmoil because things had exceeded his expectations.
Natale had only told him that he would only mock Amden using words but things had completely backfired.
Amden made Natale loose control and he knew that even if his nephew won there would not be any honor and glory.
Natale was also thinking the same thing in his mind. After he composed himself properly he concluded that he had a mess. Even if he defeated Amden it would not dent Amden's image anyhow.
He decided that if he wanted not to loose face anymore he need to defeat Amden in least possible moves.
He need to show everyone how wide the actual gap is which will never filled with age or experience. He was the true prodigy of the younger generation.
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