Chapter 5: Duel

I opened my eyes, the sun peeked through the cracks in the thatched roof of the cabin. Today was the day of my fight against Haiden, I am anxious and excited at the same time. During these last days before the fight I was checking the statistics of the rest of the inhabitants of the village. I would have liked to investigate the village more with my new power, but I had to prepare for combat.

-Good morning, Aren, get up and clean your face for breakfast- Ellen talks to me from outside the cabin where she prepares breakfast at the stake.

-Okay, where are Aria and Nao- ask since I did not see them near.

-they have gone for more wood for the bonfire- Ellen answered as she continued to prepare the food.

I went to the bucket of water outside the cabin, I washed my face and hands. While I waited for Ellen to finish cooking, I began to sort out my thoughts. During these previous days check the statistics of the rest of the villagers.

As I expected, people with my same age have almost the same statistics as me, the older ones had statistics around 5 to 6 points above me, of course each stood out in a statistic or two.

With respect to the MP, I could see that my sisters were special, the rest of people had MP values ​​around 5 and 20, this indicated that they had a greater affinity with magic than the rest of the villagers. Well except with the old Yoru, he has a MP value of 31, although his level is 12, I think that also influences, but according to my theory the MP statistics increase according to level but also according to your affinity with magic. Elder Yoru has a skill called [fire magic] this gave him the ability to create and use the fire with him I wanted to clear it is all depending on the amount of MP you have.

But what really surprised me was the Haiden statistics.

Name: Haiden

Age: 25 years

Level: 9

Human race

HP: 145

MP: 10

Strength: 23

Speed: 9

Resistance: 21

Skills:

[Hunting] - hunting skill

[Warrior] - combat ability, affinity to any weapon.

[Ax] - ability to skillfully handle the ax

When I saw them for the first time I could not believe it, their strength and resistance almost doubled me, well it was expected he is 4 levels above me, but other villagers with the same level did not have such high statistics. This showed that the practice of certain actions increases the possibility and further increase the statistics when passing the level.

His abilities also showed that he was an experienced warrior, a villager who is responsible for felling trees only has the ability to [Ax], but Haiden also has the ability to [Warrior] is demonstrated that he had combat experience.

Anyway, my plan still stands, not only that when I see his speed statistics lower than mine, it gives me more confidence.

-Brother to breakfast- when I realized Aria was calling me.

-What's up, brother, you're very distracted- Aria seeing my expression from before asked worried.

-Nothing is happening, I was just thinking about what I will do when I become head of the village- declare with confidence so as not to worry my sisters.

-If that is what you will do when you are the brother boss- Nao on the other hand was excited, that side of her reassures me.

"Stop talking and let's go home." Ellen interrupted us as she handed us breakfast.

When I observed that it was I could not help but resign myself. In the bowl there were porridge and a piece of black bread. I will have to think about improving and increasing the food we eat in the village. Well I better think that later, first I have to make sure to be the new leader of the village.

After lunch I told my sisters that I was going to walk around the village. My sisters nodded although I also had my chores left because today would be an important day.

After leaving the village, walk towards the stream that was near the village. It is from this stream that we draw water for our needs.

But my goal was not the water of the stream. When I arrive I was watching the water for a moment, then I crouched on the edge. I picked up a stone that was at the edge of the stream. Unlike the stones that are found in the meadows, this stone, like the rest that is found both on the edge and inside the stream, are oval, its contour is smooth and has a soft touch. These stones are the result of water erosion for a long time, which supported half or more half of my fist.

It was the perfect size for my plan, I started looking for stone similar to this one. When I had around 30 I stopped picking up, with this amount it was enough. Hold the rocks in my arms and then I went to the area designated for combat. This area was a clear field of vegetation in which there was only stone and earth. The area formed a circle, I stand at a high point nearby and look at the area, after making sure that no one was nearby, I am about to place the stones that I have collected throughout the combat area, most of the stones place them randomly but nine stones group them into groups of 3 and place them in certain areas of the field. Later, I took land and launched it throughout the field, so the stones that I would not notice at first sight.

After checking again that no one had seen me leave in the direction of my house.

When I arrived alone I saw Nao.

-Nao, where Ellen and Aria are, I asked since it was strange that they were not here at this time of day.

-hello brother, Ellen was helping with the wheat grind along with the other women and Aria left with her friends- Nao answered. She was playing with some blocks of wood that our father had made for her when she was just born.

-you have fun playing-

-If I like to play with the blocks, I imagine that I can transform them and do a lot of fun things- Nao answered me with a broad smile.

I think that if you thought about it, your imagination would come true with your great affinity to magic and especially your ability. Now that I think about it according to my theory, the skills are obtained by practice and talent, but I do not think Nao has used that ability before. There may be exceptions and some people are born with skills, I really do not know.

-Good you keep playing I'll go to rest- I caressed his head and then I went to my bed.

I was thinking one more time. this time review my plan for combat, I think everything already has it ready. All you need to do is win. I can not afford to lose and the tribe goes to war.

I hope my plan works and what I learned from my father is effective. He always told me that a battle is not just two groups of people who meet and start to fight. He explained that a battle begins long before the battle itself. One had to take into account several factors: the morale of the warriors, the provisions, the terrain, the weather, etc. He explained to me that if these factors you could use to your advantage, you would have a 60 or 70 percent chance of winning the battle and the war. At that time I did not understand what he was referring to, I always thought that the battles are won by the group with the greatest number of warriors or with the strongest. But now with my new knowledge I am sure that my father was right. In these memories there were many examples of wars and battles in which the struggle between the armies was not simply in combat but there were many variables that determined the victor.

Thanks to these examples I have been able to find a plan which is useful for this case. In my memory there is also the description of a fight between a normal person against another much stronger. Although I had to adapt the plan in my situation, I think I have a good chance of winning. I have prepared the battlefield previously. And now it only needs that my precision does not fail.

The day passed without problems, when the sun was at the top I ate a piece of bread together with my sisters. In the village they ate only breakfast and dinner, and half a day they ate anything but it was not a meal that filled us.

When the sun began to hide from the west, I knew it was time to grieve.

-Aren ... - Ellen was worried and before I continue I interrupt her.

-Don't worry, sister, I'm sure I'll win and I'll be able to become head of the village- it was at this moment that I had to show my courage and security.

-be careful and have your best effort brother- this time it was Aria which encouraged me.

-If brother sees and wins- as always Nao so happy.

-Aren be careful and get back safely- Ellen was still worried.

Before leaving I embraced my sisters, it was not normal for someone to die in a duel but it was not impossible either, and if I got seriously injured it would be dangerous.

After hugging my sisters I went to the battlefield. Women were prohibited from attending this since it was considered a ritual. While I was directing I could not stop thinking that my sisters have grown up, not only Ellen has big breasts. But I was surprised that Aria when she hugged me felt two lumps of considerable size, and not only that but Nao I think they have started to grow. Ahhh I have to get rid of those thoughts even though we are not related to the blood they are still my human.

Well at least these thoughts have cleared my mind and my nerves.

When I arrived at the combat area I saw that all the adult men of the village were present around the battlefield.

In the already was Haiden and also the old Yoru which would be the judge. The rules of the fight are simple there are three ways to win, the first to render the opponent unconscious, second, to remove him from the battlefield and third to kill your opponent. I hope the fight is not decided by the latter.

My plan to win is the first, to render your opponent unconscious. I have prepared everything just hope that something unforeseen does not come out.

Well we are all, Haiden and Aren put on your sites - Yoru directed us, this would be the first time for everyone in this type of combat, weapons were not allowed but the rest yes.

-You know the rules- Yoru asked us and we nodded.

-Well, I'm waiting for a duel worthy of the gods- Yoru left the battlefield and raised his arm when he got down to start the duel.

I was attentive to the movements of Haiden and Yoru but at the same time I checked the terrain to act immediately.

-Start !!! - Yoru yelled.

I immediately moved around the battlefield. Haiden watched me for a moment.

-You're sure to continue with this- Haiden asked me apparently he did not want to hurt me or was that he did not consider me his rival. I simply nodded.

-well so be it, I'll start with everything from the beginning so prepare yourself- Haiden exclaimed my answer.

Just that was what Haiden wanted to start preparing, when he suddenly launched himself in my direction, he seemed to want to cover me and take me off the battlefield. But again this was what I wanted. I crouched down quickly and picked up a group of 3 stone to place. Then I run in a direction perpendicular to Haiden, this follows me at its highest speed but this was less than lamia, when I saw that the speed increased I knew it was time. I took with my right hand one of the stones of the other hand and I turned suddenly to the surprise of Haiden and the audience,

I stretched my arm and threw the stone with all the strength I had. This one went in the direction of Haiden this one could not dodge it and the stone arrived at its objective its shin of its left leg. At that moment Haiden felt a great pain and had to stop suddenly and lean back. That was the second moment I was expecting this time I ran in his direction and threw the second stone this impact on the top of the groin. This caused Haiden this time to lean forward and finally as I ran I jumped where I later cast my last stone in my hand, this was much faster than the previous ones. By the time Haiden noticed the cobble stone against his forehead. When it reaches the ground. I saw how Haiden was still standing, Shit his resistance if that is something. I have to think of something quick before he recovers from the blows. I tried to look at my surroundings but in spite of seeing the rest of the stones I knew that when I went to pick them up I would give Haiden enough time to recover his composure and avoid my throws. Anyway, I'll have to use my last resource. The public was surprised by what had happened in just a few moments, expected to inflict damage on Haiden and to more surprise saw how I was running at full speed in the direction of Haiden, this time I was doing a tackle, Haiden he recovered from the blows despite being dizzy from the last blow. But by the time he realized I was already 1 meter away from him. I launched against him with all my strength. Shock against his abdomen and thank you he was in a proper position Haiden fell on his back where his head hit against the ground. When I get up in pain from the impact, I looked at the state of Haiden and saw that his HP handicapped 130 and also said "unconscious". I discovered during the previous days that I could also see if a person was in an abnormal state of health. My blows were effective and they gave right in precise areas.

While thinking this Yoru approached I review Haiden.

-Haiden this unconscious the winner of the duel is Aren! - Yoru proclaimed, the assistants were silent for a few moments until they began to clap and cheer.

-Well take Haiden and take care of him, Aren you will follow me and proclaim to the rest of the village as the victor and new leader of the tribe- I nodded and followed Yoru, followed by the men.

When arriving, the rest of the village was in the central bonfire of the village, when they saw us arrive they began to cheer, not as they already knew but apparently they knew that they had won. By the time I realized my sisters threw themselves at me.

--- Aren / brother --- the three of them hugged me at the same time, I could not help but think the same thing that I thought when I was heading to the battlefield. Luckily, the old Yoru interrupted us.

-well girls leave Aren for a moment- these separated from me and for some reason Ellen and Aria were blushing while Nao is happy.

-well villager, members of the tribe of the rising sun, here is Aren our new leader! - Yoru announced to the whole village. They continued to cheer and applaud.

-Good and what are your plans boss- at the words of Yoru I was surprised, I think it will take me to get used to being called boss. I was watching the entire tribe.

- As the new chief of the tribe, I promise that I will turn the tribe into a bigger and more prosperous one - shout at the top of my lungs. The people cheered with more force.

As I watched the scene I could not help but have a smile for the future that awaited me and for the future of the village.