The Ark Of Dagger Vs Kunais

After finally being able to get the much-needed nap, Z was now fully charged. Perhaps promising the children for training turned out more tiresome than he had expected. But alas, here he was, trying to train the Time Mage.

One brat after another... What has the Ice Mage gotten himself into?

"Hey, when I defeat you someday, can I get those sweet Kunais of yours?" asked Raiyen, carefully dodging the explosive weapons.

Z grinned as he threw a few more.

"The keyword is when," replied Z, blocking the attack from Raiyen's twin blades.

With a single swing of an arm, the poor Time Boy was launched into the air. He then landed safely on the branch of an oak tree. A tad bit too safe, to Z's expectation.

"Nice tree you've grown, Time Boy. Care to explain?"

"What's the point of having a Nature Element if you can't grow trees?" asked the presumptuous boy, going in for the kill.

The two beings clashing were the equivalent of a giant trying to hit a fly. Not only Raiyen smaller physique was to Z's disadvantage, but his sovereignty over Time and speed was also a problem for the Lost Mage. It looks like he was at a detriment if he doesn't kick it up a notch for the training.

But as Z wanted to pull out his other Element, he thought twice. He recalled the previous duel with Mavislin. What if their duel goes out of hand again? Z shook off that thought. No, it won't make sense for him to train an assassin with that kind of Magecraft.

"I thought you were going to use that cool Galaxian Magecraft of yours," pouted Raiyen, landing on the ground.

The plains were now filled with random trees and plants, much to Mavislin's annoyance. Armed with a huge fallen oak branch, Mavislin took it upon herself to throw the branch towards the Time Boy. With lightning-fast reactions, Raiyen sliced the oak branch without missing a heartbeat.

A clean-cut left the two pieces landed right beside the Time Mage. He looked at the young Valkyrie with widened eyes. She may be a child, but she was the Child of Valokia. This information has slipped out of Raiyen's knowledge.

"What on earth were you thinking, Mav?!"

"Nothing. I just don't want my garden to be ruined," replied the Valkyrie, walking away.

Z laughed while the Time Boy clenched his fists.

"Someday, it'll be my turn to duel with you," whispered the Time Mage, under his breath.

"At least she helped me to test out how fast your reactions and attacks were," commented Z.

"It's not rocket science to have those attributes for a Time Mage. But back to your powers, why can't you use the Lost Element on me?" asked Raiyen, playing with his daggers.

"It doesn't suit your fighting style. I'm training you both by your fighting styles," replied Z.

He ended the conversation by throwing a Kunai in which Raiyen blocked without batting an eyelid. The two continued running around, attacking and defending. Raiyen was beginning tucker out due to his excessive use of Glitch.

Z stood strong as he noticed his opponent's drain on Elemental Energy. He cracked a smile and shook his head.

"Now I know why both of you work well together. Your problem is the same as hers. You have to work on your Elemental Energy usage," replied Z.

He then swung the Time Boy against the tree. Raiyen shakily got up, smiling.

"This isn't enough for me to finish my Elemental Energy pool."

The Time Mage smiled proudly, gripping his daggers tight. His eyes flashed brilliantly.

"Let's see what other tricks you've got, Lost Mage. After I deliver this!" shouted Raiyen, sharpening his daggers with one another.

The golden dagger exploded with golden light while the silver one did the same. Two glowing colors rested on Raiyen's palms as he went in for the kill. The surge of his Aura notified Z that it was time to draw out his second type of physical weapon.

Raiyen, however, had other plans as he continuously lashed at the Lost Mage. His attacks were now random and rapid, twice the speed that he had been fighting with. His aim was slightly off as if Raiyen was trying to miss Z's vitals on purpose.

"Cunning rascal, you've been holding back?" asked Z, wiping off blood from his hand.

"Oh, you don't know what I can do."

The Time Boy appeared right behind Z.

"I'm not as inexperienced as that young girl over there."

"Don't be so sure. She's got much more potential," replied Z.

The silver dagger's slash was nothing like the previous attacks. Every slash after the explosion was making all his wounds sting. Z winced as Raiyen glitched behind to get another cut.