The bastard! how am I going to survive! part 2

Set was confused. Why would he attack him for no reason? Set lifted the sword from his shoulder and swung it at Sugiyama Kaori. When the two collided, Sugiyama Kaori was pushed back three steps while Set stood in place as if he was a statue nailed to the ground!

"That weapon of yours is a Celestial Treasure, right? If you won't allow me to buy the sword then I guess I'll have to be rude!"

Amano Ena and light were staring at the two. When Sugiyama Kaori was pushed back, they were surprised. They were all from the Seven Slash guild, and they knew each other well. In all the fights Sugiyama Kaori has been in he has never been pushed back further than one step. But now that it happened, it only goes to shows the strength of the weapon wielded by the Crimson man.

They all looked at the sword with greed. If they could take the sword they would be able to sell it and make a fortune. If they brought it back to their guild, they would be given a highly beneficial position and be rewarded generously. There was even a chance that their guild would go up in the rankings and maybe even reach first place, overthrowing the Heavenly Saint guild!

But as the others were surprised, Sugiyama Kaori was angry! His family was one of the powerhouses in the Sentinel city... previously known as Tokyo. And yet the young man with the golden sword didn't care. But this wasn't over yet, this just made Sugiyama Kaori want the sword even more. After he was made to fall back three meters, Sugiyama Kaori jumped towards Set with renewed vigor. He swung his axe, but this time he used his innate ability. Sugiyama Kaori's body was covered in red light, the red light seeped into his body making him stronger and faster. His muscle bulged and his height increased, looking at him felt like looking at an overwhelming mountain!

His axe was covered in the same red light and when it was absorbed, the axe started to emit a strange sound. It was as if it was crying but when you look closer you could see faces trying to escape the blade of the axe but were held in by an invisible barrier.

Set observing the changes wasn't worried in the slightest. He activated his Time's Turtle Cap, ability making Sugiyama Kaori twice as slow. But even then, his opponent was faster! He bearly dodged the attack and sent his sword towards Sugiyama Kaori's neck.

When the Crimson man suddenly increased his speed, Sugiyama Kaori was surprised.

"No that's not it! I have been forcefully slowed down!" He easily dodged the sword that was coming towards his neck. Although the two were in a stalemate at the moment, that didn't stop them from fighting. Amano Ena and Light were amazed, the Crimson man was fighting Sugiyama Kaori on equal footing and he wasn't even using his innate ability.

'Somethings wrong... Sugiyama Kaori is slower than usual... Could this be the ability of the crimson man?' Amano Ena had been keeping a keen eye on the fight, and her party member's speed was the first red flag she had discovered.

"This man is strong, should we help?" asked Light concerned for her party member.

"No. We should wait and see."

As much as Amano Ena was a beautiful, skilled and calculative woman, she was also cautious! Although she wanted to help her party member, there were too many unknowns about the Crimson man. The more she observed the fight, the more she though they were equally matched. But there was one thing that was eating at their thoughts, the Crimson man wasn't wearing his wrist badge so they had no way of knowing which class he belonged to. She also got the feeling that the Crimson man was holding back!

Set was fighting Sugiyama Kaori for a couple of minutes now, but neither of them was on the winning side. But in this fight Set had the upper hand, being he had yet to use his innate ability... well, his main innate abilities at least.

As the fight progressed a sense of danger started to slowly cloud Sugiyama Kaoris thoughts. And because of that he didn't make any moves that would show any weak spots. Making him go on the defensive more than the offensive.

Seeing that he couldn't win it alone, Sugiyama Kaori bit down on his lips and called to his party.

"Hey, mind helping me out here". Hearing this Amano Ena and Light readied for battle. Amano Ena gripped her sword and dashed towards the fighters while Light, activated her ability to boost her friends. She summoned a neckless and held out her hands. Her hands started to glow with green light and the same light appeared around both of her party members. making them stronger and faster. Set seeing this, was greatly annoyed.

These three came wanting to claim his sword, and when he declined, instead of cutting their loses and leave, they chose to use violence! Amano Ena and Sugiyama Kaori were now on Set's sides. They ran towards him with their weapons gripped tight, preparing for a pincer attack. But Set didn't stay ideal!

The moment the two were one-meter away from him, suddenly, red balls of flame appeared and instantly shot towards the two! Sugiyama Kaori easily dodged the fire balls but Amano Ena couldn't... to be accurate, she didn't! As when the fireballs was just about to hit her, it went exploded and revealed the outline of an invisible barrier. Amano Ena smiled and attacked with a downward slash. At the same time, Sugiyama Kaori swung his axe aiming at Set's torso.

Set in between their attacks acted fast as he lightly jumped up and blocked the axe with his sword and by using the momentum of the attack he was thrown away, out Amano Ena's sword slash. After gaining some distance, he yelled at the party.

"Hey what have I ever done to you? Why don't you just let me go?"

"As long as you don't give us the Sword, we will not stop fighting you," said Sugiyama Kaori.

"Listen to me even if I gave you the sword it doesn't matter it will never listen to you as long as I live". Set was in his feeling, he was hurt that they wanted the sword and attacked him for it, and he didn't know what was coming out of his mouth. But at that moment he knew! At that moment, SET KNEW, HE FUCKED UP!

"So I guess we will have to kill you then". With bloodlust, Sugiyama Kaori swung his axe towards Set. But this time he was much stronger. Set tried to block the attack but he was blown away by the sheer force. The sword was forced out of Set's bleeding hands. Amano Ena taking this chance rushed forth delivered a critical attack that took Set's head! Set's head was in the air looking at his decapitated body.

Amano Ena swung her sword downwards, splattering Set's blood off of her blade.

At first, they just wanted the sword, they didn't want to take a life for no reason. But with Set proving a challenge and the last statement he made, they had to kill him if they wanted the sword.

"You should have just given me the sword!". Sugiyama Kaori looked at the decapitated body with disdain. He went to the sword and picked it up, he swung it around a couple of times before nodding towards Light and Amano Ena. The two started to walk back to light. But as they walked, Light's face changed. Shock was etched on her face! The two seeing her quickly ran up to her.

Amano Ena seeing Light asked, "What's wrong?" But Light couldn't speak, she just pointed her finger past the two. Following her finger the two turned around, but what they saw had them shook!

Set was completely fine!

He was more than fine, he was walking towards the with a nonchalant expression, that didn't mix well with the sinister smile he had on! As he walked, he reached out his hand. And immediately the Titan Blade flashed out of Sugiyama Kaori grip and landed on Set's out stretched palm!