[Chapter 07] - The Sale - Part 3
Year 952, day 232, Elfen territory , Village Forest bordering Mercy , 13h.
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In the humid forest, the refreshing wind shakes and knocks the leaves off the trees. In front of the house of the lord gray, Kalui and the brother and sister equip with a sword and a shield each. Already equipped, Roldi points to Kalui and Whiger , while positioning himself against Kahyu .
"The heat here doesn't reach hell in the capital of Elfen ...", thinks Roldi.
After everyone is ready and positioned, the gray-haired man tosses a coin in the air with his thumb. At the exact moment when it hits the leaves lying on the ground, everyone advances against their respective opponent. Roldi and Kahyu charge against each other, while Kalui and Whiger do the same.
The boys' wooden swords cross strongly. They push against each other, but neither can move forward.
– Worth everything or just swords? – Asks Kalui .
Loudly and clearly, Roldi replies:
– Everything. Just remember not to really hurt.
At the very moment you replied, Whiger released his white tail and moved closer to Kalui , standing a few inches away, with swords glued together, almost in each other's faces. The tiger boy curls his long tail on his opponent's left leg and pulls it to the side, causing him to unbalance and fall with his legs spread, almost like splits .
Smiling victoriously, Whiger throws his shield on the ground, raises his sword and tries to hit his opponent hard, but before he can, Kalui retaliates by wrapping his leg around his opponent's and knocking him down with a leglock . Along with the fall, Kalui rides on his belly, who is still confused by having fallen suddenly.
At the same time, Kahyu pressures Roldi, striking him non-stop while forcing him to walk away, but having all the attacks blocked by the gray-haired lord's shield.
Frustrated, she decides to use everything she can. A thin wall rises in front of Roldi. Without fear, he dismantles the wall with a kick. Along with the blow, the clever girl punctures the sword in the direction of her opponent's chest, crossing the earth wall while it is still being undone by Roldi's kick. Unfortunately for her, her teacher blocks her again with the shield, taking another step back. Instead of his feet touching the ground, he falls astonished with his back in a small ditch recently formed by his opponent, who during the fall, jumps on him and plunges the small wooden sword into the earth beside his head.
"Wow ... This girl is really amazing!" thinks Roldi.
Excited and screaming, Kahyu celebrates:
– Yea! Won! I do not believe!
Hearing his friend's euphoria, Kalui presses his knee to Whiger's chest and the moment he takes his sword towards his opponent's neck, the tiger boy manages to release his right hand that was held by the weight of Kalui's leg and, quickly, grab your sword-wielding arm, while starting to transform your body, gradually increasing your muscles. In contrast, the black-haired boy continues to try to sink his sword with all his might.
Noticing Whiger's arm getting bigger, Kalui closes his eyes for a second and the air around his opponent's head starts to spin faster and faster.
"I can't ... breathe ..." , thinks Whiger .
Observing the fight, Roldi comments to Kahyu :
– Kalui still can't just keep the air from entering somewhere, so to get air out of someone he needs to keep moving a certain place without stopping. It is not practical, but it is valid.
– And my brother?
– I think he wins if he can handle the shortness of breath for a few seconds. Increasing the muscles in your body instead of becoming a tiger is a wise choice, as it is not a fight to the death or anything.
Kalui can no longer keep his sword close to Whiger's neck , even using the weight of his entire body. His arm goes further and further, as the tiger boy is getting absurdly muscular.
Eight seconds have passed since the wind started to whirl in Whiger's head . Shortness of breath begins to roll your eyes. Until Kalui releases his sword while turning his body to the ground. Before Whiger even managed to raise his arms again, Kalui raised his leg and straddled his opponent's belly, but this time also holding both arms. At the same moment, Whiger with his extraordinary strength starts to lift Kalui and push him backwards, but before he succeeds, the wind boy supports his left arm on the ground so as not to fall and throws a strong right cross precisely on his opponent's chin. , who is already breathless and tired, making him pass out.
Before getting up, Kalui shakes Whiger trying to wake him up, worried.
– Wake up Whiger ! You punched me a lot harder last time! Let's go man! Wake up!
Sleepy, Whiger slowly opens his eyes and replies:
– In a little while ...
The worry on his face disappears in a second and Kalui jumps up.
– I won! – Humming while dancing, he continues his celebration. – Oh yeah, I won! Weak whiger , Kalui strong! Oh yes! Who won the tiger? I have overcome the ti– - Roldi strike lightly the head of Kalui with a punch.
– Stop being boring, boy. – He complements laughing. – First time you win and is it like this ?!
Kalui lowers his head and replies:
– My bad...
Kahyu snickers and Roldi exclaims to everyone:
– That's it for today! I'll take you home and hope you sleep and eat a lot!
– Yes sir! – Answer the girl.
– Clear! – Answer Kalui .
– Girl, wake up your brother and let's go.
On the way home, Kalui and Whiger go all the way playing, exchanging light punches.
– Next time I win again. – Says Whiger .
– Oh, sure. – Kalui replies, mockingly .
Meanwhile, Roldi and Kahyu talk about the food of Bend, his father.
– I've never eaten anything so well seasoned.
– I'll tell him you liked it, Mr. Roldi. He will be very happy!
A little awkwardly, he changes the subject:
– I remembered something important now. You are not to compare yourself to Kalui .
– And why not?
– Kalui , Whiger , come here. One thing I forgot to explain and will be useful in the future.
The two boys stop punching each other and get close to the gray-haired man.
– Then, I'll be direct.
– I'm curious, speak up!
– The elementals are basically like glasses of water. You are born with an almost empty glass of water and fill it during your training. However, you cannot increase the "cup", let alone change it.
Impatient, Kahyu interrupts.
– I already know that, Mr. Roldi ...
– I'm not finished yet. There are four normal and two rare elements. At least, that's what we thought. Apparently Kalui has a seventh element ... A rare third element. In one of the places I visited, they believed that there are actually eight elements, simply because of a painting on an ancient temple wall. Anyway, it doesn't matter. Returning to the subject, being a rare element, its container is automatically a bucket. All those who are born with the power of lightning or ray, have their amount of power absurdly greater than the most powerful elemental existing of normals. How they use and dominate it is beside the point, but their "cup" of power is absurd.
– I think I understand what you mean. – Answer Kahyu .
– I'm not finished yet ... There is a woman in Elfen , the general general of the army. They say that it alone is capable of disappearing or emerging an entire mountain without great difficulties, because it not only has the power of lightning, it also has the power of the earth. Thanks to her and the Elder's existence, Elfen is an absolutely respected and intimidating military power. In conclusion, because it has the power of lightning, its "cup" is gigantic and, not only the lightning but also the earth use the water of this huge container.
– I think we understand. – Laughing, Kahyu continues. – You are always very explaining!
– ungrateful girl. Play the part, they understood? It is not a merit of Kalui that he does not tire easily using his power. In addition to not being something you will achieve.
– But what about my brother? Why don't you ever get tired?
Scratching his head, Roldi replies:
– Metamorphics are completely different ... Their limitation is just knowledge. I thought you would know that, wise lady!
– Got it ... – Kahyu replies , sulking .
Pointing to Kalui and Whiger , Roldi says:
– Anyway, you two can beat each other again and we'll leave you at home soon. Are you going to sleep there, Kalui ?
Whiger and Kalui lean on each other and say:
– Clear!