Chapter 35
Hmm seems like brother is calm and fighting normally like before this is good he's back but not good enough his swing trajectory are all over the place.
Its like he is deliberately leading me to block it.
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Its Asterio I'm fighting after all this kind of tactic won't work against him.
I have fought him many times already,
I wouldn't be surprised that he could block that but I really need to fight him with my physical abilities I am much more stronger than he is.
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This time the first one to attack was Asterio, while dragging his big shield that almost cover his whole body he took the initiative and struck Ales with his spear 3 times aiming at Ales chest, head and his side but it was easily avoided. Ales really has a quick reflex.
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Missed! This is the Ales that I know! I should plan another way to defeat him since at this rate I'll definitely lose.
Since brother reacts so quickly, I know this would work against him lets see if he learned his lesson.
I hid my weapon behind the shield and moved close enough to take advantage of the range of the spear so he couldn't avoid it at a short distance.
Or so was I thinking, before I could even enter the range where I could attack him he already started swinging his glaive leaving me no choice but to block.
From the side, from above he changes his trajectory with each swing and importantly, his attacks are heavy! I wouldn't last blocking this much I can already feel my hand being numb from taking much of his attack after all I'm only at a body of a child, Asterio is thin and light I need to built up my self in the future.
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Its taking effect! Asterio is on the defensive my advantage is my strength if I use it right I could easily win if I keep doing this it's a matter of time and he'll lose!
"Too naive brother, are you thinking that I would lose if you kept on going and wait. "
"What!? You can't even fight back anymore this is it Asterio."
"That's why I'm telling you strength alone wouldn't work, didn't you practiced everyday so you could win efficiently,
you'll be much stronger if you knew how to use that strength you have right now such a beautiful weapon it's a waste I'll show you. "
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What the? My attacks doesn't feel like I'm hitting him.
"Have you noticed it? "
"What is happening. "
"Nothing special I'm just adjusting my shield to parry your strikes so the weight wouldn't be concentrated on that spot and it would also give me a light room to work with! "
After swinging his Glaive vertically I easily blocked it and let the gravity do its thing and brothers glaive struck the ground with that I stepped on his weapon so he couldn't pull it out and aimed my spear towards his neck.
"It's my win."
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"Incredible! "
"....."
"Ales lost again despite with his new weapon. Asterio really is a skilled fighter I doubt even I couldn't win against him. "
"This young one I know he is strong but it looked like Ales was the one dominating the battle a little while ago what exactly happened."
"I can't believe it Ales really lost how on gods grace did Asterio become so strong?"
"The weapon I made surely surpassed what I expected that's why I'm already sure that Ales would win."
"You won't notice it but before Ales lost his swings were being led elsewhere by Asterio this what makes him tricky to fight with because Asterio is weak he can't take much so what he does is parry your attacks and he does it skillfully. Unless you fight him you wouldn't know I also fought him and watch him many times thats why he was also the reason I become skillfull using the shield he taught me that trick. "
"That's your own strength Norja.
I'll explain how brother lost in the first place brother was already strong in the beginning but this is the first time he used that weapon and he doesn't know how to use it, you can't master it overnight but when he masters it be prepared specially you Norja."
"Then I was using the weapon differently?"
"Ah- yeah. . but don't worry you have a week to improve till the tournament I'll teach you how to use it, but brother you really had become skillfull in just a few weeks but don't rush after all a master once said to become skilled you must swing 1000x time everyday, sleep with it and always hold it and treat it as a part of your body. "
"Is there such a saying? But sleep with it? Is that really true HAHAHA!"
"I can't say for sure but what I'm saying is don't slack on practicing and take it to heart. Remember every swing so that you could already tell what is a good swing from a bad one. "
"Since we already got the weapon shall we go back?
I want to practice this weapon as soon as possible. "
"You embarrass me Ales, I already made you a weapon and you lose the first thing I gave it. "
"Tsk! I didn't lose! I just didn't know how to use this weapon yet you old man."
"Heh, I hear a weakling making excuses! "
"Father stop that! You are also acting like Norja you're already old but you still act so childish."
"No Andy this time I wouldn't provoke Ales, I also know how strong his little brother is. "
"It was a shock I'll admit that, after what I witness today isn't it safe to say young one would win the tournament? "
"Not so sure uncle since I almost lost to Norja and there is also brother who's just starting."
"You're quite a humble young one aren't you? You remind me of your father I'm so happy. If you need anything just knock on my door you're always welcome we will be busy making the preparation left for the tournament and also Ales if you lose using that weapon other than Asterio I'll personally kill you myself. "
"Asterio is an exceptional but I don't plan on losing to anyone. Again thank you for making this old man - "
"Well then we'll be off. "
"Take care Ales! I'll be sure to be there to watch you!"
"Its nice to have a girlfriend. "
"Shut up."
After Asterio got their objective they have returned home to continue.