Maximus

It had gone for so long that Jay had forgotten that how many days had gone. According to him it might have been the fourth or the fifth day.

Both of them still felt the after effects of the reaction.

And they were made to sit out of the battle and they rested.

Jay and McElroy will not be participating this day.

And it was fortunate for them, that Lloyd Frontera managed to get in touch with many guilds and mercenaries agencies that the reinforcements as well as they could be relieved.

As the mercenaries were promised a hefty amount. The mercenaries became like wolves hungry for blood. Just after the money while the guild members who also came. There was one familiar face.

As soon as Jay saw him his hand rushed towards his shoulder as he pinched the space in between.

And with a difficult tone he said.

Jay :

Didn't I tell you to skip town.

Faker :

Or else what, what will you do, I've got someone with me today. Brother.

From behind a hilling figure came and kicked Jay in the stomach. It was a surprise attack that Jay did not expect one bit.

Jay went tumbling and as he got up Jay had left and a raging spirit had resided in Jay. He grabbed his leg and spun him so fast and threw him upwards.

He landed exactly after 1.12 minutes. And when he was about to touch the ground Jay grabbed him mid air stopping his fall and just placed him on the ground silently.

His brother went over to the Faker and slapped him and pinched his ear and dragged him. Out of the town. Somewhere far. That experience was so traumatic for him that he didn't even speak a word after that.

Jay :

Not that many people are from the guild it seems. I don't see the guikdnaster. Now how am I supposed to sell the guild.

Maybe I make a guild of my own. And grow so big that I. Make him sell his guild to me.

Jay was joking but McElroy took it seriously at face value.

There weren't many guild men here. And wmthe one who I drive home would be one of the S class. So it means I'm stronger than him. That I could just toss him in the air.

There are further distinction in rhe ranks. Such as S+, SS,

SS+, SSS, SSS +.

There was only one SSS rank had been sent.

Maxim the Fallen Lord.

Maxim was a very strong swordsman. And he was a lord of an empire in the past. But he was convicted falsely and stripped of his land and title. Left to rot on the streets.

The guildmaster who knew him.

And he was like no other character that anyone ever saw.

Upright, Blonde haired, clear skinned, Serious, Blue eyes, his sword having some sort of history, yikes. What happened X did you just run out of ideas for an character.

When Maxim was rotting in the streets he was found by guildmaster who took him in and employed him out of pity.

And then Maxim decided to become stronger and take revenge on those who did this. For that his first step is to become the strongest in the guild. And for that he want to climb the SSS + rank first.

But there are conditions to climb the hierarchy. That is only the strongest can enter the SSS + class and at any point there can be only one.

While Jay and McElroy were both in A class. Not because they are weak but they never took the accredation.

They are like the saints who are the strongest but they never want to move up the ladder.

Maxim approached us.

Maxim :

Are you both Jay and McElroy?

We nodded in agreement.

Maxim :

Allow me to introduce myself. My self is Maximus de Elgard Ros Forem.

Jay :

I'm Jay and this is my brother McElroy.

Maxim :

I want to request a duel from the both of you.

Jay :

I'm a bit under the weather today so it might be not possible for me.

McElroy :

I'll fight.

And this was a match between McElroy and Maxim.

Maxim like the protagonist he is used techniques of a very high caliber. His footwork was very fast and it was enough to keep him in his toes.

Secret Battle Technique Chapter 1

' Maximum divine Footwork'

Maximum used the fullest extent of his legs and encircled around McElroy like he was Hermes. His steps were so light that they didn't even create a single sound. While he moved as if he was the wind itself. For anyone he would be moving so fast they would think that the person has disappeared.

Like the wind

Rustling through

None could see.

With the attempt at an Haiku. Which perfectly describes Maxime actions.

Maxim had a double edged sword. Which was. Made of adamantite. Even it had the generic look of a protagonist sword. With ornaments hanging at the bottom tied with a chain. The sword itself was said to be a masterpiece of a dwarf blacksmith which before retiring he made with all of his devotion. The dwarf had the abilities of the Elder Cyclopies who created the divine weapons for.

Zeus, Poseidon and Hades.

So it's a divine blade of sorts. To be conclusive.

He wasn't in any battle gear. It was just him and his sword with a scabbard made of the same material.

Maxim was one with the winds as he tried to find opening in Mcelroy's stance and McElroy didn't even take a single stance his Gunther was on his back and his other arm was in his pocket.

McElroy :

Are you going to attack or not.

McElroy shot the location where Maxim would be right now.

Indicating that he knew his location all along.

From the back Maxim struck with anither technique which was refined for generations to come..

It was the Heaven Splitting Slash. A great slash which was imbued with mana. As the mana took the form of a great sword which it gained the mass of a great sword and the speed of a sword being swung.

McElroy considered his options in how he wanted to deal with the attack. So he just shot the sword made of mana and it shattered.

But Maxim was quick for a follow up attack. He lunged forward and performed three consecutive slashes as he slashed towards The chest. The slashed once again being imbued with mana it looked like they were slashed performed by a wild animal. Indicated by a animal slashing with its three claws.

This technique was made to. Mimic a Tiger or a Lion.

The name of this technique.

Maxim family Secret Technique

Slash of the Great Tiger.

It was aimed towards Mcelroy's chest. But even that attack failed to connect as he simply backed away.

He continued with another attack that was like a wheel attack pattern as he used his entire body to spin into a wheel. And while secreting mana from his blade and lighting into fire.

Maxim family third technique.

Heavenly Sun Wheel.

McElroy watched Maxim every movement and decided to copy his movements in the exact same directions.

But changing it by changing by using water instead of the fire

McElroy copycat technique.

Heavenly Water Wheel.

Both of the blades crashed together and it seemed that the attack was a tie. But Maxime hand started aching and was forced to drop his sword.

Maxim :

How did you managed to pull of my techniques you just saw for the first time.

McElroy :

Trade secrets.

Even though the blade was moving very swiftly. McElroy used his increased perception to slow down and study the path of the blade as well as calculate the path it might take.

And by copying the same technique be was able to pull it off.

Maxim :

Please tell me what am I lacking in.

McElroy :

Well you have the technique, footwork and gear down.

But in the end you lacked only more speed and power if you had them you would have overpowered me instantly.

Techniques are used to overpower your opponent. And has been for decades, even centuries but if someone can see you move, react to it without much issue, and counteract with even greater power. Is faster than you Whilst having the intelligence of charting out the next attack to parry them. And even think of the user's next few moves.

The techniques instantly becomes a failure.

Maxim :

If I can't beat you then I don't have a chance against the

SSS+ rank monster.

McElroy :

Well I think you should leave your revenge behind because it is never the solution.

Maxim :

I've lived my life just to get stronger and just for revenge if I don't take revenge I don't have a meaning in my life.

McElroy :

Say what's the reason that you're seeking revenge.

I could feel from your blade but I don't know the whole story yet.

Maxim :

I was once a Lord of a vast region in the empire but one day I was falsely accused and many charges were applied in me without any defense.

I was cast aside on the road like it was nothing. If it was me then it would have been better but with me were Mt parents z Mt sister who are having to face poverty.

My sister was betrothed to someone she lived since she was a child but now that she had lost everything.

The man also lost interest in her. Which left her heartbroken.

That's why I have sworn that I will grow stronger and make my voice be heard, take back my birthright and crush those who have opposed me.

When Maxim spoke those words husbcinvictiin could be clearly be seen by everyone.

Maxim :

But by sparring with you I realize that that I'm lacking pretty much everything. I must hone my sword and my body even further to it's maximum limits.

McElroy :

You'll be fighting there on the battlefield.

Maxim :

Yes I must, it would be a good experience for me. To move ahead.

Jay :

Take care then.

The fifth day began and ended swiftly with none gaining any ground. But there was something lurking on the battlefield searching for someone.