Chapter 10
*Clang*
*Swish*
*Clang*
The air resounded with steel hitting steel as men fought one another for wealth and glory. There was little blood and no gore, but, the intensity was like that of a skirmish amongst men.
The closest one to me swung his sword at me the moment the bugle horn was sounded. Too bad for him that I was ready.
[Used skill 'Fast reflexes']
[Used skill 'Expose weakness']
Instantaneously, I could see red spots on the bodies of everyone around me on the field. Those red spots were their weaknesses. A weakness in the guard or a weakness in their body, it didn't matter.
I easily stepped away from the man's range and swatted his sword away with mine. His swing was wide and my reaction was unexpected, so, he easily lost his balance. I swiftly kicked his leg which bent awkwardly against the force. The man screamed in pain and immediately gave up upon seeing that his leg was broken.
Another man attacked with a thrusting move. I side stepped and smacked his ear with the broad side of my sword. The whiplash from the strike bust open his pinna and the man fell down while clutching his head.
Dodge, attack and counter. One strike from my sword was enough to open them up and make them yield. I out manoeuvred everyone and dominated the round.
Soon, the participants began to team up against me. It was a welcome challenge for me to face multiple opponents at once. I wasn't experienced enough with a sword while facing multiple opponents and so, I paid for it. They had managed to land good blows on my arms and the pain, while little, could be felt.
'Those were definite cuts.'
I decided to overwhelm them with my speed and managed to disarm the man wielding a spear. I abandoned my sword and rolled towards the spear to pick it up and blocked my attackers with it.
It was easy pickings after that.
I destroyed the men one by one using the spear. Some got their teeth knocked out while some got broken bones.
The last one was more competent. He cricled around the field, thinking about his approach. He'd remained on the defense and didn't follow the sheep in trying to overwhelm me with numbers.
I smiled a little and was the first one to attack. A trust from my spear was dogdged by him. As he spun around and moved forward, gearing up his swing, I shortened my grip on the spear and hit him in the gut with the handle.
The force made him wince and cough as he doubled over. While he was bent, I hit him over the temple with a stab. He was cut open and blood flowed out of the wound. He got desperate rushed me with a thrust of his sword.
Hitting his head with the flat of the blade of the spear, I made him lose his footing and he fell, groaning and wincing in pain. I slid on the ground towards him and pointed the tip of the spear right at his throat.
He could do nothing but give up.
I crowd cheered loudly and I could see Whent slap the armrest of his chair in glee. I didn't know if he was genuinely happy for me or if his glee was due to something forbidden.
I wasn't even curious about it.
Brandon nodded in approval when our eyes met and Robert sneered and rushed away. It was time for his round to begin.
I didn't stay to watch. Instead, I collected my winnings and left the area to rest.
'Status.'
[Name: Allan (Human)
Title: The hunter, the savage, Fastest man on Planetos
Class: Assassin
Level: 61
Health: 260/260
Energy: 260/260
STR: 50.5
DEX: 50.5
FOCUS: 40
VIT: 40
Unspent points: 245
ATK: 992
EVA: 953
SPD: 1082
DMG: 1003
PHY DEF: 734
Abilities:
Reflexes: 1248
Willpower: 1026
Fortitude: 942
Vigour: 943
Cunning: 884
Hand to hand: 837
Dagger skill: 1119
Sword skill: 952
Spear skill: 871
Axe skill: 835
Hammer skill: 791
Archery: 829
Poisoning: 495
Advanced Silat (88%)
Expert HEMA (03%)
Expert survival (85%)
Expert hunting (95%)
Expert crafting (98%)
Advanced cooking (42%)
Expert free running (83%)
Expert smithing (66%)
Expert smelting (29%)
Intermediate masonry (75%)
Apex aura: Passive skill, deactivated.
Blunt damage resistance: lvl 1
Language:
Expert common tongue (23%)
Beginner High Valyrian (54%)
Skills:
Sneak attack: lvl 14 (Cooldown: 5 sec)
Hide: lvl 14 (Cooldown: 30 sec)
Pummel: lvl 6 (Cooldown: 2 sec)
Assassinate: lvl 12 (Cooldown: 45 sec)
Fast reflexes: lvl 5 (Cooldown: 30 sec)
Quick strike: lvl 5 (Cooldown: 2 sec)
Expose weakness: lvl 5 (Cooldown: 10 sec)
Warcry: lvl 1 (Cooldown: 30 seconds)]
(Robert's POV)
'So, he can fight. It won't matter in the end! I will crush him with my hammer!'
I went to my tent and got ready to bash some faces with my hammer. I left to meet Lyanna and upon seeing her, I said, "Lyanna! It's time for my round! I want you to be there cheering for me! I want you to watch as I dominate all the men!"
I excitedly marched my way to the field with my trusted hammer on my shoulder. The other men had their eyes set on me. They already knew that I was the best.
When the round began, I fought like a hungry beast left amongst his prey. Not a single man could come within arm's distance and leave unscathed. I bashed their bones and smashed their heads until there were none left standing.
No one stood a chance against the might of my hammer.
Drenched in blood, I raised my hammer in the air and roared for the crowd. I looked around and basked under the cheers of the spectators. Whent, Brandon, Ned and the rest of the highborn were on their feet, clearly amazed by my prowess. I looked for Lyanna and hoped that she saw that I was unparalleled in a fight!
But...
She was nowhere in sight.
(ACJTF)
A/N: My phone gave up yesterday..
So bought I new one.