Chapter 37: Battling It Out With The Prodigy

"Oh, you know me then that's good. Let's see how good you are, go pick up your weapon insect."

Then out of nowhere, Clayton Meirs Challenged a fight between him and Jayven as if it's the normal thing to do.

Hearing his challenge made Jayven confused and asked the reason for it.

"Why?"

"No reason really, and this a competition so, let's fight!"

Without even a second thought he charged at Jayven with lightning speed.

Not wanting to be implicated in the attack Jayven moved out of the way and gave a counterattack of his own. Only to be met with an attack that Clayton instantly dished out.

With the two fists meeting, the two were pushed back at the same time, as the impact between the two was quite similar.

"I take it back you're not a normal insect at all. You're an insect that packs a punch."

Realizing that Jayven was able to take his attack Clayton didn't seem uncomfortable instead he was glad.

"Hopefully, you won't break down like the others."

With his prideful words, he continued to attack Jayven.

'Damn, his at it again.' Not backing down as well Jayven gave his all in attacking back.

The battle between the two seems even as the ruins start to produce cracks from the occasional attacks the two gave at certain areas of the place.

'This dude is crazy strong. I only realize it now but I am fighting evenly with him at my full unrestrained stats.'

Realizing this Jayven was shocked he thought he was above his peers due to his restrain skill being able to increase his attributes but this. He realized that he was nowhere near them at all.

'Is this what a real prodigy is? A genius that everyone envies. We are fighting evenly even though I am using an A ranked technique while he is using a basic technique Open to all.

Not knowing the hidden pride that he hid in himself shattered. Jayven just felt dazed as the two continued to exchange blows, Until.

"Is this all?

Feeling disappointed, Clayton strikes Jayven right in the face without him even being able to react.

The sudden impact was quite critical as it knocked Jayven down so hard to the ground, that it made him lose consciousness for a bit.

"Tch, I guess I really can't get my hopes up against backwater citizens They don't have any ability at all what a waste of time."

Hearing that made Jayven hopeless. "I guess prodigies don't see other people eye to eye huh?"

"Let's just finish this." Taking Jayven's watch, he scanned it and threw it out.

As Calyton started to walk towards the snake's nest he started to say something to Jayven.

"From what you had shown me just now it is clear that you are not fit to be a hunter. You have the strength but lack the heart. Well, that is somewhat cringe now that I saw it. But I guess you using that mana technique made me want to say it."

Hearing that Jayven thought of many things.

'Lack of heart it may be true I only wanted to be a hunter to be like him. I only wanted to be a hunter to help those who were us and not let them suffer as we did. And I only thought of becoming one thinking I could be accepted by society.'

Jayven thought of many things about what he had experienced.

'But that doesn't mean I lack the determination to achieve it. I am here right now because I believe I could do it I am here right now because I know I have what it takes to reach it.'

"{Activate Skill}" Restraining his negative status Jayven stood up and faced.

"Wait!"

"Oh, you stood up?"

Clayton was surprised to see Jayven stand up because he didn't even think Jayven could have the capacity to move.

"Although it is simple what I used just now was an S-rank mana technique."

"…."

"I guess you're not stable enough. Well, let's see how well you will do."

As though they rehearsed it the two attacked at the same time. Both their mana clashed and this time Clayton also received some hits.

"Heh, to think you could do this. You should have done so from the very beginning!"

Roaring out his thoughts he attacked Jayven at an even faster speed.

But Jayven didn't back down He faced Clayton in a calm manner exchanging blows with him.

The fight between the two heated up and it continued to rise as their kecks and punches hit each other.

But it is clear to see that the one who is at a disadvantage is Jayven.

'Shit, this bad it is only a few seconds but he is gaining the momentum. But I have to say I am getting stronger as well.'

Jayven looked at Clayton's every move like he was scanning everything from his eyes.

'I see it's like this and you could also do it like this huh?'

Still, Clayton also seemed to notice his actions.

"Heh, to think you are improving in this fight, you're not bad!"

The exchange continued but as they were about to rise to the climax of the fight, something interrupted making them separate to evade the incoming attack.

"Oh, sorry about that. Did I do something bad? I know I shouldn't have stopped you two, but we are tight in schedule so I need to cut it short."

A group of individuals arrived as the two were fighting, this group of people surrounded them and the one taking the lead was the man who attacked them.

"Demon activists." Clayton said as he looked at the group and the crest on their clothing.

Hearing that Jayven thought of a terrorist group that wanted the world to return to the rule of the demon race.

'So, they are the group of terrorists that is mostly filled with demon lineage in them, just like me.'

Jayven felt weird facing this group of people as he also had demon blood in him. But instead of feeling a sense of belonging, he felt disgusted and Apprehensive against them.

"Bullshit you interrupted us, you bastards!" Clayton yells as he looks at the man who seems to be their leader.

"Hmm?" Jayven also feels annoyed about their interruption but he suddenly notices something and stays quiet.

"Just listen for a bit, we only need you to follow us that's all so please wear these handcuffs. And we will show you the way."

The man who stopped them talked as if everything was already set. But it didn't as Clayton made his move.

"And what if we don't?"

Then with a boom, the man received Clayton's attack.

"A broken bone or two would suffice, I guess."

Answering he swiftly redirected Clayton's attack.

"Haaaa. Kids these days are so annoying they don't know what's best for them."

"What's best for us? You demon activists are just going to make use of us as your disposable pawns."

Clayton rebuked the man's words knowing the outcome of those working for the demon activist group.

"How can you say that we are just opening your eyes to the cruelty of this world we want you to realize that this world needs liberation. So please lend a helping hand to the betterment of this world."

"Betterment? More like enslavement, it was clear since long ago how we were treated by the demons and you want those ugly bastards to rule us again destroying the freedom that the seven heroes did for us?"

"Freedom? Freedom! No! This isn't freedom right now we are sitting like ducks ready to be slaughtered. You are just blind to the truth. We know the mistakes and dangers the six families had made."

With a raging stream of mana out from him the man pointed at Clayton and spoke.

"You are just a spoiled brat who doesn't know a thing. This world is slowly coming to its end, due to the six families' greed. And having the demons back will be our only chance of survival."

With a strong gust, the mana around started rushing towards Clayton as though trying to make him lose footing and slam the wall behind him.

"We'll stop the chi-chat here, get them."

"""Yes sir.""" And with his command the people surrounding Jayven and Clayton started to attack them.

But the minions of the man were not able to defeat the two instead they were at a disadvantage.

"Heh, to think you can still move. I guess you really are not bad. What's your name by the way."

"Jayven. Huff, huff."

"Jayven. Then follow my lead."

"Mm."

Jayven nodded and followed his lead.

'Phew, good thing the man over there kept on yapping I was able to recover some of my stamina and mana also at the same time ended the effect of restraints adjustment on time. Thanks to that I only lost on the range of about three points in each attribute.'

Jayven feeling glad by the outcome continued to fight and beat down all their enemies.