Chapter 7

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The confrontation began with us staring at each other.

(From Shuri...)

Shuri is clearly without any openings. I thought he was just an amateur until a moment ago. But something's different. Has he been studying something?

(Since I can't gauge his strength, I'll have to get a bit more serious.)

I use Dark Wind to darken the surroundings and hide my killing intent. This usually makes most warriors unable to move and unable to fight. But Rad was different.

He gradually approached for some reason.

(How can he tell where I am?)

When he was a few meters away, he lunged at me.

(Danger!)

I barely dodged. He lunged at me with precise knowledge of my position. Rad... Who are you? He kept attacking me relentlessly after that.

(He's not normal.)

I've sparred with many people, but no one has gone this far. If I keep this up, I'm in trouble. I need to get more serious to take him down.

I use stealth to hide my presence. Rad's movements stopped as if he had lost track of me. I reached the level where I could judge an enemy's movements in a black mist a few years ago. In this situation, I can't use magic, so it's a test of raw skill.

I try to get close to Rad and stab him in the neck with a dagger. At that moment, I let my guard down for a second. He didn't miss the opportunity and swung his dagger at me. It didn't hit my body, but it cut my clothes a little.

That's when I finally realize. This guy is dangerous. Thinking that, I use a teleportation technique to immediately stab him in the neck with a dagger and end it.

"I... I give up."

"Yeah..."

Rad... Who are you really? To move like that at your age is not something just anyone can do.

"Master, how was it?"

"..."

"Master?"

That's when I finally realize I'm being called.

"Sorry. Shuri, let's practice the basics of assassination."

"Okay, thank you!"

"By the way, Rad..."

"Okay."

Should I give advice? He's still in a provisional contract and already this strong. He might even become our enemy. So,

"I'll give you advice next time. Rad, you were really strong."

"Thank you."

When I was about to leave after giving the advice, Rad had a slightly eerie smile on his face. Still, Rad... He's a person to watch out for. Well, first things first, tomorrow. I did some light exercise, so I thought I'd wait for Dad, but he spoke to me from behind.

"Noa"

"Dad..."

I thought I had caught up a bit. But I didn't even notice Dad approaching. The skill gap is that big... I really felt that Dad, as the head of the Ariable family and one of the king's guards, is truly formidable.

"I wanted you to train with Rad, but I see you were just fighting."

"Yeah, Rad. Who is he?"

"We'll talk about it inside."

"Okay."

It's rare for Dad to remember the name of someone in a provisional contract. That shows how strong he is. And the fact that Dad wanted me to fight him is proof that he recognizes Rad to some extent.

I felt ashamed and embarrassed for not being able to gauge Rad's strength.

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