Hero of Darkness

The battle between the two peak grandmaster sword users continued. The lithe rapier user swordswoman against the tall and ripped greatsword user swordsman continued as the sound of their metallic swords clashing against each other filled the battle arena. 

Kahn who was on the receiving end of the swift and lethal stab, thrust, pincer and slashing attacks was successfully evading these attacks. 

To most of the audience, Kahn looked like a clown barely managing to back his words and saving his ass in the nick of time. 

Although he said that he'd only defend for the first ten minutes, people expected him to hold his ground like a seasoned warrior and easily overpower his opponent like a boss. 

But the scene in front of them was the opposite because at this moment, Kahn was running, dodging and rolling sideways as if a headless chicken was frantically running around. 

However, only experts such as old swordsmen and many saints were able to notice what was happening in reality. 

Inside the Mikealson clan's VIP room.. Veronica's father, Stronoff Mikealson who was titled as the number of swordsman of the whole Rakos Empire had his eyes wide open. 

"What kind of freak is he…" spoke Stronoff in his majestic and domineering voice. 

"Huh? What do you mean, second uncle?" asked Isaac. 

The middle-aged man with short gray hair and a subtle beard who was donned in a violet epic rank armor set spoke in a stern tone. 

"You're a knight so you won't notice this. 

My daughter specializes in a lightweight sword and her physique is suited for less powerful but fast attacks so she seems at an advantage to normal people. 

But look at her opponent." spoke the fourth stage saint. 

"What of him? He barely seems to be holding his end." said Isaac. 

"And this is why you still haven't become a peak grandmaster yet." said Stronoff as he gave an annoyed look to Isaac. 

"He looks like he's only defending but in reality.. 

His footwork is improving and he's lowering the number of openings for Veronica to attack. 

And while doing so, he's also directing her next attack with his greatsword by pushing her in a particular direction as he's parrying her sword or evading her strikes. 

He's not a weakling who's only good at running… he's actually dictating the flow of her attacks." said the fourth stage saint who was on the same level as the clan leader of the Vandereich clan but was a better swordsman. 

"How? I don't see any difference." spoke Isaac. 

Sigh! 

Suddenly, a light sigh was heard in the room and the raven-haired young woman who sat across Stronoff spoke in a serious tone while he evaluated the ongoing battle. 

"Look at the next strike Veronica makes. And then you'll know." she said as her deep blue eyes focused on the battle ring. 

Shing!! 

Kahn quickly covered his left side and a slashing attack was blocked and Veronica's slim figure suddenly appeared on the projection screens. 

"Getting better." said Kahn and stepped back as he waved the sharp blade of the greatsword pushed away Veronica and took another defensive stance. 

Veronica slightly lost her footing as her body was already in momentum but then quickly recovered it and made another attack towards Kahn's figure. 

Boom! 

Kahn used Side Hopper and dodged one of the 5 meter long fire elemental aura swords that belonged to his opponent. 

"Now do you see it?" asked Stronoff. 

"Yes.. I do." said Isaac as his brain finally registered what was happening. 

When Kahn blocked the attack on his left side, his moving swing pushed back Veronica who was in motion and had aimed for Kahn's chest. After he pushed her by 30 degrees left, her balance slightly went off the mark and in the meantime, Kahn only took two steps back and quickly took a defensive stance. 

Veronica who was shoved away saw the close distance between her and the opponent as well as his defensive stance, ended up taking another swing at him subconsciously rather than looking for another opening or creating one for the next attack. 

She only saw Kahn who was challenging her with that stance and ended up attacking him anyway. 

To normal people, it looked like he was only defending, but for truly skilled and experienced people… they could see the mind games Kahn was playing. 

"Her attacks need speed and momentum to be precise and lethal, yet he's not only defending against them, he's also making her move excessively and breaking her form bit by bit. 

At this rate, she will lose her flow and get tired out in just 5 more minutes. 

For what reason… I don't know. But that young man.." said Stronoff as his tone turned serious. 

"He's the one truly in control of this battlefield." he said in a grim tone. 

In the ongoing battle, Kahn actually had many skills to take her down but it will reveal his identity because those skills belonged to different classes and also Kahn using Darkness or dark magic element skills would expose him. 

Ten minutes had already passed some time ago yet Kahn was insistently still kept defending. 

[Whoa.. She lives up to her reputation. 

Too fast, precise and lethal as she uses those flash steps. 

Looks like Yoruichi got a competition.] thought Kahn. 

[System, how much?] asked Kahn. 

[The host has completed proficiency in all evasion, parrying and movement skills. 

Current progress : 100%] responded the system. 

[Good. Now, let's move to the next step.] he thought. 

"Aurablade Tornado!" exclaimed Veronica and a swirling attack made of dozens of different elemental aura swords were launched like a storm from her next swing. 

Shroom!! 

Clatter! 

Shred!! 

The next moment however, instead of evading the attack, Kahn stood right on the spot and took the strike. 

Boom!! 

A loud noise resounded in the battle arena as Kahn, who looked like he no longer had the strength to run away or defend, finally got hit by Veronica's attacks. 

A dust cloud formed as the arena floor was shredded by the female swordswoman's powerful attack and Kahn's figure was nowhere to be seen. 

A coy voice resounded in the battle ring as Kahn's figure appeared out of the dust cloud. His longcoat was shredded from the opponent's attack and soon dropped on the ground. 

A half-naked man whose ripped upper body with six pack abs and visible muscles was exposed to the public of the empire. 

"My my.. Aren't you a hasty one? If you liked me that much.. We could've waited till the match was over. There's no need to take off my clothes in public." 

Said Kahn as he gave a devilish smirk to the female opponent. 

However, the next second, another remark came from his mouth that shook Veronica's core as soon as she heard the words from her opponent. 

"Let me win the match and I will give you a private show."