Spear Of Retribution

Alexjin looks at the number of people sitting in the arena, it's triple the capacity compares to the South. He's currently in the room given to him by the organizers with his mother at his side.

"My son," Aurelie holds his son's cheeks and adjusted his wig, "It will be a tough fight but whatever happens, I'll always be there for you."

"Thank you mother," Alexjin grabbed his mother's hand and kissed her knuckles, "I'll do my best to make you and master proud."

Alexjin has been set to fight at the second round so he'll be able to see the first fight and gives him more time to be ready.

As the fight starts, the announcer announced the players who will fight in the first round.

"Let's welcome Gael Gauthier from the North and Thiago Acker from the East," The crowd cheered while placing their bets of who'll gonna win the round.

"Remember the rules, you can do anything to make your opponent surrender but killing one another is banned. Now, let's begin."

Both Gael and Thiago face each other as their swords are itching to strike on one another and it didn't take long before both of them have their swords on their necks.

Their movements are fast and you could only hear their swords clanging.

Gael is using a Basket hilted sword that's 94cm (37 inches) in length while Thiago used a Tuck that's 92 cm (36 inches).

Both fighters are equal in strength but in skill, Gael has more techniques than Thiago. 

Alexjin looked closely at the two fightings and focused on Gael's movement as it's evident that he's winning.

Soon after, Thiago can be seen kneeling on the ground with Gael's sword pointing at his neck. He was about to stand up but the tip of Gael's sword digs into his skin and causing it to bleed and if he insisted on getting up, the sword will pierce his throat.

"You're defeated," Gael's rough voice spoke to Thiago as his eyes glared at him coldly.

"The winner of the first round is young master Gael Gauthier from the North!!!" The announcer spoke with a thrilling voice.

Gael step back and went to his own room without looking back at Thiago who's screaming from his loss.

The competition only has one chance and if you lose, you're completely out to fight for the grand prize so each round is very important.

After the first round is finished, Alexjin prepared himself and eats one mana pill to sustain him for the entire fight especially that his opponent is the person who insulted him and his master.

"Alexjin," Aurelie hold him back before he came out of the room, she adjusted his helmet and hugged him, "Be careful."

"I will mother," Alexjin hugged his mother back and went out of the room. As he walked by, all his focus is on the man walking on the opposite side.

"Kadon," He harshly whispered his name with so much venom.

Kadon on the other hand still has his cocky face and an irritating smirk while he swirls his sword. He's holding a Zweihander a two-headed sword in 213 cm (51 inches).

Alexjin took off his necklace and press the gem and it transformed into its original appearance.

"What kind of sword is that? Hmm, astonishing!" Kadon laughs and looks at his sword, "But can your sword goes against me?"

Alexjin didn't answer and waited for the announcer to start the fight and holding back his anger.

"For the second round of fighters, young master Kadon Moulin from the West and the infamous commoner Alexjin from the South!" As the announcer shouts Alexjin's name, the crowd cheered especially the commoners watching from afar while the nobles remained silent but their eyes are focused on him to know how and why did he win the competition in the South.

"Let the round… BEGIN!" 

As soon as the announcer started the round, Alexjin instantly attacks Kadon, before, in his fight, he would wait for the opponent to attack first while he defended but now, he remembered what his master Geraldine taught him and wanting to apply it in his fight.

Kadon was surprised at the sudden attack and barely able to defend himself but because he had a long sword, he can attack Alexjin at a given distance, making him difficult for him to reach Kadon in close contact but it didn't really matter to him.

Alexjin decided not to bother ending the fight so early and take his time instead. 

"Hah, you think that attacking first will be your advantage, you're wrong slave boy," Kadon smirked and laugh like a maniac as he swings his sword multiple times.

The fight is intense but they didn't know that Alexjin has an ace hidden to be revealed. He's following Geraldine's teaching as well as observing Kadon's movement.

"Your master must be watching right now huh, can't wait to see your master's disappointed face when you lose this round!" Kadon spits on Alexjin's helmet as they pushed each other's swords to one another.

Alexjin didn't say anything and push him away with a strike and was about to grab something behind his back but decided that Kadon isn't worth it.

Since Kadon's sword is long, he used it not to let Alexjin get close to him but there's also an advantage as he needed both hands to hold it and if he can't control his balance, Alexjin could easily make his way towards him.

Alexjin saw the troubled face of Kadon and thanked the helmet Geraldine gave him as they weren't able to see his face at all.

He didn't let Kadon breathe and instantly attack him on the side so fast that Kadon wasn't able to react in time causing Alexjin to cut through his armor at his left waist.

"AH!" Kadon screamed as he felt his skin burning, "What the f*ck!"

Alexjin take the moment and turned his back, putting his sword in Kadon's neck.

"Surrender," Alexjin is behind Kadon and pushed his sword on his ears causing the skin to burn.

Kadon didn't move for a while then he used his hand to grab Alexjin's sword and pushed it away and was about to grab his sword when he felt pain in his left ear and followed by a ringing sound.

"AHHHHHH!" Kadon touched his ears then notice something on the ground covered in blood, "My… My ear!!!" 

"Surrender or you'll lose another ear," Alexjin said with coldness in his voice making Kadon shakes in fear seeing how ruthless Alexjin is.

"I - I su - surrender," Kadon whispered and the crowd cheered.

"And the winner is the infamous commoner, Alexjin!!!" 

Alexjin took Kadon's ear on the ground and handed it to him which Kadon take with trembling hands.

He didn't care if they would see that side of him, the ruthless and being cold-hearted. Alexjin only stopped himself from fully showing his dark side when Geraldine is around. He didn't want her to think that he's a cruel person and wouldn't hesitate to cut flesh.

Going inside his room, Aurelie immediately takes off his helmet and saw Alexjin's glowing eyes. She grabbed him and pull the curtains down to prevent others from seeing inside.

"Alexjin…" Aurelie's voice softened as she caresses his cheeks. She went and grabbed a towel and wipe his sweat, "You must control your powers. What you did will cause commotion within the noble circle. I don't know what the Moulin family will do after this. They will surely want to get revenge."

Aurelie's hand trembled as she didn't want harm to come to her son.

"Mother, it's the rules, we can do anything except killing one another. I didn't break the rules," He said and look at his mother with a pout.

Aurelie pursed her lips and hugged him, making some blood on Alexjin's armor to absorbed in her gown.

"Promise me to control it next time, okay. We don't want others to know about it," Aurelie whispered and handed him water.

"Yes mother, I'll be careful next round," He said with a smile and eats another mana pill.

Only two players remained to fight for the grand prize, Gael Gauthier and Alexjin. At that point the seat at the middle top of the arena is empty but now it's occupied.

The Emperor finally arrived to watch the final round and grants the wish of the winner. 

"Welcome your majesty, the great Emperor Arthur Du' Bellay," The servants greeted and the rest of the crowd followed. He waved his hand with a tight smile and sit on his throne while looking at the crowd.

"Tell me, what's the status of the competition?" The Emperor spoke with boredom in his voice.

For the last round, the fighters will be young master Gael Gauthier from the North and a commoner from the South, Alexjin," His butler whispered to him.

"Hmm, the son of my mighty friend and a commoner, that's interesting to hear. Guess they will entertain me today."