《Sinner's & Redeemers》Chapter 4: Knowing Where To Point Your Sword
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Benjamin, Angela, and Archlight are now going down a staircase that leads to the cells and training room. At the end of the staircase was the weapon rack.
"Ben, Angela. Grab those 2 short swords on the rack." said Archlight
"Okay." Benjamin and Angela said at the same time
Archlight picked up a sword. Like yesterday, he turned the blade on fire, then the flames calmed down and made the sword extremely bright. Amazed, Angela was lost for words.
"H.. How did you do that?" said Angela with an impressed look while also stuttering
"It is one of many unique ability's that only I can do." said Archlight
"Unique ability's?" Benjamin said curiously
"Yes, Some Redeemers have unique ability's that only they can do. They could also possess Unique weaponry or clothing that only they could use." said Archlight
Benjamin, Angela, and Archlight now started walking down the long hallway,
"So do me and Angela have a Unique ability?" said Benjamin
"It takes time to find out. Some have it, some don't. Time will tell." said Archlight while looking at the both of them.
A minute later, Benjamin looked at Angela. He noticed that she was trying to lag behind while also looking nervous. Benjamin started to walk on her pace while trying to get close to her.
"You feeling alright?" said Benjamin
"Y... Yea!" said Angela while stuttering
"So where did you live before coming here?" said Benjamin
"....I lived in District 86 in the streets before I came here. Mister Archlight and Mister Roland gave me a second chance at life." said Angela without stuttering this time
"You lived in the streets? How was it out there? said Benjamin with a curious look
"It was b.. bad. It's a terrible place." said Angela with the stuttering coming back while also looking a bit traumatized
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked that. Do you also plan on becoming a Redeemer?" said Benjamin
"Yea. Mister Roland told me I was very powerful for my age and I should do so. What about you?" said Angela without stutter
"Well, apparently I was born to be one. Growing up for the past 8 years has mainly all been for this moment to train and become one." said Benjamin while looking at Angela
"Do you even want to become one?" Angela said curiously while also looking at Benjamin
Benjamin then looked down on the floor with an odd look. Starring at the cracked concrete floor while walking. He realized he never asked himself this before. In his head, he asked himself
"Do I want this future?"
"Do I wanna become this?"
"Do I need to do this?"
"Did I ask for this?"
"Who decided this future?"
"Should I really pursue this?"
"Am I wasting my life doing this?"
Archlight turned his head around when Angela asked the question. He quickly noticed Benjamin's change in behavior.
"You're only a kid. Don't go head first into questions of which only adults can answer. Don't forget that I'm here for you to help guide you. I'm sure Roland feels the same way." said Archlight while having an idea on what Benjamin was thinking
"Sorry..." said Angela
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Benjamin looked up with a smile. Quickly trying to push away the dark feeling he just felt.
"Thanks Uncle Archlight. Thank you Angela, I'm okay." said Benjamin with now a calm demeanor
2 minutes later...
Archlight now stopped walking. On the left of him was a iron door. Archlight opened the door. Inside was a huge room with a cherry oak wood floor and walls going up to at least 40ft. The roof was entirely covered in lights. The 3 of them walked into the room.
Archlight walked to the center of the room.
"Angela, come to my right. Ben, come to my left." said Archlight
The both of them went to where Archlight said.
"Now raise your swords. Hold it with a firm grip." said Archlight
Archlight backs up from being between them. Angela and Benjamin starred at each other with swords at hand.
"When I say one, take a step back, when I say two take another step back, and when I say 3, prepare yourself to fight. Once I say go, Do your absolute best to try and knock out each others sword. I do NOT want to see any holding back. Did you hear me clearly?" said Archlight angrily
"Yes." said Benjamin
"Yea." said Angela
Benjamin and Angela continued to stare at each other while both pointing their swords at one another.
"1"
Angela And Benjamin took a step back
"2"
Angela and Benjamin took another step back
"3, Get ready." said Archlight
Benjamin then slightly moved his right foot back and left foot forward. Angela stood still, she slightly bent the sword to her right. Benjamin now thinking she might try and swing to the right during the first swing, he also bent his sword to the left of him to be able to counter.
5 seconds pass...
"Go!" said Archlight
As expected, Angela immediately swung her sword towards her right. Benjamin being prepared was able to counter it. However shortly after countering, he felt an unexpected amount of strength from her. Benjamin realized he was quickly losing the attack, he jumped backwards but she quickly followed suit. Angela went for another swing. Benjamin was barely able to counter in time and his sword almost fell out of his hand. He ran trying to gain some distance between him and her. Angela however was able to keep up. Now walking backwards, Angela kept on swinging and hitting Benjamin's sword. Benjamin thought Angela might be using all her strength in the start. So he knew that if he kept on dodging and countering, he could possibly tire her out and get an opening on her. However Angela did not. The attacks only got stronger and faster. Before Benjamin knew it, he was barely being able to parry her attacks. Benjamin was then on his knee's exhausted after continuing to counter for 5 minutes and counting. Benjamin now knowing he is most likely going to lose, he started to try and go on the offensive. Benjamin swung his sword with everything he had near Angela's sword handguard. Angela was surprised and almost dropped the sword out of her hands. She quickly stepped back. Roles now being switched, Angela was now on the defensive and Benjamin was on the offensive. Benjamin now having a rush of adrenaline, he started to give it his all with constant swings. He knew that once he stopped he would be exhausted and most likely lose. Benjamin continued to do constant fast barrages with his sword against Angela. But Angela was able to counter them all. The adrenaline was starting to wear off, Benjamin was now back on the defensive with no sign of Angela starting to wear down. Another 5 minutes later Benjamin was now feeling even more exhausted than before. Starting to now give up, he gained another boost of power. This time it was the skill he learned just yesterday called Boundary break. Benjamin now went back on the offensive, this time hitting 5x as harder then before. After making a huge clash hit he saw Angela looking a bit exhausted from the fighting. Angela's power however only kept getting stronger. He knew that soon he had to take a shot while she was exhausted.1 minute later, At the same time Benjamin and Angela hit each other while giving everything they had. Both hoped they could possibly turn around the fight by doing so. However, when they clashed they both lost their balance and fell.
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Angela fell on top of Benjamin.
"S... sorry...!" said Angela with a embarrassed and exhausted face
"No... no.. It's my fault, Sorry!" said Benjamin with a embarrassed voice
They quickly got off one another. They both started regaining their breath after fighting for the past 14 minutes
"Hey Uncle Archlight it seems we ended with a Dra...." said Benjamin while stopping at the end
Archlight was nowhere to be found. Looking around the entire room, he was nowhere to be seen. Benjamin looked at Angela.
"Angela, is it just me or can you not see Archlight anywhere?' said Benjamin
Angela did a quick look around the room.
"I don't." says Angela looking back at Benjamin
Angela and Benjamin both stand up and did another look around the huge room. However, he was still nowhere to be seen.
"Did you see him leave?" said Benjamin
"No I was too focused on the fighting to do so." said Angela
Both now feeling a little paranoid, they walked across the room towards the iron door they came in from. Benjamin put his hand on the door knob and tried opening the door. Only to find out the door is locked.
"It... It's locked." said Benjamin now looking scared
"Let me try." said Angela
To no avail, the both of them could not open the door. A minute later, Benjamin tried slamming the door to see if somebody can hear them and open the door for them. Nobody came. Benjamin gave up on trying to open the door. He walked to a corner in the huge room and sat down with Angela following him. She sat right beside him.
"So what are we gonna do now?" said Angela nervously
"I don't know... I guess something happened to Uncle Archlight. Anyways, I'm sure he'll be here tomorrow to open the doors. I'm sure this is some sort of another test." said Benjamin while yawning
"Oh.... okay..." Angela said while also yawning
Angela quickly fell asleep. She lied her head against Benjamin's shoulder. Benjamin quickly got embarrassed, but he also fell asleep 8 seconds later. Some time later, Benjamin wakes up hearing a loud bang across the room. He quickly opened his eyes looking around the room.
*BANG*
Angela also woke up hearing the loud bang. They both looked across the room at another corner where the bang occurred. A hidden door then opens. A Humanoid figure crawled out the hidden door.
"Wha... Wha... What is that? said Angela sounding panicky
"I don't know..." said Benjamin while feeling scared
Benjamin and Angela stare at the figure which is now crawling on all fours. Still having blurry eyes from just waking up, Benjamin brushed his eyes with his thumb then looked clearly at the figure. He realized the figure had no eyes and had numerous patches of stitched skin across its body.
"That's not Human." said Benjamin now having his heart racing
Angela also cleaned her eyes and looked at the figure. She also saw there was no eyes on the figures head and had numerous patches of skin on the creature.
"Grab your sword quick." said Benjamin
Angela quickly grabbed her sword next to her. Benjamin grabbed his. They immediately pointed their swords it at the creature. Both of them did the same stances as they did during the start of the fight earlier.
"This has to be part of a test." Benjamin says confidently
"Part of a test?" Angela said while sounding a bit assured in a way
"Don't you find this convenient? Both of us fought each other and now we will fight together trying to kill that abomination." said Benjamin
"I think Archlight is trying to test our teamwork together." said Benjamin
"That.. sorta makes sense." said Angela
Both now feeling confident, they started to approach the creature wondering in the center of the room. Benjamin and Angela got closer to the creature.
"I don't see any eyes at all... How would it even attack us?" said Angela
"It probably can hear us or sense us. Look at those huge holes at the side of that things head. I think those are its ears." said Benjamin
"So what should we do?" said Angela
"This may be risky, but ill go to the other side of the room and slam my sword in the ground as hard as I can. If the creature relies on hearing like I think it does, It'll head towards me." said Benjamin
"What should I do if it does? says Angela
"Once it starts heading towards me, come from behind and attack it. You are very powerful, you will most likely kill it with one swoop of your sword" said Benjamin
"Okay... But that creature looks strong... Will you be able to handle it while I come and help? said Angela with a worried look
"If you come fast, then I'll be just fine." said Benjamin
"How can you just trust me with your life so easily? We only met not too long ago." said Angela
"I don't see why not. You seem like a good person and you haven't proved yourself to be untrustworthy." said Benjamin confidently
Angela smiled at Benjamin and quickly looked back at the creature.
"Alright. Lets start..." said Benjamin while whispering
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