Reveal The Secret's
CHAPTER 18 _ New Steps
It was a clear morning inside the temple of Nara village.
Sasha who was ready to train out of her room was right next to the training field of Nara village temple.
Seen Zen standing on his sword that was stuck to the ground, Zen who was practicing balance in the middle of the field while sunbathing looked serious and focused on his training, he said, Sasha who had no intention of teasing Zen walked towards the big tree on the sidelines to practice the secret seal technique.
Sasha had the ambition to reach the middle-level secret seal technique as soon as possible in order to unlock the seal on the secret scroll of the Linch family relic.
With determination and strong ambition Sasha started to grasp the basic level secret seal technique after previously successfully comprehending the ordinary level seal technique.
After more than three hours of training, Zen completed his training. Zen who saw Sasha training did not want to disturb his concentration given that understanding the secret seal technique was not easy.
Zen decides to wait for Sasha next to the training pitch and keeps a close eye on Sasha if there is anything dangerous in his training.
It didn't feel like the sun was almost setting and Sasha was still not done with her training. Anxious Zen goes to Guru and asks if Sasha is in good shape.
“Teacher, since this morning Sasha has been practicing secret seal techniques but until now has not been finished as well. Did he get into trouble” asked Zen to Master who was drinking tea in his room.
“Do not worry, if He is from the morning practicing, he should be done” replied Master casually.
Zen saw Sasha again on the training pitch. But Zen was shocked because Sasha was no longer there before.
“Paman” says Sasha from the back of Zen stand.
The shocked Zen immediately turned back with a panicked face.
“What Uncle is fine, why does Uncle's face look panicked so” asked Sasha.
“Of course I panicked, earlier I saw you training under that tree and suddenly you startled me from behind” Zen replied as he held his chest.
“Ha..ha..ha... forgive me Uncle has made you worry” ledek Sasha.
“Then how do you exercise, did you succeed” asked Zen.
“Iya Uncle, I finally managed to master the basic level secret seal technique. Only one more technique I can unlock the seal on the secret scroll” replied Sasha.
After Sasha explained her achievements, Sasha tested the basic seal technique on her sword.
As Zen tested it, Zen felt an even stronger rejection energy than before. The seal technique that Sasha mastered was much stronger than the previous level.
From the basic seal technique that Sasha had mastered, he could now seal the weapon even stronger. In addition, this basic seal technique can also be used to seal secret letters that are usually sent to royal officials.
After Sasha finishes testing her new achievements, Zen invites Sasha to see the Queen's birthday celebration.
“Then let's see the Queen's birthday celebration in Gunma” village with Zen.
Sasha and Zen go to Gunma village after asking permission from Master.
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The atmosphere of Gunma village tonight is really crowded and lively. Sasha and Zen wander around from the main gate of Gunma village to Gunma market. Gunma market is more crowded because there are many unique objects sold by traders from five villages that are under the rule of Gunma kingdom.
Sasha was attracted by one of the stalls selling swords as well as other martial tools.
“Small girl, is there anything I can help” said arms kiosk trader.
“Ahh.. no Uncle, I was just looking through your collection” replied Sasha.
“This is my best work from Gaki village. These weapons are in the base class but the quality is very good” said the stall seller.
In the level of weapons there are also several levels but different from the level of secret techniques. In the division of the weapon level in divided into 4 levels, namely, the basic, middle, upper and soul weapon levels. Soul weapon level weapons are weapons that were at the top level, because of the unification of the soul and also the pure energy of the owner of the weapon can go up to the level of soul weapon. Although it sounds simple, to make a weapon to the level of soul weapon requires a long and very difficult process.
In the history books of the kingdom of Gunma that once read by Sasha recorded several people who have soul weapons including every king who led the kingdom of Gunma.
While looking at the weapons in one of the stalls, some soldiers on horseback announced that there was a martial arts race held in the royal palace courtyard.
“Uncle, is every year there a race of this kind” asked Sasha to Zen.
“Iya, this is the 2nd night of the Queen's birthday celebration. The first night of the celebration is dedicated to praying for the Queen. Night 2 is a martial arts race, while night 3 is the final night of the race as well as the gift of the Queen” explained Zen.
“Can I enter the race Uncle” asked Sasha.
“I hesitate to allow you or not. Your identity must not be spread because of the secret mission of the Linch family. In addition, this race is also good for improving your martial techniques said Zen who was confused.
“I have a way to keep my identity unknown to the crowd” Sasha said with a smile.
Sasha went to one of the stalls selling cloth and bought the same light blue cloth as the clothes Sasha was wearing.
Sasha intended to make the cloth He bought as a face cover during the race. Sasha covered her nose and mouth using the cloth so that her face was not recognized by others.
“How Uncle, this is safe” said Sasha who had covered part of her face with a cloth.
“Lumayan, then let's go register” take Zen.
They headed for the gate of the royal palace to register.
In the martial arts competition held in the palace, in addition to fighters from the 5 villages there are also some who come from palace soldiers.
“Who's name mu” ask the registration committee.
“Lisa, from the village temple of Nara” replied Sasha.
In addition to using face coverings, Sasha also uses pseudonyms so that his identity is not revealed.
Zen who did not register as a participant had to register as a spectator at a different registration venue to Sasha.
After Sasha and Zen met inside the palace, they walked to the stands of spectators who had been prepared to listen to the draw of the contestants.
“Alright ladies and gentlemen. The participants of this race are not much compared to the participants of last year. There are only eight participants who will compete in this event” said the host who was on the arena stage.
At this time the kingdom of Gunma has an internal conflict that resulted in many reliable fighters do not show strength in this annual event. In addition, many fighters were on duty securing the state of the kingdom under the current King's orders.
“Winners from this race will face last year's defending champions” clear match-guides.
“Good. The first match will start soon. Please go up to the arena for participants in the first party between Lisa from Nara village temple facing off with Juge from Gaki” village said the match guide invited participants to a great test.
Sasha was the only female participant in the race this time. For many years it was rare for female fighters to take part in a race.
Most of the talented women in Gunma kingdom will be recruited by Kiso village to explore the techniques of medicine and also the techniques of making medicine.
“Because both participants have climbed to the top of the arena, then the match this time officially began. For the record. In this match is not allowed to kill, if one of the parties has admitted defeat or out of the arena then the match will end” explained the match guide and after that leave the arena.
As the game begins, Sasha and Juge prepare for a power struggle.
“He...he...he. No need to bother hurting your body to fight this fighter” said Juge mocking Sasha.
“The result has not been determined. Just keep your bitch that stinky guy. HIYAAA” said Sasha while attacking Jugo.
Some of Sasha's attacks have been issued and have no effect on his opponent. From this situation it seems that Juge is much more experienced in fighting.
“Is that the only ability of the girl from the temple of Nara village. Very not in accordance with the big name Master mu” said Juge who still stood relaxed without pulling a sword from his back.
“Can't be like this continue, I have to use the sword techniques I've learned. Maybe it will be able to close the chatter of a man who does not know himself” Sasha said in his heart.
Sasha began to fuse the energy of her body with the sword energy she was holding.
“Be prepared stinky man, I will make you regret your words that demean the temple master of Nara village. Accept this. THE FIRE” SWORD TECHNIQUE shouted Sasha while launching an attack towards Juge.
“Hahh... what is this…!!! why did this woman suddenly have such a powerful energy. I was forced to endure this attack with a ku” weapon, said the panicked Juge and pulled out his weapon.
Sasha's attack this time makes Juge pushed back and injured for holding Sasha's attack directly.
“Lumayan, you can get me cornered this time. I've underestimated you” Juge said as he wiped the blood on his lips.
“This time I'm not messing around anymore. Accept my attack. THE SHADOW” SWORD TECHNIQUE shouted Juge who was replying to Sasha's attack.
The technique Juge unleashed was no weaker than Sasha's fire sword attack. As the name suggests, this shadow sword technique casts out many sword shadows that shot rapidly towards Sasha. Sasha quickly jumped to and fro to avoid the attack. Sasha was slightly scratched in the left hand by Juge's attack.
“Lumayan, you can dodge my shadow sword technique attack. Let's see if you can withstand the next attack from this great man” said Juge who again mocked Sasha.
“KNIK ILLUSION SWORD...!!” juge shouted a further attack.
“Oh no, this man did not give me time to set the breath” Sasha said in her heart.
This time Sasha saw five Juge around Sasha. The five shadows of Juge are very real but Sasha does not feel the Juge energy like before, Sasha feels the energy of Juge's shadow is much weaker than the previous juge.
Sasha slashed some shadows with her sword, but it had no effect and instead her counterattack was much stronger than Sasha's attack.
“How is it, just one shadow of his attack is strong like this. What if they attack together, I'm not sure I will survive” Sasha said inwardly while paying attention to Juge's five shadows.
Sasha was still trying to attack some shadows and received a counterattack from the shadow he was attacking. Of the few attacks that Sasha can get, Sasha feels there is something strange about the shadow fighting style that he faces. Sasha recalls several times facing illusory attacks on previous secret discovery missions.
In this illusionary sword technique Sasha realized that if he did not attack the shadow then this shadow would not attack Sasha. Besides, only the shadow that he attacks will counterattack.
Sasha thinks that the real Juge is not in any of the shadows Sasha is facing. Knowing this, Sasha closes her eyes to concentrate on finding the real Juge.
“From the few times I have come across an illusion technique like this I remember that illusions are unreal. I'm sure Juge is somewhere different from these five shadows” Sasha said inwardly.
After a while Sasha focused her mind and tried to sense Juge's energy. Finally Sasha found the weak spot of Juge's illusionary sword technique.
“Ha..ha. Get ready to get out of arena” said Sasha who was preparing to issue an attack.
“KNIK SWORD API...!!” yelled Sasha who jumped up and found the real Juge right above Sasha standing.
Sasha manages to hit Juge and the illusionary sword technique disappears.
Juge who was not ready with Sasha's surprise attack was finally hit by Sasha's attack by a landslide and pulled him out of the arena.
“WINNER LISA FROM NARA” VILLAGE TEMPLE said the match guide in a loud voice.
Sasha managed to beat Juge and advance to the next match.
After Sasha got off the arena and headed for the rest area that had been provided by the organizing committee, along with that, there was a very lively applause from the audience bench. In addition, many of the spectators were shocked by the results of the match just now. Naturally, Juge is one of the best fighters from Gaki village, there have been many secret missions given by the kingdom to him and he managed to complete the mission with good results.
After this match Sasha will definitely be the spotlight of many people and of course the next opponent will be much more prepared to face Sasha.
“Congratulations on your first win, said Zen, who was waiting for Sasha under the arena.
“Thank uncle. From now on my existence here must be a lot of attention also questions from many people” said Sasha while continuing to walk with Zen.
“Well, how else, it's definitely happening. It is better during this event you do not appear too much to many people in order to avoid difficult questions” said Zen reminded Sasha.
