The Rune Knight (Monster Tamer)

CHAPTER II Inter-Academy Tournament

2.6 Risk and Effort.

I walked slowly into the ruins where the lizardmen were. The light of fire that was on each side of the wall accompanied my every step. Sometimes a few lizardmen and hell hounds passed me walking towards the opposite direction.

"Hey little knight," said someone who sounded very familiar from afar.

I turned to the right where there was a passageway leading to the new room of the lizardman group leader.

"Eh, Mr. Zaryusu," I said in response to Zaryusu's call from the passageway.

"How's Nadha doing?" asked Zaryusu while looking worried.

"He is still unconscious, but fortunately the fever has gone down" I said, continuing with footsteps accompanied by Zaryusu.

After the battle three days ago, Nadha got a huge amount of injuries on her body. When Mr. Rian came, Nadha seemed to force herself to make a move. When Rian came home, Nadha and Robin intended to walk out of Zaryusu's room. Not long ago we stood up suddenly Nadha fell down and lost consciousness.

At first glance we who were in the room immediately approached Nadha. I immediately picked him up and carried him to the bed in Zaryusu's room.

Thanks to the help of lizardmen and hell hounds looking for medicinal plants, we were able to provide first aid well. There is indeed healing magic, but among us who have healing magic is only Nadha. Meanwhile, to call Armstrong needs energy from people who have a contract with him.

I parted with Zaryusu towards the room where Nadha rested. In the room was a woman wrapped in a bandage and a man standing by the window.

"Hey Robin how, is there any progress?" I asked a man who was by the window.

"Nothing yet, forgive us for troubling you Remember," Robin said while looking sad.

"No problem Robin, we're a team" I told Robin.

"But tomorrow is the last day of our mission, what if we fail? I was injured and it was difficult to move freely while Nadha was not even conscious" Robin explained the situation.

"Quiet, we've had 16 crystal balls. Besides if we fail, it's because I can't protect you as a leader" I said, blaming myself for calming Robin down.

"But..," said Robin I immediately cut while patting his shoulder.

"There's no problem Robin, the most important thing is we all survived. You know my grandfather Robin once said, Live even though you often have failures, because with life you can try and keep trying compared to the loss of life that will leave a lot of pain," I said while recalling my experience when grandfather gave those words to me.

After that Robin came out bidding to rest in the tent. I approached Nadha who was unconscious. Truly a useless leader I said inwardly blaming myself for the previous incident as I tried to sit beside Nadha's bed.

I looked at Nadha's beautiful face so sometimes amazed by her beauty. But in my heart I felt guilty for not being able to protect her. I remembered the words of the king of Harlequin when before returning to the Academy District.

Suddenly teardrops fell one by one on the beautiful face of Nadha. The drops came from my eyes. As I clasped Nadha's hand, I strengthened myself.

If I wasn't this weak maybe even Nadha's grandfather wouldn't be like this I said in my heart while holding Nadha's hand.

Maybe it's because the last few months we've been together so much that I'm so scared of losing Nadha. I would feel alone if I lost Nadha too. Because until now there was no information about my grandfather.

I close my eyes because it hurts to remember my grandfather and Nadha's current condition. Suddenly the caress of a small hand rubbed the tears that were in my eyes. I was shocked but I tried to ventured to open my eyes slowly. Nadha's very sincere smile was clearly visible in front of my eyes. Nadha's eyes were wide open as her right hand held my face.

"Are you okay?" nadha asked me who was shocked because she had come to her senses.

"I should have asked you so foolishly" I said very gladly as I wiped the tears on my face.

"Do you want to eat?" I asked Nadha again.

Then Nadha just replied with a nod. It may be caused by his limp condition and has not eaten for three days due to unconsciousness.

"Wait a minute, I'll get you something to eat" I said, rushing out of the room.

After that I went to the right side of Nadha's room to rest. That place was where the lizardmen used to cook their meals. I quickly cooked the food with the ingredients that were already available. Cooking was one of the techniques my grandfather taught me. My grandfather said we should be able to all fields.

I cooked a bowl of porridge. When I was about to enter Nadha's room someone from a distance called out to me.

"Call," said the man calling me and getting closer.

"Yes, why Robin?" I asked Robin.

"Who is this food for?" robin asked as if he wanted to eat the porridge I brought with him by bringing his face closer.

"These items are not for you, but in the cooking place there is the rest" I said, removing the porridge from Robin's face.

"Well on for...., ah Nadha's awake?" robin asked enthusiastically.

"Yes, take the leftover porridge we ate together" I told Robin.

"Ndak ah, I eat alone. After eating I'll go back to seeing Nadha's condition" said Robin who actually did not want to disturb the moment of Kenang and Nadha.

"Well then, I go in first," I said as I opened the door of the room beside me.

I saw Nadha had been sitting on the bed with straight hair unraveling. He greeted me with a smile.

Mending he's sick like this. Rarely do I see her smile like this I said as I walked closer to Nadha. After that I sat down next to Nadha.

"Aaaaaaa," I said as I tried to feed Nadha.

"Eh, what are you doing. I can eat by myself" said Nadha, looking red.

"It's okay, today I will be your servant so don't refuse" I said to reassure Nadha.

"Ehmmm," Nadha's voice hesitated and her face flushed.

"Aaaaa," I said again trying to feed a spoonful of porridge.

Finally Nadha opened her mouth. After a few spoons, my porridge finally ran out. Nadha also seems to have no problem with my porridge.

"How good?" ask me even if it's too late.

"Don't, who made it?" nadha asked to know.

"I'm dong" I said very proud.

"Eh you, I don't believe it" said Nadha stunned after doubting me.

"Yes, I can't believe it" I said as I placed the empty porridge bowl and was a little irritated.

"Tok tok," suddenly someone knocked on the door.

"Why did you knock on Robin's door?" I just wanted to make sure because Robin is usually never like that when we practice first.

"Oh that, I just want to not be surprised when entering this room," Robin replied with a smile.

"meaning?" I'm just confused again.

"Well you guys are so close, so I don't want to bother you when you're making out. That's why I knocked on the door to get you ready first" Robin said with a smile as if imagining something.

"Who will be making out with this person" I and Nadha said simultaneously while pointing at each other.

Robin just smiled at me and Nadha. He continued walking until he reached for the seat near the black-colored table.

"Hey so what are we going to do?" knock Robin after she sits down.

"Maybe we wait until tomorrow until the tournament is over" I said as I stood leaning against the wall between Nadha and Robin.

Nadha was silent, and so was Robin. Not a single one of the three of us spoke after discussing that.

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Today is the final day of the survival tournament challenge. Nadha's condition has improved even though she has not been able to call Armstrong. He tried to call Armstrong all day while lying down but to no avail. While Robin can move quickly even though it is not as effective as usual.

I observed every corner of the forest near the ruins. It should be that today was the day that the participants of the tournament would desperately search for points. That's my opinion and Robin's too. Therefore I observed the area near the ruins.

I finally decided to go back when the sun was about to set. I could not believe that on the way I heard the sound of fighting. I tried to get close to that voice.

I saw about nine people fighting. Three people were seen wearing Tower Academy uniforms and six others were from Float Academy.

After I paid better attention, it turned out to be Razer with her team. They were in shock but seemed to still be able to cope with the attacks from the participants of the Float Academy.

Six Razer attackers called their partners. I saw two trolls, two angels, one vaporeon and one flameron.

The six men attacked along with their partners. But they were immediately hit by a blow from the talos that came out after being suddenly summoned by Razer. Talos' big hand immediately hit the six participants along with their partners. Nothing rippled after the attack from Talos earlier.

After that, two of Razer's colleagues examined six participants from Float Academy.

"Get out the man who was watching us" Razer yelled.

I gasped in shock when my surveillance seemed to be known to Razer. But I dared to get out from behind the tree.

"I don't think you can tell that I'm watching you" I said praising Razer.

"That is me" said Razer arrogantly as if there were luminous stars nearby.

I who was glared at Razer's arrogance reflexively covered my face with my elbow.

"Do you want to fight with me?" tanya Razer looked very excited after finishing her vaunted style.

How can I defeat the three of them in my heart that affects my face so much that it looks hesitant.

"There's no need to be afraid of that, I just want to test my skills. We're just dueling together" said Razer, who seemed to know my heart.

"thank you. But I have to go, there's no point in me following your challenge" I said, luring Razer to offer a prize if I won.

"Well if you can hold on for 10 minutes I'll give you the crystal we got from our previous opponents. If you lose there's nothing I need to ask of you" said Razer, who is very predictable.

I smiled because my fishing worked. While Razer's colleagues stopped checking the bodies of participants Float Academy. They immediately approached Razer and trampled on her and sometimes hit her.

"You're a fool, yeah," said Razer's colleague, a red-haired woman, who was stomping and hitting Razer.

"Indeed a fool" said Razer's partner, a red-haired but shorter woman. He also beat and stomped on Razer.

"Eh calm down, uh geez-forget. But I won't lose anyway" said Razer, who was battered by his own partner's attack.

I saw their behavior was astonished. People as strong as Razer were treated that way by his peers.

"Review if you lose," said the tall woman with red hair.

Razer's really battered. I just worry about it. But this is one of my ways to get the crystal, so I won't hesitate to fight it.

We were both ready to fight. I thoughtlessly called out to Escanor straight away. While Razer found out I called my partner, she also called her partner.

Escanor directly fought the talos-type mythical monster with her dragon form. I use my speed to attack. Razer uses the warrior's skills to defend and attack.

I used the acceleration skill to attack from all directions. Razer used wall defense to defend against my attack.

When Razer's defense began to falter, I managed to injure Razer's hand carrying the shield so she took off her shield.

"How, still going?" I said with a smile.

"It's not a sore wound" Razer said afterwards she was more focused so I felt danger.

Meanwhile Escanor also managed to make Talos fall with a shot of light from his mouth.

"It's possible to use a separation skill" Razer said, following the change in talos form. Razer's partner name is Mustang.

The mustang divides itself into many parts so that it becomes the size of an adult human. Escanorpun without staying still directly using the laser light from his mouth and can destroy part of the Mustang body.

"Your great partner can also destroy some of the Mustang's body" Razer said as the Mustang pieces gathered around him.

I was really pressed with this Mustang skill. There were roughly fifty more Mustang pieces in front of me. If some of the Mustang's body had not been destroyed by Escanor, how much would it have been? I said in my heart while watching around me.

Escanor is shapeshifting into a human form helping me fight Razer. I used my speed to focus on attacking Razer. From what I see the Mustang pieces are slow in moving. So I used that to enter the Mustang crowd. But suddenly when I reached the crowd, the Mustangs locked me up and......

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Pedia Monster.

■Troll: Mythical monsters that have green colored bodies. The upper and lower teeth came out of his mouth. Has a great strength so that it can lift objects that are 100x its weight. High level mythical monsters. The humanoid race.

■Flameron: Mythical monsters of cat-like stature. It has a long coat over the head until the tail is yellow. On his body, his hair is short red. It has the ability to control fire and remove fire from its body. High level mythical monsters. Including the elemental race.