Training partner
'The Nakiri clan won't like the fact that there's an Oni with the same name as them. ' I thought to myself when I heard her name.
"Greetings to you as well, I'm Savion Astaroth" I introduced myself.
"What have you called me out for young devil?"
Didn't I just tell you my name? Oh whatever.
"When I heard that a wandering Yokai, who is currently not affiliated with any faction was taking up residence here, I just had to see and try if I could make him or her join mine. " I said directly and truthfully.
It seems she's was a not expecting that answer considering the surprised look on her face.
"I've heard of devils having the method to turn other species into devils, is that what you want with me?" she asked in a curious tone.
I was sure she'll be a lot more agitated or even angry not curious.
"Indeed I do" I replied, then I decided to fully explain what evil pieces and peerage are, including rating games.
"That is very unique and interesting, so to make it short, you want me to pledge loyalty to you and serve you as a member of your peerage? That's quite forward of you" she commented, sounding somewhat amused and annoyed at the same time.
"I've heard it's sometimes better to be forward and honest when it concerns with the things you want"
"The question is little devil, are you strong enough to have someone like me under you? And even if you are, do you have the commanding ability to lead such a group to greatness?" she ask, this time completely serious.
"Why don't you join me and find out?"
I asked with a smile.
"Nice try" She replied giggling a little.
"At least I tried" I shrugged.
"How about this, why don't you prove to me that you are strong enough, I don't expect you beat me, you're still young after all, but if you manage to impress me, I'll think about it. "
She may seem unassuming but I can tell she's strong, this will be fun.
"If I win?" I ask with a smile.
"If you do manage to win, all you have to do is have at least 2 more members, that will prove to me that you have the ability to lead, then I'll join" she said confidently.
"That's good and all, but what will you do if you're the one that disappoint?" I ask with a smile.
She just stared at me for a bit and just burst out laughing.
"Oh, I assure you, I won't disappoint" she grinned.
"We'll see" was all I said as I take position.
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She slowly unsheath the swords on her back, one red, the other one black. They were honestly quite beautiful.
"Ready or not here I come" was all she said as she jump and slashed down.
I was able to sidestep and manage to get a hold of her and threw her hard towards the trees.
*Crack*Thud*
I wasn't giving her any chance to recover as I immediately blasted a water dragon towards her but she was able to stand her ground and block it with her swords.
"I admit, I underestimated you. " she said and immediately lunged towards me with even greater speed.
"You're quite fast for someone quite young" she commented as I continue to dodge and throw out attacks of my own, I have absolutely no time to have a conversation.
I flew back and immediately tried trapping her in a water sphere, but she was able to spin her way out as she continued her assult.
'She's a lot stronger than she looks' I thought as I had to block one of her attack mid air causing me crash down among the trees.
She'll be a perfect rook, she's already so fast so she won't be suffering the usual speed weakness most rooks have.
"Come on use those weapons of yours" she said wiping away sweat from her forehead, panting a little.
'Good, it's working' I thought.
"Hmm, well you ask for it, don't be disappointed if the fight ended a little too soon. " I said as took Bonnie out and immediately shoot a beam towards her.
She was able to block it but was pushed back a little and I can tell she was surprised by the power.
"So you're able to block one, let's see how you deal with 500 of those" I said as I use the move I simply called 'Barrage. '
Her eyes widen in surprised and she did something I did not expect, a wall of white flames suddenly erupted in front of her which manage to block most of them.
"It's been a while since I've seen my own blood" she commented panting heavily as she looks at her arms and legs, and as she wiped her sweat from her face and she suddenly look at me in surprised.
"I don't know how but you're increasing the heat around here aren't you?"
I did not expect her to notice it so soon.
"Also, just how much are you holding back?" she asked.
"I can ask you the same question?" I replied back
She just smiled "We're not fighting to the death" was her reply. "But I suggest we get serious a bit" she continued
I nodded in agreement as hundreds of water spears formed behind me as I pulled out Clyde. She's physically stronger but that's all the advantage she has over me.
I can overwhelm her.
She also got on a stance as her red sword start to glow molten red.
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Sizzling sounds could be heard all around us as water meets super heated sword.
'She still haven't use that black sword except for blocking, I need to be careful as I don't know what it does' I thought as I continue firing at her.
Muddy ground and scorching trees surrounds us as we continue our fight.
At this point we're both pretty banged up, with me having cut and burn wounds around my arms, chest and legs.