#1

‘This is like fighting a monster'

After practicing together a few times Rumi and Jaehw.a.n.g made a great practice buddies. Both of them were very powerful and even more powerful when they worked together.

Everything seemed to be perfect. Jaehw.a.n.g's arrows even had an upgrade thanks to the practice sessions. They were now even deadlier than before.

However, that was also like a curse.

It meant that he had to be very careful not to harm the wrong person which was easy to happen during times when there's arrow showers.

‘Unconscious Power'

Although it was going to help him tremendously he felt like maybe it could be a big responsibility, therefore he figured he should think twice when he uses it. Just to be safe.

The two of them continued their practice session.

Rumi across from Jaehw.a.n.g.

Jiijjiijjii…

The both of them were putting up a good fight.

They stood ready at any time for whatever was to come.

‘Use this power thoughtfully'

The magic sword consciously spoke to her.

Being able to connect to the power of the sword made it easier to use and caused for its affects to be much stronger than without the connection.

The sword's strength was even stronger than Jaehw.a.n.g's arrows.

-This shouldn't be too difficult.

-Right.

Rumi said speaking to the spirit of the sword.

She was finally feeling more comfortable with it after a few practice sessions. Finally, she that she was getting the hang of using the sword.

She even improved in basic fighting skills.

-I can do this!

She said getting into fighting position.

Jaehw.a.n.g was right across from her just as prepared as she was.

“Pheu.”

Rumi took a deep breath.

Although she was fully prepared and felt confident, it was still hard to practice training with a friend as she was afraid she could hurt him.

Tak…

Jaehw.a.n.g then launched an arrow. It was the first attack starting off the fight. However, the moment the fight started Rumi's mind went blank and she completely forgot how to use the sword.

Ponggg!

Jaehw.a.n.g continued to attack. Rumi then came back to her senses and quickly dodged the attacks.

Jiiijiiikk…

She ran up towards him and attacked him on the head with the sword.

Jaehw.a.n.g then counter attacked shooting more arrows.

After attacking for a moment Jaehw.a.n.g then suddenly disappeared leaving behind a cloud of black smoke.

-Look out!

Jaehw.a.n.g shouted from another location helping her throughout the practice session.

Rumi then quickly used a s.h.i.+elding skill.

Kw.a.n.g!!!

“Ahh!!”

Rumi flew back and crashed into the wall causing it the crack.

The impact of the attack was too strong… She did her best to block the attack but she wasn't strong enough. She was left feeling paralyzed.

Jaehw.a.n.g got worried and quickly ran towards Rumi.

“We'll end it here.”

“That sounds like a good idea.”

She replied nodding her head.

She then sat up and the spirit of the sword spoke to her again.

-You really need to hurry and get stronger.

-I can see that.

It wasn't so surprising that she lost to Jaehw.a.n.g, he was a high rank hunter after all. Besides, she had only just started with her training.

Thankfully, she could feel herself starting to enjoy practice and began to become dedicated to learning to use her skills to the fullest.

-But good job, you're getting better at this.

-Thanks.

She replied.

They then went to take a rest.

Jaehw.a.n.g opened his skill status window.

Arrow speed (Decrease)

He could already notice the difference in his skills before checking the information. It was no secret to him that his energy had recently been feeling a little low.

That meant he needed to take a rest for a bit until his skills were able to take some time to recharge.

He still needed to practice his new skill more as he wasn't satisfied with it yet but the practice surely was paying off for it.

All he needed now was more hunting experience to improve even more.

‘Dakosu'

Baekren explained to him everything he needed to know about the Dakosu monsters.

‘That shouldn't be a problem.'

He said to himself thinking of hunting the Dakosu monster. The gate the monsters came through was quite small but it could have gotten much bigger over the past few months.

-Spirit?

-Huh?

-We have to do that as soon as possible. Let's get ready.

-Got it.

The spirit replied.

#2

Click! Click!

Many foreigners walked through the VIP entrance and in front of them were hundreds of reporters taking photos and asking questions. The place was brightly lit with flas.h.i.+ng lights and music played throughout the event.

“What's your plan to protect everyone this time?!”

“Are the rumors true? Did you recruit an a.s.sistant this time?!”

“Can you give us a little insight on your plan?”

The reporters shouted questions one after another.

“We'll be answering questions another later.”

His bodyguard replied as they moved along.

The cameras continued to flash as they walked past.

The public was still uncorrected on the fact that he was a level nine hunter and not level ten but Jaehw.a.n.g just thought that it wasn't much of a big deal since he would level up eventually anyway.

Once they were almost done walking the carpet he stood still in front of the cameras for a few photos.

He was beginning to become more and more comfortable in the spotlight.

After posing for a few photos he continued on down the carpet.

Fighting Alone?, The end.