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Can't underestimate Doku quite yet; one flaw in the image of Tsuki and everything can come crumbling down.
It didn't take long for the three of us to finish; a certain tension buzzed through the air as we made our way to the fields. Luckily enough, the sun had barely begun to rise and as such a refreshing breeze drifted through the wind.
The field we stood at was nothing special, just another grassy piece of land; and yet from the demonic energy residue, I could tell there was more than meets the eye despite appearances.
Of course, there were the obvious signs.
My eyes gazed at the weapons that laid neatly on the field; from the craters and cobweb crack mark effects, it was easy to see evidence of past training.
"Here, catch."
Raising an eyebrow as I was tossed a wooden sword; I caught it from the air as I gripped onto the handle. It was a bit heavier than the dagger and unbalanced; but it would do just fine for a sparring match.
If it wasn't obvious by my brother grabbing a larger wooden sword and getting into a stance, point being directed to me. Well, that definitely doesn't scream danger and bloodlust, getting into a mediocre stance myself; my father nods approvingly.
It seemed like he didn't have to help or explain all that much.
"Today, we'll be focusing on increasing your swordsmanship skills, depending on how you do; at the end of the day, we can focus on your clan magic or go further into the art of the sword." My father explained easily enough, by the time I nodded my body was forced to jump backwards by a horizontal slash from my brother.
[Quest Added!]
[Brotherly Duel]
Objective
-Hold your ground against Neru
Bonus Objective
-Win the Duel
Reward: 50K EXP and Training with Doku
Bonus Reward: ?
Failure: EXP Reduction
Time: 1 Minute
Gritting my teeth; I was placed onto the defense as I swirled from the heavy slashes of Neru, the sword in hand causing the air to split the air with each strike.
[Skill Created!]
As my heels dug into the mud, I had no choice but to continue to tank my brother's relentless attacks. And from my brother's expression, he wasn't anywhere near his limit; he was just toying around.
Clashing against the broad said of his brother's wooden sword; Neru frowned, this was it? Increasing his pace, his anger soon followed as his power increased. Eventually, his sword was coated with Demonic Energy.
[Don't you think it's time to counterattack?]
'Just a bit more' Holding his cracked wooden sword from the handle and edge, he sustained the barrage of attacks. And despite his seemingly desperate situation, he was calm; frighteningly so.
[You have suffered 10 DMG]
[You have suffered 10 DMG]
Despite the fact that a small crater formed below his feet, he still held on and that was because of a single reason.
[Sword Proficiency] -LVL 2/10 (39%) [Novice]
[Grants the user ever increasing skill involving all blades and swords
Effect: All blades and or of similar status; in the user's hand gains a 20% DMG increase
Rarity: Rare]
While Weapon Proficiency focused on all weapons, be they sword, spear, bow, crossbow, axe, etc. they only gained a small increase. But a proficiency that focused on a single weapon increased the damage output by a terrifying amount.
As long as I was engaged in combat with any type of sword my Sword Proficiency would increase; of course the pace of it depends on the level difference between my enemy and I. At least I didn't have to engage in the offensive to increase it
Ignoring the notifications from the system; I held on, tightly gripping the blade.
'Almost there…'
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Doku:-
Frowning as he observed his son; Doku couldn't quite put his finger on it, but it almost seemed as if his son seemed to be in a more aggressive stance as he pushed back the attacks with equal force. Slowly but surely, gaps were made between Neru's consistent slashs.
Almost as if he was pleased, Tsuki's eyes gleamed; taking a step forward he dashed between the attacks of Neru.
A small grin made its way to Tsuki's face as he launched a surprise attack; shocked, Neru nearly faltered as he barely defended himself, the awkwardness and suddenness causing his brother's attack to have all the more effect.
Trembling under the force from the younger Devil; Neru nearly caved from the pressure and force as their weapons grinded against one another.
Neru was shocked, his teeth gnashing even as he coated the weapon with more of his Demonic Energy; judging from his father's lack of action, he seemed to be fine with his usage of enhancing his physical prowess with his energy.
Whether because he wanted to test Tsuki or him; Neru didn't know nor did he particularly care.
Sliding off my brother's attack with the flat side of the wooden weapon; I took a chance and finally revealed my strength.
It was slow at first, but under Doku's gaze he could feel the pressure being slowly stacked against his eldest son; the speed of Tsuki's attacks increasing in pace and ferocity.
It was nothing short of amazing.
The speed at which Tsuki picked up the style of Neru was frightening; even more so when he successfully managed to counter it by sustaining his attacks and causing a gap to appear.
And yet that wasn't what was most terrifying. The expressionless void that were his son's eyes, his expression was one of callousness; his lips thinned out as he swung his wooden weapon.
The way his body moved, dancing through the air; his rampage of attacks flawlessly hitting each opening. He was a monster, not even the genius of the Gremory family had learned the art of swordsmanship to such a degree.
The most significant change was his personality; cold and void of motion with his family, nothing but a polite and expressionless devil. And yet, he cared a smile; a facade to hide the lack of real emotion.
Just how much has his son changed? Or perhaps he was always like that.
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