Sam and Steve got to school on time, working into the class, Sam had more confidence, the changes where noticed by some of his class mates. As Sam walked along, he was in deep thought, he realized that most of his class mates did not really bully him but simple ignored him. Remembering the story about his family members, Sam realized some might have been threatened not to be friends with him. He was eager to prove himself in training. He took his seat with Steve. Steve asked Sam have you done anything to Luke to warrant his deadly stares. Sam narrated what happened the previous day to his friend. Sam are you crazy, you know your problem could double because of this. yes I think I am crazy. you forgot I am undisputed.
keep bragging, you better look for ways to leave as soon as school closes and remember to practice harder as the school exams will be coming up soon. Ken coughed to call Sam's attention, you might have improved a lot but you are still weak. You might be physically strong but experience wise you are lacking behind, you avoided fights as much as you could which is the reason you were as weak as you were when I came, you still lack the necessary skills to wield a weapon. remember in fight to the death all is fair. You can't ask your opponent to drop his or her weapon. Sam was silent and pondering what Ken has said, so when can I be able to fight my class mates. Ken replied when you reach twenty percent mastery of the technique. The top students in your class could properly fight the alligator beast even if they can't kill it they should be able to come out alive as long as they have there weapons. where as you will be food.
The teacher walked into the class room, today we are not going to have any theoretical class. We are all heading to the training centre, from there to the sparing ring. move it let's go, the students went to the training field Sam was last with Steve as usual. Mr Philip now every one of you will increase the weight he or she wears from 1000kg to 1500kg, my class has to come first in the final exam of this year. Sam you will be putting on 200kg do you understand, sam was embarrassed Luke laughed Sam you are still weak. Sam picked up a 1500kg weight and put on while others where not paying him attention. Now we are going to be running 1000 laps. The whole class grumbled Mr philip that's double of what we do run. Mr Sam is that not much, it's double of what we normally run. Mr philip payed no heed to them, lastly you are going to do it at your maximum speed.
After two hours they all collapses on the floor breathing hard Sam was not tired at all. you all have five minutes to catch your breath then I must see you all at the sparing rings. No serious injuries anyone who violates this will be dealt with. you could fight to death when you get to your various sects in the future but here we won't accept that, with this speech the teacher left. about five minutes latter they all assembled at the traning centre Steve was paired with someone on his level and Sam was paired with Andre, Luke's friend. everyone had a look of pity on there face as it seems Sam will only be bullied.
The first match was Luke's he was toiling with his opponent Sam had to really concede that Luke was really good his foot works where top notch for someone at his level he was fast and good with the sword. When Sam saw his swordmanship he knew he could not beat Luke with his present level. Luke was like a mirage, his speed too fast for his opponent to keep up with. He kept tapping his opponent with the side of the sword. it was a hopeless fight from the beginning. after a while Luke decided to inflict small injuries and before five seconds Vera had seven small cuts on her arms. Sam was furious he might not have been very close to Vera but she was kind and lovely. After a while Luke became bored and Vera was blown out of the stage.
Sam went to her carried her up and fed her a pill to help heal her Vera was surprised as Sam has never taken any initiative to be nice or help her before she stood up and was helped to a seat. Steve spoke very low to Sam it seems you are falling for Vera, Sam laughed, no she is a nice person and the only one that look out for me about from you, how do you think I will abandon her at the only time she needs help. Sam and Steve sat back to watch the next match, soon it got to Steve's turn.
Steve is relatively above average in the class and was well matched with his opponent. He was intelligent but sees traning and cultivation as a hassle. Steve walks lazily to the stage and picks up a spare. good weapon choice for his personality Ken said he is lazy to fight choosing a weapon with reach advantage keeps his enemies away from him. Steve's opponent was fast but when ever he advances it seems he had hit a wall. The spare always kept him at bay. Ken is their any way I can help my friends advance in future Sam asked, yes, you can, I could give you a cultivation technique tailored for them and your blood would also act as a boost by the time you surpass them. Sam was relieved because he was worried of leaving his families and friend behind.
It was soon Sam's turn the teacher looked at Sam, hang in there as much as you can. Sam went up to the stage with his sword. his opponent didn't take out his weapon but took a boxing stand Sam did thesame drawing in as much natural energy as he could the fight started Sam decided to surprise his opponent and take out his opponent as soon as possible. He dashed across the staged and landed a blow on his opponent, putting his weight behind the punch like Ken taught him. Sam's opponent was blown to the edge of the stage but to Sam's surprise he stood up. Sam it seems your strength has grown but unfortunately for you, you are still weak. Sam rushed his opponent again he was fast for his opponent but he couldn't breach the body after a long time his opponent drew out his sword. Everybody were surprised including the teacher. Sam also drew his sword. Ken was like, here we go. Sam keep your distance from him he is more experienced and better at the sword than you, you now see you can't fight with your first as every time you attack you will take damage.
Sam was in deep taught what strategy should I use how do I defeat him Ken, Sam in this situation no strategy will work except keeping your distance and wearing him down, you are just a little bit above novice level in sword fight. Ken but you said I have achieved six percent of the technique you thought me how come am just a little above novice. you are really ignorant Ken, I only gave you level one of my sword technique. There are ten levels. You are only slightly above novice because of how good my technique is. Now you need the help of the nameless one as much as possible it will help you level things a bit. Sam poured his energy into the sword the sword glowed a little and the second round of fight started when the two sword clashed Sam felt his hand go numb. He was greatly surprised he immediately distanced himself now he though it wise to follow Ken advise after an hour of no clear winner and his opponent exhausted and frustrated. The teacher called an end to their bout and Sam came down from the stage amid applauds, though Sam was not satisfied with his performance.