The Moonlight Swordsman



Nina was the one who had just entered the pub. Finding a seat next to the Aizel group, she casually walked in.

"Oye… what is a kid doing here,"

"Yeah, who knows, maybe the customs here are different."

*Tsk* She is flat."

Aizel was sipping his beer in silence when Nina suddenly got up and pulled her chair closer to them. With everyone staring in disbelief, she set the chair down and sat down.

"O-Oye, what are you doing, kid?"

"I was feeling bored alone; please may I join you guys, only for a few hours?" Nina pleaded with puppy eyes.

"What should we do, Badri?" One of them asked, looking towards Badri.

"Kid, do you live here?" Badri asked as he placed his drink down on the table.

"Yes," Nina nodded politely.

"What are you doing here?"

"My dad went with his lover somewhere. I was alone at home, so I thought I should go outside for some time," Nina replied politely.

"What an asshole…left his daughter all alone." One of them commented.

"Can I also try that?" Nina pointed her finger toward Aizel Beer.

Aizel looked around at the others. All of them were a little confused about what they should do at this point.

"Uhhhh… What's your age?" Jotum asked with a deep breath.

Why the fuck does he talk like that?" Nina thought.

"I am 17,"

"Let her drink. It's her choice, we ain't her parents and we don't give shit what other's wants to do," Jotum replied.

Aizel slowly handed the beer glass to Nina.

With a firm grip, Nina raised the beer glass carefully to her lips. All eyes were fixed on her.

To everyone's surprise, she shattered the beer glass towards a Grade IV mage sitting close, rather than taking a sip.

*Bang*

"What the hell kid…" He shouted.

A black magic circle appeared under the table, dispelling the mana from the bar, before anybody could respond.

Aizel swiftly leaped onto the table with Sekki already in his hands. He caught everyone off guard by severing the Grade IV mage's neck with a single, decisive swing.

Quickly, he tossed one of the canisters from his pocket at another nearby Grade IV mage.

A red azalea mist was released as the container exploded, quickly dispersing the toxic haze. Aizel promptly scooped up Nina in his arms and swiftly exited the bar.

*Tsk*

Aizel noticed the magic circle had disappeared.

Suddenly, a draconic roar echoed, reverberating through the battleground.

Aizel unleashed a torrent of azure flames infused with crackling lightning.

In an instant, the stone hill was reduced to ashes as the blazing breath ripped through it. As a result of being caught in the remaining chains, Badri took the worst hit from the intense fire.

In addition to destroying the stone and the once-invincible Gorilla Mage, the unleashed power dug a massive crater into the earth.

The ensuing hole exhibited an eerie display of residual lightning energy, which crackled and shimmered.

Amidst the chaos, Aizel deftly landed on top of a lofty tree, his gaze fixated on Jotum, who hung still in the air.

"A magic artifact, so many cores and power, and now even using an arcane magic circuit system.

"Uhhh… What more are you hiding? Were you the ally of the queen of Theodora from the start?" Jotum asked.

Gradually, wisps of ash smoke began to emanate from beneath his robes and hood.

"And why should I tell you? I don't even know you." Aizel replied.

"Do you consider me a fool? … uhhh… there is no point in talking with you. I will make sure to break every bone and bring you back to the kingdom.

"Prepare to meet your punishment,"

"Shut the fuck up already," Aizel replied.

[Master, be prepared, things are about to get nasty]

Just when Jotum anticipated an offensive move, Aizel pivoted and swiftly darted away from him.

"Is that all you can do?" Jotum murmured.

More ash smoke billowed from Jotum's legs as he increased his speed with incredible agility, quickly closing the gap with Aizel.

Quick blasts of ash smoke were released from his palms, causing Aizel to expertly zigzag to avoid the explosive projectiles.

Even after amplifying the lightning infusion to increase his speed, Aizel still couldn't hold a candle against Jotum, a Grade V mage.

Swiftly materializing before Aizel, Jotum, who had transformed into ash smoke, kicked him square in the stomach.

Even though Aizel summoned a shield just in time to lessen the blow, the force was still strong enough to send him hurtling into a bridge that linked two hills and trails close by.

Damn, Grade V is really something else," AIzel thought, as he coughed out some blood from his mouth.

"You can't beat me, surrender. You may get less punishment. Don't make it any difficult on you and others," Jotum said, as he arrived there.

"He... hehehe," Aizel laughed as he glanced towards the half-moon.

Jotum furrowed his brows, as he noticed Aizel's half moon, shape pupils.

"You know, when I faced the beast fairy, I learned something great.

"It seems they can buff themselves depending on the moon phases. I liked that idea," He said as he licked his lips. 

All around Aizel, the pressure and force of the surrounding environment increased. The eyes of Jotum widened in shock as he saw Aizel change. 

The Grade III mage was no more; he was now crossing the threshold into Grade IV. 

Aizel's eyes gleamed as he extended his hands toward Jotum. All of a sudden, Jotum felt his might dwindle as a falling pressure surrounded him. 

He seemed to have been demoted to Grade IV status all over again. He could still feel his Grade V magic core, but he couldn't summon its strength.

"What sought os sorcery is that?" He yelled in disbelief.

Aizel with his hands rose answered, "It's my moon domain, let's rock and roll,"

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