"You can't be serious." Asta disappointedly said. She then heaved a sigh as she put her weight on her right leg. Ang kaniyang kanang kamay ay nasa kaniyang bewang habang ang isa ay nakalaylay lamang sa kaniyang tagiliran.

She looked down her nose at her opponent who is staring back at her with his plain cold eyes as he lick his rainbow lollipop. She clicked her tongue, "A brat. How pathetic."

Dan's eyes sharpened, "Don't call me a brat. I'm way older than you. Watch your mouth, woman."

Asta's expression remained the same, "Yeah, but you died younger. Don't you call that pathetic?"

Dan's forehead creased because of what he heard. Ngunit hindi nagbago ang ekspresyon ng dalaga. Nanatili itong nakapamewang habang ang ulo ay bahagyang nakataas at nakatagilid. Showing how uninterested she is with her foe.

Dan bit his lollipop harder, causing for it to break. He gritted his teeth and his grip on the strap of his yellow bag tightened. "Don't look down on me." he said through his clenching teeth.

Asta could feel the sudden change of atmosphere but there's no changes in her facial expression howsoever. She looks so calm and unconcerned.

Dan clenched his teeth harder as the ground they're standing on begins to shake, "I'm the youngest student who has ever graduated from E.A. In my young age, no one could match me at all!" the ground began to break around Asta.

All of a sudden, the ground she's standing on sank, creating a crater in one instant push. The land continued to shake as a pressure keep on pushing Asta's body to sink deeper into the earth.

Dan glared at Asta as he kept on clenching his teeth harder, "Don't get ahead of yourself! You're facing the most outstanding prodigy of Centrio! You should pay respect!"

Asta just continued staring at him with her unwavering expression. Dan gritted his teeth. He's certainly sinking her to the ground with immense pressure but she's not fazed at all. Dan hastily swung his arm downward. With that gesture, the crater that's surrounding the woman even got much bigger. And yet she's still immovable! Dan's glare intensified. This woman..!

Asta sighed as she temporarily close her eyes while lowering her head. Umayos siya ng tayo at ang kaniyang mga kamay ay nasa magkabilang bewang niya habang siya'y bumubuntong hininga. She then lifted her gaze while still under that powerful force. She crossed her arms over her chest as she look seriously at the pissed off boy.

"Being a prodigy is meaningless," she raised her leg straight up as her arms remained crossed. She then sharpened her eyes, "If you're facing a stronger foe."

She slammed her foot on the ground with immense force. Creating a very loud thud and sounds of breaking rocks. With one strike of her foot, the lot broke into pieces. Some debris lifted from the surface because of the force. Rocks bounced off the earth because of the impact.

The whole lot was destroyed just by her brute strength alone.

Asta's eyes squinted at the stumbling enemy, "Prodigy? What the heck are you spouting about?" she smirked as two boys register in her mind. "You're just one ordinary Joe."

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Trois shoved Cast's huge sword to the side and was about to slam his hand on her face but Cast managed to move her head to the side. She tilted her sword, making its sharp blade face the side of Trois' body.

Akmang iwawasiwas na niya ito ngunit nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata noong biglang hinawakan ng binata ang kaniyang buhok sa gilid ng kaniyang ulo. Cast already knew that her opponent is going to activate his excelium.

Mabilis niyang kinuha ang punyal na nakasabit sa kaniyang hita at ito'y winasiwas pataas. She cut her hair off and at the same time, Trois let out his electricity. The strands of hair burnt in his hand. He giggled and directly kicked the woman on her chest with his artificial left leg.

Mabilis na tumalsik ang babae mula sa kaniyang pwesto at siya'y tumama sa bakal na estraktura. The spot she landed on got dented because of how hard her body hit its metal surface. She groaned because of that but she looked at her opponent immediately without sparing a single second as she pants.

All she could see are blue lights that are coming from his electricity and she can't pinpoint his location because of his random movements. Her eyes sharpened as she glance at her side. Mabilis niyang iwinasiwas ang kaniyang malaking espada sa kaniyang gilid. A sly smile appeared on her lips when she did saw Trois right there that has his leg already stretched out to kick her.

Ngunit nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata noong biglang nawala ang binata. He disappeared while still in midair, only leaving electricity lights. She clenched her teeth. That's impossible!

She was about to look behind her pero bago mangyari 'yon ay nakatanggap siya ng malakas na sipa sa gilid ng kaniyang ulo. Dahilan para siya'y umuntog ng malakas sa bakal na estraktura.

She gritted her teeth then swung her sword at him, ignoring the damages she received. The tip of her sword went passed Trois' face, barely touching his eyelashes but Trois didn't bat an eye.

Muling nawala sa kaniyang pwesto ang lalaki, nag-iiwan ng asul na mga ilaw. Palipat-lipat ang tingin ni Cast dahil sa pabago-bagong pwesto ng binata habang ito'y kumikilos ng napakabilis. She threw her dagger at Trois pero tumama lamang ang punyal sa isang puno. She continued panting out of exhaustion but the sides of her lips are slightly lifting.

Only three minutes has passed since our fight started and yet I'm already in this sorry state.

Her lips formed into a grin as her eyes widen with excitement. There's a hint of acceptance in her gaze. This guy is strong!

Her eyes widened once more and she coughed blood when she felt something went through her stomach. A loud bang was heard because that thing that pierced her abdomen has hit the huge structure behind her.

Trois stared at her bloody face with his usual creepy-looking gaze. Cast looked down at her stomach and saw the artificial leg of her opponent. She began to chuckle in a low voice. "My lost huh.."

Cast's eyesight is already getting blurry and a familiar sensation has crept to her system. The sensation that she's familiar with. The sensation of death. A small smile appeared on her lips. I'm such a fool.

She coughed once more before her grip loosened, making her sword pierced into the ground.

Trois pulled out his artificial leg from Cast's body and he tossed the metallic limb aside. He stared at Cast's face. Her head is lowered but he can still slightly see her face. Her eyes are already lifeless and there's blood dripping from her mouth, forming a thread as it falls to the ground. She's no longer breathing.

He grabbed the neck of her dead body and she threw her aside. Facing the metallic structure in front of him. All that's left to do is finish the job. Hinawakan niya ang malaking espada at ito'y tinanggal sa pagkakabaon sa lupa.

He bent his knee and suddenly sprang from the ground, leaving a huge crack on that spot. He sliced the tall structures in pieces from bottom to top in an incredible speed. When he reached the top, he changed his grip on the sword, as if he's holding an ice pick. While still in midair, he threw the big sword to the surface of the earth. Bumulusok ito pababa ng mabilis at ito'y malakas na bumaon sa lupa.

Nagsimula ng gumuho ang buong estraktura habang siya'y nahuhulog rin mula sa mataas na lugar. His foot softly landed on the bottom of the sword's hilt. Ang mga bakal ay nagsisibagsakan sa kaniyang likod ngunit ang kaniyang pokus ay nasa kaniyang harapan. He's been sensing his presence for some time now.

His wide and plain eyes stared at two droopy ones. A blond man is standing just a few meters away from his place. Kasing tangkad niya lamang ito at ang mga inaantok na mga mata nito ay nakatitig rin sa kaniya.

Trois already knew what the man is. He's emitting the same vibe as Zai.

The newly arrived opponent glanced at the dead body of the woman. "Hmm.. I guess I was late," he then yawned as he speak, "It doesn't matter though. It's not like we care."

After yawning, he scratched the back of his head then spoke in a nonchalant manner. "We can't control our bodies too. So deciding which side to choose can't happen."

Trois immediately jumped off the sword and grabbed its hilt. The Hevrion tilted his body to the side when Trois suddenly threw the big sword at him. He easily caught the sword's hilt as it fly pass him then he casually used it to block Trois in front of him.

His droopy eyes stared down at Trois' excited ones. The side of his lips slightly lifted in amusement. The blue eyed boy immediately knew that he'll get attacked anyway so he decided to attack first without sparing any time. He was quick to decide.

The Hevrion slightly chuckled, "It seems that you're well-trained enough." he was amused when Trois' excited smile only got wider and his eyes even showed his hunger for a fight. He could feel a unique sense of bloodlust from the blue eyed boy.

The Hevrion's droopy eyes showed a glint of excitement as the sides of his lips lift because of the tension that's building up, "I see.. you're one of those interesting people huh," cracks began to appear on the huge sword. After a few seconds, it finally broke between them. His grin got wider, "One of those monstrous people that actually exists."

"Oi, oi. You won't defeat me if you keep on dodging, little man!" Gon said with a grin on his face as he swing his battle-axe like its weight doesn't matter. His foe managed to jump to the side to avoid it. He then raised his axe with his two hands as he keep on grinning, "You know that don't you?!"

He swung his axe downwards at nagawa naman itong maiwasan ni Rui by flinging to the side like a jumping cat. He clicked his tongue. His body rolled on the ground then he immediately sat and jumped up to dodge the next attack.

As he remain in midair, he stretched his arms in front of him then he crossed his forearms as his hands clutch into claws. He then pulled his arms apart and spread them apart. With that gesture, long threads followed his action.

Gon smirked and swung his huge axe around himself. Rui clenched his teeth when his threads were cut in an instant. His foot landed on the ground but he immediately leaped backwards when he felt the huge man attacked again. Nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata noong makitang dumaan ang palakol ng lalaki sa harap lamang ng kaniyang mukha.

Noong dumaan na ang palakol ay napaatras siya ng ilang beses upang muling makuha ang kaniyang balanse. He crossed his arms in front of his face at kasabay noon ay nakatanggap siya ng direktang sipa sa mga ito. His eyes squinted because of the unbelievable pain that heavy kick caused.

His body blasted away from his spot and it smashed into the rocky cliff. He squawked as his body bounced off the cracked surface of the cliff. But before his body could even start falling, Gon catched his face with his huge hand and slammed his head into the hard landform.

Gon grinned even wider, "You're quite decent for a small brat." he said as he stare at Rui's twitching and glaring eye through the gap of his fingers. Ang dalawang kamay ng bata ay nasa likod ng kaniyang ulo, protecting the back of his head.

Gon smirked, "Deciding your next move and predicting your opponent's. You kept your cool to calm your mind," his grip on Rui's face tightened, "After receiving that immense pain, a normal person can't keep his focus in that situation. I'm impressed with your unbelievable concentration despite your age and amount of experience. However,"

Gon immediately caught Rui's foot that was about to kick his face. He then twisted his ankle with one movement of his thumb. Rui groaned because of the pain. Gon's smirk didn't fade, "You lack combat skills."

Rui slightly opened his eye and his glare didn't waver, "I know that.. more than anyone!"

He clenched his fingers behind his head and Gon's eyes widen with that gesture. He looked up and saw some huge boulders falling from above. Mabilis niyang binitawan ang mukha ng batang lalaki at siya'y tumalon palayo upang maiwasan ang mga ito.

The boulders fell on the spot where he was before. The ground vibrated as boulders fall one after another. They're creating very loud thumps as they fall. Nagkalat rin ang mga alikabok sa pwestong iyon.

He squinted his eyes. The boy set up his threads when he used his arms to block his kick before. Gon's fang showed when he amusedly lifted the side of his lips. His decision making is incredible.

Nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata noong bigla na lamang nagkaroon ng maliit na hiwa sa kaniyang kanang pisngi. What?

He moved an inch and he immediately stopped when he felt something cut the skin on his huge arm as well. He already knew what is his situation. When did he--?!

Dumako ang kaniyang mga mata sa pwesto niya kanina at nakita niya ang batang lalaki na lumalabas mula sa gilid. Rui is panting as he put his hand on the boulder to support his body from falling. The boy raised his twisted ankle. Rui closed his eyes tight and he clenched his teeth as he put it back to its usual angle. He then breathed out after he fixed his ankle.

Tumayo na siya ng maayos pero paika-ika pa rin ang kaniyang lakad. His body has received too much damages already. He has many cuts around his body, causing for his white kimono to have red stains. The tip of his fingers are also bleeding because of how much he's using his threads. His fingers hurt as he look at the corner of his fingernails that are bleeding. Ang isa pa niyang kuko ay natuklap at patuloy ang pagdudugo. If this continues, he's certain that he'll lose three or more fingernails.

Ang mga braso niya rin ay sumasakit at hindi niya mawari kung namamaga ba ang mga ito o nagkaroon na rin ng mga damages ang kaniyang mga buto.

He's also certain that his internal organs have received some damages because of the continuous blows that his abdomen has been receiving. Nahihilo na rin siya dahil sa lakas ng pagkakaumpog ng kaniyang ulo. His back hurts and his eyesight is not getting any better.

But he got to finish his job.

He slowly breathed out as he opens his emotionless eyes. He straightened his back and looked at Gon who can't move because of all the sharp threads that are surrounding him.

Gon showed an excited expression as he watch Rui slowly raise his hand. His grip on his axe tightened as his muscles begins to flex. His eyes stared at Rui's. This kid.. is monstrous!

"Hey kid! Make sure you grow well!" he then swung his axe, not minding some cuts. Rui just stared blankly at him. Gon cut some strings then he jumped at Rui with his axe ready to swing. His grin got wider, "I'll wait for you in the afterlife!"

While still in midair, his body stopped because of all the threads that surrounded him. His body bleed because of all the sharp strings. But his excited expression didn't change as he stare at Rui, "Grow splendidly, you little brat!"

Rui shut his hand tight and with that, the threads tightened and Gon's body got cut into pieces. His blood splattered like rain and his organs fell on the ground. Rui closed his left eye when blood splashed on it.

He then glanced at the metal structure at his side. He swayed his arm to the side and his threads followed the action he did. The whole structure got sliced into huge portions. The metals dropped on the ground, making the land vibrate and produce some loud noises.

Ibinaba niya ang kaniyang kamay at siya'y humawak sa kaniyang tagiliran. He fell on his knees then his face hardly hit the ground. He continued panting and his consciousness is already slipping out of his body. He coughed some blood before he finally fell unconscious.

Ilang saglit lamang ay may mga paang tumabi sa katawan ng batang lalaki. The man sighed as he scratch the back of his head out of irritation. "That woman sure loves odd brats."

His sharp and bored eyes stared at the sleeping boy. He poked the boy's side with his foot, "Oi." pero hindi nagising ang batang lalaki.

He excessively sighed, "What a pain in the ass."

He lowered his upper body then he grabbed the back of Rui's kimono. Inangat niya ito mula sa lupa at naglakad na palayo habang ang isang kamay ay nasa kaniyang bulsa. He's carrying the boy carelessly like he's just some kind of briefcase. Rui's arms and legs are dangling as the man carry him by keeping his hold on the boy's kimono.

The man groaned, "Ugh.. I hate this."

An awkward smile appeared on Bonzo's lips as he stare at the man in front of him, "Oi, oi. What the hell's up with my luck?"

Just by staring at the man in front of him who's blocking his way to the metal structure, he already knows that he's facing a big fish. The man is standing in front of him with great posture. He looks dignified and majestic as he stand with a small smile on his lips. He's just standing there but he's emitting a very large presence.

The man looked at him with his gray eyes, "Barron, that is my name. I apologize for the inconvenience that I'll soon cause you."

Bonzo awkwardly chuckled, "Sh*t."