Hero From The Dark Dimension
Chapter 48: 28 days before NGB part 4

Everything was instantly silent, the movement of Darius and Commander Torgia halted, a short-haired woman clutching a Long Sword (sword half a meter long) in her hands broke these two great knights.

"Oh my goodness, first commander," Commander Torgia said in astonishment.

The two of them stepped back and holed up their weapons.

"I thought this was going to happen" said the first commander.

He walked up to Raven who was watching the incident, not forgetting the first Commander greeted the Director and stood up straight.

"I'm sorry for the interruption, sir. I promise this will never happen again" said the first Commander, then he approached the second Commander.

Meanwhile, Darius was impressed, the presence of the first commander who was impromptu he did not have time to realize. The movement was so fast that Darius did not feel his presence.

A tall, slender woman who served as the first Commander of the Sword Master Division, she was a masterful Sword Master as well as a representative of the Seis noble leader, Casanova Seis.

Often called Nova, he was the first person to break the record for the fastest extermination of monsters as well as the knight with the highest speed. A stern face as well as an intimidating look were the hallmarks of this woman.

It was he who had confirmed Darius' coronation as Sword Master without Commander Torgia's knowledge.

"Why are you here?" ask Commander Torgia.

"I'm here to stop you, I thought you would do something like this" Commander Torgia replied.

Darius could only listen to their conversation.

"I've confirmed Darius' coronation as a Sword Master and I also apologize for letting you know too late" the first commander said.

"But how could you just convert him? he has not received any guidance from me and the other Sword Master Commanders at all," Commander Torgia asked objectively.

"Talking about the test, all that need not be done, he has proven himself by defeating monsters that enter the city, even he managed to defeat the sister of Queen Hunt," replied the first Commander.

"really? queen Hunt's sister lost to him?"

Commander Torgia didn't understand.

Commander Nova explains the details of what made Darius instantly crowned Sword Master, from defeating the Hydra with a single strike (Chapter 8) to defeating Pyroberus (Chapter 31) all of those tasks were no easy task and it took more than one Sword Master to complete.

Commander Nova knew all this based on the accurate evidence he had obtained from K.A.O himself and from the informants he had paid to investigate Darius.

The first commander had also heard the news of Darius from Olson and Sebastian being rescued by Darius while dealing with Hydra (Chapter 8), all of those explanations left Commander Torgia's eyes slightly open to see Darius' worthiness as the Sword Master.

Commander Torgia shored his chin for a moment.

"Despite that, he still has to pass the test from me first," Commander Torgia said cleanly hard in principle.

Just before the first Commander wanted to speak again, Darius raised his hand to interrupt them.

"Second commander, your test has passed" said Darius, showing the ten rings of Commander Torgia in his hand, along with the fingers of Commander Torgia himself.

"WHAT...?!!!"

The second commander was hysterical after knowing his ten fingers had been cut neatly, all the people who witnessed it also stared because they were very astonished. All eyes were covered in blood.

Commander Nova quickly took action and helped his Division teammates.

"AAARGH...!!!"

The second Commander's scream.

"What are you doing? that's...!!!" nova Commander Snaps at Darius.

"He asked for it, so I did what he told me" Darius replied.

But Commander Nova did not respond as he focused on helping his colleague, Commander Torgia screamed loudly in pain at his wound.

Raven, who was initially worried about her master, now turned to worry about Commander Torgia, and immediately pulled out the supplies of medicine and bandages from the trunk of her car. The instant state was full of unrest, blood splattered everywhere.

For about 3 minutes, Commander Torgia's bleeding was stopped thanks to Raven's help, although the pain was still very pronounced.

Now only need to take him to the hospital to get further medical treatment, it is certain that it needs surgery to connect all ten fingers to the cut.

Commander Nova looked back at Darius.

"Gosh, I didn't think you were this stupid," said the first commander, staring at Darius e in a daze.

"Is my action wrong?" ask Darius.

"Of course, stupid...!" bentak Commander Nova.

"Then how do I snatch the ring without cutting the finger?" ask Darius in plain view.

"The ring on his finger will be released one by one if you manage to meet all ten graduation requirements in his exam" Commander Nova explained.

"Success requirements?"

Darius did not understand at all, had to Commander Nova explain all the conditions.

Commander Torgia Exam passing requirements:

Have good stamina and long lasting.

Has instinct and prediction against impromptu attacks.

Can feel the direction of the attack even though the form of the enemy is not visible.

Properly master the weapon chosen.

Multitalented to other weapons (not required).

Not using anger.

Can protect and cover up your own weaknesses.

Can fight fear when dealing with opponents, phobias and death.

Remove the word "surrender" to pave the way to becoming a Sword Master.

Those were all the passing requirements in the exam Commander Torgia and Darius did not know it all.

He thought that the way to take the ten rings was to cut.

"Oh, I never thought it would end like this, I didn't even realize my finger was cut off. It's worth it that you're passed quickly, "inward Commander Torgia.

He smiled at Darius.

"Well, I admit you're Darius, you deserve to be the Sword Master" Commander Torgia said.

"Sorry, I don't know how to guide you that way. I was so careless" said Darius.

"No problem, I'm not alone. I'm with a friend who can help me in this situation" Commander Torgia said, looking to the right where no one was there.

Slowly appearing the figure of the girl in black from the right direction of Commander Torgia, the woman appeared like a chameleon disabling her mimicry ability.

"An assassin, from the Rogue Division?" ask Commander Nova.

Commander Torgia nodded.

An assassin who came from the Tiger-type Beast race, all of that was clearly visible from his entire body that was filled with black spots and long fangs that he had. The Assassin was immediately headed for the injured Commander Torgia.

Suddenly Commander Torgia's form turned into pieces of wood, showing that all that had been in front of them was a remote-controlled clone.

"This.., just cloning apparently, brash base," said irritated Commander Nova who had previously worried about his colleague.

"It's the same trick that the Dark Lord army General used to have, if it's not wrongly called Lovarus," Inner Darius, this trick makes himself nostalgic.

While Raven can breathe a sigh of relief after learning it's just cloning.

The newly-emerged Assassin delivers a letter to Commander Nova.

"What's this?" ask Commander.

"Commander Torgia's letter of duty, he's going abroad for the next few months" he replied.

"Get out of town again."

Commander Nova took the letter and then the assassin resigned. It disappeared immediately behind the void.

With relief, Commander Nova again faced his director to apologize again for the disturbance caused by his partner and Darius's graduation was officially recognized by all the Commanders of the Sword Master Division.

"I promise you, this will never happen again" he said.

"I accept your apology, come back to practice, NGB will soon be held, right?"

The first commander nodded.

"Will he (Darius) be coming too?" ask Commander Nova.

"Oh.., that's right, he's coming, '" replied Raven.

Here Commander Nova thought in terms of Darius coming from Hunt, he was shocked when he first learned that Darius was a swordsman, and Olson was the first to tell him.

He hesitates if Hunt will include Darius in the NGB later because Darius is clearly violating Hunt's law and one more thing that makes him curious.....

"Hey, Darius," he called.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"There's something I want to ask you."

"What?"

"What race are you from?"

Ask frankly, commander.

"I'm human" Darius replied steadily.

Commander Nova tilted his head slightly.

"Seriously?" ask Commander.

"yes."

"With horns, fangs and sharp nails like that? you call yourself human?"

Darius paused for a moment for this question, he confusedly answered it.

"Emmmm.., this is a long story, a lot has happened to me in the past until I answered this one," Darius replied.

The commander was not satisfied with that answer.

"So yeah, well that's your privacy anyway, I'm just curious. All right, see you, see you again, Mr. Director," said Commander Nova as he waved his hand.

"Until we meet again" replied Raven and Darius.

Darius continued to look at Commander Nova who stepped away from him.

"The "attractive woman," inwardly, then she stepped towards Raven who was in the doorway of the car.

Raven opened the car door for her master.

"Master, come in."

"Thank you, Raven."

Mona the chatty snatched an upset at Darius.

"But for a long time anyway, we could be late this way," said an annoyed Mona who did not know what was happening outside.

"I'm sorry, there was a little business. Now we can go" said Darius.

Mona, who was initially upset, smiled happily, she was excited again, finally she could go where she wanted.

"Okay, let's go" Mona said excitedly.

Raven starts the car and goes straight to where Mona wants to go.

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The other....

Lord Elvion, Castia and the three God-believing generals were close to Tideo, they could see the majestic of the city from a distance.

"That's where we're going" Castia said.

"Remember our goal well, we must make sure that it is really him, after which I will think again for the next step. You gotit?" ask Lord Elvion.

"Ready, we understand" the generals answered.

"Good, let's start this investigation."

Seriate......