Metanoia; The Hybrid
CHAPTER 35: THE SWORD PRACTICE.

...POV AUTHOR...

"We have to find the child" said one of the Elders who holds a great influence on INTI, Adam. He and the other two Elders were walking in a passageway that became the path to the personal space of the Elders.

"But reportedly still not found by our troops" said Charles who walked on Adam's left side.

"If this last attempt fails, we must carry out our last plan" Adam said as he reached the front of a large door at the end of the hallway. They paused for a moment when they heard the sound of the baby crying from inside.

"We've done the same experiment millions of times, from century to century, until we're eaten up by age. There have been many babies wasted due to failure, with a very small percentage for them to successfully live. We need one more percent for them. Something that is still a question mark" said David, another Elder who stood on Adam's right side.

Then they opened the door wide, entered into a large room. There were not many Elders present, because they were busy doing other business and for something like this they did leave it to the more experts in Healer science. This room was difficult to describe in words, some of the first Elder who had just set foot into it could not even describe it with a sentence about this room.

Those who are forced to die for childbirth within it call it the death chamber. Children who only live until the age of 1 year call it a torture chamber. But from the point of view of the Elders, just thought this place was a place to conduct trials on living beings.

The sound of the baby's cry dimmed for a long time, then disappeared as they usually heard. Adam just rubbed his face rough, looking at the bloody baby in Rose's hands, the only female Healer who was in INTI. The baby died in equally bad condition. He vomited a lot of blood, and his stomach had a big incision. As well as his right chest on the heart was severely injured, like being stabbed.

"The same conditions as last week's baby" Rose said, putting the baby in a cot.

"That woman... Dead too?" Charles asked while pointing at the mother of the baby lying limp.

Rose took out a cloth and covered her body, "Sure, die like the others too."

Adam approached the cloth-clad woman, "We have tried everything. But why doesn't anyone make it work?"

Rose sat down on a chair while cleaning her hands, "It's over. You mustn't be too crazy to subdue a single Hybrid that doesn't even know your ultimate goal."

"One Hybrid in the past was enough to make INTI almost destroyed. The babies we create die between them killing themselves in the womb, or the womb is not strong enough for them. If the Lycanthrope woman is not strong enough, then do it to the Vampire woman!" Adam's snapping emotionally.

Rose got up and hit the table in front of Adam, "This is not at all human, there have been many innocent people and children who died in vain. And now you want to do this to the Vampire woman?"

The enraged David simply clasped Rose's rough hands, "They didn't die in vain, at least for INTI's sake."

Rose brushed off David's hand, "For INTI's sake did you say? Huh, for the death of one Hybrid."

"You want him dead too, don't you? Remember what happened hundreds of years ago, your son's death?" Adam Say.

Rose's gaze began to blank, looking at the tiles underneath which were made of beautiful stones. The memory began to roll back. Like a dream, her two-25-year-old self holds her son, lifeless, with her neck almost severed and her small belly shattered. It was Rose's worst nightmare of all her life. Naturally, the Hybrid's death was the main goal Rose took part in within INTI .

But something always made his mind change. "They are different creatures. The hybrid you're talking about is just an 8-year-old kid! He knows nothing of this world!"

"A little 8-year-old boy, before his Hybrid nature appeared and preyed on people!" Charles raised his voice.

Rose looked frustrated, and thought the same thing. "alright. We do as you say. Bring me the Vampire woman, but if it still fails, you'll have to give up on this."

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In the training area, the disciples lined up neatly according to their respective clans with light wooden swords in hand. Some of them were very excited to practice the sword. After all, the sword was one weapon that was widely used. In front of them was also each teacher holding a wooden sword to teach the disciples.

Even though they had taught him, not all about their swords was known. The morning exercise was agreed upon by Neanderthal, the principal, who agreed that the joining of the clan for morning training would make their knowledge equal.

"The first thing you should know is the parts of the sword in general. The first there is a sword blade, arguably the main part of the sword, because this part is directly in contact with the opponent or his weapon in attacking or defensive movements" obviously Arthur while showing the blade part of his sword to all the disciples in front of him. Naturally, the disciples were very impressed with the sword Arthur had. However, with the sword he carried out important missions from the past until now.

Arthur's sword seemed to have a reddish-black aura around his two swords, similar in shape to a small flame, the aura coming out as he removed his sword from the sheath.

"In the meantime, the handle of the sword is the main means for interaction between the sword and its user. Usually this part consists of a steel core which is a canal or connection from the blade of the sword, or a dressing made of wood, cloth, even leather at once. For example my sword, the handle of the sword is covered with dragon skin to withstand the heat."

Arthur laughed, "My sword is one of the legendary swords, it's so hot. I don't want to get hurt by him either."

The students were amazed when they heard the idiosyncrasies of Arthur's sword, while the other teachers simply stared at Arthur with a flickering gaze.

"Crossguard, or cross bar. Not only does it protect the user's hand from slipping or slipping and slashed the sword eye accidentally, but it is also useful as a tool to catch and herd the opponent's sword" continued Arthur.

The disciples seemed to touch the crossguard on their respective wooden swords.

"Warf. At the base of the sword the western mainland region is usually equipped with a pommel or knob that is useful for regulating sword balance. Some techniques also use this part of the knob to hit the opponent, usually in vulnerable parts such as the face and temples" Arthur shows the knob on his sword.

"On a double-edged sword, the front eye or true eye, the true edge, is the eye that is parallel to the back of the knuckles. The other eye is called the back eye or false eye, false edge" Arthur shows his two swords to the students.

"Last, there's also the tip of the sword, point. These three parts have their respective roles in different techniques."

"In addition, the sword can also be divided into strong parts, Stark, from the base to more or less the middle of the blade. As well as the weak part, Schwach, from the middle of the blade to the end."

Gara is seen distributing the two parts on his own sword, followed by his other friends.

"Stark is closer to the hand that holds the sword, so this section is more sturdy when blocking the opponent's attack or moving even herding the opponent's sword. In contrast, schwach is easier to herd or move so it tends to be weaker to survive."

"Huhh?!" All the students were confused.

"Why, is something wrong?" Arthur was confused too.

"But schwach is used to attack the opponent, that part is the most powerful!" Iris Excited.

"Hahaha, indeed. Schwach is the main part used for attacking, because this section can achieve a higher movement rate so that it can channel a larger force moment as well. But as a defense to block opponents when they want to attack us, stark is the main star. Assisted by the crossguard to stop the opponent's sword movement."

"OHHHH!" Simultaneously them again.

"These kids are funny" Joseph whispered to Chairoz.

"Of course this division is not all the territory applies, there are also defensive movements that rely on the tip of the sword like Ablauffen in the tradition of the central mainland, or Colpo di Villano in the teachings of Fiore de'i Liberi" Arthur put his sword back in the sheath.

The disciples seemed to have understood the parts of the sword. Meanwhile Joseph whispered again to Chairoz, "I'm sure Arthur memorized the words of his teacher to teach these children. Haha." Chairoz laughed too.

"I can hear that, Joseph!"

"Well, now, what if we start by holding and swinging the sword?" Chairoz's words distract.

The atmosphere of the training area never changes. They continued training together.

The kids look really excited, especially. He himself directly practiced the basic skills that had been taught, directly to Chairoz helped him. He seems to have been very understanding about how to block attacks or attack by taking the opportunity. Although several times his wooden sword had to be thrown, he was the only one who did that.

A form of appreciation is done by his friends who watch Gara and Chairoz, they clap occasionally, or cheer passionately for Gara. Some of them even learn the movements that Gara did.

"It's good, you understand what's being taught. What about the others?" Ask Chairoz.

"MAPPING!!" Simultaneously everything.

"Hm.. okay. What if I challenge you now?" Reciprocity.