Re: Turning
Duel

"How's it?" Endel asked again. His tone sounded relaxed.

Meanwhile, below, Izumi and Yonaka raised their vigilance. Somehow, the Devil managed to sneak up behind them.

Yonaka, someone with the Ranger class - a class that focuses on trap deterrence and diving - couldn't even catch its whereabouts. He was more alert to her.

"When were you there?" Izumi asked. Protecting Yonaka behind her.

"So."

Endel jumped down. Although the distance between the lion statue and the ground was approximately 10 meters, the landing was light. Like jumping off a small ladder.

Endel smirked at Izumi. "You're strong. Fighting with hands. A pugilist? Berserkers?"

Izumi nodded. "My class is Pugilist."

"Ah, right." Endel nodded. Happy because his guess is right. "So, you wanna fight?"

"Why am I dueling you?"

"Because it's fun!"

Izumi's stunned. I didn't know Endel's answer. Doesn't that mean this Devil is a muscle brain? Izumi smiled slightly. Same seems.

Izumi intended to step forward, but she felt a pull up her sleeve. Yonaka held onto it, preventing it from advancing.

"Goddessa?"

Yonaka looked down. He shook his head. "No," he whispered. "Izumi-kun could get hurt."

Although Izumi knew that this was not the right time, her heart was above the clouds now. The words of Yonaka, whatever the secret, were able to make Izumi blush.

But, Izumi could not resist. He let go of Yonaka's hand and held it. Yonaka raised his head, also blushing.

"Nothing." Izumi smiled widely.

"Ah, b-good." Yonaka finally nodded. Can't refuse Izumi after she says that.

Izumi smiled confidently. He looked towards the devil. "What's your name?" tanyakanya.

"Endels. It means 'strong'." The owner of the name smiled broadly. Proud of his own name.

"Alright, Endel. Let's go forward."

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They both took the horses. Izumi took the middle horses. While Endel raised both his hands parallel to the head.

Endel took the first step.

As fast as lightning, he kicked the ground and charged towards Izumi. A right hook is aiming for the side of his head. But the fist stopped.

Izumi smiled slightly. Using his left hand, he managed to fend off Endel's first attack. Not wasting any time, he threw an Age-Zuki into his stomach.

Receiving Izumi's uppercut, Endel was knocked back. Or rather, push back. Leaving a trail on the ground.

"Ah, that feels." Endel again grinned. He smacked his stomach, laughing. "My nails, you're strong."

Izumi snorted and smiled. "That's nothing." He closed his hands. Re-prepare the ultimate weapon.

Although acting somewhat ordinary, Izumi was a little surprised. The Devil's stomach felt hard as iron. Endel is not much different. Izumi's punch felt heavy. Worth bearing the title of Steel Boxing.

They both took the horses. At the same time, crashing forward.

"Geez!"

"Hoh!"

Izumi launched a blow that Endel had managed to avoid. While looking down, Endel sent his fist towards Izumi's stomach. Quickly, Izumi slammed him to the side.

Holding his enemy's arm, Izumi pulled him back. He hit Endel's chest with his knee.

"Doryeah!"

"Gee!"

Endel held his breath. Accept the hit directly. All those years of training, his body was already more than enough to accept that. But, still, his chest was tight to feel the impact of the blow.

Not letting that happen again, Endel took his hand out of Izumi's grasp. He elbowed Izumi's stomach with all his might.

Izumi accepted the attack. Although his body was already tougher, Endel's elbow felt more powerful. He took a few steps back.

A chance! Endel sends a kick to Izumi's stomach. Apparently, he would attack one place to weaken it.

Izumi won't let it. He caught Endel's leg. They are eye-catching, like in Chinese action movies. Izumi smiled.

"Feel this!"

Izumi tightened her grip on Endel's leg and lifted him up. His muscles expanded and his veins appeared as he did that. Not letting his momentum go, he slammed Endel to the ground.

Accompanied by that terrifying loud noise, dust flew everywhere. Cover the view around.

Izumi let go of Endel's leg. He shook his hand. Trying to fan away that cloud of dust.

With that, Izumi broke one of the taboos in fighting; never let your guard down.

A sweep grabbed Izumi's leg. It made the red-haired young man lose his balance and fall. Jumping upwards, Endel sent out an axe kick. Intending to implant his heel into Izumi's stomach.

"Sia—!"

Unable to grieve, Izumi smashed into the earth with a loud voice. Driven by Endel's feet, dust cloud and — now — rocks back in the air. Endel jumped back.

"Izumi-kun!" Yonaka cried out in worry.

Seeing a friend being kicked with a power that could crack the earth certainly made anyone worried. From then on, he could only watch this duel. Some servants also stopped doing their activities to see the fight between Heroes and Demons.

"Oh, duh. It's sick too." Izumi's voice rang out from within that cloud of dust.

His voice did not resemble that of the person who had just been kicked by the Devil. More like someone who had just thrown an eraser.

"Izumi-kun! That okay?"

"Oh, just calm down. There's a little dust in my mouth." Izumi spat out the pebbles that went into her mouth. "But I'm fine."

"Huh? It's great!" Endel praised the surviving Izumi. "Nobody can stand my kick first."

Although his Human language was not yet fluent enough, Izumi could understand that his kick was quite powerful. And to be honest, his stomach feels a bit nauseous.

"Lumayan. My stomach feels a little loose." Izumi stand. Cleaning dust off his white tunic. "You can use that way to treat constipation."

Putting aside Izumi's strange sense of humor, Yonaka gave a small smile. Relieved because Izumi looks fine.

Under his feet was a hole shaped like his body. Beside him was Endel's hole. His dings and Endel's kicks had enough force to form the ground. Izumi impressed.

Slightly admiring the hole, Izumi moved her shoulders and neck. The heating is done.

He breathed deeply. Shift his left leg backwards. First crossing both hands, he placed his left hand in front of his right hand. Izumi takes Han Zenkutsu-Dachi.

The aura around Izumi changed. His eyes were sharp, his breathing was calm and his body was straighter. The dust that was still flying made him like a monster behind the fog.

Endel's fur stood up. His instincts shouted that this enemy before him was different from the others.

If he had faced a strong fighter, now he was faced with a wild animal. An animal that thinks of nothing but what is before it at this moment.

And right now, Endel was in front of him.

The demon youth smiled. The fun has just begun.

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Hearing the commotion and words from the servants, Shinnichi and Fiona came to the palace grounds. There, there were hundreds of people watching the match between Izumi and Endel. Erina had already come from earlier, accompanying Yonaka on the side of the field.

Fusena and Haira were also across the field. Watch the duel with focus.

"Kurobane-sama, let's take a look as well."

Hearing the Princess's invitation, Shinnichi nodded in agreement. He walked in front of the princess. Small thud.

Realizing who it was, the people who were blocking the way of the Princess immediately stepped aside. Giving impromptu path directly to the side of Yonaka and Erina.

"Yonaka-chan, Himekaze-san." Shinnichi greeted them both.

"Ah, Shinnichi-kun, Fiona-hime."

Yonaka and Erina immediately turned their heads towards them. Yonaka represents Erina as well as in exchange for greeting Shinnichi and Fiona. Just for a moment, he again set his sights on the palace grounds.

Izumi and Endel were walking around each other. Each looks bad.

Izumi's face was full of wounds, blood dripping from her nose. His white tunic was also torn. Showing a bruised stomach.

Endel is not much different. His head was bleeding with one swollen cheek. One of his horns was even broken. His sleeves and pants are torn here and there. Showing bruises and wounds on his limbs.

Not only are they affected by the fight. The environment around them too.

The ground cracked every time they moved, craters were big and small everywhere, some big trees were uprooted, there was even a huge hole in the palace walls. The sight can make people think that there was an earthquake that just happened.

But they still look wild. Every now and then, one of them would launch punches and kicks.

"What's going on?" Fiona asked. Little curious.

"The devil, Endel, challenged Izumi to a duel," Yonaka explained briefly.

"And he just took it?" Fiona could not believe that anyone would accept such a challenge without thinking.

"Izumi is the type who likes to fight." Shinnichi smiled weakly. "If there was someone who challenged him, Izumi would have immediately agreed."

"O-oh, there's a guy like that turned out." Fiona's knowledge grew a little. "How long have they been fighting?"

"About an hour." Erina answered. "Well, they don't use magic at all."

"What?!" Fiona surprised. "Not using magic?"

Fighting with the Devil without using magic? Who is the crazy person who can do that? The greatest fighter in Victoria, no, the whole of Panzia alone no one can afford.

Fiona became a little curious about the world of Heroes. He now guessed their world was filled by monsters more terrifying than his world.

Their attention returned to the two empty-handed fighters in the middle of the field. Despite being full of injuries, the two of them could still smile.

"You... Haah. Haah.." reply Endel holding his shoulder. With a loud crack, he pulled it. Fixing the position of his shoulder. "Ah, better."

Preparing themselves once more, they re-installed the horses. Endel attacked again.

He was jumping small. Approaching Izumi who took a defensive position. Close enough, he threw a punch.

"Geez!"

Izumi shifted her legs backwards. Avoiding the Endel punch with quick movements. He responded with Yoko Empi Uchi. A sideways attack on the chest.

"Dam!"

Endel raised his left hand to resist Izumi's attack. Although it worked, his hands were instantly stiff. An expression of pain flashed across his face.

Izumi didn't waste the chance. He lifted his leg and pushed with all his might.

"Well!"

"Gofu!'

Izumi instantly sent a kick right into Endel's stomach. His feet hit Endel's stomach. Back pushed him back, holding his stomach. Even on his knees.

However, despite that, Endel was still smiling. It stands. Clenched fists.

He went back to the front. Faster than usual.

"Well! Huh! Huh! Hraa!"

Then, he threw a barrage of punches at Izumi's body. Left, right, bottom. Everything parryed.

However, Endel's speed overwhelmed Izumi. He's getting tired. Endel. The attack began to connect.

First her waist, then her chest, then her shoulders. Lastly, Endel struck Izumi in the jaw with an uppercut.

"Gee!"

Izumi's teeth were shaking. Striking each other with a force capable of breaking concrete. He staggered.

"Dam!"

"Urghs!"

Endel pulled his right leg. Inhaling deeply, he also sent out a kick. regarding Izumi, slumped in his stomach.

Izumi's body formed a "(" before being thrown away. It takes about 15 meters. Almost reached the audience. It shows how powerful Endel's kick is. If an ordinary person accepted it, he could instantly die.

Fortunately, Izumi was no ordinary person. Not only did he survive, he did not even fall straight away. Just push. But, the kick gave its impact.

Izumi coughed. Blood came out of his mouth. He fell to his knees. Her chest feels tight.

"I-izumi-kun!" Yonaka looked at Izumi worriedly.

But, it was not only Izumi who was affected. Endel is the same.

It covers his mouth. Holding back a cough. However, as he looked at his palm, he saw blood.

"Chir...." Endel cursed in the language of Satan.

"E-end...." Haira called her name slowly. Fusena could hear it. The woman just fell silent.

The audience held their breath. What is the strength of both of them? They have the power to change the surface of the earth. However, as Humans, they were more worried than amazed.

If this Devil was able to do that to a Hero, what could he do to an ordinary person?

As if understanding their worries, Izumi stood up again. He looked back. Towards Yonaka and the others. Then, smile confidently.

The smile became a sign. Signs that he is okay. A sign that he can still fight.

Seeing that, the Humans felt calm again. True, even a Devil cannot defeat their Hero! Heroes will win.

Carrying the Human spirit on his back, Izumi picked up the horses.

At the same time, Endel wiped the blood on the corner of his lips. He also carried a demonic spirit on his back. Especially the worries of the Demon girl behind him.

Endel took the horses.

The next attack is decisive. They knew. Humans and demons all have limits. And right now, their bodies were already at that threshold.

They both took a deep breath. Look at the opponent in front of them.

"Hrah!

"Dam!"

Then, lunging.

Close and fast, they both raised their legs. A kick to the head. They're both after that.

That's when their destiny began to connect.

Both legs hit their target at the same time. At the same time, they felt their heads being hit by a log. Along with them they also sprawled.

Three meters from where they stood. Izumi and Endel fell to the ground.

"Izumi-kun!"

"E-end!"

Two girls, one Human, one demon, directly ran into the middle of the field. Worrying about their friends. Erina, Fiona and Shinnichi follow. Fusena.

Yonaka held Izumi's head. Feeling his breath, Yonaka breathed a sigh of relief.

The young man just fainted.

"Thank God...." Yonaka turned towards Erina. Erina nodded, understanding the meaning of that gaze.

"Great Goddess. Heal it. [Heal]." Erina waved her hand over Izumi's body. A moment later, his body was enveloped by a green light. Healing Izumi's wounds.

Yonaka thanks Erina. Shinnichi also sighed in relief. He looked towards the demons.

Haira was beside Endel. He hesitated to touch it. Worried that he would hurt her.

Behind him, Fusena walked leisurely. It doesn't seem to worry at all. Up next to Haira, he pointed his hand at Endel.

"[Heal]," he said. It enveloped Endel's body with the same green light as Izumi.

"Huh?" Shinnichi was surprised.

Using mid-level magic without spells? The Devil Race is really proficient in magic.

Realizing that someone was looking at her, Fusena turned her head. He narrowed his eyes.

Sensing that Fusena's gaze was fixed on him, Shinnichi became nervous. He wonders. Was he angry about it?

However, Fusena's gaze was not directed at Shinnichi. In fact, the person behind it. A young man with golden hair; Jinba Samejima.

Holding Riveria, he walked past them. Pushing Shinnichi a little. Making the black-haired young man complain small.

"What did you do to my friend?" ask the devils.

"J-Jinba-san?"

"Samejima?"

Erina and Yonaka mentioned her name in surprise. More surprised as he directed hostility towards the Devils.

"We didn't do anything" replied Fusena. "They are dueling themselves."

"You think I believe that?" Samejima drew his sword. I don't know what's on his mind.

"M-Morta!" Haira exclaims. Kneeling on the ground, he spread his arms. Trying to protect Endel behind him. "Lear-endel Porta!"

Samejima did not understand Haira's words. "You dare to talk to me?" Samejima prepared his weapon. Riveria's fire started burning. Turn the blade red.

Surprisingly, Fusena was silent. His red iris looked at Samejima. I don't know what's on his mind. However, he still sent out a powerful aura of hostility.

Interracial relationships began to stretch. One wrong move could lead to war.

The human race is the first to make a decision. Samejima's hands moved quickly. Heading towards Haira.

"B-stop!"

However, before the blade touched Haira's body, someone again blocked her. A young man with black hair. Shinnichi's neck was at the tip of Samejima's sword.

"Kurobane-sama!?"

"S-Shinnichi-kun!?"

Replace Fiona and Yonaka who call Shinnichi's name. Surprised to see him between Samejima's sword and Haira's body.

"What are you doing!?" samejima. Actually he had no problem cutting Shinnichi there as well, but the look in the eyes behind prevented him.

"D-he didn't do anything! Why are you trying to attack him!?" Shinnichi changeover exclaims. Despite his fear, he is more furious that Samejima is trying to attack an innocent man.

"S-Shinnichi-hono...." Haira surprised. I didn't think a man would protect the Devil.

"What'sthis? You're protecting the Devils?" Samejima narrowed his eyes. "Do you mean to betray your own race?" ask Samejima, a little harsh. So that others can hear it.

"Bu-not!" Shinnichi immediately denied. He was wary of the muttering of the Human race about him. "H-Haira-dono said not to hurt Endel-dono! But, why did you even attack him!?"

Shinnichi's cry reached the ears of the audience. Makes them doubt. Seemed skeptical.

Samejima. Trying to control the situation. "Then? Why should I trust you? He could have said something else."

"That-that's...."

"I believe. My servant has skills that enable him to understand the language of other races. " Don't let Shinnichi be confused, Fiona explained. "Because he never lied. I even dared to swear on behalf of the Victorian royal family."

Hearing the Princess' words, the audience began to believe Shinnichi's words. They knew that swearing in the name of the royal family was not something that could be said for granted. The oath had meaning behind it.

Samejima clicked his tongue. He pulled Riveria back. Shinnichi sighed. Relieved that the sword did not hit his neck.

Samejima stared hard at Shinnichi. He pointed at his face. "Fight with me."

Shinnichi looked at Samejima. "Eh?" then I make a strange sound