Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 154: The Beginning of the Battle
Following Rio's instructions, Christina-tachi started crossing the small bridge at a very high speed.
「WHA !?」
Surprised voices from the attackers could be heard from the shadows of trees and rocks around them.
For some reason their attacks have been detected which in turn delays their reaction. . There's no way they won't be surprised.
But, there was someone who regained his composure first in the midst of that situation.
"CHASE THEM! 」
Arein ordered the others in a confused voice.
Although the attackers exchanged glances and were about to chase their target, their movements were slower than the target. That is natural because it is not the type of movement that can be taken by walking normally.
Since no one among them could strengthen their physical abilities, Christina-tachi continued to expand the distance between them.
「CHE, LUCCI! 」
「OU!」
In response to Arein, both Lucci and Arein began to pursue their targets. They suddenly became very fast, but they did not cast any spells.
In doing so, they shortened the distance between them and Christina's group in a matter of seconds.
After Rio, the one running behind confirmed the situation with a glance that caused him to narrow his eyes.
（They're fast. This is not a speed that can be achieved using just 《Hyper》） Physical Capabilities
When Rio saw them, Arein and Lucci moved at a speed that surpassed the limits of human flesh.
Maybe they used some kind of magic to strengthen their own bodies. But the chances of them using spirit arts were not zero.
（Although I want to pull them a little further away from other attackers, I guess this is the limit ya）
Judging so, Rio slowed down his speed. After a complete stop, he turned around as he unsheathed his sword from the scabbard on his waist. （I'll give you senseis protection, Aisia. ）
（Understood. ）
Aisia immediately replied as Rio said that to her through telepathic communication. Aisia then pursues Christina-tachi in her spirit form.
And then, after Christina-tachis's back became spots on the highway, Arein and Lucci finally arrived at Rio's location.
Arein-tachi stopped in the middle of the highway and together faced Rio.
「What is your business with us?」
Rio asked with a somewhat irritated tone. Hearing that, Lucci showed a bold smile on his face.
"Do you remember me?"
「Yes, aren't you a savage man who tried to fight with us back in that mountain pass?」
"You fucker……… . . 」
Lucci grimaced when he heard Rio reply in a provocative tone.
Looking at their exchange, Arein laughed as if he had just seen something interesting.
「Do not laugh at me, Arein!」
「Don't sulk like that. The description fits you perfectly, Lucci. 」
「Hmph. . 」
After snorting, Lucci glared at Rio.
「So, in the end, what is your business with us? Go to the point of hiring bandits and destroying mercenaries to ambush us. 」
Rio repeated his question as he looked at the other r who finally caught up with them while being out of breath.
「Well, don't be in a hurry. We have some business with you and the royal princess Bertram who is with you. 」
Arein said so with narrowed eyes.
「Stop your business with me …………. I don't remember being with the royal princess Bertram. 」
Rio tilted his head and continued to play dumb. He has a beautiful poker face.
「Well, I don't think that you will be obedient and willing to answer our questions from the beginning. After all, you are the princess's companion. As expected of one of the main powers of the Strahl region, even if they were rotten, they still assigned excellent subordinates to royalty. 」
Thought but I'm not a princess bodyguard. ）
Rio unintentionally smiled wryly when he heard Arein's remark that was far from the truth.
「The issue related to the princess, you came at the right time. I also have an affair with y'all―― Issue about Lucius. 」
After Rio mentioned Lucius' name, Arein-tachi's expression turned wary.
「,,,,,,,, Arein, the situation is somewhat beyond our expectations but, not too significant. Leave him to me. You go for the princess. 」
Lucci drew his sword from his waist and whispered those words to Arein.
「Don't kill him. I want to get more detailed information from him. 」
After saying that, Arein suddenly ran with a minimum telegraph. He was running at a very high speed trying to revolve around Rio.
Rio reacted instantly and tried to disturb Arein. But, Lucci stood between them, blocking Rio's path.
Rio stopped his legs and sighed.
"My fault . I have said it correctly. I'mfighting. HEY, STOP RIGHT HERE! LET ME FINISH MY WORDS! 」
Rio made use of the gap created by Lucci when he started talking to chase after Arein again.
Although Lucci had lowered his guard, he managed to recover and quickly chased after Rio. . He took out a knife from his pocket and threw it at Rio's back.
Rio dodged the blade by jumping to the side, as if he had a pair of eyes on his back.
「HAH, did you use a magic artifact or an ancient artifact grade demon sword? That speed was impossible with the magic that existed in the current era! 」
Lucci said so to Rio who stopped for the second time.
As he said, there was indeed an ancient artifact loaded with superior body strengthening magic rather than the Hyper》 Physical Ability.
But, since Rio had strengthened his body with spirit arts, Lucci's conjecture was completely wrong. There is no difference in the phenomena created.
「Unfortunately my sword is full of the same kind of magic. We stand on flat ground. You will not be able to free yourself from me. 」
Lucci said so to Rio with a triumphant face. As this happened, the distance between Rio and Arein continued to increase.
(This guy talks too much.)
Rio sighed. And then in the next moment, Rio figure suddenly disappeared from Lucci field of vision. All that was left in place was a gust of wind.
「WHAAAT! ? 」
Lucci started looking around in panic. Then, he found the figure of Rio leaving her behind and circling around and arrived in front of Arein.
"BEING IN!"
「!!!!! ? 」
Arein narrowly avoided the incoming attack after hearing Lucci's scream.
「Our talk is not over」
Rio slashed at Arein as he said that.
「CHE!」
Arein smacked his lips and drew his sword. He received Rio's attack as he retreated. . Although their swords crossed each other many times, in a few moments Arein was in a defensive position. He was clearly defeated by Rio.
「GUH」
Arein's body was thrown backwards after receiving Rio's locomotive kick with his arm as it arrived once there was a gap in his gaurd. Even though she was trying to gain balance when she landed on the ground, Rio had already come to her to finish her off.
「DO NOT FORGET ABOUT ME!」
At that moment Lucci intervened forcing Rio to retreat and make some distance.
「LUCCI, LET THE ATTACK GO TOGETHER! THIS PERSON IS ON THE SAME LEVEL AS OUR LEADER! HE'S TOO MUCH FOR EITHER ONE OF US. 」
「CHE, I KNOW THAT! 」
Lucci reluctantly agreed with Arein. Then, the two began to work together to defeat Rio.
「Be careful, Arein. I don't know why but this guy can speed up without any previous movement. 」