CH.78 Kasib VS Yune the first Royal Guard ( Ramon vs Kamil and Memnon vs Khonsu)

Back then, people lifted swords, committed wars,

Killed poor humans, bodies burnt or sold, such uproars.

Every time I think back, I'm caught in thought,

People killing others, one death altering a lot.

No phones, no social media to ease their plight,

Alone in a world where kings ruled with might.

Imagine a sunny day shattered by sorrow,

No way to express pain, no hope for tomorrow.

We think those times were simple, days so serene,

But beneath the surface, cruelty was keen.

One moment alive, the next swallowed by fear,

Friendships broken, lost voices we couldn't hear because our friends moved away.

Imagine meeting a friend after decades gone by,

Under the sun, so much to catch up on, oh my.

Some never found lost mothers, forever in pain,

While others' tales moved me, like tears in the rain.

"Damn!" Jack shouted as he accepted defeat. Noya, breathing heavily, patted Jack's head and said, "Good work. This was one of the smartest fights I've ever had."

"Yeah, you two did good," Henu said, crossing his arms.

Ramon rushed to Jack, lending him a shoulder, and took him to the side while Noya spoke to Yune.

"Soldiers, those who were observing, give some helpful advice to your fellow comrades who just fought," Yune commanded.

Yune shouted at Noya, "Your attention was fixated on his blade. You should have kept your eyes on him. You missed two chances to attack—once while you dodged and the other at the beginning." Noya listened, scratching his head.

"Jack, you okay?" asked Ramon.

Menes walked over to Jack and said, "Good work. You finally used your power for once. However, I sense that it’s weak. The claws which Stellar had were bigger and had better reach. They were sharper. Yours are like a loose string which isn't pulled properly," Menes criticized.

"Yes, I understand, Commander," Jack said, looking down at the floor, embarrassed.

"Well, good work," Menes said, ruffling Jack's hair as a gesture of motivation.

Jack's eyes, as they looked down, shed silent tears which only Ramon noticed.

"Next, Khonsu and Memnon, two Royal Guards, head to head," commanded Henu Safir.

Soon, the two fighters walked inside the human-made circle, drawing their swords.

Memnon advised, "Khonsu, boy, don't get too excited. I'll end this in a few seconds," he joked.

Khonsu replied, "I'll shock you even quicker."

Menes shouted, "BEGIN!"

"Memory Overload!" shouted Memnon, pointing his finger at Khonsu. At the same time, Khonsu shouted, "Lightning Strike!"

A massive collision struck the field. The wind rose, lifting the dust and forming clouds. All the soldiers, except Menes and Henu, closed or shielded their eyes. The two commanders' expressions were disappointed.

The blades of the two royal guards fell simultaneously, not even a millisecond apart, landing on the ground at the same time.

After the dust cleared, the soldiers saw both fighters paralyzed by the other's power. Memnon, his hair black and tongue out, was shocked by Khonsu's electricity, while Khonsu spewed random words, his mind influenced and shocked by Memnon's memory ability.

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Yune sighed before taking a deep breath and shouting, "You two dumbasses better take your own asses to the medical room. No one is going to carry you."

Scared of Yune, they both stood up, still beaten up, and slowly walked to the medical room—Memnon with his blackened hair and tongue out, and Khonsu still spewing nonsensical nonsense.

Henu and Menes sighed as Henu placed, his hand on his head in disappointment. "This may be the quickest round in our match history," Menes added, nodding in agreement. "The quickest draw as well."

Yune, annoyed, muttered, "To think the two Royal Guards would be this idiotic. It's embarrassing."

"I could replace them if you like," joked Ramon.

Yune shot him a devilish look and smirked. "Reach a higher ranking first, then talk, buddy."

"Right, right. Next up, come on guys. Kamil and Ramon, you two fight," Henu announced.

Soon, the two entered the human circle, and Henu commanded them to begin.

Kamil activated his Chronotex, creating a shield around himself.

"Alright, Kamil, you're gonna stay in that little protection cage forever, huh?" joked Ramon.

Menes realized this could be a long fight and commanded Kamil, "You can't just use your shield. You've got to fight, Kamil, or else you'll be cheating, alright?"

"Come on, Commander, that's unfair," Kamil moaned.

Ramon activated his dark energy. In his mind, one memory rang clear: "The last time I used my power was to kill a man who wasn't even human. I can't imagine what or who he was trying to protect."

With a loud scream, Ramon attacked. "I won't be defeated!"

Unable to use his full shield, Kamil protected himself from the front, but Ramon's dark energy attack shook him, forcing him back with skidding feet.

Kamil soon deactivated his shield and drew his sword to counterattack, but Ramon was ready. Infusing his fists with dark energy, Ramon landed a powerful punch on Kamil, sending him flying back.

As Kamil recovered and activated his shield again, this time behind him to prevent exiting the circle, both combatants gripped their swords. Kamil smirked confidently and stopped shouting for his shield.

Ramon, running forward, suddenly tripped and fell with a loud thud, sword in hand.

To everyone's surprise, Kamil used his shield on the lower half of Ramon's body, causing him to trip midway through his run.

"Ahh, that's unfair!" Ramon exclaimed.

The soldiers laughed, and Menes replied, "It's the rules, Ramon. Get up now. You did well."

Henu turned to Kamil, offering advice. "You can't rely on your shield forever. You need to attack, Kamil."

"Understood, Commander," Kamil replied determinedly.

"Alright, boys, get ready. The final fight is between Kasib and Yune," announced Henu Safir.

The soldiers whispered among themselves, "Kasib fought that beast without any powers. He only used pure strength," one soldier remarked. Another murmured, "But Master Yune took out the flying beast without effort."

Kasib bowed to Yune out of respect and said, "Let this be a fair battle."

Yune replied, "Indeed. I appreciate your chivalry."

"Begin!" shouted Henu Safir.

Both combatants took their stances with their swords.

Kasib thought to himself, "In front of me stands the strongest of the Royal Guards. If I want to fulfill my dream of becoming the strongest warrior, I must get through him first."

Henu thought, "Kasib, your father was probably the hardest man for me to fight in one-on-one combat. You're strong, just like your father. But will you be able to beat Yune? As far as I know, Yune trains every day. He's just like Kasib, but stronger."

Kasib charged towards Yune, but Yune used his sword to defend, pushing Kasib back with lethal force. Then, Yune activated his Chronotex ability, saying "Teleport," and teleported behind Kasib, but only his blade teleported, catching Kasib off guard with one hand on his sword.

The soldiers gasped in shock as Kasib wielded a small blade with his other hand, blocking Yune's attack.

After a brief exchange, Kasib stepped back, assessing the situation.

Yune, impressed by Kasib's skill, said, "That was amazing, Kasib. You're truly observant."

However, everyone knew this was the end for Kasib. Yune smiled, then threw his sword towards Kasib with his bare hands.

Kasib attempted to dodge to the right, but Yune whispered, "Teleport, infinite speed..."

The sword teleported behind Kasib, then above him, and suddenly appeared from various angles, entering into a purple circular void and reappearing with increasing speed every second. Yune shouted, "That's it, end it here!" The sword dashed towards Kasib's hand, knocking his weapon away as he was flung to the ground. Despite Kasib's strength and observation, he was unable to prevent Yune from claiming victory.

Defeated, disappointment etched on his face, Kasib muttered, "This is what I have to defeat. I can't win..."

"Good work, both of you did well," Menes cheered. He approached Kasib and said, "No need to worry, Kasib. You still have time to reach your goal, just like your father did."

In defeat, Kasib turned to leave the training field without uttering a word. However, out of anger, Henu Safir shouted,

"Kasib, Son of Rahekhet! Don't look down in defeat, your head lowered in front of your enemy as if you have lost everything. A true warrior does not wield a sword as a weapon. His words and presence alone bring about change. These were the words your father spoke to us as well. Then why do you not take that advice? A man who has lost a battle hasn't lost. Instead, he has gained. He has gained an understanding of defeat that should not overshadow his goals, his thoughts, his morals, and himself. So let defeat not bring you down but lift you closer to what you may someday become."