Chapter 9
*CLANG*
When Blake and I went out to see what the rest of our group were doing with the rest of the kids I did not expect them to do this
*CLANG CLANG*
It’s not that I trust them or anything, but trust them with kids? What was I thinking!?
*CLANG CLANG CLANG*
I’m over exaggerating? No I am not
Why?
Because we have a gun nuts, a blond-bezerker, a girl who is in a sugar rush 24/7, an awkward celebrity, a former bully/ racist and so on
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
I told them to take care of the kids and what did they do?
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
They host a fighting show for the kids
I knew letting them tag along was a bad idea
“Hey Nemo you mind if I say it?” Blake ask with an amused smile
I could only give a sigh
“I’ll take that as a yes. This is surreal~”
*CLANG* *THUNP*
“And the winner is Yang!” Jaune act as a referee
The kids and our fellow huntsmen-in-training cheer
Okay that’s enough I guess
I step forward and greet them
“Okay that’s enough fighting I don’t want any accident to happened to the kids with how destructive you guys fight” I said
“Says the one who use explosion in close combat” Yang spoke
I give her a cold glare and she instantly shut up
Haa~ what am I going to do with them?
Don’t they know it’s not safe fighting with kids around?
“Miss, Miss! Your friend is amazing!”
“Yea! They were so cool!”
“I want to be a huntsman too!”
“can you let them visit us again when you come?”
“Miss, Miss can you teach us how to fight like that?!”
“I want to learn how to use dust like big sister Weiss”
And they went on and on while I just gave them a nod and a shake of my head
I then turn and look at the group who cause this
All of them are having a sheepish smile on they’re face
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I pinch the bridge of my nose and take a deep breath
I felt a reassuring squeeze on my shoulder and glace at my right to see Blake giving me a look of pity..
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I have no use for your pity woman! If your pity could fix my headache then I’ll gladly take it!
“Hey Miss! Why don’t you fight as well?” one of the kids said
“Sorry kids, but shows over you know it’s dangerous when huntsmen fight, what will I do if one of you got hurt when you got his by a stray bullet?” I reason the kids resulting all of them look down
Glad they think this through
“Why don’t you just make that transparent wall as a fence, I think your wall was strong enough to withstand one of Yang punch” Ruby idly mutter
The kids eye went bright again
Dammit Ruby! Don’t go giving them idea!
“Yea, Miss could go make that pretty ice that Miss use”
“Please Miss, we want to see you fight”
“Yea, we never saw you fight before”
The kids beg
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“Trust me kids when princess here fight, he fights like a storm” Yang
“I’m more incline to say that Yuki fight more like a machine” Ren
The kids gets more excited to see me fight when they heard those two opinion of me
Root dammit!
“Fine! I’ll fight, but just this once after that no more ok?”
“Hai~” they agreed
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Once I’ve made the transparent ice wall around the fighting ground that Ruby mark I jump inside waiting for my opponent
“So, who am I fighting?” I ask
They look at each other debating on who should go
“I think I should go” Nikos said and jump inside
I can see a glint in her eye… she must have been waiting to fight me
“Haa~ ok let’s get this over with… you don’t mind if I finish this quickly right?” I ask Nikos
She seem surprise at my question before her smile turning into a feral grin
… this girls likes to fight way too much
“Oh~ confident aren’t we?” she said
“Maybe, maybe not” I said in monotone and wear my mask
“Alright , ready… fight!” Jaune declare
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Hunting time
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Using the many ice pillar that branch out, I launch myself at Nikos from behind
The fighting ground is already look like a forest of frozen tree by yours truly
Attempt sneak attack, result: block.
*CLANG*
Tsk she has good instinct
And my agitation is not helping
I jump back while throwing another dust that explode covering my escape
I quickly hide behind another ice pillar
As expected of the champion, she’s strong
“C’mon Nome! Stop fighting like a coward!” I can hear Yang complain
Sorry muscle head. This is called strategy not cowardice
I break one of the smaller ice pillar that branch out and use it as a javelin to throw it at Nikos
Just as expected she was able to intercept it
Just like I planed
With one swift motion I appear behind Nikos and deliver a palm strike at her stomach
Result: hit. Continue assault? No. creates two ice sword and back away. Enemy is taking bait. Proceed as plan.
I quickly turn around and breathe out fire in front of Nikos face
I can hear the ‘boo’ from the audience
She back away transforming her sword into a rifle and shoot at me
I move away and hide behind an ice pillar
When the shooting stop I jump to get a higher ground
“Got you!” Nikos said with a scary grin
KYYYAaaaaa!
Ok that was scary
Now it was my turn to defend
Block. Block. Parry. Counter. Dodge. Counter. Block. Parry. Block. Block. Block. Counter. Parry. Hit. Parry. Hit. Counter. Dodge. Parry. Hit. Jump
I jump away to a safe distance… three hit I got hit that many in a short span of time while I only score two hit on her
So this is how much I can do without reinforcement…
How pathetic
‘Your strength is based on your versatility, while that Nikos girl strength is based on her skill add to the fact that she’s a balance fighter it would be obvious you would have a hard time fighting her because you focus on exploiting the enemy weakness’ Hassan
‘I’m guessing Nemo main weapon is the element of surprise?’ Mai guess
‘Your guess is spot on, but there’s more, Nemo second main weapon is changing the terrain using ice changing it too his liking, but it can easily counter by people who use fire’ Hassan
‘I think I get it, because Nemo constant habit of switching to different weapon he was never really skilful in any of it’ Mai
‘And against Pyrra who trains with her weapon for a long time making her a skilful opponent and her balance stat, she’s Nemo worst enemy’ Atalanta
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I fucking hate Balance fighter
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Focus! Don’t let your anger control you
Breathe in…. breathe out
Repeat four more time
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Ok… ok since I can’t use most of my skill because it would reveal all my trick and most of them is related using a metal
My only option is fighting head on
I took of my cloak and shirt revealing my body… which is strap with multiple Ice dust
Every one gasp… while some of them are blushing…
OH C’MON!
I’m a guy for Root sakes!.... wait that explained why the female are blushing
Nikos raises an eyebrow at me
I wordlessly crate a Viking axe at my left hand and a saber for my right hand
The cold wind gather around me forming a visible white and blue whirlwind
I rush forward with the help of the cold wind and make an upward strike with my axe
Nikos quickly parry it with her shield and use the opening to land a strike at me
I smirk under my mask and spin to doge the strike and counter with my saber
Her eye went wide, she jump back to avoid the blow
I use my momentum to throw my axe and turn my saber into a naginata and rush forward
Nikos intercepts my axe with a wide swing of her sword and block my strike and quickly went for a low kick aiming at my leg
I jump and rotate my body and use one of the ice pillar branch as a foothold and attack her from above with a thrust
She block it with her shield and shatter the tip of my naginata with a horizontal swing and follow with her own thrust
I jerk back landing on the ground, I make a tower shield and charge blindly
Just as expected Nikos went over my shield and was surprise when an ice shard almost hit her
She quickly recompose herself and slash me, aiming at my neck but her attack was stop by an ice pillar burst out from the ground
I smile and grab her hand which was still holding her sword which was still stuck on the ice pillar
After grabbing her hand I encase it in ice, the ice almost reach her shoulder when I feel a smack on the side of my head
I jerk back and glare at her, she also took a few step back and give me her own glare
After a few second of glaring at each other we both spout a bloodthirsty smile
She was probably enjoying this as I was
I hold out my arm apart creating a buster sword in each hand and brandish it showing how easily I can swing it
Nikos in exchange gets on in her stance
We charge at each other
I made the first strike by giving a vertical slash, she roll out of the way and throw her spear at me
I tilt my body to the side and send a horizontal slash at her while letting the first sword I use which is stuck on the ground
She jump and expertly use my sword and with great timing to boot use it as a foot hold to jump over me getting her weapon back
She charge at me and I spew out fire from my mouth, she use her shield to block my fire and keep charging and bash my head
At the same time and multiple ice spike erupted from bellow her sending her flying upward
I recover from my daze and throw dozen ice knives at her while she was still airborne
She parries all of my knife and land
We we’re about to charge at each other again when Jaune stop the fight
“Nemo’s Aura is already in the red when he create the ice knife, the winner is Pyyra”
The audience cheer
I relax myself and disperse all the ice around ice
Nikos comes over and hand me my cloak and shirt with a smile
I silently take it and immediately wear it… much to Ruby and Blake disappointment
“That was a good fight, you’re a tricky opponent” Nikos said still having that smile on her
“… And you’re an irritating opponent” I said my piece
She tilt her head and her smile grew larger
… the heck is that possible!?
“I don’t want to hear that from someone who use a hit and run tactic” Nikos retort back
“Balance fighter like you irk me” I complain
She just gave a laugh at my childish response
“Oof!?”
Something or someone tackle me to the ground
“Miss you we’re awesome!”
“You we’re like swosh and then boom! and then suddenly you go swish and bam!”
“Miss, again! Again!”
I chuckle at their antic
“Maybe next time I come here brat, right now I’m dead tired” I tell them
“Princess the way you fight was like a beast and cold…. Eh? Eh?” Yang
“You need to work on your use of ice dust” Weiss
“You also need to pay attention on your aura, as big as it is you just carelessly waste it in several move, especially when you change the terrain” Blake
Haa~
‘ take note of that for me Index’
‘done’
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Because the sun was setting we said our goodbye to the kids and went back to Beacon
The three team promise to comeback when they have a free time
At the end of it I was surprise that Cardin and his team was enjoying the visit. I was expecting him to complain and get angry at me for using him to babysit the kids and also wasting they’re time
Maybe I was wrong… maybe they do have a hope to change to become a better person
… Human are strange creature. I guess that also makes them interesting
The night wind was brushing against me… it’s cold yet pleasant
“ I knew I can find you here” Blake voice her thought
“Blake” I simply said
“…”
“…”
There’re was only silence between us until Blake broke it
“About what Robin said…” she trail off but I interrupt her
“For now my servant hunt is on halt. Robin gave us a warning that something BIG is coming and HE doesn’t know it, so we should raise our guard, prepare for the worst, arm yourself, don’t trust anyone we don’t know, study anyone new that include the transfer student that will come for the Vytal festival. ESPECIALLY the transfer student, it’s the perfect cover” I told Blake with a cold tone
I receive a nod from her, her expression is stern
Good, she’s taking this seriously
“On that note don’t go showing your full potential, even at the tournament if possible. And starting from now you and I are going to train with each other like there’s no tomorrow”
Blake gives another nod
“Should we tell the other?” Blake ask
That’s a good idea but…
“No, I think we should keep this to ourselves. Telling them would risk information leaking, especially Ruby in it and if it’s a false alarm and nothing happens, they would likely get themselves involve and tag along with me on my servant hunt which I would like to avoid that” I said
“Well that’s good and all but I think it’s better to tell them. If they ask how do we know just tell them a good friend of yours give you a tip” Blake
I shake my head
“It could work but remember, they never face death before, TRUE death. And that would make them think the warning as some kind of adventure for them to face, they wouldn’t take it like their lives depends on it” I argue
“… What if it doesn’t? what if Robin warning is just a small matter?” Blake
“Robin is a Heroic Spirit, a hero who lives by stealing and living a life filled with battle and death. If anything we should trust his trust his instinct. Plus one of his students is being use by an unknown force”
“Then should you investigate? Use one of the assassin class present concealment skill?” Blake
“I would have done that if I know where, but Robin clearly doesn’t want us to stick our nose in those businesses” I said with a frown
Blake let out a frustrated sigh
“Then I guess all we can do is prepare our self” Blake said
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A few days had pass
Blake would meet up with in my room and travel to the mirror world to practice with each other
I would also sneak around Vale at night with Blake searching for any clue but no luck so far
At least I got a new weapon to stock up I got from the occasional thug, Blake disapprove of my action but I reason her it’s for the greater good
She calls me a vulture afterward….
Ah, I also implant 10 magic circuits to Blake since I trust her with my life and she’s been a great partner
The magic circuit comes from me of course, I have about 300 of them…. Make that 290 now
When Tohsaka-oneesama told me the procedure to take out your magic circuit and implant it to other is painful she wasn’t kidding
By the Five Magic that was painful! But the face of Blake in pain and the sound of her screaming was worth it
For now I thought her the basic which is structure analysis, reinforcement, and boundary field. I also gave her a book about ruin for her to study
Funny enough her element is darkness, as for her origin… I’ll leave it for a surprise
FYI, she’s still learning so she haven’t develop any spell based on her element
Things we’re going smoothly until….
*beep beep*
[ Dear Nemo,
I see that you have 5 servant inside you and also a partner in crime that gain your trust, enough to give her your magic circuit.
Your future battle will probably easy from the looks of it and since it would be boring if you curb stomp your opponent I’m sealing your ability to Materialize servant to the real world
From your creator, Zelrecth]
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What?
What!?
WHAT!?
WHAT!?
Dammit Zelrecth I’m already worried about the warning Robin gave me and you just had to nerve me!?
ROOT DAMMIT!!!
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Well at least it doesn’t get any worse
*Bang*
“Nemo! Have you seen Blake she’s been missing!” Ruby appears and yells in panic
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HEAVENS FUCKING DAMMIT!
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“So, after having an argument with Blake she reveals that she’s a Faunas and told you guys that she was a White fang, after that she run away and you guys just stand there like an idiot? Granted, you guys was still in shock, did I get it right?” I said
“That’s the gist of it” Yang said and rub her head
I turn to Weiss, she was looking away
“Do you have anything to say for yourselves young lady?” I ask Weiss
She flinches, but that was about it
“I have nothing to say” she said
I shake my head and let out a sigh, I turn and look at Ruby who has her head down
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“C’mon Ruby, you need a fresh air” I said and and grab Ruby by the hand and lead her toward the rooftop
Yang was about to follow but I stop her and mouth to her ‘convince Weiss to see a more rational view’
Yang mouth ‘how?’
I replied ‘figure it yourself’ and gave her a two finger salute
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I take a sip from my drink while Ruby just sit beside me
I just gaze at the sky and enjoy the silence
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This is pretty relaxing I should do this more!
“Hey Nemo”
“Hm?”
“Do…you think I’m a horrible leader?”
“What makes you say that?”
“… Because my team is falling apart” she says sadly
I take another sip
“Well… maybe you are” I said
She slump futhur
“Maybe you aren’t” I continue
She look at me and give me a glare
“You’re mean. And stop playing around I’m serious!” she pout
“Sorry, can’t help it, you’re just fun to mess with”
*slap*
She slap my drink making it fall
Why did you do that!?
It was a perfectly good drink! Apolagise
“That was rude” I said in even tone
“You deserve it” she smile
“There! There’s the Ruby I know and love! You being sad and depressed doesn’t suit you, you should smile like you always do and think positive, leave the negative to me that’s my job” I said and ruffle her hair
She slap away my hand and went back to glaring at me
“But in all honesty, you’re an okay leader” I said
She frowns
“That doesn’t make me feel any better” she pouts
“Just take what you can you greedy girl, but it’s not your fault Blake ran away, she’s probably scared that you and your team discover her secret” I said
“Why would she be scared?” she ask innocently
“Who knows? Maybe she thought you, Weiss and Yang wouldn’t accept her?”
“Why would she think that? Of course we accept who she is!” she says confidently
“Are you sure? Weiss doesn’t seem like it” I shoot down her confidence
Heh heh this is too fun
‘Nemo-san… please be serious’ Mai scold me
“Weiss would accept her”
Eh?
“Weiss would accept her, because deep down she still cares about her, just like you” she says confidently steel in her eye
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I pat her head “Then you should better rest now and go search for her tomorrow”
“You’re right! Thanks Nemo!” she thank me
“No proble-“
*chu*
“bye!”
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AGAIN!?
SERIOUSLY!?
‘You know I don’t see why you’re still not dating any of them?’ Mai said
‘Well, let’s just say I’m just scared of getting into a relationship’ I said
‘… THE HELL?! You’re just a coward!’ Mai
‘Ack! I’m sorry okay but now I have to choose between those two and if I choose one, the other would get hurt! Hah! I have a valid reason so you can’t blame me!’ Me
‘Well… why not just choose both of them’ Mai
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‘Scuse me but did you just say choose both of them?’ I ask
‘Yea, they both clearly love you, you love both of them equally so why don’t choose both of them?’ Mai
‘All agree with Mai suggestion say ai’ Hassan
‘Ai’ Kiyohime
‘Ai… I don’t like this but for those two…’ Atalanta
‘Ai! Three mommy!’ Jack
A headache start forming
Lately I keep getting a headache,
Root dammit….
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