200 BEST GIRL

Crystal Beach

Duke Asai Trichia, awoke to find himself alone. His stomach rumbling away, he exited his tent in search of sustenance. Hoping that the BBQ had already been lit, a couple honey brushed chicken wings would do wonders. Especially after being milked so extensively the night before.

Looking around, Rosemi and Chloe were no where to be seen. Whilst the knights from both ducal houses seemed to be engaged in a serious game of volleyball which, no longer resembled volleyball but more like dodgeball.

Asai watched in great interest, whilst Robin was quick to serve the man. Robin was wearing a white bikini today, it came with a little bow positioned at the middle, and little white strings at the sides. She appeared to have just finished her morning work out, as her skin glistened with sweat, and her hair stuck to her skin. The girl always made an effort to exercise and perform her vaults, in case she ever grew and became less aero-dynamic.

Noticing his gaze, she fed him her orange juice before placing the plates and cups down.

"I know that look. You're interested aren't you? Want to try facing me?" Rather than wait for an answer, she pulled his arm onwards. The two platoons had just finished and were in need of rest and more cold beer. When they saw their lord and commander approach the court. Excitement began to surge. Clam and Gary were quick to change the court, removing the netting.

Whenever Asai and Robin would play, they wouldn't go for volleyball, they would for sure go for dodgeball. However, unlike normal dodgeball, there would be a large area in between the two that would be designated as the dead zone. Increasing the distance from the two as their hits were extremely heavy.

The knights of Lumix were especially confused when the knights from Trichia all adorned their tower shields, surrounding the court. Whilst normal balls were made of cloth. The ball they'll be using were made from Varg leather, granting greater durability.

[Asai Trichia: Lvl 80]

[HP: 115 MP:115]

[Title: Monster]

VS

[Robin: Lvl 78]

[HP: 100 MP:200]

To begin with, golden wings materialized around Robin's ankles.

[Winged Foot]

Asai dipped into [Hide] which was immediately countered by Robin's [Detect], a surge of mana expanded from her as a source, like a motion radar, instantly revealing Asai who by now were five. As he had casted [Phantom Menace]

Robin, clocked the ball back with her arm before filling it with her divinity. Launching it down the middle as she vaulted.

[All in One] pelted the two flanks, forcing the group of Asais to dodge towards the middle. Forcing them into an attempt to catch the ball. However, the clones still being horrible at listening to complex instructions failed to understand what the original wanted.

The level 78 ranged attack from Robin instantly snuffed out the four level 40 clones. Revealing the real Asai who had caught the harden leather ball by hand.

Now on the receiving end, Robin dipped into stealth with [Disappear] fully aware that Asai didn't have a detection spell at his disposal. The man had to rely entirely on vaguely sensing her position which didn't help much. The man tried to inspect the beach, for footprints upon the sand, but Robin's [Winged Foot] caused her to hover just a centre metre above the ground. Truly she was cheating.

"Sorry about this lads, blame Robin not me!"

Asai vaulted, filling the leather ball with his own divinity.

[Knife Throw]

The ball blasted towards the left bouncing off the left court before slamming into the shield wall held by the men. Before Asai had landed from his vault, a second Asai popped out and threw a second astral ball directly into the small pit created by the first ball, which changed its protectory, sending it to the right court. Revealing Robin who was in mid vault herself who caught the ball. Overriding the divinity with her own and instantly firing it back at the man who was still stabilizing his footing.

The leather ball slammed into the man's torso, the force so great, he was immediately slammed into the sand. Creating a small crater.

Asai now found himself to be out of breath and staring at the bright blue sky. 

"I thought I could beat her now that I had a ranged skill of my own. It seems I was wrong..."

Robin on the other side of the court was currently being carried around on Clam and Gary's shoulders as the platoons under them cheered for her victory.

""Robin! Robin! Robin!~""

As with every defeat against Robin, Asai pulled out a dozen more barrels of ale and beers. Ordering the knights to enjoy themselves as he eased himself into the waters to soothe his sore muscles. The delayed onset muscle soreness from his high intensity night workout and the sudden surge of energy expenditure finally hitting home.

Rosemi sat down next to the man, also soothing her aching muscles. Those especially down below. Turning around, Asai noticed Chloe re-joining the party by chugging mug after mug of alcohol.

Although the existence of skills was supposed to be a open-secret kept within high-nobility. Asai no longer worried about being so secretive. He found the idea of appearing weak and helpless to be worse than appearing strong and powerful.

The way he saw it, if a store had no security on display. Thieves would be more open to the idea of attacking. However, if one were to have security out in the open, and not hidden. It acted better as a deterrence, reducing the amount of headaches he'd have to endure.

And honestly, after his many conjectures, the man was certain that the gods of this world heavily favoured the bold and brave over those who would simply turn tail and escape at first sign of conflict.

Perhaps his best example would be Robin. In all her choices, she had always been brazenly bold. Her will to commit herself, to go against the rising tides is perhaps why she was so strong. 

[Robin: Lvl 78]  [Chloe: Lvl 76]

Although Robin and Chloe's levels were practically the same, the two were extremely far apart in actual combat ability. Robin's skill set seemed to be tailor made for her. In semblance of her desires to follow Asai's stealthy rogue style of combat, yet supplementing the man by having a greater focus on ranged and AOE skills. 

Chloe's skills seem to match her personality, as she greatly feared pain. And perhaps to her naivety, as much as she had ranged skills, she lacked AOE. Within her mind she still believed and imagined fights to be one versus one or boss raids. Thus, she'll definitely be in for a rude awakening if she were to ever join the frontlines of a war.

Strictly speaking, in a ranged only match up. Asai would lose hands down, with only a [Knife Throw] skill at his disposal. However, on the flipside, if it were to be an no-holds-barred type of fight. Asai dominated both girls even if they fought him together. As the man's skillset was specialized in melee skirmishes.

"Duke Trichia, something on your mind?" Rosemi leaned herself against his shoulder. Relaxing herself as the gentle tide went to and from.

Asai nodded. "Yes, I was wondering about your combat ability. I came to realise that I haven't actually ever seen you in battle." He watched as her two hands fiddled around with his fingers. "I've heard that you were extremely skilled with the sword. Back when you saved my men from the lycan hordes."

Rosemi with her ocean blue eyes peered into his abyssal gaze.

"You're in luck. I've received word from my father. You have been ordered by Her Majesty, to travel to Via Marea. There, you will rendezvous with Count Jenson De Lion and assist him with the alliance negotiations between our two realms. Apparently, Queen Rima requested your presence herself. It seems you're more popular than I thought, even an elven queen wants you." Her gaze went down towards his chest and abs. His muscles glistening against the sun.

A smug grin stretched across her face, as she nearly drooled a little. Remembering her position as a duke's daughter, she straightened her back.

"And, father has sent me to aid you with your task. So, if we come across any unlucky monsters or beasts, I'll personally show you my swordsmanship."

Asai, was secretly looking forward to seeing her skills. He averted his attention away from her two soft perky breasts and towards his system

[Sword Saint]

Lumix bloodline: +5% attack speed, damage, accuracy and critical rate when wielding a sword

[Chloe's Faith]

Targets that willingly consume your essence +10 loyalty