Chapter 289: A Small Display Of Power

Chapter 289: A Small Display Of Power



Anzo swung his sword in a massive overhead arc, aiming to end the spar with a single decisive blow. But Alister moved with speed, sidestepping and slipping past the blade's reach with ease. In one smooth motion, he clenched his scaled fist and struck Anzo's sword.

The clash sent the great sword flying from Anzo's grasp, the blade spinning through the air before crashing into the ground with a resounding

THUD. The impact created a small crater, and a shocked silence rippled through the crowd.

Before Anzo could react, Alister closed the gap between them, delivering a devastating punch to his abdomen. The force sent Anzo stumbling backward, skidding to a halt as he dropped to one knee, breathless.

The crowd erupted into chaos.

"Did that really just happen?!"

"He knocked Anzo's sword away like it was nothing!"

"That punch... did you see the impact? I swear I felt it from here!"

"This is the guy we thought couldn't fight without his dragons?"

"How did it end so quickly? Anzo didn't even get a chance to use his full strength!"

"Alister's on a completely different level... He doesn't even look tired!"

Axel let out a low whistle. "Okay... I take back every skeptical thought I had. That was insane."

Blitz nodded, her eyes wide with awe. "I mean, I knew Alister was strong, but I didn't think he could handle Anzo like that. Did you see how smooth that disarm was? It's like he's been doing this for decades."

Axel smirked. "Not just the disarm... the punch! That wasn't just skill, Blitz, that was pure, raw power. Alister's strength is on a whole other level."

Blitz crossed her arms, a thoughtful expression on her face. "I guess his story of raiding that A Ranked dungeon is starting to make sense. Makes me wonder what else he's hiding."

Anzo pushed himself back to his feet, rubbing his stomach where Alister's punch had landed. He let out a breathless chuckle, shaking his head in disbelief.

"Well... didn't expect that. You got me good, Alister. That was over before I even knew what hit me."

He dusted himself off, meeting Alister's gaze with a respectful nod. "I've sparred with plenty of strong fighters, but I don't think anyone's ever disarmed me like that. That was something else."

Ren adjusted his glasses, his sharp gaze never leaving Alister. "Strange..." he murmured, loud enough for Axel and Blitz to hear.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Blitz turned toward him. "What's strange?"

Ren's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "The way Alister moved... That wasn't just skill or technique. He displayed the raw physicality of someone with a physical enhancement talent. But as far as we know, he's an SSS Rank Summoner. Could it be that summoners of his rank are physically strong as well?"

Axel blinked, then grinned. "So, you're saying Alister's a walking powerhouse on top of being a summoning genius? Figures."

Ren adjusted his glasses as he spoke, "That could be that could be the case... or perhaps... it could always be something else." he narrowed his gaze suspiciously.

Alister extended a hand to Anzo, helping him to his feet. "You fought well, Anzo," he said with a calm smile.

"You've got solid instincts, and your mana control is impressive. We'll go over the mistakes you made and how to address them later."

Anzo stood tall, brushing off the dust from his clothes, his eyes still had that look of excitement. Despite the devastating punch and the fact that he'd been disarmed so quickly, he raised his hand to signal Alister.

"I'm not done yet," Anzo said. "I want to go another round."

Alister blinked, genuinely confused by their explanation. "You mean you can't activate it on command?" He crossed his arms, looking between them. "How does that even work?"

Axel grinned, a bit self-deprecating. "It's like a fight-or-flight thing. We can't control when it kicks in. When we're in danger, it just happens."

Blitz spoke, her tone a bit defensive, "It's not like we want to fight like this, it just... happens when we're cornered or when we sense a threat."

The two of them quickly pulled out twin daggers, the edges blunt, but they moved with an air

of readiness.

"We'll still put on a good fight, though," Axel said with a wink, giving Alister an almost teasing look as he twirled his dagger. "You won't be disappointed."

Alister stood still for a moment, processing what they'd said, then raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful. "So, you're telling me that you can't control when it activates?" Blitz and Axel both nodded, their stances relaxing a little as they prepared for the spar.

"I see," Alister said, his voice now calm but with a hint of amusement in it. "Then I guess it's my responsibility as your leader to help you gain better control of your abilities."

"I guess I'll have to be a little more cold to tye both of you then."

Axel and Blitz both blinked at him, looking confused by his response. Alister's smile

deepened, and there was a glint of excitement in his eyes.

"If you're going to fight alongside me, you'll need more than just raw instinct," he said, his

tone suddenly serious.

"You need control. So let's see how well you can manage your Rush when you're put in a

dangerous situation, no?"

VOOSH!

Alister's golden mana flared out in a brilliant wave, casting an intense glow across the sparring arena. The air felt heavier, crackling with raw energy, as his gaze sharpened, locking

onto Axel and Blitz like a predator about to pounce.

"Defend yourselves."

Axel and Blitz casual grins vanished from their faces, Blitz spoke. "Hey, don't go too hard on

us, boss. We're just-"

Before they could finish, Alister launched himself forward in a blur of motion. His sheer speed was like a flash of golden light cutting across the stage.

The ground beneath his feet cracked slightly from the force of his launch.

Ren's eyes widened in shock as he instinctively leaned forward. "That speed...! Is that really

Alister?!"

"He's moving like someone with a physical enhancement talent!"

Axel barely managed to process what was happening, his grin faltering as he yelled, "Blitz,

MOVE!"