CH.72 Return of Kevin

CH.72 Return of Kevin

As the practice session between my summon and Kurt’s group was going on, more adventurers came back to town. Some of them heard the sounds of training and came to have a look. And some even requested to join in, so after asking if that’s fine from my summon, I let them join. It was in a way good timing, as Kurt’s group was running out of steam and would have had to stop soon anyway.

But since more adventurers were here now and they wanted a turn as well, Kurt’s group was courteous and gave up their practice session just a little early.

“Thank you so much, Brian.” Kurt said as he sat down next to me.

“For what? I barely did anything.” I answered. “You should be thanking her.”

“I already did, but she told me to thank her Master. That’s you.” Kurt argued.

“Well, I hope you learned something.” I told him.

“Yes, we did.” He responded. “We learned that our attacks are too wide and slow. But I don’t really get how we should change it yet.”

“Too wide? Hmm..” That put me in thought. I guess it could mean they are just swinging too much and wasting energy. “I think she means your moves are too large. You bring your sword too up or too much to the side before attacking. I don’t really know, because I’m not an expert on sword fighting.”

“Would that really be it?” Kurt asked.

“Again, don’t ask me. I’m not an expert.”

“...Then, could we train like this again tomorrow?” He asked.

Tomorrow? I said I would go out with Alice, right? I guess I could, but I can’t promise it.

“I’m not sure. I have some plans for tomorrow, so I might not be able to be here like this.” I told him.

“But you said you had plans for today, and you still made time for this.” He argued.

“That’s because I achieved everything I wanted to. I just came back to the guild after a day's work, like any other adventurer.” I told him. “And then I came out here as you requested. I can try coming here tomorrow, but no promises.”

I once again took a hold of the practice Beaver Warrior with telekinesis and flew it around a bit. I think I’m starting to get used to telekinesis a little. I still couldn’t move the card fast, but I could probably float something next to me as I walked. As long as Laura took care of my mana control. When I tried controlling the mana myself, I couldn’t do anything with telekinesis. Mana control is difficult.

“Brian, what are you doing?” Kurt, who was still sitting next to me asked, as he looked at the floating card.

“Practicing.” I answered quickly. I need to concentrate on telekinesis.

“Is that a wind magic spell?” He asked.

“No, it’s a skill.” I answered as I lost enough of my concentration that the card began to fall. I was able to catch it in my hand before it hit the ground. Is talking with someone more difficult than walking? I guess it does take more brain work, compared to walking, which is a pseudo automated motion. At least once you learn it. Or I just overestimated my skills.

“I’ve never heard of a skill like that.” Kurt told me.

“I guess it might be slightly rare. Lucia knew it, so I’m not sure.” I said to Kurt.

“Lucia? From Prime Rib?” Kurt asked.

“Yes her.” I confirmed.

“I guess you would know her. ... Would you introduce me?” Kurt asked.

Are you trying to get in bed with her? I guess she is one of the few female adventurers in town, but I don’t think you should be aiming for a dhampir. Or is the fact that she is a dhampir not known by everyone? I guess it’s possible that some might not know it, I just assumed it was one of those secrets that everyone knew. Like the ‘secret’ about me being a summoner. Or the secret that Rico is money hungry.

“Sorry, but no. If you want to know her, go up to her and try talking to her.” I answered. I’m not going to play cupid.

She quickly moved behind Kevin and took a hold of his arm, twisting it in a way that forced Kevin into a bow.

“ARGH. Let GO Of ME! Do you have any idea who I work for? I could destroy your life!” Kevin was still screaming.

“I won’t, until you apologize to my Master.” My summon said as she applied more pressure to Kevin’s arm.

“Aryah.” He let out another scream as Performance was forcing him into an even more awkward position.

“You can loosen up a bit.” I told her. “Now, why don’t you tell me what I did to you? Or was it to your son?” I asked from Kevin, while making my tone purposefully calm to agitate him more.

“You attacked my son.” He said, for the first time not yelling.

“And when did I do that? I don’t even know who your son is.” I told him.

“THIS MORNING!” And right back to yelling. “You can’t have forgotten already! Or do YOU attack People every day!?”

“I don’t recall attacking anyone today. Where did this happen?” I asked, keeping up my soft tone.

“Outside the east gate. You attacked him when he was out with his friends.” Kevin said.

East gate? With friends. It couldn’t be. The moron. The friend abuser.

...Well, now this is awkward. I guess technically Dancing Fairy did tackle his face, so that would count as me attacking him, right? But that was only because he was being a bully.

“Do you mean the kid that was playing with my things and passed out from the pain after trying to prove himself?” I confirmed.

“He did no such thing.” Kevin tried to argue.

“Oh, but he did. I was there. You can also ask Kurt’s group about it. He was trying to be a big boy and hold his hand on something that would hurt him, but in the end it was too much and he passed out. Then I had a summon heal his hand and asked Kurt’s group to get him back to town.” I told Kevin my made up version of events. “So do tell me, why would I apologize to you for healing the hand of your son?”

“That’s not what happened!” Kevin was still trying to argue. “He said he was just outside looking at something and then you attacked him and his friends out of nowhere.”

“Sure, go ask the friends then. Or just ask the guard at the east gate. Or just use your brain. If I had attacked your son, he would be dead.” I told him straight up.

“THEN I WILL! And When I find out you were lying, I’ll have you made into a slave.” Kevin screamed.

“So that means we are done here?” I confirmed. “You can let him go now.” I told my summon.

(Laura, make sure she is ready to intervene if this dumpo tries anything else.)

(Of course, Master.)

“You’d better be ready. When I get the proof, you’ll be sorry.” Kevin said as he stormed off.

...Well, that happened. Should I go tell the owner of Bakula company that his employee is a moron. I guess I could, but then I would need to apologize for basically stealing from him. I guess I could do it with one of the two fanny packs I made today. Even if giving it for free is too much, I could trade it for the pendant and some cash. That would make us equal, right? I also need to do that at that other store with the magic flask. Well, I’ll leave that for tomorrow.

“Thank you for your service.” I said to Performance of Sword. “You can go now.”

“Please call on me again, Master.” She said as she lowered herself into the card.

“I’m sure I will.” I told her. “Everyone, that is it for today. I’ll try to come again some other day, so you can have another practice session.” I said to the adventurers.

I left the guild grounds with cheers behind my back.