Everyone looked dumbfounded at the giant hole left behind by the bulky man, who was sent flying by my fist. Seeing everything he was doing really pissed me off. Just who gave him the right to treat humans as though they were made to entertain him? Someone like that is even worse than scum. I'll definitely enjoy beating him until he begs for forgiveness.
A small smile formed on my face, thinking about what punishment awaited him. Alya saw the look on my face and smiled wryly, while shrugging her shoulders.
With that scum now gone, I went up towards the old man lying on the ground. While lowering my posture, I check the condition of the village chiefs.
"What terrible injuries…"
I muttered sadly,
(If only we had gotten here sooner, you may never have had to go through that)
I sighed quietly while thinking that.
"Haruto, you should focus on your opponent. Please leave the treatment of these people to me."
Alya said in a cheerful voice, seeing that I nodded my head before leisurely walking in the direction of where the scummy adventurer had been sent flying.
(Hmm… interesting, I sent him flying through two houses, and I didn't even need to enhance my physical strength; just using mana to boost my physical ability is enough to overpower most threats)
I thought. While placing a finger on my lips. My gaze was completely drawn to the bulky man lying on top of a mountain of rubble, oops, I caused quite a lot of vandalism, it seems; I'll make sure to apologise to the owner of that house once this is done.
BOOM!!!
Many piles of wood were sent flying in all directions as the bulky man got up dramatically. Seeing that he was still full of energy even after all the damage his body had received, I was slightly amazed.
"Oh, interesting, not even a single scratch. That body of yours must be really durable."
I said, praising the durability of his body sincerely; however, hearing my words, a look of shame filled his face.
(Hm, did I say something bad?)
I was confused. I was about to ask when the bulky man did A strange gesture with his hands before chanting.
"Mother of Earth, blast my target, earth stomp!"
The bulky man stomped his right foot heavily on the ground, creating a giant crater where he stood. The wave of his stomp continued, coming towards me with an impossible speed.
Seeing the waves coming closer, I leapt into the air, at a distance of 15 feet. Thanks to my coat, which has wind resistance, the wind pressure wasn't becoming a hindrance.
BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!!
The ground broke apart as many wooden houses were destroyed by the fierce wave that spread through the ground, and a cloud of dust was raised, forming a circle around the bulky man. Once the dust settled, all that remained was a giant crater 30 meters in diameter.
The bulky man huffed through his nose; however, once his eyes met mine. A look of annoyance was present on his face.
"Tch, that took up so much mana and yet! My spell didn't even land!"
He shouted.
My feet then landed heavily on the ground.
(That was some spell…)
I thought I definitely couldn't underestimate him. I then slowly reach for my sword hanging at my waist. I smoothly drew the sword from its scabbard, and the silver blade glittered in the light of the sun reflecting on the flat surface of the blade. From a distance of approximately 7 feet, I took a stance with my sword.
"Hmph. So, you want a sword fight, huh?"
While saying that, his right hand went behind his back and roughly drew a broad blade from his scabbard hanging on his back.
Boom!!
The earth was burst open once the tip of his blade dug into the ground.
"Hey, before we start, can I ask for your name, brat?"
The bulky man asks, with a murderous face. Hmm, he wants to know my name.
"Can I ask why you want to know? If you answer me, then maybe I'll consider it."
I said with a relaxed face. Hearing my words, he frowned slightly.
"Tch, for a brat, it seems you're really arrogant, aren't you? The reason why I ask your name is simple, because I'd at least like to know the name of the boy I'm about to kill, maybe I'll send your parents a card with your name written on it."
He answered. A smirk formed on his face. Like I'd fall for those childish taunts.
"I'm Haruto Sato. Can I ask the same for you?"
I inquired, gazing at the man curiously.
".... Haruto, huh? I'm Gael. Unfortunately, I don't have a last name. But Haruto getting involved with this village will be a decision you will regret for life, even in death. I hope you think about the bad choice you have made."
He spoke. Raising his sword from the ground, holding it before him with both hands.
(Regret, huh? Thanks for the advice, but I won't be regretting anything anymore)
With that thought, I sprinted towards him, closing the distance between us in mere seconds.
CLANG~
A loud metallic sound reverberated in the vicinity. The force of our clash sends a wave through the atmosphere. In a battle of raw power, I was forced back.
"Guh."
My body was sent flying backwards by the force, and the surroundings were upturned. However, before my body could crash into the ground, I promptly twisted my body in midair to change the position of my body, allowing me to land safely on my feet.
"Haha… for someone who talked big, your body is no different from a feather. Before the great me."
He said in a loud tone.
"Tch, it seemed I really underestimated you. In that case, I'll also increase my physical strength."
I said smilingly.
"Oh, are you saying you were holding back from your last attack. It seems you really want to die, kid."
He said, as the atmosphere around him became fierce, resembling a wild beast waiting to devour their prey.
While holding my sword, I allow my mana to leak out from my body. The mana assembled with not only my body but also my sword, strengthening it more.
"Haah!!"
I then sprinted towards him once again.
The sound of the sword clashing resounded in the surroundings. However, unlike before, my body, which had been strengthened with my mana. I could now easily clash with his strength evenly.
I swung my sword vertically downward, attempting to cut his chest. However, with perfect reaction timing, he easily blocked my sword with the flat side of his blade. I then spun my body, swinging my sword horizontally this time.
Clang!!
He intercepted my sword, holding his sword from both sides.
"Heh, not bad, kid. But your swordsmanship still needs polishing before you can face me."
He said, swinging his sword horizontally. Slashing at my abdomen.
"Sh*t!"
Unable to react in time to stop the sword coming towards me, I swiftly seize the side of my coat, using it as a shield.
The sword of Gael bounces off my coat like a stone hitting a rubber.
(Huh, I'm still alive!)
I thought with a dazed expression, in my heart, I felt relief, but my brain is having trouble comprehending how I had survived that slash. Oh! Didn't Alya mention this coat? The spirit gear had a high defensive capability.
(Yeah, she did say it had a certain amount of resistance against magic, I didn't know it was that resilient as well)
I thought my mouth was shaped upwards into a smile.
"Thank you, Alya, you really saved me."
I said in a happy tone.
"Hmm… that's a really interesting overcoat you have there."
Gale said, gazing at my coat curiously.
"To think it was able to endure an attack from my sword, I must say very interesting."
He said, a small, feral grin appeared on his face.
"Now then, it seems I really can't underestimate you either. In that case, I'll kill you with my next attack."
He said, holding out his sword, the ground started vibrating roughly. Many small stones started gathering around his blade. Once the stones had finished, his blade grew to a length of 20 meters.