Genseki stands beside the hole he just crawled out of.
He wipes the blood running through his nose and stands tall.
He adjust his body, his hands protecting his face, and the legs jumping from side to side.
Bring it in...
As Genseki spoke, the old man rushes toward him with a punch thats ready to bury him again under the ground, Genseki dodges, he lowers his body and spins behind the old man.
CLANG...
He punches the old man from behind right in the center of his spine...
But the old man didn't even move a single inch...
The old man turns around to give a punch on Genseki's head, but right in time Gen retreats.
The old man end up hitting the ground hard making a crack sound.
You need to chill with me old man, I'm just a kid you know.
Gen spoke, as the old man ignores him anyways.
They are fighting from left to the right like they're actually in a boxing ring.
Whoever falls lose...
Gen is trying to figure out, how is he even going to beat this man?
As another pucnh flies toward Gen's face.
Again Gen tries to dodge but the old man uses his other hand to make sure the punch lands on Genseki.
Gen is surprised from this move so had no choice but risk his arm to live.
He blocks with his hand and...
CRACK...
Bones didn't just cracked, but it literally shattered inside his skin.
Gen's eyes widen as he flies away from this powerful punch.
He hits the ground hard a crack made beneath him.
He tries to get up but suddenly...
His stone fingers shattered because his mind couldn't handle the pain any longer.
The old man approaches Gen slowly, he stands right infront of Genseki.
No reaction, no feelings, more like a machine for killing people.
The old man lived many years on earth just to end up fighting... A kid?
The old man is about to end the fight with one last punch...
CLAP...
Good job everyone, this was wonderful match, thank you, you can rest now.
The old man stop just as he hear the strongest stone user claps.
He turns around and bows to her respectfully.
He turns back to Gen watching him shaking from the pain but Gen's face is just calm and a little bit angry. With that the old man cracks the ground with a stump by his leg.
He goes under the ground and the chaos finally ends...
Genseki tries to stand up to thank the female user, but he suddenly falls back again like his body is refusing to move.
After those physical punches he definitely can't move for a while.
But the female user, the strongest stone user approaches Genseki.
Good job kiddo, my name is... Terravelle.
Never forget it okay?
For now you've beaten the first part of the trial, next step is...
Nothing,
Im bored you can just choose the power you need and get out, those punches are more than enough for you.
Genseki's face in shocked and disbelief as he feels insulted with those words.
He doesn't accept but he stands up even though his body is refusing.
What do you mean it's more than enough?!
Who do you think you are to tell me such a thing like that?!
(note: I've been writing the trial as trails in previous chapters please forgive me for this, this note is out of the story completely.)
As Terravelle watches Genseki already tired from the fight, he's still managing to stand up again.
His arms are wobbly like a skin with no bones, he tries to point at Terravelle but he can't even move his arm.
I'm not gonna leave this place just because I've got beaten by some old man, I have to prove it!
Genseki yells, but with that... He just made it worse...
Terravelle stares at his eyes, both of them taking a good look to each other's face.
If you really wanted to prove it, you would've beat that old man you're talking about.
But you didn't.
If you really want to prove it then beat him this time.
Terravelle spoke.
And Genseki gathers his thoughts again and regrets what he said but still don't want to deny it.
Terravelle smirks and slightly highers her chin up.
See... You're shaking again, now what if I told you that I'm beyond that?
One punch isn't just deadly like that old man, but it also might take a part of the ground with you...
She snaps her fingers making a wall with pure stone.
But since you don't want to fight him... Break this wall using your "powers" and you'll prove yourself.
Genseki feels even more insulted.
Just breaking a stupid wall?
Are we serious now?
He was about to refuse but just with that...
Terravelle CLAPS well if you do break it you'll pass the test, because this wall is stronger than you think...
Its not those kind of walls like buildings and stuff no no, it's a wall that's literally unbreakable.
Go on, break it, or even just make a crack on it, and you'll pass.
Genseki thinks again on her words. If she is actually saying the truth, then he have no other thing to do expect to accept the offer she gave...
He stands infront of the wall and watch it closely.
It does feel unbreakable, and even worse because his arms are useless.
He tries to find out a way to just crack it like she said but every thought ends up in a dead end.
And then bingo!
He'll just use his leg anyways.
He kicks the wall first attempt, with like all of his power.
And yeah it didn't even make a scratch...
Genseki tries again but harder...
Same result...
Well you won't break it if you only used your human power.
Terravelle grins.
And Genseki figures it out.
He should use his power on his leg just like he did on his fingers.
And he does it.
He imagines his feet is pure stone not skin and bones, and he makes it.
He makes his feet made out of pure stone, and then he tries the third attempt. He kicks the wall again but this time it made a crack sound but there was no crack somehow.
So he decided to end this in the fourth attempt.
He gives the last kick straight in the middle.
CRACK...
It finally cracks just a small crack, almost invisible but it counts.
Terravelle claps and congrats him for finishing the trail.
She opens both her hands.
The right arm suddenly pulls a legendary blade that gives earth vibe in her hands.
And on her left arm nothing.
So... Would you take this blade
Reaching the blade out.
Or a move that could flip the battlefield? Maybe one shot move to end your opponent.
Reaching her left hand out.
Which one are you choosing?
Genseki thinks deeply this time.
He looks at the blade, so beautiful, just like his vibe, and ancient.
Or a move he didn't even see it yet.
...
He ask if he can get both.
Can I get both instead? Or I have to choose one?
Terravelle laughs at Genseki's questions, just a small laugh not one that could fill the whole temple.
Well now you can only choose one, later you'll be able to achieve it or win it.
But now...
She grins.
If you chose the blade, the move will be harder to achieve.
But when you achieve it it will be stronger than any move you might see.
But if you chose the move instead... You have to search for it, because once you learn the move, I'll throw the blade randomly on earth where you have to search for it.
You can use your time searching for it or just let it go, it's just a blade after all.
But it's easier to get it.
She reach out both of her hands again.
So which are you choosing?
This ancient blade?
Or a move that kills the enemy in few seconds?
Genseki after hearing that finding the blade will be easier he immediately chose the left hand.
He wants to learn the technique if the blade will be easier to find out in the real world...