Reincarnated Holy Knight in the City of Sword fights

Life force

The next day, early in the morning, Alex and Ryuji were sitting in Rusty's corn dog shop while eating corn dogs. The two of them ate so voraciously while watching the people passing by on the streets, because today is Sunday, so Alex has a lot of free time in the morning, then later in the afternoon he will start practicing again, so for now he will relax first while chatting lightly with Ryuji, and even Rusty also had time to chat with them even if only for a moment.

 "Rusty, I was very surprised to know that you are part of the Wind Faction." said Alex.

 Then Rusty answered. "Haha, I was also surprised when I found out that you were a Holy knight... When you came here with Ryuji, I thought you just happened to know Ryuji, but you're much more than that."

 "But haven't we known each other for a long time, why didn't you know about my power?"

 "Th-that, because I'm still a Level 1 shield race, so I still don't have the ability to sense someone's life force."

 "Ouh, then it's the same with me." said Alex.

 "T- to be honest... When Ryuji told me about you, then I couldn't help but tremble."

 "Ouh, no wonder you haven't rebuked me for a few days."

 "Hehe, I'm sorry. I was too nervous."

 "You don't have to be nervous, I'm not that special."

 "Don't say that, you are a Holy knight, whereas I am only a level 1 shield race." Rusty said.

 "Ah, my power is also still in the early stages .." Alex replied.

 While Rusty and Alex were chatting, Ryuji was engrossed in eating corn dogs and didn't talk at all. He even played with the mozzarella cheese which stretched when it was pulled from his mouth, so Alex reprimanded him.

 "Hey Ryuji, by the way why didn't you tell me from the start that Rusty is a shield race?" Alex asked Ryuji.

 "That's because Rusty told me not to tell you . . . He still wants to be thought of as a regular corn dog seller by you." Ryuji replied.

 "Y-yes, I ordered him to do it." Rusty added.

 "Sigh, you guys are really weird." said Alex.

 Then Rusty said, "Hehe, I-I'm sorry, another customer has come."

 "Okay." They both let Rusty go.

 Then Alex returned to eating his corn dog while watching people from a distance. Some are crossing the street, some are out of the pet shop, some are walking in pairs, and etc. Then suddenly Alex asked Ryuji.

 "Ryuji, I have one question."

 "What is that?"

 "You said our main job is to exterminate shadow demons, right?"

 "Yes, true."

 "Then how can we detect the demon's presence?"

 "Hmm... Firstly, you do have a very large Life force within you, but your level of power is still low. Therefore you still don't have the ability to sense other people's Life force, so you don't even have the abillity detect the presence of demons either, it's because you barely rise the level 2 shield power, and it mean you still called beginer ... That is also the reason why Rusty has not been able to sense your life force, because his power level is still at level 1."

 "Ooh."

 "And if you want to know a way to 'detect the existence of a demon'... You have to know its characteristics first. Usually, people who are possessed by shadow demons, always emit some kind of dark aura from within their bodies, it is caused by the process of the demon who is gnawing and trying to take over the victim's body completely, and if we see that black aura, then we have to start following the person wherever he goes, then when the moment comes, we can lure the demon out and fight him until The demon was annihilated… Well, you have to be able to feel the life force first in order to detect the black aura from each victim's body."

 "O-ouh, I see... Then how to lure the demon so that it shows its true form?"

 "We just have to disrupt the supply of greed that he is doing with the victim, after that we have to confront him,"

 "Ouh, so that's how you get rid of the shadow demons."

 "Yes. it's"the same as when we stop the supply for Henry's greed, who want to make you always be alone ... But it was ended now."

 "Yeah, Then when can I start to feel the life force?"

 "Soon, if each of your two powers is already at level 2, or above."

 "Wow, okay I understand."

 "Good, bro ... Oh yeah, there's one more thing you should know."

 "What is that?" Ask Alex.

 "You must also be able to distinguish between the life force of an ordinary person and the life force of someone possessed by a shadow demon."

 "How to?"

 "Ordinary people's life force is generally white, while the life force of people contaminated by shadow demons is generally pitch black."

 "Oh, okay."

 "Now let's go... I think Miran is waiting for us." Take Ryuji to Alex.

 "Miran?"

 "Yeah, because now you have the power of a level 2 shield. Then it's time for Miran to train you."

 "O-okay then." So Alex got up from his chair and he walked out of Rusty's shop together with Ryuji.

 Long story short, Alex and Ryuji have moved to another place. During the day, in a fairly large field, it seems the area is a construction project area that is currently abandoned, so the conditions around it are quiet and there are no people. But there were Miran, Alex, Ryuji, and Max the tall guy with spiky hair, who were gathered to carry out some training, especially training for Alex, because now his shield power was at level 2, and Miran was the most suitable person to train him, because she is a shield race whose abilities are almost on par with Billy.

 Alex is standing opposite to Miran, the short-haired adult woman who looks tough, while Ryuji and Max are seen sitting aside while playing cards, because they don't seem want to interfere with Alex's training with Miran.

 A Moments later, Miran started a conversation with Alex.

 "So Alex, are you ready for today's training?"

 "Of course . . . But I didn't expect that today I would be doing training with you, Miss Miran."

 "Don't call me Miss, just Miran."

 "Very well Miss." Alex replied.

 "Hey."

 "Y-yes, Sis Miran."

 "Sigh."

 Then Miran began to explain why Alex had to training with her today. "Hmm, actually, since you and Ryuji have defeated the shadow demon stalker that always interferes with Ren and Ara's place of business, now Ren and Ara's restaurant has started to get a lot of customers, so the two of them are busier than usual, especially on holidays like This time… Therefore, today I will take over Ren's duties to train you, specifically to increase the power of your shield."

 "O-ouh, okay I understand."

 "But to be honest there's something that makes me wonder, Alex." Miran said.

 "What is that?" Ask Alex.

 "You've practiced swordsmanship with Ren for quite a long time, but your increased power isn't the power of the sword, but the power of the shield instead."

 "Ouh, that's… Maybe because, when training to fight with Ren, I used to block his attacks more often with my shield than I gave him sword strikes."

 "Hmm, yes... I think so."

 "..."

 "Therefore, I will now teach you the technique of changing the shape of the shield and manipulating its size. Then we will practice combat, understand?"

 "Y-yes."

 "Okay, now, you should try creating the shield into the various shapes I command."

 "All right, Miss." Alex said while saluting.

 "Don't call me Miss."

 "Y-yes, sis Miran."

 "Hmm."

 Miran started walking towards Alex, she was about to start teaching Alex everything about the power of the shield.