Dark Avenger.

Chapter 40: Compatibility.

Remember when I tell you Monday is always a hell? Yeah... The First reason is because, I'm so happy after hanging out with Rushia. And now, I have to fight her seriously. And Rushia is ruthless!

But that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the fight with her. Our power is essentially the same so, I can get some fun out of it.

You know what, Being in class of 4 People is really nice. We get to be more focused with Principal is directly coaching us.

And Raiden is not here anymore because, I have his soul with me since he's dead. Anyway, We are really liking this 4 People.

"Alright. Start your training now."

Principal said. Without any hesitation, Rushia vanished. She grab her White Hope and swing it with her Right hand up toward my chest.

I jumped back slightly. I keep my feet close to the floor so that I can counter her movement instantly. And she kind of fall for it.

She step in beside me and swing her White Hope Horizontally toward my Hip.

"Fwuush."

For some reason, She made that noise. I Manifested my Dark Phantom Illusion as a Sword and planted my feet to the ground. I block Rushia sword with mine. We both push our sword forward trying to s***h each other.

Rushia swing her White Hope up and parry my sword away. Both of our sword is now out of question.

She swing her left leg toward my face. I let her leg kick me and goes limp. Using her Momentum, I dropped down and use my Left hand to get away from her. I do a back flip away and put my Stance back.

She's clearly know all my moves. Which is bad. I know she have a good eyes. But to think that she can read my moves that easily. It just get my confidence shaking.

"Hey Lazy. You're really strong huh. You step into my trap knowing it's a trap and reverse my trap into your trap."

I said. Rushia look at me and sighed.

"Lukewarm, We're in a fight right now. You shouldn't talk and let your guard down."

She said. Before I know it, She already swinging her sword toward me. Feeling the coldness running near my neck. It's really get my core shaking.

In a quick motion, I change my Sword Grip. The Handle is on the other side of my Hand. I purposefully fall to the right.

And then, I swing my Sword down. Slamming Rushia sword down to the Ground.

"Easy."

She said. Her Foot hit my Temple and sharp pain assault my head. I jumped away and become more wary to Rushia... She's strong!

Sure!  Both of us are not even serious yet. But she's this strong against me... Tch... I guess my Fighting style is not capable to defeat her huh...

"Okay stop for a moment Trevor and Rushia."

Principal call us both out. We stopped and look at him.

"I guess this is the correct time to explain to you guys about 'Compatibility'. Alright, Here's an Example of Compatibility. Fighter A is able to defeat the Fighter B and Fighter B never win against Fighter A. Fighter B never lose against Fighter C. But Fighter C Never lose against Fighter A. Do you understand the point of my explanation?"

Principal explain. All of us nodded.

"Yes Sir. Fighting Compatibility, Or Fighting Style Compatibility is the most 'Important' part of Fighting. When a Fighter is able to counter the Opponent Fighting style. It's always guaranteed win."

Rushia explained. I agreed on her thinking process. I will always lose against her because of her style directly counter mine.

"Alright, It seems like everyone understand, Fiona, Alice. Go back to training. While Trevor and Rushia. Take a break for a bit and then Go back to training."

"Yes sir!"

Hearing his direction. Both Rushia and I drink our drink for a bit. I look at her and asked her.

 "So Lazy. I want to ask you... How can I become stronger? Your Fighting Style directly counter others right? Is there any secret on that?"

I asked her. You know, I'm a bit embarrassed to ask her about this because, I supposed to be the teacher. But I feel like it's the opposite.

"Hm? You want to know? Well, It's not really that hard for me... My Eyes is not a normal Eyes Lukewarm. My eyes is called the Eyes of the Fighter. It enables me to see my Opponent Direction of Power and it enables me to further improve my Decision Making."

I see... I can see Skills for that matter. That's why I've been saving up skills point so that I don't spend it on something unnecessary.

"And also Lukewarm, You should try to Increase your Thought Process. I have this skill called Thought Acceleration. And combining both that with my Eyes. It gives me more time to perfecting my decision."

Interesting... Rushia is really nice to giving me her secret. I nodded. I understand now. I will look at that later.

"Well then Rushia. Shall we start again?"

"Sure. Lukewarm, Don't disappoint me."

She said. I nodded with a smile. Don't worry Rushia. I'm not going to let her down with my Current Ability. I swear in the future. I will become a man worthy to be called the Comrade that are Equal to her.

Both of us started to exchange Slashes again. It's definitely harder than before. Ever since I level her up at that Dungeon... She's gone far away from my reach already...

It's Ironic... But I won't lose to her! I'm determined. I keep fighting and fighting with Rushia. Until eventually. 2 Hours later. I fall down to the ground. Rushia is right beside me on the ground as well.

Both of us are staring to the blue sky. We're tired. We still hear the sound of weapon attacking each other. Fiona and Alice is still fighting.

"Hey Lukewarm. That's a nice fight."

She said. I just chuckled.

"Thanks Lazy. It's fun for me as well..."

Principal Evan walk toward us and said.

"Well done both of you. After this, Go back to class and we're going to learn more about Compatibility."

He said. Both of us nodded. Principal Called Fiona and Alice and both of them left first.

Rushia stand up first and offer me her hand.

"Lukewarm. Let's go. I will help you."

She said with a slight smile. I grab her hand and Pull myself up.

"It's not cool for me to get carried by you right? So, Let me walk by myself."

I said. I can see she chuckled and walked away. I follow after her and we go back to our class.