Master Of None

The reprimand from Su made quite the scene as many people were watching in awe. She had easily stepped in and blocked both Walker and King Rorick like they had barely been using any force. Yet, they had all witnessed the pair cutting in to the arena stage and even sending out pressure that made many of the lower level watchers run back further.

”The two of you can go fight out in the wilderness somewhere far away from other people if you want to. But when you are on Genesis you can teach or show someone skills without causing damage. Do you know how much work goes in to the rune formations on these stages so that they can be kept safe for the trainees and tournament participants?”

She was still going at it while Alice and Midnight avoided the eyes of the two. However, there was one person who had arrived and was moving toward Su like she had a problem with her.

”You have no right to speak to the king of our nation with that tone! You are not a member of this nature and we could pull out our benefits from your alliance.” While somewhat heated, the clear change in pace caused King Rorick and Walker to look over slightly stunned. While Walker knew that challenging Su was a bad idea, Rorick found it a little more amusing since this was someone he knew well now.

”This is my new General, she is filling in where Scylla would be if she was now within the kingdom. Scylla has changed roles to support the benefits of Genesis and our people here. While Alera is going to be the general handling the soldier sent out on missions..” Rorick explained to Walker the name and duty of this woman, however, it appeared that Su hadn’t cared to hear a word.

”The people living in this alliance and city are in no way owned by any nature. They choose to be here and have right to be here. If you feel they need to return to your nation because of foolish pride at the expanse of the people themselves then you have no reason to be here either. I can easily send you and your king out myself since it would only tame myself to do that.”

”She’s not lying there. Su has been training her style very well. I would bet she could fight Scylla and your two easily.” This was just a causal comment from Walker but Rorick knew that it was bragging and not arrogance.

”I wanted to have a match with her as well. I remember that shield experts have grown quite a lot since you have been teaching others. If I could have you teach my newest general a few lessons about calmness in the face of strength, that would be nice. She has the energy and courage to stand beside a soldier in the most dangerous of times. We had a small flood recently and she went to face it beside seventy soldiers who helped move stones for a dam. I respect that, but there is a long way for her to go to be the same as Scylla in her position.”

When Walker looked at General Alera, he noticed the snake traits she possessed and could tell that there was a lot more to her affinity. Despite already knowing she had traits from an ancient monster, Walker believed that the traits were actually a little different. Instead of a serpent or any other ancient monster, he believed that the ancient monster she might have bloodline traits from could be something a little different.

”The records found about the traits General Alera possess might be different than you think. I am going to use my all around appraisal skill on her. I know that it is rude so please hold with me.” This side confrontation was slower toned and Su and General Alera didn’t notice. Instead, the dark green and black scales on General Alera showed a flow of mana.

The two were about to start their own sparring match to see just who had the top strength. Su was a lot more calm since she had just been reprimanding the two who had lost themselves in their battle. She would not fall for the same incident. Regardless, Walker and King Rorick were actually starting to have their own conversation. The other two sparring would actually be able to help them since the people watching were now beginning to become interested in another match.

For some people, the coliseum would be a consistent source of entertainment. For them, those who could not fight, this was a place they could go to see the wonders of those defending them. They knew exactly who and how strong their defenders were.

’General Alera

Holder of the scimitar serpent warrior class, this demi-human has done more than simply bring forth the dormant ancient bloodline that had once been part of her. She has managed to mix two bloodlines from ancient monsters that melded with her lineage and went dormant, something exceedingly rare due to the normal clashing of different bloodlines.

The mixed bloodline that she possesses giving her green and black scales also allows for her to have a unique mix of affinities. Dark, water, earth, and a minuscule light affinity. Due to this she is able to work well in humid and dark environments. She is also able to work much better in forests and jungle terrains.

The mixed ancient bloodline would be called the jungle king cobra, a serpent species that came about due to the mixing of the night sand serpent and the lord cobra of the jungle in ancient times…’

Walker felt the all around appraisal cut off as a glare was shot his way. His skill used by him was much stronger and not much could be done to block it. However, there were many items made to protect privacy now that appraisal skills were becoming more commonplace in the world. Thus, the glare was general Alera blocking his appraisal with a skill, but it was enough for Walker to pass the information to King Rorick who did not know these details.

While many people would be apprised due to their relationship with a king or high ranking officials, not many were able to get a detailed appraisal in the same way that Walker’s all around appraisal could give random information. Where his appraisal had not offered age or other personal details, he had gained a lot of what he was looking for in the bloodline and history of her lineage.

”I would say that she has only started to use ten percent of her potential?” Walker saw king Rorick nod. He was much more excited now since this meant he could train this new general to be even stronger. She had gotten this far relying on the little she did in comparison to what she could do in the future.

”Brother, are they going to fight too?” Midnight’s interjection made it appear that she was jealous she was not sparring with anyone just yet.

”They are, just watch how this new general acts. She has serpent like eyes so she can track refined movements that not everyone else can. She also has muscles that allow her to move and strike rapidly with her twin scimitars. Su will need to make careful moves so she is not stuck in between motions. Not that Su will lose, she could get hit without armor by those weapons and they would not cut her.”

”Do you think that? Alera uses her dark affinity the most right now. She uses it to be able to cut better and break past the defenses that others would put up.” Now Walker was interested even more to see how this would all go. If this was the case the dark mana was not decaying to spread a break down in a body like poison. It was used to degrade defenses or tough shells. That would be slightly different in combat and potential wear away at the weapon used as well.

”We might need to watch carefully. Alice, can you please be ready to heal both of them? I don’t think they will get hurt but I also want to make sure that the entire process is safer for those getting a little closer.” Walker saw some groups of younger warriors pushing toward the railings made on the coliseum seating. They clearly had held Su to a very high standard. She had an entire fan club due to her efforts in both the cathedral and training guards. Many warriors wished to be like her.

”Of course. Su would want me to be ready to help her.” Alice knew that she and Su were a team in their efforts to help others, she wouldn’t leave Su waiting for help, ever.

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