Nork with difficulty tried to stand but... Golkar turned his eyes on Nork and with a smirk headed towards him, putting his spear on the ground and grabbing Nork's head with both of his hands... so now boy how about a crushing death? Nork screamed in agony as Golkar was tightening his grip.. hahahaa... yes! Scream more.. suddenly Vanessa appeared, blood in her mouth.. she gave a solid punch to Golkar pushing him away and freeing Nork.. I'm surprised you're still standing girl.. you really are a strong woman and I bet you will be tasty too.. Vanessa with disgust on her face spat her blood on the ground, Nork slowly standing up grabbing his sword.. breathing heavily.. Nork don't you have any idea how to beat him..? No....
Golkar put his one hand forward and his spear came back to him.. I need to kill them fast or this fight might attract some high monsters.. Golkar thought as he aimed his spear ... prepare to die low lifes
Golkar's spear glowed into golden strings of light making the surroundings glow too and Astral energy that was overwhelming.. even Nork and Vanessa felt that energy.. both at the same time thought.. this is dangerous... Golkar instantly came near both of them again punching Vanessa out of the way.. I'll need you girl.. but sorry for you boy I need to kill you.. he kicked Nork a few feet away and threw his spear at him.. the spear was thrown at Nork which created a vacuum in the air like a hurricane going straight at him.. Nork knew it was too late he couldn't escape it.. an explosion happened, a big explosion destroying everything, trees, rocks, the ground and creating dust..
Vanessa saw it while trying to stand from that punch of Golkar.. Nork!!
Golkar with a smile pulled his spear from the dust again, it appeared back to his hand.. now girl shall we head to our honeymoon? Vanessa struggling to stand up.. frustrated and a little scared of Golkar who was smiling at her.. what about me? a voice came from the dust..
Golkar turned around and saw a large and tall man around 6'7 with a giant shield, armored and with a giant hammer, muscular body who looked young but his body was built like a guardian knight, who was standing before Nork, who was unharmed from that spear attack from Golkar.. Golkar with little confusion.. are you a knight? Nope.. I'm Lucas Marces, an adventurer who protects others.. Golkar.. good I was scared for a moment and thought you were a knight from the Kaian Empire,
Golkar charged towards Lucas and struck his spear at him but Lucas blocked it with his huge shield, and with a strong force he struck his hammer at Golkar's elbow throwing him dozens of feet away.. Nork and Vanessa were shocked to see Lucas's strength.. whereas Golkar stood up and with a smirk.. so you're also a B rank
Lucas with a smile yes indeed I am....Golkar smiles but it seems you don't know Astral manifestation yet as your still young... Lucas stared at Golkar.. he is smart.. but I have an Astral manifestation but it's a defensive move and i haven't properly master it .... Golkar charged towards Lucas with spear.. Lucas quickly pulled his shield up but Golkar quickly knelt to the ground and attacked Lucas's legs which were armored but still Golkar made cuts to his legs making him groan in agony and fall to the ground.. Golkar with a smirk stood up again.. as I thought you're still inexperienced.. Lucas smiled really? He stood up again towering over Golkar.. those cuts are mere scratches to me.. and Lucas with a quick strike with his hammer to Golkar's head pinned Golkar to the ground smashing the ground, the strike was so strong it created waves of wind, both Nork and Vanessa covering their faces with their arms and trying to stay still from the wind waves created by Lucas's strength... Golkar was knocked out in one strike.. but Lucas also fell to his knees..
Vanessa quickly rushed towards Nork
. are you okay? Yes I'm.. Vanessa then turned around at Lucas and asked Nork he really one shotted him.. Nork and Vanessa walked near Lucas.. thank you Mr Marces.. Lucas looked at both of them and gave a big smile you're welcome.. but he was sweating and was tired.. Nork looked at Lucas's hammer which had a crack in it.. Nork asked you put all your Astral energy in that one strike right? Lucas with astonishment looked at Nork... yes.. Nork continued as you knew Golkar was too fast so you knew you had to strike him fast or it would be a problem because of Golkar's speed..
You're really smart....Vanessa stared at Nork... you really have a great eye to notice all..
Ya kinda...
A few moments later all the bandits and Golkar were tied to a tree and on the tree it was written bandits... a few moments later some Royal Knights were patrolling the forest looking for bandits and found them.. wow look at them a knight muttered to his comrades..
Whereas the trio were heading towards Laldor City..
Nork, Vanessa and Lucas were together in the carriage, Lucas taking control of the horse and inside the dead body of the old man who was killed by Golkar.. Nork looking at the dead body covered with a white cloth.. Nork with sorrow.. he told me about himself.. he was an old grandpa who had a son, and lovely grandchildren who played with him but one day news about the war came, his son died in war against demons, and this old man had to work hard to take care of his daughter-in-law and the grandchildren.. but was killed by Golkar... both Vanessa and Lucas were silent.. Nork looking at the dead body... demons are dangerous they say.. but we humans are no less than them I guess...
Lucas stopped the carriage and turned around at Nork.. well we should rest it's night.. Vanessa looked at Lucas and asked can you see any lake around here? Lucas with confusion for what reason?
Well... I need to take a bath and camping near a lake is best.. Lucas with a smile on his face.. miss.. Lucas headed towards the forest trying to find a lake..
Nork sitting at the carriage still in deep thoughts.. Vanessa came near Nork and tapped his shoulder... Nork what are you thinking? Nork slowly looked at the dead body... how are we gonna talk to his family members? That I failed to notice the enemy's ambush and let him die?... Vanessa quickly grabbed Nork's collar pulling him up and gave him a hug.. Nork was confused... Vanessa hugging tightly.. it's not your fault Nork.. Nork face down still insisted... no it's my fault... Vanessa clearly irritated gave a punch to Nork in the face throwing him out from the carriage... and fists tightened I gave a nice hug and you still didn't feel comfortable and keep muttering those words? You wanna die in my hands?
Nork from the ground trying to stand up.. but Vanessa again jumped and grabbed his collar if you mutter those words again I'll knock you out... Nork sweating ahh... ok.. I won't.. Vanessa leaves his collar.. good.. Nork with a smile.. thank you.. Vanessa blushing for what...?
Suddenly Lucas came from the bushes I have found th... did I come in the wrong moment..? both Nork and Vanessa panicked.. noo.. it's not what you think.. Vanessa blushing... and did you find a lake? Lucas nodded yes.. a big lake..
Later three of them along with the carriage were near the lake and made a fire there... cooking dinner.. both Nork and Lucas staring at Vanessa... so where are you gonna take a bath..? Vanessa looking at both of them you two go for a stroll after dinner and come after 30 minutes, both of them nodded ok...
After dinner Nork and Lucas went for a stroll not too far but enough from the camp.. both of them talking to each other.. so Nork when did you start as an adventurer? Umm since yesterday... Lucas was shocked.. and you're a C rank? It took me 1 year to reach C rank and 3 years to reach B rank.. Nork sweating I guess it's from my hard work and training daily in my home... Lucas with a face huh.. that's impossible.. you need real battle experience in life and fighting strong foes in order to become strong, only training doesn't help.. and what about that girl? Who's she? She is also a C rank right? It suits her strength but why does she look like someone from a royal family?
Nork was quiet for a few moments... well she is Vanessa... Lucas nodding and?
She is Vanessa Hugend.. Lucas again nodding and? Nork looks at Lucas.. you don't know who Vanessa Hugend is?.. Lucas with a smile... nope.. I'm from a different nation, I came to this nation this year only for my dead group members..
Nork was silent for a moment and asked.. what do you mean dead group members?...
Lucas looked at the sky which was filled with stars and a beautiful glazing moon...
It's a long... story...