18 Chapter 18: Fated Encounter
As he perfectly lands on the ground on his three limbs. He glanced at the boar as blood burst out of it's body before collapsing to the ground. Standing up straight, glanced at his wooden sword which immediately snapped apart.
Smiling brightly he looked over his shoulder and saw the girl making her way to him
" Hey are you okay? "
Hiro said as the girl stood infront of him with her sight averted. Examining her appearance he noticed that she had afew bruises and cuts on her soft even toned skin
" You do not look that hurt ... "
" I am q-quite alright "
She said as she slowly turned her head to face Hiro
" Just some bruises and cuts, nothing that a bandage can't fix "
He lifted up his right thumb and gave a smile. Her face immediately turned blush as she took a step back
" Whoa are you alright? "
Noticing her change in colour, Hiro took a step closer and placed his hand on her forehead
" You don't have a fever "
As his hand touched her forehead, her face turned red as she fainted. Shocked as she fell he quickly grabbed her wrist.
" Hey! What's wrong !"
Regaining consciousness, she regained her balance and took afew steps back away from him
" I am fi-fine, if you don't mind please stay there "
"Hm alright ... why do you speak like that "
" Is it improper? "
" No you just sound like an old man "
' is she a loli grandma or something '
The girls face lights up red from embarrassment
' He does not know who I am? '
" Sorry I will change my way of speech "
Slightly smiles as she looks at him. Hiro smiled back in return
" I'm Hiro by the way "
" I am Anna "
" Anna nice to meet "
Walking to his satchel, he picked up his book which had fallen on to the floor and dust it off
" C-can I ask you how you did that? "
Looking over his shoulder at her, he wondered what she meant
" Did what? "
" Everything, you were faster than a horse and jump as high as a horned frog "
[NB: Horned frogs will be revealed later on ]
" Oh that's because ah- my body got light "
" Oh you noticed, I made you twice as fast and strong with my buff spell but no one could do that "
Hiro's face lit up with joy he has found a key to getting strong
" Dual casting!? "
" Yes "
" Anna senpai please teach me!!!
"
As Hiro quickly approached her and bowed with his hands together, Anna shocked from his sudden change of attitude, giggled a little.
" It's not that impressive but I can teach you if you want "
' This is my chance to make friend '
" Is there anyway I can replay you? "
" hmmm...? How about this, you'll show me around and I will teach you "
Hiro's eyes were full of admiration for Anna
" That's all, really? It's a deal then "
' I just got a step closer from rags to riches '
Reaching out his hand, Anna did the same to but were interrupted by a shout from the forest. From the bushes came forth a man in a suit of shining armour and bright red hair
" Lady Anna lady Anna are you oka- !"
Scanning the terrain for dangers he came to see, the boar laying in a puddle of blood, trees broken in half and a thin gorge in the ground
' What happended here '
Anna seeing the knight burst out of the bushes immediately retreats her hand from Hiro with blush cheeks. As the knight approaches them, he kneeled down and examined Anna
" Lady Anastasia are you alright !?"
' Anastasia? '
Hiro thought
" Yes, this fine gentleman saved me "
As the knight glared over at him, Hiro slightly flinched from the knight's bloodlust
" How did you take the boar down boy "
The knight said as he stood up but was immediately stopped by Anna's grasp on his wrist. Turning over to her the knight sighed
" My lady, shall we depart? I wish to inform you on our current situation "
Nodding slightly, the knight faces her picked her up before walking way. Anna looking over at Hiro whom is still trying to process the turn of events waved. In response hiro waved back with no expression but riddle
