10 First Kill

To think this little village was this far.'Winter said.

I told you it was going to take longer.'Sofia said.

Yeah, I heard you...hey how much do you think this core is worth? It should be worth a lot.'Winter said.

I think it's about 50 gold coins.'Sofia said.

Seriously 50 gold coins, I thought it would be more than that.'Winter said.

No that's the right amount, if it was a naturally formed core it would have cost 25 gold coins.'Sofia said.

Is that why you wanted to see it?'Winter said.

Yes, the slime looked strange.'Sofia said.

What was so strange about it?'Winter said.

You have a lot of questions.'Sofia replied.

Of course I do am not a native of this world now am I!' Winter said.

Haa, it was smaller.'Sofia said.

Elaborate.'Winter said, a little annoyed.

Fully naturally formed core would have been bigger and so would have the slime.'Sofia said.

So it was meant to be bigger than that,haa, that was already big enough.'Winter said.

If you want to be stronger you will have to face bigger.'Sofia said.

True enough.'Winter said.

Reporting sir! a man dressed in all black said.

Did you find them?

Yes, captain, they are taking a direction that leads them to a small village.

Good, let's go.

Yes sir.

We have to get to them before they reach the village or else things will be more complicated.' the captain said.

In my fight with the slime, I was quite reckless, to think I would take an action that would in danger my own life.'Winter thought.

Winter and Sofia have been on the road to the small village for quite some time now, it was approaching dusk and they could finally see the structure of the village.

But unaware to them they were getting chased down by an unknown group that was getting closer.

So that's the village? For a remote village, it's not as small as I imagined.'Winter said.

You were thinking of some small village that only had at the very least a hundred people.'Sofia said.

Yeah, that is what I imagined.'Winter replied as he looked around as if he could see that something was not right.

It was a warning, his instincts were far better than they were before.

Have you noticed?'Sofia asked.

Yeah.'Winter said, as he gave a slight grin and spoke, it's pointless to hide...

It's fine we aren't in a rush to being with we can wait.'Winter said, as he got off his horse, folded his arms, and waited for them to come out.

Looks like it's pointless to hide.' the man said as he jumped off the cliff.

Hmm, the are more of you than I thought.'Winter said.

I can't tell if your brave or stupid but it really doesn't matter, just give us the core and you may keep your life.

Ohh, a threat right off the bat you truly have no patience.'Winter replied.

Brat this isn't a game.' the man said.

I know am no fool...but if I give you this what will I receive in return?'Winter said.

Are you making a trade with me!' the man said.

No, you are making a trade with me, if it's not a trade then this is going to get ugly.'Winter said, with a grin.

Hahahaha, kill him and retrieve the core.' the man said.

Yes sir.

Oh good, I was getting tired of talking anyway.'Winter said, walking forward, and pulling his sword out of its sheath.

I will help.'Sofia said.

No, this is all mine.'Winter said as he moved in.

The ninja-looking group went in for the kill but they were all cut down in a matter of seconds by Winter.

What the hell just happened?'The man asked himself as he could see that all his men were killed as if he was cutting up insects.

Of the 13 men that charged in most, we're killed, some left with life-threatening injury's with their limbs cut off and left to bleed out. Four were left alive.

Shit, I got blood all over me.'Winter said.

Is this not his first time killing!? Sofia thought as she was shocked by the sight before her.

Hmmm, oh, it seems I left more alive than I planned...ohh well they are going to die on their own anyway, now that every one of those men are out of the way it's time for our fight you ready.'Winter said.

How dare you kill my men! I will make sure to kill you slowly.'The man said as he pulled out his short sword.

Good, that's what I wanted to go all out.'Winter thought.

The man's first step vanished from Winter's line of sight, appearing from behind and going for an instant kill strike to the head but Winter managed to dodge at the last second nearly saving his life.

Shit, that was unexpected his faster than I anticipated, if I didn't move I would have lost my head.'Winter thought.

What now brat, do you fear death.'The man said.

Hahahaha

Are you laughing have you gone insane just from that, come on kid I had high expectations for you sadly that's...' the man stopped as he saw a big grin on Winter's face.

Did he really go insane?

This world, this world, this is the second time I felt like I was going to die, this world...is so much more fun, let's have fun with this idiot and go all out.'Winter thought.

As he charged in at full speed clashing swords with the man, throwing in continuous strikes that connected to form a sword technique.

What the hell, I thought he was a mage, no that had to be fool's information, or was he hiding it? It doesn't matter, his still just a child all I have to do is kill him, and am set.' the man thought.

The man started to make a big swing and he cut through Winter, but it was just an afterimage.

What where is he?

You shouldn't get distracted when in battle.'Winter said, appearing behind the man in an upsidedown manner, swinging his sword to the man's neck.

The man blocked the attack but was pushed back as he was caught up in his thoughts.

Keok, the man screamed.

Haa, sims that I looked down on you for being a mage, I will not make that mistake again.' the man said, as he covered his sword in mana.

Ohh, now you're starting to get serious, good I will do the same.'Winter said as he did the same.

They clashed again but this time the was a difference not in skill but in the mana density of the swords, Winter could tell that he was at a disadvantage when it came to mana.

What's wrong brat, can't keep up, then just die.'The man said as he pushed down on Winter.

Haha, that's it, let's see if he will fall for it.'Winter thought.

The was a continuous clash and slowly from the disadvantage, Winter was starting to stabilize his mana and fighting on equal foot.

What, this brat is getting stronger as we fight I have to kill him quick.'The man said.

The man was getting overpowered by Winter's skills and was slowly being overwhelmed. The man decided that it was an all-or-nothing match.

He created some distance and charged up his mana into his sword to release an attack that would overwhelm Winter.

Winter charged in to stop him but it was too late, the man screamed, 'Eat this brat. As he swung his sword down cutting Winter in half and destroying his body in the process.

Hahaha, the is no way he could have survived that.' the man thought, as he laughed as loud as he could, but then.

Boo.' Winter said, from behind the man, as he plunged his sword through the man's chest.

How are...are...y...you still...

The is no need to worry about that...just sleep.'Winter said, as he pulled his sword out.

The man's body dropped to the ground.

Shit, that was dangerous to think I could have died, don't you think Sofia!'Winter said, looking at Sofia with a smile.

Monster was the only word that Sofia could think of.