Sword Rankers
Dominating

Now getting into the 3rd fight, it's William's turn.

"Now it's my turn, then I go first Ran."

"Hemm, good luck William."

William also went to the waiting room for participants who would soon fight.

Enzo is left next to Ran.

"Hey Ran, do you think William will win?"

"What did you say that was? It's obvious William will win easily."

"Is that so? But don't you think William's in a disadvantageous position."

"meaning?"

"Let's think, William's name is already widespread, everyone knows how William's power is in outline, while William knows nothing of his enemy."

Ran just thought, all this time William can indeed win, but there are times when he has difficulty fighting enemies with unique strength.

"But William is so powerful, I'm sure he can still win despite not knowing anything about his enemy."

"Geez Ran, you're smart, but very innocent, did you not realize during this exam that many Hyper with unique abilities and also complicated to the point that you find it difficult to know how his abilities work."

"Yes, yaaa... Indeed, I once faced an enemy that could absorb the power of others, and I was fooled because he used a weapon."

"Well that's it! Many Hyper have unique and complex abilities, like my acquaintances for example, people thought that he could create a dimensional space to store weapons, even though his ability can only change the size of objects that he then stored in his clothes. Just like this test, it was possible that there might be someone who possessed abilities that could be a natural opponent to William."

"Example?"

"Hm... Just think about it, William is a melee fighter, he can indeed attack from a distance by releasing energy on his slash, but it is not good enough because it is less accurate and easily avoided. So, if William's opponent was a long-range fighter who could use a bow or a gun, maybe William would have a little trouble."

"Is that so? But I don't think it's a big deal."

"Geez, are you childhood friends or what? Why do you trust each other so much?"

"Haha... Is that so? Ooh, it's about to start."

"Wmphh... All right, let's see it firsthand."

William and Jack walked out the opposite door.

William's opponent this time was a man named Jack Miller, he was an old man with long hair up to a boat, in contrast to Frank whose hair was as handsome as a wild animal, jack's hair was straight as a girl's. He had many wounds on his face, on his lips, cheeks, and eyebrows, and there were scratches that seemed to be made with a knife. Coupled with his burly body, it made him look terrifying. He wears a black robe that covers all his clothes, so Ran is not sure what clothes he is wearing.

"Geez, it seems like my luck is very bad, it could even be an opponent like this."

"I'm sorry, but I don't intend to budge, I'll be serious no matter who the opponent is."

Jack scratched his head, rather than itching he looked like he was frustrated and wanted to give up, "Yes... Not that I want you to give up anyway, I'm just a little complaining, don't you think about it."

"Alright, then let's fight earnestly."

"Alright, I should at least expend all my abilities in order not to lose to shame."

Jack took out two weapons from under his cloak, the weapons he took were 2 of the exact same sickles. Then he drove the two towards William while putting up horses that looked very strong.

William did the same, he put up half his armor, and drew out his sword as well.

Tink...

Bwusssh...

The two of them immediately shot right after the bell rang.

Wrestling

The sound of their sickles and swords colliding together made the surroundings become resounding.

Jack is much better than Ran expected, usually hardly anyone is able to come into frontal conflict with William. But Jack was able to do it despite the difficulties, but Jack deserves credit.

Krrtrk... Krrtrkk...

"Lumayan is also well... In accordance with the rumors circulating, young people today are indeed strong."

"Thank you for the compliment."

William did not want to linger, he pushed his sword forward with all his might, Jack who was initially able to defend, finally pushed also backwards.

William swung his sword to push Jack, Jack who was already unable to defend was finally thrown backwards.

Ha...Ha... As William Austin would have guessed

William immediately advanced again to attack Jack before Jack even touched the floor.

Brutally, William swung his sword to attack Jack relentlessly.

Trangggl... Trangggl... Klang...

Jack was able to hold it in, but he remained pushed back slowly by William, while William had no intention of stopping swinging his sword.

Strenuous... And heavy... How much training did he devote to reaching this level at a young age, or perhaps this is what talent is called? Think Jack.

Then unknowingly, Jack was cornered to the wall, Jack was at a disadvantage, he could not retreat anymore. While William still intends to cut Jack.

Shuuungg...

William's sword swung horizontally, instinctively, Jack knew that this slash could no longer be blocked due to its unfavorable position. Therefore, Jack chose to avoid it, he lowered his head to avoid William's attack, then turned behind William.

Brakkk....

Sword Ran slashed against the wall, the extremely powerful stone wall was penetrated deeply by William's sword. Jack was behind William.

Now!

Jack swung his scythe to attack William's back, but his attack was restrained by the armor William was wearing.

Wrestling

Jack's attack was bounced by William's armor, he never thought that William's armor was that hard.

William drew his sword from the wall, he spun rapidly backwards while swinging his sword. Jack reflexively retreated far back.

Wusssh...

The wind blew fiercely with just a swing of William's sword, even Jack was pushed back with just a gust of wind created by William.

Jack retreats, avoiding a frothal confrontation with William due to their differences in strength.

William goes after Jack, he doesn't let Jack off that easily. The two of them revolved around the arena like playing a chase

Initially Jack managed to make a considerable distance from William, but William was able to narrow their distance in a short time.

With ease, William had reached behind Jack, without waiting, William immediately slashed Jack with his sword, Jack did not have time to survive, he tried to avoid just by instinct alone.

Cratt...

Jack's stomach was hit by William's slash, lucky his slash wasn't deep. But it makes Jack even more afraid to get close to William.

Jack used his last card. He retreated to set the distance again, then without waiting for William to attack him again, Jack pulled out his last card.

Clanggels

Jack removed the blade from the handle of his scythe, when pulled, the chain came out from within the handle of his scythe, the chain being the link for the blade and the handle of the scythe.

Jack then twirled his knife eyes, William who saw it, did not go forward because he was guarding with the worst possibility.

Seeing William retreat, Jack could breathe a little relieved. He began to plan his plan.

The first step Jack took was to throw a knife from his sickle.

Shuuungg...

The blade of Jack's scythe shot towards William, the chains binding him continuously extending in the direction he was heading.

What is the chain inside? Thought William. But William was more focused on what came to him, William also deflected the blade that flew towards him.

Clanggels

William deflected the blade that flew towards him, the blade was thrown aside. William went to Jack's place.

Jack smiled a little, Because you're a young man.

William felt a strange feeling, he felt a danger coming from behind him. Because of that doubt, Ran stopped and looked behind him, as he looked, a sparkling blade came right before his eyes.

"Ukhnah..." William immediately raised his head to avoid the split eye.

Strangely enough, I'm sure he didn't move the scythe again after it was thrown, let alone the chains that came out too much, it would definitely take a big movement to pull it again.

Only then did Ran realize something after seeing Jack's weapon again.

"Ah... I see, so it looks like it's Jack's ability."

Jack smiled proudly at it, "Right! You're great to realize right away, my ability is this chain, I can control anything that's been tied up with this chain with just a thought command."

"Great ability."

"Haha... Thank you, then let's start again."

Jack turned his other scythe, then he threw it at William.

Shueungg...

The other blade flew towards William, William deflecting it with his sword.

Wrestling

The blade stopped in mid-air, and as William pulled the chain that bound the blade, he pulled the chain with all his might to pull Jack forward. But, when he pulled the chain, the chain actually grew longer, while Jack did not move in the slightest.

Turns free.

Knowing if his actions were free, William threw away the knife he had pulled back, and directly advanced to Jack's place.

Looks like you've given up on making me move forward and are more intent on advancing straight to my place, but, don't forget William's other knife.

Not yet halfway, Jack's attack appeared from the front, William jumped up to avoid it, he managed to pass Jack's attack. But when he got off, came another attack from the side, Jack took one step back, then pulled his chain and threw it behind.

Jack took the opportunity to run away from his place and surround the arena so as not to get caught.

William tries to catch up to him, but he is always confronted by Jack's scythe which makes it difficult to advance.

William twisted his brain so as not to continue to be chased, he released his aura to push the blade that continued to pursue him, the plan succeeded, the blade that continued to chase him was thrown away from his place, and the blade that continued to chase him was thrown away from his place, then William took the opportunity to chase after Jack.

Wahh... It still seems difficult. Jack thought when he saw William chasing him at full speed.

When William manages to narrow the distance and nearly catches Jack, he feels a chill at his neck, the blade of Jack's weapon has already managed to chase him, Jack accidentally lures Ran to where he wants to be, so he controlled his chain to go straight to where he wanted to go.

The knife point to William's neck, William was cold and pierced into his neck, aware that he would be hit by an attack, William jumped up while spinning.

While in the air, Jack's attack still strikes, Jack's weapon moves immediately before William lands on the floor. But with the legs that wear armor, William actually uses the blade as a foothold.

Wrestling

William rose again higher in the air, he took the opportunity to release a slash of energy at Jack, but Jack could dodge easily.

William's slash makes part of the arena covered with dust and smoke, Jack hiding behind the smoke created by William's attack.

Unable to see anything else, William finally went down to the floor, without realizing he was trapped.

When William got down, he stepped on something, William raised his foot and saw what he was stepping on, it was a chain of Jack's weapons.

The chain? Looks like the chains are scattered everywhere. William thought without worrying

But, Ran who was watching felt uneasy, he was sure there was a reason why the chain was spread throughout the arena.

There is no way it was spread for no reason, Jack could have slipped because of his own chain, let alone he was seen deliberately directing his attacks in circles. Don't-don't!?

Ran thought of a possibility, maybe...

Ran reflexively wanted to shout to tell William, "Will! Careful-uph..."

Not finished Ran spoke, His mouth was immediately closed by Ranker Amare, "Sorry son, but according to the rules, the contestant should not be helped by the participants who were watching because it was cheating."

Ran forced to follow the rules, with a little heavy heart, Ran nodded to agree to the rules, Ranker Amare also let go of Ran's mouth.

Shit, watch out Will, don't forget about the chain.

William was silent in place, he did not want to move rashly due to the smokescreen around him.

Then from the corner of the arena, Jack's voice sounded, "I think I should thank you William, thank you very much for making this smokescreen, it makes me more free."

William initially did not understand, but he only realized that there were chains around him. But unfortunately, William was late to realize that.

Crosse...

All the chains in the arena move around William, making William unable to move, William locked completely by the chain belonging to Jack.

"Haha... Wow, I didn't think it would go smoothly, but I was a little pessimistic. I'm sorry, but I want to pass because this is my 3rd exam."

Although William was locked by Jack's chains and was in a disadvantageous position, William's face seemed relaxed to the size of the person hit by the trap.

"It's okay, I don't have a problem with this, because for me it's normal for everyone to mean it to win."

"Is that so? Glad to hear that, then there will be no grudge between us, right?"

Jack takes out his other scythe, intending to end it while William is locked.

Ran who saw him become agitated, he did not believe that William would lose. While Enzo just whistled softly in surprise.

"Hooo~ I didn't think William would lose, it was such a shock."

"No Enzo, William still hasn't lost."

"You know, well, I understand that you support William, but you have to see the truth, too."

"I know, I know William's been cornered, but William still has an ace to win."

"Example?"

"Look at yourself."

Jack stepped slowly while carrying his scythe, he wanted to end this fight.

"Then, see you William." Said Jack while lifting his scythe up.

"No! It's not over yet." William said firmly.

"Eh?"

At that instant, William's aura became stronger, the wind around him gushed so hard that it blew the dust of the arena.

William was silent without a word, but everyone knew he was taking all his strength.

Jack became hesitant, he could not attack William, his attack being blown by itself with just the aura William exuded.

Bzzz... Drrkkkp... Dar...

The air felt trembling and explosive, Jack felt like he was in an earthquake. The arena floor around William was cracked and destroyed.

Jack immediately retreated in fear, the aura William exuded was already not on the same level as ordinary Hyper.

With just his aura, the chain that wrapped William slowly.

Prorough...

An Ran spread his hand upwards, the chains wrapped around him instantly instantly shattered. And William immediately went ahead to attack Jack without waiting.

Jack tries to escape, but he is caught by William, Jack's shirt is pulled, then thrown by Ran into the corner of the arena.

"Ohokay!"

Jack wants to escape, but before he escapes, Ran stabs him in the shoulder with his sword.

Jrasssh...

"Ukhnah..." Jack grimaced in pain, he could no longer escape.

In a flat voice, William made an offer, "How? Still want to go on? Or surrender?"

Jack breathed in frustration, knowing that he would not be able to win against William, "Huffttt... As far as this is concerned, this is a difference too far. All right, anyway I won't be able to win, I give up." Said Jack while raising his hand as a sign of surrender.

Tall

The bell rings the sign of the end of the fight.

[Winner William Austin]

Everyone was not surprised by the results, all convinced that William could win easily.

From the beginning, William was still not serious, he was still holding back regardless of what his purpose was. To be sure, without being serious, William was able to dominate the fight.