Hero of Darkness

Chapter 23: The Confrontation

As soon as the test ended, the crowd gathered around the training ground roared in cheers!

Everyone present there screamed their lungs out as Kahn had finally broken the record by passing Arkham's assessment test which didn't happen in the past 10 years.

"Congratulations on passing your test, kid." said Malcolm who came back a while ago after hearing the commotion. He had never imagined Kahn being able to fight against Arkham for so long and already thought that there would be no one passing today.

Kahn gave a gentle smile and nodded in response. Then he glanced at Arkham and said "It's because he wasn't even using half of his strength. If this was a real-life battle, I would've died in the first few seconds.".

Arkham smiled after hearing Kahn's words. The young man wasn't a fool who'd let a little victory go inside his head.

"Still, I didn't hold back with my attacks and speed in the end. Even though I didn't even use half of my original strength, you being able to withstand it with your current level of strength and skills is indeed worthy of praise." said Arkham as he was very impressed with Kahn's demeanor and the way he addressed the matters of the bout with nothing but the truth than boasting about himself shamelessly.

"Of all the young swordsmen I've assessed till now, only you seem to have the ability to grasp the situation during the battle and quickly adapt your attacking strategy accordingly. That's very commendable. Tell me boy, have you received any formal training before? Who was your teacher? " asked Arkham with curiosity.

"My uncle Vasemir taught me some sword fighting skills since I was young. Saying that we mercenaries must have enough skills & strength to protect others and ourselves." said Kahn as he praised his non-existent uncle.

Why the name Vasemir? Because anyone who knew about Witcher franchise knew about mentor of the legendary Geralt of Rivia. Vasemir was the one who taught him everything he knew so Kahn found it reasonable to use that name and create a fake character for his fake background.

"Then it explains a lot. He must be a very experienced fighter." said Arkham as realization struck him. This explained why Kahn had such a solid foundation and talent for the Sword as he received training from a skilled fighter since his childhood.

Suddenly, Malcolm who was standing on the side spoke, "Arkham, remember what happened with Markus and his Diamond Adventurer team? It was him who showed up when they were close to losing their lives. He alone killed 8 of those Bandits one by one secretly and strategically. Markus said if not for this young man, all of them would've lost their lives.. including Sandra."

"So it was you! Thank you.. you did me a huge favor. I'm glad to finally meet the man who saved my niece's life." Arkham said as he ruggedly shook Kahn's hands.

"Who's Sandra?" asked Kahn as he scratched the back of his head.

Malcolm replied quickly, "The mage girl who survived the ambush thanks to you."

fighting against the bandits that day. She was really good at long-range spells and aiding her allies

those bastards killed my clan members and my friends when we were out on a bodyguard mission. Just like Markus and his team, we too were ambushed and only I managed to

now at all. Only

saved our people. If you need anything in the future, feel

knowing about his background and how

everyone went on their ways, their blood pumped after watching the enthralling fight. Many grabbing their weapons and practicing with

waiting for some time. Malcolm bought Kahn's newly made ID card. Arkham had left

time, a group of more than 30 people entered the association hall. Their loud thuds of footsteps and weapons clanging against each other brought the attention of

hostile gazes landing towards the crowd as if

a dozen females, and few demihumans. But unlike the majority of the adventurers Kahn had seen till now, all the members of this group had very decent equipment, their attire matching to each other and all of them had

The Groundhog Adventurer team!

finger towards Kahn who was talking with Malcolm

guy who beat young master

of people parted and created a path

braided yellow beard walked out of

a giant battleaxe on his

Vikings from his knowledge

man stared at Kahn as he stood like a mighty warrior, ready to pounce at him

who killed my little brother and my men?" said the man in his deep voice. His tone filled with rage but

your brother?" asked

fight with

Gasp!

the hall gasped as they heard something they never

of the Groundhog Adventurer team was

infamous for bullying others and acting like he owned the world. All that because he had the backing of his almighty brother who held a lot of power in