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."

remembered the young mage girl who was fighting against the bandits

his team, we too were ambushed and only I managed to

took both Arkham & Malcolm by surprise. They didn't know anything about Kahn's past till now at all. Only that he saved the Diamond Adventurer team few days ago. This made them feel empathetic

inadvertently, you still saved our people. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask me." said Arkham as he

his background and how he saved his only niece's life

their

leaving the training grounds and waiting for some time. Malcolm bought Kahn's newly made ID card. Arkham had left already to report something to the management.

association hall. Their loud thuds of footsteps and weapons clanging against each other brought the attention of every single person present in

of people looked extremely proud, domineering and their hostile gazes landing towards the crowd as if

the majority of the adventurers Kahn had seen till

The Groundhog Adventurer team!

someone from the new group pointed his finger towards Kahn who

That's the guy who beat young

parted and created a path

nearly 7 feet tall, had a muscular build with a long and braided yellow beard walked out of the group. His aura

towards him. The man had a giant battleaxe on his back, full

reminded of Vikings from his knowledge on

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

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

who's your brother?"

fight with him yesterday in this very place." said the

Gasp!

they heard

the Groundhog

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 the Adventurer community and even the City