Supreme Hunter of Beautiful Souls-Chapter 77: The Time Has Come!

The biting wind whistled through the hills, carrying with it the dust of the makeshift arena where Kael and Irelia were preparing for battle. The scene was calm, but the tension between them was palpable. Both were armed with their new swords, and the challenge between them was not just a matter of skill, but of showing who wielded the blade better.

Kael, with his Chillrend in hand, observed Irelia, who wielded her sword with unshakable confidence. He could feel the cold aura of the blade, its blue gleam threatening in the sunlight. He gripped it with a satisfied smile on his face, the chill radiating from the sword not affecting his confidence. With each moment, he seemed more eager to see what he could do with it.

Irelia, by his side, looked on with a touch of disdain and amusement. Her sword, though less mystical, was just as deadly. Forged by ancient hands, its blade had a perfect balance. She knew her skill was her greatest advantage. The sword fit her like an extension of her body, her movements flowing naturally with it.

"Ready to lose, Ire?" Kael teased, a mischievous grin on his face, his posture relaxed, but his eyes sharp.

"You'll regret underestimating my style, Kael," Irelia replied with a fierce smile. Her eyes shone with a competitive fire, reflecting her desire to give her best in the fight.

"Let's see, then." Kael didn't wait any longer. He lunged forward with speed, the cold gleam of Chillrend cutting through the air. He didn't hesitate, and the blade struck with precision, aiming for Irelia's forehead.

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Irelia, however, anticipated the move. She took a step back, her body flowing with agility. Her sword danced in the air, intercepting Kael's strike with a metallic sound, the impact reverberating through the hills. She didn't stop there: she immediately spun to the left, the blade moving like an extension of her body, aiming for Kael's ribcage.

Kael leaped back, narrowly avoiding the blow. He watched her, his eyes fixed on the young warrior. "Impressive," he murmured.

Irelia didn't wait for him to rest. With a speed that seemed to defy gravity, she advanced, moving to the right and delivering a quick downward strike. The blade cut through the air, and Kael had only a second to react. He blocked it, Chillrend emitting a chilling sound as the clash of metals resonated.

"You're more agile than I thought," Kael smiled, still maintaining his guard. The adrenaline began to build up, the excitement of the fight taking over his body. "I like this."

"It's not just agility, Kael. It's technique," Irelia replied with calm confidence. She spun, the sword tracing an elegant arc in the air as she tried to destabilize Kael with a low strike.

Kael retreated with agility, jumping back and managing to dodge the blade that scraped across his chest. Chillrend in his hands gleamed brightly, and he advanced again, the cold emanating from the blade intensifying as he spun, trying to surprise Irelia with a series of rapid strikes.

Irelia defended herself with skill, blocking each blow with ease, but her eyes were focused. She knew Kael had something more, something he hadn't shown yet. She swung her sword quickly and forcefully, hitting Kael's shoulder. The impact forced him to retreat, but he was smiling, almost as if he were enjoying himself.

"You don't give me a break, do you?" Kael joked, wiping the sweat from his forehead as his hand tightened around Chillrend. He was starting to get used to the sensation of the sword, feeling the hidden power within it.

"I'm better when you don't expect it," Irelia replied, her blade spinning through the air as she advanced once more. She struck with a series of short, quick blows, trying to destabilize Kael, who had to use all his dexterity to block the attacks.

But Kael was no longer the novice Irelia had known. With an unexpected move, he lunged forward, using the force of Chillrend to strike against Irelia's blade. The icy blade made a cutting sound as it collided with hers, and Irelia had to leap back, surprised by Kael's sudden shift in offense.

"Wow," Irelia said, raising an eyebrow. "That was unexpected."

Kael watched her, breathing heavily, but with a satisfied smile.

Irelia laughed, amused. "You're starting to get me excited."

They continued to fight, their strikes trading like lightning on the field. Every attack was meticulously calculated, but also full of passion. Both were pushing themselves to the limit, each movement seeming to reflect the connection they were forging with their swords and with each other.

However, as time passed, Kael noticed a difference in his own blade. Chillrend was not just an ordinary sword; it seemed to respond to his own feelings, amplifying his will to win. The cold blade emanated a growing power, and he began experimenting with it, controlling the flow of ice as Irelia's attacks continued to press him.

Suddenly, in a move that surprised even Irelia, Kael spun his sword with impressive speed. He struck the ground with the blade, and a wave of ice spread in all directions. Irelia, caught off guard, tried to leap to avoid the icy wave, but the ice covered her feet, forcing her to struggle to break free.

"I can keep this up for a while," Kael said, with a playful tone. "But you're going to have to be faster if you want to beat me."

Irelia, not losing her composure, used her strength to break the ice around her. She leapt forward with impressive precision, and with a single move of her sword, she shattered the ice that had formed around her.

"You're good," Irelia said with a smile, "but you can't catch me that easily."

The duel continued for some time, both of them pushing themselves to the limit, until finally, they found themselves at a standstill, their swords meeting in the center. The sound of the impact reverberated in the air, and they both stood still for a moment, breathing heavily.

"I think that was more than enough for today," Kael said, smiling as he released his sword. "We've been getting a lot better lately."

Irelia laughed, wiping the sweat from her face. "You weren't too bad yourself, you've improved quite a bit. But I think we'll need more training before we're really good, right?"

Kael nodded, with a confident smile. "Yeah, but for now, this was a great experience."

"It's good to see you two having fun, but it's time," Adalric smiled as he appeared on the training field.

"Don't tell me..." Kael started, "Trained too much, kid, you still have a day left." He heard Eva's voice coming from nowhere...

"How long have you been there?" Kael asked.

"Long enough to see you have a magical blade... well, I already knew that," Eva said, shrugging.

"Oh, of course," Kael muttered.

"Anyway, pack your things. And well, be careful with the entrance... Let's just say it wasn't very pleasant last year," Adalric said, smiling.

[Main Quest Started: Go to Azalith!]