Master Of None

Su helped Shay up who was still fumbling for words in her head. She had not seen the move coming and was currently questioning her knowledge of combat. This was a move that she had not had used against her and she could only see being efficient when she would face an opponent with high proficiency in shield attacks and defenses. 

"That was a valuable lesson. I may be immune to taunts to a degree, but that caught my attention and then your shield blocked your body movement further guiding me. The loss of force behind the shield was the same as if my leg gave way. I had no balance for a fraction of a second which was used against me. I am used to falling back and not as often forward. I will train myself well on this lesson." 

When it came to power, Su was aching still. When it came to age, she was lacking again. Even when it came to level, she was lacking. However, Su had trained with shields since the day she unlocked her system. Furthermore, she had trained with her party constantly with the desire to protect in her mind. This reason was why she had higher tactical actions when using a shield than almost anyone else. She would exceed any expectations for these reasons. 

When the dragonkin voice called out, Su was met with a slightly bulkier dragonkin. The scales were still a bluish color but they were rugged and sharp. There were even some small spines on the edges of their elbow and neck. The tail also ended with some spikes that appeared to be sharper than usual. But what really stood out above all else, was the double bladed ax that reminded Su of Barry. 

"I do have time for more sparring. We are staying a few days. I am training some new skills against new fighting styles. I would guess you have already witnessed the enraged taunt and shield drop I used for the first time." Su did not hide the skills she used. The more she said the better she would be able to get more information and analysis from her opponents with how she might improve.

"Good good. I like to see new blood grace these training grounds. But first, Shay, how did a human get here?" Shay had come to her senses and showed a glare of hostility to the dragonkin warrior that had shown up. The others behind him were also looking at Su with confused and questioning expressions. 

"You must greet this guardian with proper respect. This is a draconic guardian here to visit the elder. If you disrespect her one more time I will tear the scales from your body and have a new skirt made." The words were intense and surprised Su. She had not expected Shay to have such a fire within her. 

"Guardian? But she's human. That's not possible." The dragonkin warrior began to roll their eyes and laugh until a black shape flashed before their eyes and skidded to a stop. The claw marks in the ground were created until Midnight had come to a dead stop. 

"Midnight was that you gliding from up there! That was great! I can't believe you are so close to flying already." Su completely ignored the argument brewing between Shay and the dragonkin warriors. She was much happier to see Midnight improving. Midnight also greeted Su with a soft growl and raise of her head to show off her skills. 

"You almost hit Su and her sparring partners that time. I know you were curious about what they were doing but it was dangerous." Walkers' stern voice cut through the air as he stepped down to the ground using his wind ripple skill. "You are going to have to go back up. Illia said you should practice two more times. I will stay down here and you can aim for me this time." 

Walker knew that Midnight would do better with a target to land next to. He also pulled out an earth elemental mana crystal from his storage. "If you manage to stop right before me then I will give you three of these." Midnight looked as if she had won a lottery. Without any words, she was rushing towards the steps. "So, Su, who are your friends?"

"Lord, I apologize for our disheveled appearances. Please have mercy on us." Shay immediately greeted Walker and even bowed her head to him. The other dragonkin warriors were speechless. Some realized that there was a major significance to Shays' actions and copied her movements to bow. However, the axe wielding dragonkin did not even flinch. 

"Reed. this is the royal bonded with the young champion you just saw. Show proper honor or suffer the consequences." Shay gave a final warning. There was nothing left to say if Reed did not follow the proper procedure when greeting a royal. 

Walker leaned toward Su and whispered, "This might sound odd but I need to act my position." Walker strode to face Reed and used his wind ripple to look at the foot taller dragonkin in the eye. He stepped up slightly above him. "How dare such a weak bunch of lizards attempt to stand equal to me. If you are not on your knees bowing before my champion returns, then I will allow her to feed you to orcs on the return journey to our home." 

The other dragonkin warriors fell to their knees. They could feel the royal aura rolling off of Walker. However, Reed did not budge. He felt the aura Walker gave off but he couldn't fathom a human somehow becoming a royal. He didn't believe Midnight was a champion either. 

Seeing that Reed didn't back down, Walker waited with his eyes looking down on Reed as if he was nothing but an ant. His acting and poker face were perfect. Now they would see what would happen when Midnight came to land before him. 

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