She's The Cursed Goddess (Self-Published)

XXXIV: Overthrow and Rule

Heshiena's Point of View

Hindi ko alam kung matutuwa ba ako matapos isa-isahin ni Mavros ang lahat ng abilities ko. Because when he enumerate them, I could sense an excitement on his voice. And his eyes that are seem happy for me.

Me, on the other hand, was so grateful that Mavros is here to prove me wrong that there's still something good left within me. He made me realize that everything around me isn't always awful.

"You ready to fight?" he asked. Sinundan niya naman ito ng isang tango. "Because if it isn't, I won't force you," he added.

Pagkatapos namin doon sa dalampasigan, dumiretso kaagad kami pabalik sa cabin para mag-meryenda. Couple of minutes later, we've decided to go back here in training chamber. At katatapos lang din ako turuan ni Mavros ng basic defense.

Sabi pa niya may limitasyon daw ang aming kakayahan. Hindi sa lahat ng oras ay inaasa namin sa mga kakayahang meron kami. Kaagad ko naman itong sinang-ayunan. Dahil naalala kong sinabi rin ito sa amin ni Sir Michael.

"I'm ready," determinado kong sagot.

Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Mavros smirked. Tinanguhan niya ako at ganoon din ako sa kaniya. We both parted our ways. Nang mapagtanto kong medyo malayo na ako sa kaniya ay huminto ako't muling humarap sa kaniya. And he did the same thing.

Bumuntonghininga ako nang malalim upang pakalmahin ang sarili ko. Kasabay nito ang pagpikit ng aking mga mata. I am done preparing myself earlier, and now I have to prepare myself mentally as well.

Subalit nang iminulat ko ang aking mga mata ay wala na sa aking harapan si Mavros. I quickly duck my head when I sense the presence behind my back. Good thing I ducked or else I would lost my head by now.

I dreadfully looked at him. And I was quick to looked him in disbelief when he shrugged his shoulder. His face were sour. Tila ba'y disappointed siya sa sarili niyang hindi nagawa ang pina-plano niya sa akin.

"You closed your eyes," he casually said. "You shouldn't lower your guard, Heshiena," dagdag pa niya.

Habang ako naman ay napagulong na lamang ng aking mata. He thrust his sword right straight to my face. Before the edge could stab me, I slightly lean my body to the right to avoid it. Hindi na ako nagulat pa kung saan niya nakuha ang espadang 'yan.

His father had the ability of ferrokinesis or sensing and manipulating precious jewels or metals under the ground. And I am pretty sure that Mavros inherited this ability as well. Given that we are demigods, our abilities are far from great. Only a minor degree.

That is why we have limitations.

I was quick to fall my knees upon the floor when he once again come for my neck. Wala akong pakialam kung gaano kasakit sa tuhod ko ang impact nito sa pagkakabagsak. A smile plastered upon my lips when I think of a way how I could pay him back.

Before he could initiate another attack, I impetuously kicked his both knee. Causing him to groan in pain and fell upon the floor. Nauna pa ngang bumagsak ang likuran niya sa sahig. I looked at him with proud eyes.

"Huh!" he reacted with his wide smile. "Not bad," he complimented.

Naglakad ako papalapit sa espada dalawang pulgadang layo mula sa kamay niya. Nang makalapit ako rito ay sinipa ko ito palayo. That's when I heard him chuckled. I was about to step on his stomach when the darkness scattered where he was lying.

The next thing that happened, darkness swallowed him whole. Leaving me speechless with eyes growing wider.

"Did I impressed you?" Napasinghap ako nang marinig ko ang boses ni Mavros sa aking likuran. "I did." Siya na mismo ang sumagot sa tanong niya.