[Completed] Legend of the Five Knights III: Song of Divine Wrath

Episode 75: Zen Mode

I placed my hands on Tetsu's shoulders and lent him enough of my mana so that he could move. His natural healing abilities could take care of his injuries.

"Thanks," Tetsu said, pushing himself up. He stared at Eiichi and Hideo as they made their way over. Eiichi had on an eager smile, while Hideo seemed agitated. He must've wanted us to get this over with as soon as possible. "Come on, Hyosetsu. Let's go sit down."

Hyosetsu nodded and followed after him.

"Are you two ready?" I asked.

"I've been ready for a while," Eiichi said, stretching his arms. He grinned. "Seeing those two battle really got my blood pumping."

Hideo nodded. "Me too. But I mostly just want to get this over with so that I can go see Cami."

"You're still worried about her? We have no real proof that she's in any danger. It's just a bad feeling on your part," Eiichi said.

Hideo turned away. "No. My mom said that she felt it too. She usually has a good sense for when her kids are in danger."

"If your sister is in serious danger, then the amount of time that has passed likely isn't enough to do much to change her situation," Kaliq said.

"I know, but every second counts! So let's hurry up with this match," the gun knight snapped.

Kaliq sighed. "Calm your heart, young man. Worry will blind you. Fight with a steadfast heart like those two boys did."

I patted Hideo's shoulder. "He's right. If Cami does turn out to be in a precarious situation, then you'll need to have your emotions balanced. Remember what happened in Xeleria when you allowed your emotions to run wild? You went as far as pointing your weapon at a little girl."

Hideo gulped and lowered his eyes. "O-okay. I'll try to keep my worry from blinding me again."

I ruffled his now medium-long black hair. "Great, now let's do this thing," I said, grinning.

He nodded.

Eiichi transformed his ankle bracelet into its spear form and spun it around over his head. "Ready when you are, Kaliq."

The sage of Munil glanced at Hideo and me.

The two of us transformed out angel tools into their weapon forms and jumped back.

Kaliq smiled and pointed his staff at us. "I know that you said that you're ready when I am, but I rather you three make the first move."

He wants us to attack first, so he must be planning to use our own techniques against us somehow.

I held out a hand to the boys. "Hold your fire!" I yelled.

Eiichi calmly stepped forward. "You're worried about him using our own attacks against us, aren't you?" He grinned. "Well, there's no way to gauge this man's skills without fighting first."