Arcana Defenders | Lore

Rick Blader (Part 2)

"Tetsu, how is it?",

"Just a drop more, and--",

Unbeknownst to them, Michael Black charged them directly with his sword. Ringo went with his instinct and protected Tetsu while he tried to take Michael Black on.

At this time, Tetsu, who was supposed to be channeling, confronted Michael Black. Michael was perplexed with the sudden smile that Tetsu let out. It was a smile that would be the end of him if he wasn't careful. Yet, he was able to split his mind states. As he had only a couple of seconds, he used it to check Tetsu's state. Normally, when Tetsu created an Iron Core, he would look like he was carrying one but this time, he didn't seem to have it.

That thought led to a surprise that would swallow Michael Black's pride for the first time. A pillar was summoned from underground, launching upward, and tossing Michael into the air. Ringo thought that that was it, however...

"What?! Impossible...he had never shown us that!"

The surprise Ringo felt has always been genuine. This was the first time he saw Tetsu creating two Iron Cores at the same time. It was perhaps connected to the channeling, he was unsure. He was filled with surprise, even Michael Black was even more surprised than him.
The second Iron Core was formed into a javelin. Because Michael Black was in the air, he couldn't control his movements. It gave Tetsu a chance to throw his javelin. As it was thrown, the javelin had in it a chain that connected to it like a wire, keeping the javelin in check. Without a doubt, Michael dodged it, but the problem didn't end there. Tetsu was able to blend himself into any other iron sources so long as they're connected to his body. Michael Black was surprised that it overwhelmed his state of mind. In a moment, Tetsu let a hard kick that was actually his right leg infused with iron.

"GUUUAAAAAGGGHHH!!!!!!"

Michael Black rocketed down to the ground and dusts flew around the air.

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Meanwhile, the three reinforcing bounty hunters already reached the middle of the desert.

"Stop!", the sudden yelling surprised the other two.

"Hmm? What's the matter, Rick?", asked Joe.

"Quiet. I'm having a hunch".

As Rick Blader ran around for clues, Crook caught something in his eyes.

"Finally. Boys, we head straight",

The other two people followed him.

"I recall Tetsu's iron very well. It always has this sort of raw feeling. They must be ahead", said Crook.

"Then let's go!", said Rick while running.

"Rick! We can't go with the plan like this!", as Crook shouts at Rick, the air cuts like the speed of light.

WHOOOOOSHHH!!!!

"What the--",

"What the hell?", said a surprised Rick. It turned out to be Joe Reel, who went ahead of them.

"Heh, enough babbling, we're going fast!", said Joe as he ran.

"Hey, no fair!", said Rick as he ran as well.

"*sigh* I'm surrounded by youngsters..."

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Meanwhile on the battlefield...
Michael Black got up again. This time, an evil aura emerged, the sharp energy the pair felt shivered down their spines.

"Nobody gets away with pressuring me", said Michael Black as he charges his next attack. To Ringo's surprise, he does it quickly this time. He wanted to create a powerful barrier but he didn't get enough time. As Michael Black summons his blast...