The clash of their fists created a shockwave strong enough to shake the trees at the edge of the field. Demo smiles because he sees something that he wasn’t able to do before. Ugly Face can’t believe what he is seeing, this isn’t the level at which students should be able to fight.
My-Ty and Sachem exchange blows and the two are seemingly evenly matched when it comes to power. After a few more fists collisions My-Ty jumps backwards. His knuckles are scratched and damaged while Sachem seems fine. My-Ty frustrated at the fact that Sachem isn’t damaged or bothered by their exchange releases a scream of frustration.
“Seems you didn’t slack off.”
“Only a fool believes that the past is more than a point of reference. I knew you would grow stronger than my old self, so I had to make sure I did the same. And it seems you didn’t work harder than me.”
My-Ty relaxes and stands up straight and then with a smile on his face looks at Sachem.
“Thank you.”
“Teaching the weak their place doesn’t need thanks.”
“No, I thank you for taking me serious enough to get stronger.”
My-Ty takes a deep breath and then releases a deep sigh that seems to calm his raging energy. He repeats this pattern several times, and with each breath, his energy becomes more concentrated. Demo also notices the change in My-Ty’s energy as My-Ty keeps refining his energy. After a few moments, My-Ty’s energy and demeanor have completely switched from what they were before.
“Now, let me show you the results of my training.”
Sachem instinctively knows that this My-Ty is more dangerous than the one he fought before and so he takes up a fighting stance. My-Ty however doesn’t rush in, he simply walks towards Sachem.
Demo who can’t understand what is happening can’t hide his confusion anymore as he asks the following question.
“What just happened?”
Ugly Face is still on his knees watching the fight, but can at least answer the question.
“I’ve heard rumors that on My-Ty’s planet fighting is a way of life. The weak die and the strong survive. But to make sure you can keep fighting most people use their anger as a source of strength. My-Ty is a prime example of that. He just charges in and fights like he is trying to kill you with each blow. But there is this myth that if they can control their anger and focus it, they become 10 times stronger.”
“And that’s what he just did?”
“It looked like he used a breathing technique to calm his energy and mind down.”
Demo focuses back on My-Ty’s back as he is walking towards Sachem. Demo thinks to himself that it’s weird to think that a calm mind is more dangerous than an angry one. He thinks back at the boost of power he got when he lost himself in a rage. So how can My-Ty be stronger now?
My-Ty in a very calm fashion steps into Sachem’s striking range and without hesitation Sachem strikes first with a punch that is extremely fast. My-Ty moves his body out of the way and smoothly rotates his torso to be in the best possible position to counter. My-Ty throws a punch directed at Sachem’s head but Sachem dodges it by using a head slip.
Then in one motion, Sachem rotates his body to duck under My-Ty’s extended arm to get into position to throw a body blow. Sachem throws the blow but My-Ty uses his free hand to catch the blow and instead of using full force to stop it, he simply absorbs the impact and lets it push him backward. My-Ty lands calmly and gets back into his fighting stance.
Sachem raises his guard, tucks his chin, and hunches over while lowering his core. Sachem can tell from that exchange that he is going to have to take this a bit more seriously. Sachem starts weaving his body left and right like a pendulum of doom. My-Ty calmly watches Sachem’s body and mentally prepares himself for the unknown because he has never seen Sachem use this technique.
There is a moment of silence as the two don’t move while observing each other. Then like a bolt of lightning, Sachem comes forward and from a lowered position he throws an uppercut that My-Ty dodges. My-Ty uses this chance to throw a punch of his own, but Sachem ducks under it and throws an overhead right. My-Ty leans to the right to avoid getting hit and uses his body’s momentum to deliver a strong knee aimed at Sachem’s upper body.
Sachem uses his free hand to block the knee then quickly throws a straight right at My-Ty’s body, but My-Ty blocks it with his elbow. This last exchange pushes the two apart again. My-Ty’s arm is tingling from the blow he just received. Sachem stands back up straight and looks at My-Ty who survived an attack that took down more enemies than he can count. Sachem is slightly impressed by the fact that My-Ty was able to grow this much in such a short period of time.
“My-Ty, what is your goal here?”
“My goal? … To beat yo’ ass.”
“And after that?”
“Beat yo’ ass again, till we’re even.”
“Instead of these childish games, I believe your strength could be used to change this universe for the better.”
“Huh?”
“Join me, and I will introduce you to the strongest fighters that will help you grow beyond your wildest dreams.”
“Join you in what?”
“Changing this universe.”
“I’m good. I don’t need help from losers.”
“I’ll ask you again after I win.”
Sachem gets back into his fighting pose. My-Ty moves takes up a fighting pose and inches forward.
“Only someone with no honor would disgrace our fight with something unrelated. I thought too highly of you. Let me show you the strength of a Belliger warrior who lives to fight.”
“If you live to fight, you’re fighting to live. I’m offering you a chance to change your destiny.”
“Just because you don’t understand it, doesn’t make it wrong. Fighting is a consequence of power. I chose strength, so combat is my life. What did you choose?”
This question for some reason set Sachem off. With a burst of energy like a rocket taking off he rushes towards My-Ty and because they were already close it was instantaneously. My-Ty was caught off guard at the sudden speed with which Sachem closed the distance. Sachem already rotated his body accordingly and with the speed of light delivered a body that made My-Ty’s body almost fold.
Chapter 62 fin
