Scale of Reality

Pre Exam: Part 12

Jax POV

I dashed out of the bubble shield and caught Muji before he hit the ground, this crazy fucker.

"You really did something like that, and I'm the one who's unhinged."

Adjest walked over and slashed her sword, an ice slash taking care of some of the remaining enemies that were charging at us.

"Well now that Muji's unconscious, I'll take over as leader."

I raised an eyebrow.

"You? Dream on. I'll take over as leader."

Adjest seemed to not want that.

"No. You can't lead people, you're an idiot."

"Oh? And you're any better? You can't even remember how to use the flight spell."

"That was one time."

"We don't have time for this!! Shut up!!"

Me and Adjest both looked and seen Mya stomping over. She checked Muji's pulse, letting out a sigh of relief upon confirmation of heart beat.

"Iris! Heal up Muji and protect him!"

"R-Right."

"Xander, Adjest! You two take the left side!"

"Yeah ok..."

Adjest just shrugged and did as she was told. Mya looked at me and pointed to the right side, Ray joining me as well.

"Let's us purge our foes Barbarian!"

"Yeah whatever."

I swung my axe and tore through countless orcs and goblins, these things were honestly no match for any of us.

Except maybe Mya.

Mya is a strong weakling.

After all of the lower ranked monsters were cleaned up, the ogre finally got up and faced us.

"It seems those guys were useless until the very end. Very well then, I shall face you, even if your commander is unable to battle."

I pointed my axe out at him.

"Oh yeah? Come and get some then you big oaf!"

The ogre smirked and let out an incredibly loud roar, shaking the entire area. He rushed over to me at an incredible speed and swung his wooden club, I barely managed to block it, but I still took massive damage.

I felt my bones crack as I flew back and hit the wall.

"What the hell...he's so strong..."

He came to attack me again, but the attack was blocked by Xander, who managed to show up at the right time.

"Get up Jax, you look pitiful."

"I second that."

Adjest used her ice magic and sent a large wave of ice at the ogre, causing him to stumble back a bit away from us.

I felt my pain go away as I looked and seen a plant attached to my leg.

"Oh shut up Adjest. Hey Iris! How is Muji?!"

"He's stable! His mana is recovered so he should wake up soon!"

Mya held her hands out.

"Guys I'm about to cast a spell, it'll buff you guys and weaken the ogre! Just give me a few minutes to get it off!"

I nodded before cracking my neck.

"Well then, shall I get serious?"

"Let's do this Barbarian!"

"Oh shut up."

"I'm ready when you are Jax."

"Adjest I'm not the leader remember."

"Jax we're waiting for you."

"Shut up tall one."

I let out a sigh and dashed in, the three with me following me as well. The ogre went for a attack, but it was blocked by Xander, who held him still for a bit.

"Wonderful block Xander!"

Ray struck the beast in the arm, dragging his blade across its skin. I landed on top of its arm and swung my axe down, cutting a deep wound into it.

I jumped off of it as Adjest swung her blade at the wound I had caused, cutting deeper.

Adjest jumped off and we all regrouped away from it. The ogre just laughed as it healed the wounds it had gained.

"Damnit."

"Guys here! The spell is ready!"

A miniature sun formed above us and I felt my strength increase. I smirked as I rushed back in, ready to carve some flesh.

"Jax wait!"

Adjest followed in after me as we rushed at the ogre. It swung its club as I jumped over it and Adjest froze its entire arm. I slashed its chest and Adjest followed up with one opposite of mine; forming an X on its chest.

The ogre grabbed Adjest whilst she was in the air and threw her, sending her into the wall.

"Shit, Adjest! I'm-

I felt the wind get knocked out of my system as something hit me in the stomach. I was sent flying back into a wall as well, coughing up some blood.

"Damn it...at least I didn't break anything. Supporters are the real MVP's."

As I stood back up I seen that the ogre had healed again, causing me to groan and pick my axe back up.

I looked ahead, Xander managed to block another attack. When Ray went to go attack, the ogre pulled his weapon back, spun around, and slammed his weapon into Ray's side.

His arm bent in a way it shouldn't be able too.

"Ray!!"

I was about to rush in, but a ball of light formed in the sky.

"Everyone shut your eyes!!"

I did as Mya said and shut my eyes, and after opening them I could see that the ogre was blinded. Iris healed everyone up during the time that the ogre couldn't see and we all regrouped...but...

"He can't fight anymore. I can heal injuries but only to a certain extent."

Ray clicked his tongue.

"Shame on me, I should've foreseen the attack."

"Don't cry goodie two shoes, we can still do this."

I grabbed my axe and went to go face the ogre.

I said we could still do this, but could we really do this?

"Muji...you'd be a hell of a lot of help right now."