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This is the Story of Dante Kudo, Knight by Fate and Hero by choice.. join him and his Allies of The Order as they endure a series of unfortunate events in the Magical Continent of Avaloria within the Kingdom of Bushido...
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-Third Pov-
Seeing Dante's battle stance, Daisuke's thoughts we're picking at it like a Vulture observing its Prey 'though it still has openings, it has great balance and capacity.....the days I'm not here, he must be working by himself. Kid never takes a break. Like Father like son...'
Dante stares at him with a curious gleam in his eyes, gripping his blade with intensity "Well Viejo! What are you waiting for?...come on. Your not gonna chicken out now after all that talk!"
"Ah Dante, for all that Technique your worse trait has to be your Smart ass Mouth. I've gotta say I'm impressed at your confidence even though you've never been able to lay a scratch on me....it seems no matter how cocky you are....You can never really back it up." Daisuke commented still analyzing him like a Hawk staring at him with precision "Since you're talking a big Game. I'm gonna give you the first shot." The Veteran then lets his guard down, unsheathing his Broadsword and imbedding it into the floor with a raised eyebrow "Stab me anywhere. Go ahead, let's see that resolve of yours come to Fruition"
"The First shot?....you want me to stab you anywhere. what the heck's wrong with you. That's dangerous, I'm not a child anymore Viejo! You might get seriously hurt here" Dante spoke flabbergasted at the sudden request, his head titled a bit in question 'What's he thinking-...I Stab him and he'll get injured. It's gotta be some sort of Pre-test....maybe Gauge how far I've gotten...'
Those eyes of his, never ceased their Frozen Stare as Daisuke simply chuckled contrary to his coldness "I never said you were a child did I? Im simply giving you a handicap because your no where near my lever Kid...I'll give you credit, you've mastered the Basics over the Years. Your Mana is Impressive not exactly Mastered or Matured but you make up for it with your Technique"
"Mana?....is that some sort of Joke?....how's my Mana Gonna determine the difference between me and you. At the end of the day, it's who can win or lose!" Dante spoke casually gripping his blade not exactly making a move yet, the concept of Mana always eluded his mind, it wasn't something he practiced often or really focused on. His Stubbornness simply kept him from believing it would be helpful in fight, the only reason he knew this much was because Daisuke wouldn't let him progress training without it.
"Fighting is all Fine and Dandy but if you don't have proper control of your Mana or don't utilize it correctly. It could make a Huge impact on the shift of Battle. A Proper Master, can shield their Skin with a thin Barrier. Fire Blasts of intense Energy, Summon For Aid in Battle. Seal away other Mana, or use it to increase their Battle Statistics. You'd be Insane to think you can win a fight with Strength alone, that would've been Fine Millenia Ago but now you'd be stuck at Third Class Knight without it." Daisuke explained his reasoning too try and get his Reluctant Nephew too Understand why it was so important but he knew words wouldn't change his mind, only hands on Experience. "I taught you quite a bit. And your Naturally good at utilizing Mana but...you have yet too control it wisely or use it too it's full potential. Theirs so much Mana probably built inside you because of your Genes, but yet I can control the full extent of mine, which means no matter what you do even if you use it...if you don't try too Tap into it further you'll lose every time."
