Beyond All Part 1 ( The Searches)

Chapter 22

Sharpened Pride

Terry and Luxy had just about worn themselves out., from practicing. While Red and the others were downstairs,

" Terry, you need some rest. Just look at your arms!" Luxy said.

A long bruise had spread over them. Both he and Luxy had been firing weapons for the past hour. Luxy decided to practice using a bronze pistol. In order to work her way up to the stronger weapons. However, Terry didn't have that kind of patience. He wanted to improve as quickly as possible. He was attempting this, by using a half bronze and silver pistol. Unfortunately, the recoil from the weapon had damaged his arms.

" I have to get better!" Terry said, struggling to raise his weapon to hit a target. The gun slipped from his hands before he could fire it. He was about to reach down to pick it up. But, Luxy stopped him.

" Enough, Terry. I know you want to help Allen. But, hurting yourself isn't the way to do it. At least, take a break for a little bit."

Terry touched the bruise on his arm. Then winced.

" She is right. you know," Armiso said, from behind them.

" How am I suppose to help if I'm weak?" Terry asked him.

" It takes more than strength to assist someone. Why don't you go and get your arms taken care of? We can talk afterward. I'm taking a break anyway."

They turned to leave. When something caught Terry's eye. High above all the other weapons, was a golden one, encased in glass. To call this weapon big, would be an understatement. It nearly matched Ferrum in size and width. It looked to be a hybrid of different weapons. In particular, it was a combination of a broad sword, buzz-saw, and battle-ax. There was also a trigger on its handle.

" What is that?" Luxy asked, pointing to the weapon.

" Everyone new always wants to know about it. I'll tell you both, later."

Later, the three of them were in the hotel lobby. They were sitting at a table together. Luxy and Terry were sharing a plate of breaded shrimp and some lemonade.

" So, what's it called anyway?" Terry asked, Armiso.

" Sagittam Superbia. It means sharpened pride."

" Who made it?" Luxy asked.

" It was forged by Ferrum and I's mentor."

" Your mentor? How far do you guys go back?"

" I'd tell you. But we don't have time for that. I will tell you that Ferrum looked a lot different back then."

" How do you even use such a large weapon? It looks far too big to be used practically. Especially for a melee weapon," Terry said, popping a few shrimp into his mouth.

" For the majority of people, it is. However, there are a small number of people who are able to use it."

" What would happen if someone of our level tried to use it."

" Let me put it this way. Ferrum nearly died the first time he used it."

"Would Milo be able to use it?"

"Doubtful. Although he is strong, that weapon is on a whole other level."

"Who is strong enough to use it then?" Luxy asked.

"The Admirals are and a select few who can match them in terms of strength."

"Are you?"

"Yes, I am. So is Ferrum."