[center][h2]Rentarou "Ren" Kusabe[/h2][/center]

The fight is turning out for the worst, although the Knight's party has a decent number of people, the Kobold pack is much greater — an easy five is to one. Most of the Knight's party members are now severely wounded and some remaining ones who can fight are really struggling.

"[i]This is bad.[/i]" Ren thought worriedly. 

The Kobold pack is closing in on them. The perimeter is failing and they only have [i]Ojisan[/i] (referring to the old Knight) as their last line of defence.

"Damn these mutts!" The Knight's leader swore under his breath.

For someone who looks old, the man sure moves rather nimbly. He hacks and slashes at monsters with such precision and force that Ren can't help but stare in awe. 

But this was cut short as more curses ensued from the Knight's mouth as more monsters break into their formation. "Hold the lines!!"

To Ren's surprise, some of the other kids decided to join in the fight too. He heard loud whipping cracks as one of the girls from his group started to take down wolf after wolf using some kind of a rope. Another kid started to freeze Kobolds on their tracks, literally turning them into ice.

"[i]They can use magic!?[/i]" Ren thought incredulously. 

Although despite their combined efforts, there are still way too many monsters around. 

From his peripheral vision, Ren saw a wolf creeping up towards the girl who fights with a dagger ([@Polaris North]). The wolf inching his way from the back, bloodied claws at the ready.

Ren knew there's no time to hesitate. "[i]But what should I do?[/i]" he thought in panic.

Then he saw a discarded bow and quiver on the ground, probably used by one of the wounded knights.  Ren picked it up, and then, suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his fingers.

[quote]"[i]Bow Mastery level 1 acquired![/i]"[/quote]
Although he's never held a bow in his life before, Ren handled the thing rather deftly. The wooden bow felt light, and the grip was right like it was made just for him. Was this because of the skill he just acquired?

He took an arrow from the quiver, loaded it into the bow, and then pulled. He aimed for a few seconds, and when he's certain, he let go of the string. With a loud '[i]ffwwiish[/i]', the arrowed sailed through the air with so much force it created wind pressure that knocked Ren down. 

Within a heartbeat, the arrow found its target. It pierced right through the first Kobold's head, and then flying further to get two more Kobolds behind it, all disintegrating the wolf-like creatures upon impact.

Ren was left astounded, his mouth agape looking at the destruction he just created. He can't believe he did that. 

Then he remembered the girl, "A-are you o-okay?" Ren stammered, realizing that this is his first actual conversation with a person, much less a girl. 


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[h2]In the thick of battle...[/h2][/center]


More than half of the 3rd battalion has fallen. They knew Kobolds attack in groups but they've never seen this many before in one place. Also, they seem to be a little aggressive than usual.

"Something's not right." Said one of the remaining Knights as he slashed through one of the wolf-like creatures.

"There's just no end to them!" Exclaimed one woman garbed in white silk robe while she pointed her staff towards her colleague, "[i]Lesser Healing![/i]"

The Knight glowed in green for a moment, then started to hack and slash at the monster again with renewed vigour.

They can't help but noticed the foreigners (referring to the kids) joining in the fight. To their surprise, most of them seem well capable to take down Kobolds considering their age. 

"Just who exactly are these brats?" Another Knight chimed as he raised his shield to block an incoming attack.

"Hey, missy! You sure can fight well with that rope of yours." Called in the first Knight to the first girl ([@ERode]) in the group, looking genuinely curious.

"Oy, eyes on the enemy!" The second Knight snapped at his colleague as he blocked an attack for him.

"Well, that kid seems to know how to use [i]Arcana[/i] too." The woman in white silk robe nodded her head towards the boy who freezes wolves on their tracks. She waved her staff towards an incoming enemy, "[i]Lesser Holy Smite![/i]" Several bolts of light rained down on 3 Kobolds from her left, impaling each one on the head.

"[i]Arcana[/i], huh? I'm jealous." Said the first Knight while nimbly dodging attacks coming his way.

And then they heard it - a howl so terrifying that made all of them froze in fear.

"O-oy, don't tell me it—" But the first Knight didn't get to finish his sentence as his head gets lopped off from his neck by an unseen force, spraying blood everywhere.

"What the fuck just happened!!?" The second Knight with the shield screamed at the others, sheer terror in his face. 

The woman in white silk robes dropped to her knees, tears in her eyes, "Kairelith save us. It's a [i]Kobold Lord[/i]!"