Graded [Frontier] May Even This Assassin Catch His Break!

[saxon]

Marcus smirked as the shadows engulfed Arkh as his opponent surged forward he moved his dagger to block the oncoming attack. Though when the direction of the attack was changed Marcus didn't have time to react to the change as the wooden sword made contact with him. Causing Marcus to drop down to a knee. As he let out a grunt of pain he looked up at Arkh before quickly getting back to his feet as Arkh took a few steps back.

Marcus lunged forward as he aimed his daggers going toward the Arkh's shoulders once again. This time without the use of his sand shroud, though even with the bruised knee that didn't stop his momentum as he went in and struck Arkh on the shoulder once again before preparing to counter the next move.

Notes: Combat has started and you are limited to 3 A per post.
Arkh: Brused Shoulder F
Marcus:
Action 1: Attacks Arkh aimed for the shoulder.
2. Defends
3. N/A
Rev IX

 

[Rev IX]

Arkh Jager
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Regrettably, Arkh wasted an opportunity to continue attacking Marcus, since he felt that strike hurt quite a bit. Regardless, Marcus charged at him again, no tricks involved. Was he plotting something else? Was he unable to recreate his technique at the moment? Or did the heat of battle get to him? No matter, the attack was coming straight at him.

With his sword at the ready, Arkh stood perfectly still. Waiting for the precise instant to move. Once Marcus motions fully committed to the daggers striking his shoulder, Arkh dashed under the attack while swinging his weapon to hit Marcus' knee yet again, this time from the outer side [Blitz Counter F]. Following up with a swift motion, Arkh readjusted his sword as he stood, swinging it at Marcus' gut. Finally, in order to create some distance while taking advantage of his superior reach, he slashed at Marcus' back just out of his immediate reach.

Actions:
1 - [Blitz Counter F] on Marcus' outer side of his right knee
2 - Sword attack to the abdomen
3 - Sword attack to the back out of immediate reach from Marcus

Cooldowns:
F rank - 0/0
E rank - 0/1

saxon

 

[saxon]

Marcus watched as Arkh went in for another strike, he deflected the strike to his knee. But as Arkh surged around him using his superior reach he slashed as Marcus' exposed back which caused him to drop down to a knee. and as he saw the strike coming towards his gutt he dropped to his back. As Marcus was about to get back up on his feet a bell was sounded as Mastery Trycondus walked out into the field ending the fight.

"I think I have seen enough, I have no qualms with you joining report to the master and inform him you pass my test. From there he will tell you if you are going to join the order or not. Head up the stairs to the second floor and you will enter a rather large office. The master should be there," Trycondus explained as he pointed to a set of stairs at the far end of the courtyard.

Notes: Combat has started and you are limited to 3 A per post.
Arkh: Brused Shoulder F
Marcus: Brused knee and back
Action 1: Defends
2. Drops to his back.
3. N/A
Rev IX

 

[Rev IX]

Arkh Jager
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Marcus was still putting up a fight, but before they could continue to engage, a bell rang. Trycondus entered the circle, giving Arkh further instructions. "Understood, Master Trycondus" Arkh bowed to both the Master as well as his opponent. After doing so, he swiftly turned, and headed towards the instructed stairs. While he was at it, he kept his senses sharp, in case somebody tried to jump him as a part of a secret second test.

If unbothered, Arkh would go up the stairs and entered a large office. Assuming this was the one he was supposed to be in, he spoke out "Hello? Master Trycondus said I passed his test and sent me here..." Remain sharp, he told to himself. Breathing at a steady pace as he looked around the room without moving from the entryway.

saxon

 

[saxon]

Arkh would be unimpeded as he moved across the courtyard. As he followed the instructions and eventually arrived in the office he was told to report to. The office looked rather lackluster there were several bookcases along the back side of the wall. The desk was rather cluttered with scrolls and books, and there was a familiar man who was reading something. As he heard the door open he looked up and when he saw it was Arkh he stood up and walked around to the front of his desk.

Martulius spoke, "Ah, well I suspected you might end up here, if you had failed you would probably be put to work by now. But since that isn't the case, well it looks like you did pass the test put forth. You may consider yourself a trainee in the brotherhood of Nan. There will be more tests if you wish to raise through the ranks but for the time being make sure to attend to your classes and learn from the others." With that Arkh was given a set of robes and cloth like the other students he had seen wear last night. With that Arkh was then dismissed from the office to go about his day.

Notes: Final post round if you want to say/do anything before it ends go for it.
mentions: Rev IX

 

[saxon]

Isekai Hell Grade
Mentions: Rev IX​

Aftermath

Arkh has been accepted into the brotherhood of Nan, a group of assassins that live in a far corner of the desert. He has weathered the trials and solved the riddle to reach the castle. Now that he passed his entry test he now is considered a member of the organization and has the ability to train with them. Though there are rumors that these assassins will take any job if the price is right.

Rewards

Saxon - 38 points to Nissa

Arkh - 34 points
Optional Title Acquired [Nan Brotherhood Member F] - This character is considered a trainee in the Nan brotherhood of assassins capable of accepting missions if they are supervised by a higher ranked member of the order. Typically members of this rank tend to take on requests that involve killing low ranking members of society.