It's been about a week already…sorry I haven't updated in such a long time!

Here's what happened with Jinz and Al's training scrap:

Chapter 3: A Training Duel To The Death

"Shield Charge!"

"Charge Attack!"

Alex was heading for Jinzan, intent on ramming him with his large shield. Jinzan was also charging at Alex in a rapid dashing manner, with his spear extended out towards his opponent. The two hit each other at the same time. There was a loud BOOM, and the impact knocked the both of them backwards.

Alex planted his shield firmly into the ground to regain his stance. Jinzan did the same, but instead of a shield, he used the tip of his spear.

Jinzan did not want to waste any more time. He knew that he was at a disadvantage, as Alex had magic and he did not. He quickly charged at Alex again. He prepared to thrust his spear.

"Pierce!"

But Alex was prepared for the attack.

"Reflect Shield!"

A barrier of light surrounded Alex's large shield. The spear hit the the aura, and Jinzan was instantly sent flying backwards. Jinzan tried to get up, but could not because of the pain dealt to him by the reversal of the attack.

Seeing his chance, Alex unleashed Holy Cross. Luckily, Jinzan was able to stand up just as the projectile was about to hit him, and he was able to escape the full force of the attack, with only minimal damage dealt to him.

Jinzan shouted, "Spear Boomerang!" and threw his spear. It whirled towards Alex like a boomerang.

Alex countered with his own Shield Boomerang. The spear and shield collided in mid-air, and flew back towards their respective users.

The spear reached Jinzan first, and after he caught it, he ran towards Alex, with his spear ready to strike. Alex's shield was still flying back to him. He hoped that it would make it in time for him to prepare a counterattack. Then he caught it in his hand. But then...

Too late. Jinzan was already in front of him when he grabbed the shield. Jinzan readied his weapon.

"BOWLING BASH!"

Jinzan made a wide slashing movement with his lance. It hit Alex directly in the stomach.

"Gaah!" exclaimed Alex who was severely wounded. Jinzan walked up to him and pointed his spear at Alex.

"Give up now." said Jinzan.

"T-this isn't the end. I...haven't even brought out my best yet!!"

Alex put his hands together and said, "Heal!"

Light engulfed the spot where Alex had been wounded. After a few seconds, the light disappeared, and Alex's wound was gone as well.

"What?" said Jinzan. He did not expect his attack to be wasted just like that.

Alex grinned evilly.

"Holy Cross!"

This time, the projectile hit its target. Jinzan tumbled backwards, and when he tried to open his eyes, he found that he could not.

Alex took advantage of Jinzan's blindness and used Shield Charge. It slammed Jinzan into a wall.

Jinzan got back on his feet, stepped forward and tried to use sound to discern where Alex was. However, while he was trying to sense his opponent, he was a sitting duck in that spot. Alex walked around to where Jinzan was not facing and charged. By the time he sensed the noise and turned around, Alex sent him backwards with another Shield Charge. This time, the force was only enough to stun him. Alex charged further in Jinzan's direction.

He stopped in front of Jinzan and struck his sword into the ground. "Say your prayers, Jinz!" he shouted. Jinzan heard the sword hit the ground in front of him and knew that it could only mean one thing. Alex was going to use...

"GRAND CROSS!!"

A white cross-shaped aura emanated from the ground. It surrounded both Jinzan and Alex.

"AAAAAGH!" Jinzan cried out.

Alex was smirking. "This time, you're the loser!" he boasted.

He's right, thought Jinzan. There's no way I could win now. Unless...

He began to think of a plan. He knew that Grand Cross was a Crusader's strongest skill, and that it also hurts its user, although not as much as the one it is being used on. If he could withstand the force of the attack, he might be able to land an attack on Alex, as Alex would be vulnerable after using Grand Cross...

That's it! he thought. He knew what to do now...

"Endure!"

After he used that skill, Jinzan felt a bit better. Sure, he could still feel the pain of the Grand Cross, but he was now able to resist it. With a great deal of effort, he opened his eyes.

"Cmon, Al! Take me down if you can!" he shouted.

Alex kept the Grand Cross going, believing that Jinzan would soon fall. But his strength soon faltered, and the spell was stopped. Alex was now panting.

"Alright Al! My turn now!" Jinzan said. He raised his spear.

"Magnum Break!"

He struck the spear into the ground, and an explosion occurred from the point where the spear struck. It hit Alex and knocked him down. Due to the effect of Grand Cross and that of Magnum Break, Alex was badly weakened and unconscious. It looked like Jinzan had won. But Jinzan fell down and became unconscious as well, right after Alex did.

The other soldiers were also finished with their training. But they finished up way before Jinzan and Alex did, and they were just watching the match.

Marco spoke up again. "I declare a draw between the two! This training session is over!"

(end of the chapter)

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Note: In case you're wondering, Jinzan has the right to use Magnum Break because it's not really magic, just a skill.