CHAPTER 4
I sincerely apologize for the delay but i had serious health issues that delayed this chapter.
Clang… thud, suddenly Talo found himself weaponless staring up at link's blade.
"The pommel of a sword is an effective weapon is it not?" link chuckled as he helped Talo up. "always keep your eyes open, any part of an opponent's body or weapons can be used against you. You must also learn to be aggressive in a fight, never angry as anger will lead to costly mistakes, but strong aggression. Train hard, then remember your training. Recognize an incoming threat, defend against it, then counterattack and neutralize the threat. Never stop moving." Link explained to them while holding his sword and circling them.
"It's a lesson I'll not soon forget." Talo said rubbing his jaw eliciting a laugh from Colin.
"Your turn Colin." They both stepped into the circle laid out on the ground and began circling each other. "come at me."
Colin launched into a series of aggressive cuts, slashes and jabs, always careful not to overextend himself or leaf himself vulnerable. Link deftly blocked, parried and dodged the attacks and then launched his sword at Colin. Colin threw his shield up and jumped back from a vicious shield slash. Link began to roll around him for a back slice he brought his sword up and clang. Colin smugly looked at Link while holding his sword at length when wham, Link's shield smashed forward and he leaped over him sending his sword whistling past Colin's ear. Landing he brought his sword up to his neck.
"your opponent is always most vulnerable when they think they have you, Never drop your guard until your sure they are no longer a threat, don't get cocky."
"I suppose I've a ways to go yet."
"Besides that failure it was a very good fight. Your defense was tight and your attacks fast and aggressive. Against a lesser man you would have carved through him and I believe you can hold your own against most. Let's saddle up and make for Faron woods, I want to make contact by Midday," Link said as he put his sword and shield on his back.
They walked to their horses threw their saddle bags and gear on their horses and climbed onto them. Riding through the village they passed Rusl and they brought their fists to their chest in a salute to the elder swordsman. Link gave a warm smile as he passed his house kicking Epona into a trot. They crossed the bridge and entered into Faron woods.
"we're to meet your man Jason Near Faron Spring." Talo informed Link.
"This must be more serious than I realized if the Sentinel sent their best man. The spring is in sight, we walk in from here."
Dismounting they tie their horses off. Link grabbed his bow from his saddle holster slid it over himself. They followed the edge of the trail to the opposite side of the clearing where the spring is. Walking into the woods a few feet Link motioned for them to crouch.
Scanning the surrounding area he turned to his right, "Jason?"
A man in a dark green hooded cloak faded into view suddenly. "Master Link," he said grabbing his forearm in salute. The bandits base is Deep within Faron Woods swamp. They are very organized, it more resembles an armed camp than bandits."
"What do their defenses look like and how many are there?"
" Twenty men. Sentries watch over the camp, some roving guards and some in the trees. They also patrol the passages to the north and south, They are well armed. I also intercepted a single man, almost as good as we are. He had this on him." Pulling out a thick curved single edged sword he presented it to Link.
Examining the blade he flipped it over. "This sword comes from far to the west of hyrule, these are not local bandits."
"He was also carrying this, stolen from the castle library. This is what tipped us off to them." Jason pulled out a folded parchment.
Link unfolded and began to look it over. "Ancient Hylian, I will need to use the Book of Mudora to translate this."
"You have the Book of Mudora?" Talo questioned Link.
"He Is the Grandmaster to the Mudoran Sentinel after all." Jason replied.
Link folded the parchment up and slid it into his tunic. "It will have to wait, Colin, you ride out to the detachment and bring them in. We will meet at Coro's lantern shop at midnight. Tomorrow morning we will discover the true nature of this base."
"Yes sir," Colin said saluting as he returned to his horse.
"Ride with swiftness and vigilance," Link bid Colin with the Creed of the Sentinel as he returned his salute.
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