The SSS-rank Guide Doesn't Need Saving novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109: Sabel Vs Aisha

Aisha sensed Sabel’s psychic energy rising. It was only a faint frequency that grazed her skin, yet she could feel the difference between the energies of a sentinel and a guide.

A sentinel’s psychic energy was volatile and powerful, containing the intent of their users. And by nature, sentinels are ruthless and more direct when dealing with their enemies. Because of this, they end up getting sensory overload, and their energy gets polluted the more they use it. Think of a campfire fueled by pure gasoline, but only one spark away from burning down an entire forest.

Sabel had trained herself to the extent of being able to control her psychic energy, so that it wouldn’t just leak from her vessel and overload herself.

The moment she tapped into her powers, Sabel shot it toward Aisha like a whip.

Kane stood in alarm and called out, "Sabel, what are you doing?!"

Sabel answered without looking at him, "This is the best way to train her. Our opponents are all sentinels; do you think they’ll be merciful once Aisha steps into the ring?"

Upon hearing this, Kane hesitated. Although he felt that it was too soon for Aisha to face a sentinel in a battle and she might have never come across one that had targeted her like this, he had to acknowledge that what Sabel just said was right.

"But... why didn’t you tell us beforehand?"

Sabel replied, "I asked her if she was ready."

Kane was stumped for words.

At this time, the whip-like bundle of energy coming from Sabel was coming straight at Aisha so fast that, with ordinary eyes, they’d see it coming. If Aisha were an ordinary person, her body would end up freezing and allow it to strike her.

But Sabel must have also considered her status as a guide, as she didn’t put enough force into it. So, even if Aisha were struck, it wouldn’t hurt as much as a slap on her wrist. Though this took a lot more effort than anyone would have thought.

Beads of sweat were already forming on the tip of Sabel’s nose and the vein on her forehead appeared, suggesting how much control she was using to not hurt her.

Sending an approving look at how she was working hard, Aisha also did not want to take it easy.

Facing the unstoppable whip-like attack of Sabel’s psychic energy, Aisha finally moved.

With a calm twist of her torso, she evaded being struck on her shoulder. The energy moved so fast and cracked in the air.

Sabel’s heart froze. Shock surged through her as she hastily drew back her energy. She tried to launch an attack after attack, yet every movement she made was anticipated by Aisha, effortlessly evading each attack by mere inches.

Before she could even withdraw her attack, Aisha finally made her move. A chill raked across her scalp as Aisha dropped low to the ground. Pressing her palms flat against the floor, she crouched almost like a feline.

Then, suddenly, she disappeared.

Where?

Sabel’s eyes shook, unable to believe it.

But that split second of distraction was what Aisha needed to pierce through the defense Sabel had put up around herself while attacking.

Using her hands to stabilize her first acceleration, she sprang forward quickly! Every muscle in her legs worked together to keep up with her speed, and in just a few steps, or in a second, she reached Sabel, and she struck her palm out on her stomach.

Sabel could barely react to Aisha’s sudden counterattack. She felt an immense pain coming from her stomach and bounced back, forcing her to take several steps backward. She stared at Aisha in astonishment.

Aisha’s eyes remained calm as she sensed the shift in the air. But she wasn’t satisfied with just making Sabel step back after her strike. In an instant, the ferocity in her eyes intensified.

Before Sabel could recover, Aisha moved with such swift footwork that she appeared behind her like a shadow. With another forceful punch, Sabel was forced to block it with her arms, and her feet took a couple more steps backward.

"I—" Sabel tried to speak, but Aisha’s relentless attack grew. Blow after blow pressed her back. Though Aisha used no power to back up her strikes, the force behind them even surprised Kane and Vesper, who were watching them.

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