All Chapters of True Battle Master : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

A Broken Heart, A snuffed out life.

Life. Such an abstract thing. What is alive? Does it breathe if it is alive? But when one holds their breath they aren't dead? Living is said to be fun? So is surviving not living and if so are you dead if all you do is survive? But isn't survival to stay alive?All of that is naught but a fool's paradox, one who reads too far into the simple things, that is my paradox for my heart is shattered, nothing new but is there really a point in picking up the pieces again? So much to be said, so little ability to communicate, a weak heart and a strong front, that's me, the broken-hearted, after my latest breakup I now stand writing this small little note in hopes that it can alleviate some of my families concerns as to why I am about to do this.It is a simple thing really, my family is great, they are loving and kind, but she was something else, she made me feel my heart explode every time I looked at her but I didn't have the words to express myself and I didn't have the co

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Battle Against Death

"Who here knows the city like the back of their hand?" Stopping briefly in a back alley, or maybe this is the main street? Ahh whatever, this city is too strange anyway."I do! I was born and raised here!" A young man about my age, is it? Perfect."Then, you will lead us through this maze of city streets." I replied gesturing for him to come forward, "What is your name?""Alias, Sir!" Alias huh, sounds good."Then, Alias, you will be our guide, our lives are in your hands, now lead me to some of the positions where soldiers would have been patrolling, the nearest one, and explain the cities layout on the way there." No time to waste.Moving at a light jog Alias explained that the city was originally built up from a small provincial town by his Majesty Fori the third, the king of this country, further explaining that this city was built in such a confusing way due to the king's thought that a city with no clear routes of movement would be impossible

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Gambling is scary.

Using the handle of the sword in my left hand I quickly butted his hand causing it to miss me by a hairsbreadth, following up I swung low from the ground forcing him to take some distance."..." How the hell am I supposed to even defeat that? Is this even a gamble? Isn't this just suicide?Looking up I found that a smile had formed on his face, his killing intent rising to a new height.How quaint.Once more he charged.His speed doubled along with his killing intent, this time he seemed to truly be aiming for my life as the weight of his resolve and speed of his blade came crashing down.Once again I kicked out low on the same side, this time he anticipated it and kicked at my leg.Perfect.Immediately as his foot left the ground I switched legs suddenly putting down my right foot down, feels like something broke there.However, such a small amount of pain can't stop me. Whipping my left leg at full power on his one rem

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Fools Never Win

"But...""But nothing!" I shouted back coldly, "Pay respects to your new lord who has so graciously allowed you to continue breathing and your families to continue moving!" The first to stand up was the veteran his voice spilling out, "Nefamiti pays his respects to savior and benefactor."Suddenly all went quiet.Savior and benefactor? This would be fine normally, however, when he stood he bowed to me saying savior and bowed to Prince Surnova calling him benefactor, like this it would be seen that they are putting us on the same level or even putting myself above Surnova."Alias pays his respects to savior and benefactor." Alias did the same soon followed by the rest of the crowd.Nervously turning I saw a smile form on Surnova's face as a thought came to me. Nefamiti likely did that because he knew that no one would be willing to put down their pride to an enemy nation, they are all prepared to die, however from what I've learned it w

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New Age

Where are all of his supporters and retainers who helped in the fall of their own holdings for his sake?"Prince Surnova, I'm sure that you understand what it means to have killed my retainers and yet you have the gall to ask me how dare I even point a blade at yours? How do you plan on compensating me for their deaths?" Duke Loktre said coldly.Wow... he isn't even trying to hide his implications nor threats? It's a wonder how this man has gotten the amount of power he has and even managed to keep it."What are you trying to say, Duke Loktre?" Prince Surnova backed off slightly giving ground, his demeanor different from his usual self."Hmph. Prince Surnova I hope you do not forget who helped you to conquer this country, as that person can just as easily plunge it into a long drawn out war, the people were never loyal to the royal family but to me, Duke Loktre!" The Duke, I see now.It all makes sense now. This Duke Loktre is seemingly around thir

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Aftermath

"Then, Agashi, I will now bestow upon you a noble name." Prince Surnova said smilingly, "In recognition of your feats at Durlivan and here in killing the traitorous Duke I, Prince Surnova hereby bestow upon you the name of Durlivan after the place where we first met, and I will also bestow upon you Durlivan and it's surrounding lands."What. Agashi Durlivan, is it? Quite a nice ring to it. I like it."Thank you, Prince Surnova. I swear to carry out my duties as a lord of the Carrien Empire." With a smile, I kneeled placing one hand over my heart."Please, don't kneel, without you this entire subjugation would likely take much longer perhaps even years to settle down the people, but with a Hero who killed the Duke recognized as a traitor by the former royal family taking command over some land in Dra, I have nothing to fear." Prince Surnova said lightly picking me up by my shoulder, "And call me Nova when in private, I do not want you as simply a retainer but a f

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What Family Means

"Like I said that isn't love! Would you beat up someone you love to show you love them?!" Shion yelled again her face completely red in rage."No of course... not...." Huh? But, I'm sure they loved me though? They always said it was because they love me though, why... "Why would a family lie to their son?""Because they didn't see you as their son," Shion responded flat out, but they always loved me? Didn't... they...?Ah, what's this? Why is there water falling from my eyes? Are these tears? But... good boys don't cry."There must be a leak in the tent." Standing up quickly I covered Shion with a nearby cape and looked up but there was no hole."Agashi..." Looking back down Shion is hugging me tightly, "It's okay."But a good boy doesn't cry.... a good boy doesn't get angry.... a good boy treats their family with love always.... good boys are loved by their family... I am a good boy, aren't I?So why am I crying? Ah, this feeling...

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State of Affairs

Walking through the camp to Surnova's tent felt like walking through the desert all manner of creatures waiting for even a single misstep to devour me alive from beneath the sands.Really these nobles are so annoying.With a good bit of bloodlust the scorpions ran off but still, they don't even know me, and yet they already designated me as a threat.I guess they grew up like that being the fourth, fifth, and so on sons of noble families constantly battling for everything they have, a hardy bunch they are but way too unfriendly to make it, after all, anyone who gets to the top never gets there alone."Prince Surnova, it's me, Agashi Durlivan.""Come in." A light voice flowed out from the tent.Stepping in I found that the tent was now completely different the table had been cleared and a map placed on it as well as several pieces placed upon it, names in a foreign language displayed all over it."I assume you can't read, right?" Surno

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Strange Times

Arriving back at the tent I found that not only Alias but Nefamiti and the other soldiers were inside the tent speaking with Shion tearfully."What's wrong? Did something happen?" Going on alert I approached quickly."Agashiiiiiii!!!!" Alias jumped at me but this time I was ready and dodged seeing him fly right out of the tent."Agashi, it's okay mate, congratulations on becoming the new Lord of Durlivan, I look forward to working under you!" Why did the first half sound sad? What is going on? Why are the soldiers all looking at me like Shion did before?? Am I really so pitiful??"Shion...?" I looked over at Shion who sat there looking at me with open arms.She wants a hug.... right?Walking forward nervously I reached around her and the instant my arms touched her she acted like a fly trap closing her arms tightly around me. So nice.I could really fall in love with this feeling."What is it? Shion?" I asked carefully, she see

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Hungry Wolves

Standing in front of the commander's tent along with the rest of the army and its aristocrats come lords truly felt like a battlefield as everyone has a clear distance from one another, no one wanting anything to do with the other, only eyeing one another's armies.Huh... Mines really the smallest, and by a lot too, I have about a hundred men while the next lowest has near two hundred men, that's a bit much of a gap.At this point Nova walked out of the commander's tent in full armor, polished and shiny, "The campaign for the rite of princes is a success! The rewards have been handed out! The men have rested and are prepared, so go now! This war is over!""Ouuuu!!!!!!" All the men raised a cry so loud you'd think they were starting a new war, though I guess they are in some ways, though, there's no enthusiasm in their shouts.Bowing deeply to Surnova I then began leaving with Shion's help as I didn't know the way back only having a general sense of direct

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