THE CHOSEN ONE II (REUNION)
By Kim B
Date: September 5, 2025
Ch. 36THE CHALLENGE


Ramsay was surprised by the way Manqin fought against him. Ramsay was expecting Manqin not to be as good as the Marcs but Manqin seemed to be better than the Marcs. Ramsay knew it was going to be hard to defeat Manqin since he hadn't fully completed his training with the great Kings, couldn't use his magic, and the sword had no power inside the mountain but he had to find a way to defeat Manqin which he began to think of as he now fights Manqin using his defensive moves after using his offensive him that was fruitless against Manqin. Ramsay also wondered where Manqin learned how to fight in such ways or maybe because he is not a normal skeleton.

Watching the fight, the princesses, the princes, Hawk, Benjamin, Ryn, and Lilia were shocked to see that Manqin was one hell of a fighter. The way Manqin fought made the princes, the princesses, Benjamin, Hawk, Lilia, and Ryn all doubt that Ramsay could defeat Manqin even though they were surprised by how Ramsay's skills had improved greatly during the time he spent with Marcelos because he trained with the Marcs forgetting he is now being trained by the great Kings. Watching the fight, Lilia knew Ramsay's skills had improved to when they had been with Marceclos which means he had been receiving training from the great Kings. Esther was also in doubt that Ramsay could defeat Manqin judging by Manqin's skills and she would have been defeated by Manqin if she had fought Manqin but Esther knew Ramsay would never die because she made sure of that which is why she also let him fight Manqin so Ramsay will win the fight one way or the other.

Ramsay uses more defensive skills than offensive skills against Manqin because Manqin’s skills are one of a kind, he is fast even though he is a skeleton, and the way Manqin fought him shows Manqin intends to kill him. Even though Ramsay was using more defensive skills, he was still getting hit by Manqin with his legs, elbows, sword hilt, and axe haft but Ramsay made sure he wasn't cut by Manqin's sword or axe blade so he wouldn't be wounded or killed.

Every time Ramsay got hit by Manqin, the skeletons cheered happily. Every time Ramsay got hit to the ground by Manqin, Ramsay would quickly stand up and fight back because Manqin attacked him even if he was on the ground and Manqin made it obvious that he was going to kill Ramsay.

The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Benjamin, Ryn, and Lilia were now worried about Ramsay fighting Manqin because the fight seemed unbalanced. Manqin is better than Ramsay and Ramsay might get killed by Manqin which makes them think it is a bad idea to let Ramsay challenge Manqin and fight him. But they can’t stop the fight except pray Ramsay survives the fight and wins so they can all get out of the mountain. Esther decided not to worry about the present which is the fight she was watching knowing Ramsay would prevail in the end and fighting Manqin would make him improve more greatly in his fighting skills.

Even with all the defensive skills, Ramsay was cut by the Manqin’s axe on the left upper arm and cut on the right calf by Manqin’s sword as they fought, and that made the princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Lilia, and Benjamin anxious that they wanted to stop the fight but Esther stopped them making them realize that the fight and Ramsay winning is their only way out of the mountain so all they should do is continue to pray that Ramsay win.

Even though Ramsay sustained a wound to his left arm and right leg and was bleeding from the wounds, Ramsay continued to fight using defensive moves not minding his wounds. Seeing Ramsay keep using defensive moves against Manqin made Noah say to Ramsay that he needed to stop using defensive moves and attack Manqin with his offensive moves so he could win but Ramsay said out loud “not yet, brother”, as he continued fighting.

Hearing Ramsay say that made the princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Lilia, and Benjamin wonder what Ramsay meant by it is not yet time even Esther wondered why he said that.

As the fight continued, Ramsay was cut in the back by Manqin's sword, and that made the princes, the princesses, Lilia, Ryn, Benjamin, and Hawk more anxious and thought Ramsay should be offensive in the fight so he could win instead of him being defensive that is getting him injured but Ramsay refuses to saying it is not yet time.

Manqin also realizes as he fights Ramsay that Ramsay is also a great fighter if he can survive him and protect himself up to this moment and wonders why Ramsay uses defensive moves more than his offensive moves against him but Manqin decides to end the fight quickly by killing Ramsay.

Manqin hit Ramsay on several parts of his body and even cut him on his back and left thigh with his sword and axe but Ramsay refused to stop fighting nor use his offensive move against Manqin which made the others angry except for Esther who was waiting for how the fight will end ‘cause she knows Ramsay won't die and knows Ramsay wasn't being offensive for a reason.

Ramsay hit the ground very hard with his sword after receiving a heavy kick to his chest from Manqin. The skeleton cheered happily seeing Ramsay hit the ground while the princes, the princesses, Hawk, Lilia, Ryn, and Benjamin became frightened but Esther wasn't because all she was after was how the fight was going to end.

Manqin walked with his axe and sword around Noah who was groaning in pain on the ground and finding it hard to stand up touching the part of his body that hurt and still holding his sword. Noah managed to stand on his knees with the help of his sword and his head bowed feeling pain and feeling weak, then Manqin stopped in front of Ramsay and said with a smile to Ramsay “now it is time for you to say goodbye, great King”, and raise his sword to kill Ramsay.

The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Benjamin, and Lilia became terrified upon seeing Manqin raise his sword to kill Ramsay except for Esther who remained calm watching what was going to happen.

Manqin's sword was closer to Ramsay's neck from the right side when Ramsay’s sword stopped the sword from coming any closer to his neck and Noah looked up to Manqin whose facial expression says he was surprised by what had just happened.

The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Lilia, Benjamin, and Ryn who thought Ramsay was going to be killed were surprised to see Ramsay's sword stop Manqin's sword from decapitating Ramsay's head while Esther smiled.

Manqin who thought he had won and decided to decapitate Ramsay's head to claim himself winner was surprised when he saw Ramsay's sword stop his sword and Ramsay looked up at him with furious eyes. Manqin was surprised to see that Ramsay still had the energy to stop his sword from killing him even though he had beaten and wounded him.

Ramsay stood up pushing Manqin backward with his sword that was locked with that of Manqin’s sword and Manqin moved backward taking some steps backward with his weapons. Manqin took his stance back to see Ramsay on his feet with his sword then Noah said happily “that is my fucking brave brother”, as he and the others were happy that Ramsay is back on his feet.

Manqin said in the ancient language to Ramsay “I see you are stronger than you look but your death is sure. I will kill you faster and quicker this time”.

Ramsay said in the ancient language with a smile to Manqin “my current masters told me that defeating a difficult enemy is knowing about him which I didn't believe until I faced you. I was only having fun with you so don't think you are that good”.

Hearing that made Manqin annoyed and he attacked Ramsay angrily.

The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Lilia, and Benjamin were shocked by the way Ramsay fought against Manqin immediately after they began the second fight. It was as if the Ramsay that was fighting Manqin now was different from the one who fought Manqin minutes ago because it was Manqin who was now defending against Ramsay's offensive moves, and Manqin was now finding it hard to be offensive knowing if he did he would be defeated. The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Lilia, and Benjamin wondered if Ramsay was now being possessed because he was now fighting like the Ramsay they didn't know.

Watching the fight, Esther realizes the reason why Ramsay was busy being defensive against Manqin the whole time during the first fight was that Ramsay has gotten smarter than she ever thought he could. Esther realized Ramsay was busy learning Manqin's fighting skills as they fought the first fight which was why he was busy being defensive to learn all of Manqin's skills that Manqin has to show.

As Manqin fights Ramsay for the second time, Manqin realizes Ramsay has learned all his fighting skills and Ramsay is now using his skills against him. Manqin knew he would be defeated if Ramsay combined his skills and those of his that he learned so he decided to remain defensive against his skills that Ramsay was using to attack him.

It was long before Manqin was defeated and brought to his knees by Ramsay after hitting Manqin's weapons away from his hands. The skeletons were shocked that their King was defeated while the princesses, the princes, Ryn, Lilia, Benjamin, and Hawk were happy that Ramsay won and wanted to go meet Ramsay but were stopped by the skeletons that pointed their weapons close to them preventing them from moving.

Ramsay glared back at Manqin who was on his knees glaring at Ramsay whose sword was placed closer to Manqin's neck. Ramsay said in the ancient language to Manqin “I guess am the only great King in this world after all. I won”.

“You cheated” said Manqin in the ancient language to Ramsay, referring to Ramsay learning his skills.

“I don't think that is cheating when you want to defeat your opponent. All that should matter is winning in a fight or battle. Now that you have been defeated do the needful” said Ramsay to Manqin.

Hearing what Ramsay said to him made Manqin furious and didn't want to accept Ramsay as his master but he had no choice since it was a vow he made to himself. Manqin bows his head saying to Ramsay “long live the only great King”.

Seeing their King bow his head kneeling and accepting Ramsay as his new master, the skeletons have no choice but to fall to their knees dropping their weapons and saying to Ramsay “long life the only great King”.

The princes, the princesses, Hawk, Ryn, Benjamin, and Lilia were happy to hear and see that Esther smiled seeing the result.



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