Book 1: Believers of Light Chapter 8: Arthur and the Blue Knight

The first day of the tournament was just a simple gun duel. The next day was a contest of swords and martial arts.

The first race started in the morning light. The knights from the Northland Plains of the Eloda Empire and the Imperial Capital presented a spectacular match for the audience in the Colosseum. In the end, it was the knights of the imperial capital who were better and won with one move. After a few more games, it was finally Arthur's turn to appear.

Facing Arthur is Norton, the famous knight from the Eloda Empire. Norton, the Blue Knight, loves the color blue and usually wears a piece of sky-blue armor, which is why the Blue Knight is from the Imperial Blue Isle. Today, the Blue Knight is unsurprisingly dressed in sky blue armor and holding a two-handed sword with a dark blue body, which is his ancestral sword, Slash Blue. Today, Arthur is dressed in gold armor, wearing an angry lion helmet, and holding a sword-lion's fang.

Arthur didn't have much hope for today's fight, the opponent Norton was a long-established knight, and he was a fledgling hairy boy. Yesterday's rifle duel can also be said to be a fluke to allow yourself to advance to today, if you meet the blue knight Norton or the troll Kadrin yesterday, then you can only lose.

Arthur walked up to the high platform and saw that Norton, the Blue Knight, was already standing on top of the high platform. Arthur and Norton walked to the center of the platform, and at the referee's signal, Arthur and Norton saluted each other. Looking at this blue knight, who was much taller than himself, Arthur was even more stressed. Norton seemed to see Arthur's nervousness, and said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness, don't be so nervous. Since ancient times, heroes have been born as young people, and His Royal Highness the Prince has such martial arts at such an age, and he will definitely make great achievements in the future. "Lord Sheron, please give me a lot of advice. ”

The two then walked to both sides of the platform and prepared to start the game.

The rules of the game are simple, as long as one team is knocked off the high platform, or one of the teams surrenders, you win. There is only one thing that is more special, that is, it is not allowed to use Dou Qi, after all, many of the knights who participated in this martial arts competition did not have the strength of Dou Qi. The previous games ended with one of the players being knocked off the high platform. The honor of the knight does not allow surrender and surrender.

Arthur looked at the blue knight who had already posed, nervous but also excited. Whatever the outcome, it's good for yourself.

With a shield in his left hand and a one-handed sword in his right hand, Arthur slowly and carefully moved around the edge of the platform in search of an opportunity. And Norton, the blue knight standing opposite, couldn't help but smile when he saw Arthur in a defensive position. You are already on the underdog, and you are still on the defensive side, and you can still have the possibility of winning?

Norton directly dragged the greatsword in his hand and quickly rushed towards Arthur. When the blue sword slashed fiercely at Arthur's golden lion shield, Arthur felt like he was standing on the seashore and being beaten by the waves. The force of the impact shook Arthur's body, but Arthur quickly stabilized his body, and the sword in his right hand slashed directly at Norton's waist. Norton had already anticipated Arthur's attack, and the blue giant sword slashed down directly, pressing the lion's teeth to the ground, and the collision of the two swords sent sparks flying.

Seeing that the attack was cracked by Norton, Arthur did not hesitate to swing the golden lion shield in his left hand and smashed it directly at Norton's head. Norton's head turned off, and he dodged the smashed golden shield directly, and the giant sword in his hand swung again and slashed at Arthur. This sword swing was more powerful than the first attack, making Arthur feel that he could not resist with only a sword or a shield, and in desperation, Arthur had to raise the lion's tooth and the golden shield at the same time to defend against Norton's attack.

Although Arthur successfully defused several of Norton's attacks, Norton's huge strength still made Arthur's mouth crack and his arms numb. Arthur had already understood at this time that if he blindly adopted a defensive posture, his defeat was only a matter of time, only a matter of time, and he had to change his strategy. Only by taking the initiative can we win.

Thinking of this, Arthur no longer hesitated. Arthur quickly distanced himself from Norton, and then rushed towards Norton with his sword. Seeing Arthur's change of thought, Norton smiled slightly, and his reaction ability was not bad. Norton held his sword across in front of him to block Arthur's sword strike, and stood still.

"Your Royal Highness, it's good to have figured it out, but your strength is too small. Norton swung Arthur's sword away and tried to grab Arthur. Seeing that the situation was not good, Arthur directly dodged Norton's attack with a roll.

Although it was a bit embarrassing, it also distanced Arthur from Norton.

Arthur saw that his first active attack not only did not cause any damage to Norton, but also put himself in danger. Arthur stopped and stood on the edge of the platform, thinking about how to carry out his next attack.

"Your Royal Highness, have you thought about it? In the face of absolute power, all the bells and whistles are ridiculous. Without waiting for Arthur to react, Norton's sudden acceleration and his figure instantly disappeared from Arthur's sight.

Arthur looked at Norton who disappeared from the high platform, trying to find Norton's figure, and at the same time make a defensive posture.

But at the moment when Arthur was ready to defend himself, Arthur felt a sword wind blow in his face. Arthur hurriedly raised his shield to defend, but the huge impact made Arthur retreat again and again, and at the last moment, Arthur finally stabilized his body on the edge of the high platform and did not fall off the high platform.

It's a pity that Arthur hasn't come to his senses yet, and Norton has already deceived Arthur into front of him. "Your Royal Highness, you lost. After Norton finished speaking, he pushed Arthur with his hand, and Arthur, who was originally a little unstable, was pushed off the high platform.

Norton didn't look back when he was done. Walk straight to the high platform and wait for the referee to declare your victory. However, after a while, Norton did not wait for the referee's decision, Norton glanced at the referee with dissatisfaction, only to find that the referee looked helplessly at the edge of the high platform. At this time, Norton realized that there was a palm on the edge of the high platform.

It turned out that Norton's power was more than enough to push down Arthur, but it also gave Arthur a chance to react, and Norton felt that it was nine out of ten, so he didn't check it. So Arthur had the opportunity to fight again.

Arthur jumped on the platform with great force, his breath was unsteady, and he was half-crouched on the ground and dressed roughly. Norton was a little amused, relieved but disappointed when he learned that he was going to face off against Prince Arthur of the Ovite Kingdom. For Norton, playing against Arthur didn't do him any good. If you win, that's what you deserve, and if you don't win cleanly, you won't be able to gossip. If he didn't win, then Norton could have committed suicide in shame, after all, no matter how noble Arthur's identity is, he is also a minor child, and he is already a long-famous blue knight. At the time, Norton felt that the best person to face off against him was Gawain, the Rose Knight, who not only befits his identity, but also brings glory to himself if he wins. It's a pity that my luck is a little bad.

Originally, Arthur was defeated by himself and pushed off the high platform, and this is how the game ended. It's not perfect, but Norton can accept it. But Arthur was unwilling to admit defeat like this, and even jumped on the high platform again. Norton looked at Arthur with a look in his eyes.

Arthur also saw the change in Norton's eyes, and knew that he was back on the high platform to Norton's displeasure. It's just that he doesn't want to be defeated like this, and Arthur feels that he can fight again.

"Lord Norton, that's the end of the game. I'm sure you're not having a lot of fun. Let's enjoy the thrill of battle again. Arthur exclaimed. "Your Royal Highness, since this is the case, it will be as you wish. After Norton finished speaking, he didn't give Arthur time to react, and directly accelerated towards Arthur. And Arthur had already expected this, since his own strength could not compete with the Blue Knight Norton, then compete for speed. The armor Arthur wears today is relatively lightweight, and it is not very heavy to run. Arthur didn't hesitate to stop, and directly distanced himself from Norton around the high platform and ran.

It's just that Arthur still forgot one thing, that is, Norton is an adult after all, and Norton's strength, experience and speed are not comparable to Arthur at all. Although Arthur would love to find another chance to defeat Norton by distancing himself, the reality is brutal. It didn't take long for Arthur to catch up with Norton as he ran, and Arthur felt a chill hit him from behind. Arthur didn't think about it, and flashed to the side. In Arthur's original position, Norton's heavy sword struck the ground, sending a burst of sparks. In the stands, Duke Hendries couldn't help frowning, and the Blue Knight Norton made a little heavy shot. Although this tournament is nominally life and death, Arthur is the prince of the Ovit Kingdom after all, and if Arthur has an accident in this match, it will not be a good thing for the Ovit Kingdom and the Eloda Empire.

Lanceloin III, who was on the side, saw the change in Duke Hendris's expression and said with a smile: "Hendris, you don't have to worry too much. It looked a little sinister just now, but I believe that Norton was measured, and it would be good for Arthur to make this kid suffer a little so that he could understand. Don't be impatient, and enjoy this game" "Yes, Your Majesty. Duke Hendries smiled helplessly.

Arthur, who was hiding to the side in embarrassment, felt a cold sweat break out on his back, and if he had reacted a little slower just now, he was afraid that his back would have been broken. "Your Royal Highness the Prince, don't be too afraid, just now I just wanted to knock you off the high platform with the back of my sword, make you suffer a little more, and let you lie in bed for a few days at most. Norton explained with a smile.

It looked like neither defending nor attacking, or relying on speed to find offensive opportunities, could not beat the Blue Knight Norton. In that case, let's face Norton head-on, even if you lose, there is no shame.

Arthur stood still, then pointed his sword at Norton and said, "Since Lord Norton wants me to suffer a little, let Lord Norton taste the roar of the Osapangon Lion." With that, Arthur rushed at Norton with his sword. Norton's eyes lit up when he saw it, and he rushed directly at Arthur with his sword. The lion's tooth and the blue slash collided, and a puff of smoke and dust shook from the high platform. Arthur's strength still couldn't compete with Norton, and the lion's fangs were gradually suppressed by Slash Blue.

Arthur roared, and the lion's fangs flicked Blue away. Arthur then stepped forward, and the lion's fang sword slashed at Norton's waist, but Norton twisted his waist to dodge. The blue slash in Norton's hand took advantage of the gap and stabbed Arthur in the chest. Arthur's golden lion shield in his left hand flicked off the blue slash, and the lion tooth in his right hand slashed at Norton's more fragile neck, but was blocked by Norton's blue slash.

The two of you go back and forth for several rounds, no matter how big or small. But anyone with a discerning eye could see that Arthur's breath was gradually disordered, and Norton was still calm. Sir Gawain in the stands, after seeing that Arthur's attack was easily defused by Norton, smiled: "It seems that our Royal Highness the Prince is going to lose." As soon as Gawain's words fell, Arthur's attack on the high platform was blocked by Norton, and Arthur, who was a little exhausted, stumbled, and Norton seized the opportunity to kick and kick under the high platform.

Arthur, who was lying on the ground, smiled as he looked at Norton as he peeked out of the platform. Norton looked at Arthur under the high stage, and a smile gradually appeared on his face, although the result was a lose-lose situation for Arthur and Norton. Neither side got the best result, but it was a hearty game.

Arthur was carried away by the healers who arrived quickly, while Norton stood on the high platform, feeling the cheers of the audience.