Over the next few days, Zal was very careful. Although it is not clear what Blazej meant, this strange feeling of knowing the question but not being able to find the answer at all haunts Zal all the time. On the other hand, Zal was so sure that something was going to happen, or was happening, and he was completely kept in the dark.

But since that night, Blazej has not been seen again, and everything is as if nothing had happened. Only the wound on his shoulder that gradually healed, still reminding Zal that it was not a drunken delusion. And as the days passed, Zar also became more and more convinced that when the other party appeared in front of him again, I am afraid that the result of the matter would not be as simple as just a knife.

During this time, the barbarian Lovest came to the door twice to find Zal. Of course, he didn't come to visit Zal specifically, in fact, he didn't tell anyone about the shoulder injury except the half-elf. As for the reason why the barbarians came to visit, it was actually two "whetstones" specially brought to "Sishua".

Exactly, the term "whetstone" is not accurate, it should be said that it is two unusually hard, slightly shiny keratin. From the barbarians, Zar learned that the scientific name of this substance is "Sandrow Lizard Horn", which is produced in the desert area west of the kingdom of Orem. Because of its oily content, hard texture, delicate texture, and extremely difficult to obtain, it has long been known as a top consumable for weapons maintenance.

Of course, Zar would not refuse the kindness of the barbarians, but it was a little reluctant to accept such a valuable gift. So Zal directly sealed a large jar of "silk algae solution" as a thank you gift and gave it to Lovester. Of course, Zar didn't mind using the half-elf's secret recipe to return the favor at all, and even Cadius himself didn't mind this time.

In half-elf words. If you've ever seen the six-legged "sand-walking lizard", you know why its horns are sold for so much - it's a real beast, a real creature that crisscrosses the desert and stands at the top of the food chain.

On the other hand, the results of the second round of the "Top 10 Qualifiers" are finally out. But as the barbarians said before. The victors did not want to leave the defeated alive at all, and the two eliminated teams, not to mention continuing to complete the lower bracket, could not even put together a complete team - three were killed in battle, two were seriously injured, and the team was completely broken up.

As for the teams that made the cut, one was Zal and their old acquaintance, the "Black Horn Team" from the "Crown Bucks Horn Arena" led by "Sacreo the Sky Breaker". The other team is a little stranger, it is the "Soul Shattering Team" from the "Gold and Silver Platform Gladiatorial Arena".

However, what happened after that surprised Zar and others, because the tournament organizers did not directly announce the play-off arrangements for "Metal Fang". Instead, the clerk was sent. Inform the three of Zal and the team boss Casavalon, to go to the "Blood Arena" together.

But when Zal and the others rushed to the conference hall for the first time with some doubts, they suddenly realized that it seemed that things were not as simple as they imagined.

As soon as they entered the hall, Zal and his entourage, including Casavallon, walked at the same time. They saw many familiar and unfamiliar faces in the hall, and one after another projected at them, hostile, defiant, contemptuous, and best of all neutral. A cold-eyed gaze.

Except for the middle-aged wood elf who was in charge of informing the "melee promotion match" last time, the "old loach" Ambrus with a sneer. As well as the three members of the "Black Corner Team", they were also present. On the other side of the middle-aged wood elf, two completely unfamiliar faces also came into Zal's eyes.

Just when Zal was a little stunned, Grohl's voice came softly from behind Zal. "That's the boss of the 'Gilded Silver Table', and his trump card, Mogar Copperthroat......" The orc's gaze tapped at a human and an orc. Said to Zar and Gavila.

"Hmm......" Zal nodded, withdrew his gaze, and followed Casavalon into the venue. But before the old butler could speak, a slightly shrill voice rushed ahead of him and rang out.

"Huh. Isn't this the honorable Mr. Casavalon?" Ambrus said as he squinted, the skin of his face pulling out several uncomfortable wrinkles. "To be honest, it seems that you are not only 'lucky', but also have a lot of shelf......" As soon as he finished speaking, Sabrio, who was standing in the back, snorted and stared at the three of Zal with two other teammates.

Casavaloon quickly raised the corners of his mouth and nodded to Ambrus with a smile. "Sorry, until I found out that you were there, I knew that after the meeting ended, I would go back to the 'Crystal Cloud Bridge' and hide honestly for the day. He clasped his fingers in front of him, "I don't want anything bad to happen to me today......

"Ahem......" The middle-aged wood elf coughed heavily, cutting off the two of them in time. "Now that you're all here, let's get down to business. As he spoke, he swept the faces of the three gladiatorial ring owners, and in response, Ambrus threw down his arm and closed his mouth, while Casavalon smiled and signaled that the officer could start at any time.

And what about Gaulac, who was always on the side, his expression was a little playful, as if it was a little regretful, and a little impatiently excited. In fact, Gorak was not a direct vassal of the City Lord, or a nobleman of Yuntai. In terms of his identity, it is better to talk less and mix less on such occasions, but this does not prevent him from happily watching the excitement on the side.

The clerk nodded in satisfaction. "In view of the heavy casualties of the two teams in the lower bracket in the second round, when it comes to the play-offs of the 'Crystal Cloud Bridge', I am afraid that some corresponding adjustments will have to be made. He said to Casavalon, "For the sake of fairness, it would be better to make these words clear in the presence of gentlemen." ”

"You please. Casavaloon gestured with a raised hand, while Ambrus and Gorak remained silent.

"The lower bracket match is completely impossible to play as it stands. The clerk explained, "According to the Archon's wishes, on the premise of not affecting the overall schedule, it is better to have a bye 'Crystal Cloud Bridge'. Pick an opponent between 'Team Black Corner' and 'Team Soul Crusher' for a one-sided play-off, with the winner advancing to the finals with the other team. I wonder what you gentlemen think?"

As soon as the officer's words fell, the corners of Ambrus and Goulak raised their mouths. In fact, such schedule changes are entirely the result of their own directing and self-acting, so. The two gladiatorial arena owners were quick to take a stand.

"Of course we'll have no problem with the 'gold-inlaid silver table,'" said Gaulac, bowing, "and everything will be done according to the Archon's wishes." Then he quietly glanced at Ambrus.

Sure enough, the latter also spoke. "That's fine," Ambrus said, "and all the places are useless anyway." It's better to just play a game and start the final early. He said, turning his gaze back to Casavallon. "I don't know if the 'Crystal Cloud Bridge' is willing or not. ”

The old butler looked deeply at the clerk. In fact, such a decision was not negotiable at all, so he replied directly: "Since the Archon has decided so, of course I have no objection. He said.

"So be it," said the commissioner, "then choose your opponent for the play-offs, Mr. Casavallon." ”

The old butler listened, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he turned to look at the three of them. After glancing at each other, Gavira caught Zal and Grohl's gaze. An answer was given. "We're going to pick Team Shattered Souls. Then, Casavalons nodded and signaled that he had made his choice.

"Oh, I thought you'd pick us, little girl......" A sudden voice caught everyone's attention, it was the Wood Elf Hunter of the "Black Horn Troopers", "Longbow Kaika". "How. Don't you just want to fight us?" his words drew a few chuckles from the other two teammates, as well as Ambrus.

Gavira met the other's gaze. "Do you want me to be honest? I chose them because I will only be happier if I beat you in the final......"

The hunter's brow twitched, and his cold eyes fixed on Gavila. "Sacreo the Sky Breaker" and "Blood Vine Dorak" glanced at each other. He whistled as if defiantly. But they are not the ones who are really dissatisfied.

"You mean, you didn't take us seriously at all, elves!" Copperthroat, the same green-skinned Mogar Copperthroat whispered beside Gorak, his palms already resting on the two one-handed axes at his waist.

Gavira raised her head. "What do you mean, do you want to settle the play-offs here?" said Zaal and Grohl at the same time.

"That's enough, gentlemen!" said the clerk, once more suppressing the smell of gunpowder that filled the conference hall, "save some effort, and if you want to fight, it's not too late to wait until the main game begins." As he spoke, he looked at Casavalon, "Since you have chosen the 'Soul Shattering Team' as your opponent, I am afraid there is one more thing that needs to be clarified to you. ”

Casavallon, Zal and the others were stunned at the same time, could it be that the details of the play-off schedule are not over here? But before the old butler could ask, Ambrus on the other side clapped his palms impatiently. "For the rest, you guys should talk slowly, I shouldn't have attended today if I had known that this was the result. He said as he walked to the door, "For the sake of the Lord God, this is a complete waste of time. ”

Following Ambrus, Sacreo suddenly turned to look at Zal. "Don't die or lose, I still want to finish the battle I didn't finish last time......"

"Don't worry, no, I didn't start the last game, it was my mistake. Zar replied-for-tat, and Sacario's eyes flashed, and without saying anything more, he walked out of the chamber laughing.

Looking at Ambrus's departing back, Casavalon retracted his gaze, and then asked, "I don't know what we need to make clear......

Naturally, the clerk took over. "In fact, there is only one gladiator who can fight in the 'Soul Shattering Clan' at the moment. He said, "Only Mogar Copperthroat." ”

"What does this mean?" asked Zar and the others as they were stunned.

"Sorry, there's only one person. "It's a pity that the last game was too bad, not to mention the other party, even the two gladiators of our team suffered different degrees of trauma. It is still in the recovery phase. I'm afraid it's unlikely that the next round will be played as scheduled......"

Casavalong listened, frowning slightly. "What do you mean?"

A smile suddenly changed to a smile on Gorak's face. "It's very simple, why don't you also have a player from your team, and have a one-on-one battle with Mogar, and the winner will represent the whole team to qualify. ”

Zal and the others listened. All of them cursed in their hearts. Because no one can confirm whether the other two members of the "Soul Shattering Team" really need such a long recovery period, or if Gorak's statement is just a temporary coping strategy to disassemble the "physical kitchen knife".

Not to mention, three against three became one-on-one, such an adjustment undoubtedly greatly weakened the overall advantage of the "metal fang", and even completely attributed the success or failure of the battle to individual strength.

Of course, Casavalon is also aware of this. "IMHO, such a format change. I'm afraid it's not right......" He asked the Archon thoughtfully, "Does the Archon know about this too?"

The middle-aged wood elf nodded in affirmation. "Yes, my sir. As the Archon decided on the one-sided play-offs, he thought about the dilemma that Mr. Gaulack was facing. He spread his hands and said, "However, the top 10 really can't be delayed for too long, that is, we are willing to wait, I'm afraid those crazy spectators." I don't have the patience to spend it with us. Therefore, we ask that you be as considerate as possible of our difficulties......"

The officer's voice just fell. Mogar then spoke, "Dear Mr. Casavalon, don't you have confidence in the individual combat power of the 'Metal Fangs'? This is a surprising thing......

In an instant, several eyes were fixed on the orc's body, and Grohl raised his two-handed axe with a "poof", pointing at the sneering Mogar Copperthroat. "Keep your mouth shut, Mogar!"

"Shut up. Mogal!" Gorak roared angrily, pulling the orc behind him at the right time, "How dare you speak to Mr. Casavalon!!" he roared, "Question the strength of the 'Metal Fangs'! Are I afraid of you? naïve!

As he spoke, he hurriedly bowed to Casavalon. "Sorry, my sir, please accept my sincerest apologies, sorry for the rude of this ignorant orc, sorry, sorry very much......"

Casavallon's eyes twitched. "That's so gracious, Mr. Gaulack, you don't have to. "And besides, my objection is useless, is it?" he said, "He didn't see Gorak's face behind his bow, but he was sure that the other man's face must have been filled with a smile of conspiracy at this time. "Let's go one-on-one, maybe Ambrus's 'old loach' is right, just fight and everything will be solved. I just don't know, how do we choose our players......?

"I'm sorry, my sir. The clerk said, "Because your team had a bye in the previous round and exercised the 'opponent choice', your team's players will be determined by the 'Soul Shattering Team'." ”

This next time, not to mention Casavalon, it was that both Zal and Grohl laughed, to be exact, laughed at angrily. Gavira simply scolded "shameless", choking the officer's face into a pale. This kind of competition system is clearly to dig a pit for the 'metal fangs' and push it in. But everyone knows that Zar and others will never retire because of this, which is the fundamental reason why Barberto dares to do so.

"Watch your attitude, gladiator!" snapped the officer.

"Alright, let's get rid of this useless nonsense," Zartigavira pushed back and turned to look at the two Goraks, "You must have figured out who you would choose to be your opponent, didn't you?" By the way, where to fight, you can also decide together. ”

Gorak laughed dryly, automatically filtering out Zar's sarcasm. "In order to pay tribute to the 'Crystal Cloud Bridge', why don't we be a visiting team. "As for the opponent," he said...... he said halfway through, turning his head to look at Mogar.

The orc's gaze swept over the faces of Zal and the others, and finally stopped at one person. "That's you, Groll. He looked at the "Firmament?" with disdain. "I heard that you have regained the 'soul weapon'? to be honest, the orcs who have been expelled from the clan do not deserve to have a 'soul weapon'......" Mogar snorted, "That old thing lying in the stone house is so confused that he can't tell what to do and what not to do?"

"Take your words back to me!" Groll roared, raising his two-handed axe and about to charge at Mogar, but Zar and Gavira quickly grabbed his arm. In an instant, several Blackblade Guards rushed in from outside the door, and they all pressed their spears and pointed at Grohl, whose eyes were rolling with rage.

"Don't do it here!" Gavila snorted, and Casavalon stood in front of Grohl, staring at Gorak, "Do you want to beat us into the dust on our home turf and use it to achieve your own fame......?

"Thank you, dear Mr. Casavalon, and I will take your words as compliments. Gaulac said with a smile and bowed.

Beside him, Mogar smiled too, but at Zhal. "What's the matter?Mr. 'Sky Gladiator?Why are you looking at me like that?Are you disappointed that I didn't choose you as an opponent?"

"No, quite the opposite," Zal said word by word to meet the other man's gaze, "I want to say that you chose well, very good ......" (to be continued. )

PS:Thank you for the book friend Jiang Shui、I'm a reward from the two crazy demons.,Thank you.,Thank you, thank you!,Thank you!In addition,It's the New Year soon.,I'll write as much as I can.,I'm sorry for slacking off you during this time.。 It is indeed a lot of things, and there are many hopes.