Chapter 9: Controversy
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Carl sat on the ground in a daze, not moving for a long time
Leonard stepped out of the ring and reached out to pull him up.
"Uh, thanks. Carl realized his predicament and gladly accepted Leonard's kindness. Both then left the arena at the same time.
"Isn't it a little too fast? Lena sighed, "But Leonard is really strong, what is the principle of that last move?"
"I don't know, but it should be a special use of vindictiveness. The moment Carl took the move, his body was like being knocked away by a huge object, which was probably the opposite of the air blade, abandoning sharpness and pursuing extreme strength. Karene explained.
"I think it's not so much an offensive approach as a defensive approach. He will create a wall of vindictive aura in a similar way to the vindictive mask, squeezing opponents out of the court without harming the opponent, which can be described as a tactic that can be described as the best of both worlds. This is also similar to the size he used when he entered school. Zero didn't quite agree with Kalen's point of view and made his own inferences.
Ai Xue and Lena both looked unaware of their statements, and Zero realized that it was better to wait for the game to end and ask him directly.
The defeated Karl returned to Ahler's side, "I didn't expect that Leonard to be so powerful, and from the situation just now, it seems that he still has some strength left." Karl looked a little frustrated, "Cousin, after you win against Futina, you will meet him in the next game, with your strength, as long as you are cautious, you should have enough chances of winning." β
"Let's talk about it then, let's deal with the enemy in front of us first. It's time for me to go up, so you can reflect on it. Although you have few opponents among your peers in the royal capital, you must remember that there are people outside the world, and you should never be too confident in your own strength and despise your opponents. β
With that, Ahlers walked slowly into the ring.
"The second match in the quarterfinals is Ahlers vs. Futina! Unlike the previous first match, this duel is between the swordsman and the magician, and I believe that in this match, both martial arts and magic freshmen can learn some skills that are very useful in actual combat. Now the game is officially underway!"
"Beautiful young lady, the sword has no eyes, please forgive me for being abrupt. If I hurt you, I will come to the door and apologize. β
"Isn't that a little too early to say? It's not certain who will hurt whom. Futina raised her staff in both hands and began to chant the incantation against magic, her body glowing with a dull yellow light.
Ahlers never intended to release water, and for magicians, the process of casting spells is when they are at their most vulnerable. He planned to take advantage of this time to get close to Futina, as it would be difficult for the mage to unleash large-scale lethal magic once he was in close proximity. It was at this moment that Alys saw a smug smile on the corner of Futina's mouth.
"Rock Barrier, Change!" The earth elemental that filled the air immediately became agitated, and the earth elemental, which had already formed a rock shield, reorganized its form at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into an extremely aggressive diamond-shaped cone thorn, scattering in the direction of Ahler's attack.
"Air Cannon!" Futina immediately cast the next spell. The level 2 wind-based magic air cannon didn't have much attack power in normal times, but at this time, this originally inconspicuous magic accelerated the spikes in flight by more than two times!
This qiΔ was seen by the audience.
"Earth-Wind Dual-Magician?! Lena exclaimed.
"Well, the air cannon is only a level 2 magic, but it can be used to enhance the attack power of earth-based magic, I have to say that this is a good idea. And that rock barrier is probably an original magic, and it can actually transform defense into an offensive form. Zero was surprised and thoughtful at the same time. As for how she could have understood this knowledge...... Of course, I learned it when I was in class with Lena with Ai Xue.
"I can't see anything. "The dust on the field obscured the view, and the spectators complained.
The smoke finally cleared, and the figures of the two on the stage gradually became clear. Ahlers held his sword in both hands, pressed to the ground, and his clothes were already in tatters, and he seemed to have given up his resistance.
"I throw in the towel. After signaling to the referee, Futina planned to leave the ring. This scene can be described as a surprise to the audience.
"Wait a minute, your rock barrier is your own magic, right?" Aleth cast an inquiring look at Futina.
"Yes, but it didn't even hurt your clothes. Futina was a little disappointed that the magic she had carefully prepared did not cause any damage to her opponent, and she had been hiding it for so long.
"That's not your trick, is it?" asked Alleth continued.
"It's useless, if Cheng DΓΉ's attack just now can't break through your defenses, even if I use a special move, I will definitely not be able to make you exit immediately, besides, this is only the first game. If you reveal your hole cards at the beginning, you don't have to play the next game. β
"It's not your fault, you're already strong. Being able to create your own level 5 earth magic, and make use of low-level wind magic, this is not just something that can be done with high talent, and I must have put in a lot of effort in secret, although I am not a magician, but I know that a real magician must be fighting with his wisdom, not a complete magic competition. Didn't I get hit too? Fortunately, I was always on the defensive, so I was able to avoid injury. I'm sure you'll be able to become a magician in your own right. Ahlers said firmly.
"You're stronger. Futina's expression was not as gloomy as it had been at the beginning, "I feel much more comfortable hearing you say that." But maybe one day I'll overtake you. β
"I'm really looking forward to that day. Ahlers smiled as well.
"You're an interesting person, aren't you? Futina stepped out of the ring, "The last move is called an inch, isn't it?" Futina thought back to that moment just now, and when she felt that the crisis had arrived, she put another layer of the original rock barrier on herself, and almost at the same time, the sword wind whistled. The blade wrapped in fighting spirit effortlessly pierced through the shield and came to a steady stop in Futina's strength.
Ahlers nodded slightly, a tacit response.
"In the second game, Ahlers won!" the referee waited until the end of the conversation between the two to announce the result.
"Inch...... Is this a provocation? Leonard, who was not far away, had a clear grasp of the battle just now, and he looked at Ales in the distance, who looked back at this moment, and the two of them crossed their gazes, smiled knowingly, and walked away.
"How do these two people think there is something wrong, it's too suspicious. Zero spoke his mind.
"It's just that I'm excited to find an opponent of my age and strength. As a swordsman, Karen felt that she could understand this noble feeling.
"It's obviously a sentimental look...... Ah, it hurts. Lena hugged her head and squatted to defend.
"Hey, where did you learn the word "base feelings"? Zero threw a shudder at Lena and complained at the same time.
"No, isn't it right, doesn't Leonard like Icarus? Don't worry, Ray looks so honest, he won't empathize. At best, it's poor Ahlers' unrequited love. Although these words came from Zero's mouth, everyone knew that it was actually Ai Xue who was speaking as soon as they heard the tone of the voice. Poor Alers is lying down again, and is added with the attribute of "unrequited love" by the fanciful Ai Xue. However, in a sense, Ahlers really wants to "get" Leonard for his own use.
Is this really the Ai Xue I know...... Please tell me that this is just a joke. Zero looked at the sky and asked the unknown god.
Only Icarus expressed his helplessness in his seat, "Although I know it's impossible, if the two of them can love each other, I can feel at ease." β
Don't make such an innocent expression, you have no mouth and a natural black belly. God, what's wrong with this world?
Well, it's just a small episode in the process, and it won't get in the way of the whole game.
"In the next group, Musha vs. Shuma, it's a duel between two fighters. β
Under the instructions of the referee, the two entered separately.
"What a coincidence, brother. The girl with long flaxen hair greeted her.
"It's really unfortunate that I met you in the first game. Musa replied with a wry smile, this sister had been giving him a headache from beginning to end.
"Don't say that, I haven't seen you in a long time. Sister Shuma smiled and hid a knife.
"Speaking of which, I haven't been a punching bag in a long time. But in this case, only one of us will be able to make the cut. β
"You're always so pessimistic, thinking on the bright side. Regardless of the outcome, we will always have one of them who will make it to the last four. β
"It's time for your carefree personality to change, don't be like a child. β
"Don't preach, hurry up and show your weapons. With so much nonsense, the audience should be impatient. I've brought out the crystal meteor, but don't tell me that your sword of the sun is still being thrown in the dormitory. β
The girl unwrapped the package behind her, which was not the weapon she had used in the preliminaries. The transparent crystal hammer was extremely dazzling in the afternoon sun, and the girl casually waved the huge crystal hammer a few times, flashing the super krypton gold dog eyes of many people.
Seconds later, there was a commotion in the stands.
"Toothbrush?" Zero immediately thought of some kind of toiletry when he saw this strangely shaped thing.
"Hey, isn't this a toothbrush? This can also be used as a weapon, it's so fun. β
"Pit daddy, at first the cow was b, and it was flashy, I thought it was some kind of artifact, but it turned out to be a large toothbrush. β
Zero heard a similar sound from quite a few people in the nearby audience.
"There must be a limit if you don't have knowledge!" someone nearby suddenly roared, "That's a crystal meteor, and it's also recorded in the 'Kailan Continent Legendary Weapon Ranking'?"
"Just that toothbrush?"
"That's a toothbrush blessed by the Pope of the past!"
"Does the Pope mean the Pope of the Holy See of Light?" someone asked weakly.
"Of course, who would dare to call himself the Pope except the leader of the Holy See of Light?!"
Of course, most of the teachers and knowledgeable children of the aristocracy present were knowledgeable. A question began to arise in the minds of those who recognized the weapon.
Musha's broadsword, which he then drew from his back, cleared everyone's doubts and confirmed their thoughts.
"It turned out to be a descendant of St. Peter. β
"The legendary paladin?"
"That's right, having a legendary life, but refusing to be given a surname that symbolizes nobility, and his descendants are proud of it. After Peter's death, the pope of the day decreed that the word be added to his name so that it could be praised by the world for all eternity. His descendants have been paladins for almost all generations. Compared to the crystal meteor that Peter did not use during his lifetime, it is his sword of the sun that is more famous. These two weapons are obviously genuine, and I can feel the powerful power of light here, which cannot be faked. β
"That crystal meteor, it looks like a mace-like thing. Lena said she had seen a lot of similar things and knew how to use them.
"If those spikes are sharp and strong enough, they can also be used to block opponents' attacks, and it is easy to jam opponents' weapons. If you use a normal weapon, I'm afraid you will be strangled with a little force. If it falls on the body, it will directly hit a bloody hole. Karen, too, saw something famous.
"Let's get started, let's see their battle first. Ai Xueti said.
It's really worthy of being brother and sister, although the weapons are different, but the move routine is exactly the same, and they rushed out to the opposite side with a straight line.
"Earth Split!" "Ascending Dragon Strike!" "Bang's life, the two weapons were stuck together, and no one could move.
"Your routine hasn't changed at all. β
"Aren't you cooperating with me all the same, brother? β
Both weapons are not ordinary, so naturally they will not be damaged by such a single encounter. The two of them each twisted their weapons with great force, trying to get their opponent's weapons out of their hands, and the side that lost the weapon was basically lost.
"Is the knight's battle so straightforward, isn't this purely a contest of brute force? Ai Xue heard the statement from the nearby audience just now that the two people on the stage were descendants of the Paladin family.
"As far as I know, that's probably not the case, maybe it's the way the two brothers and sisters fight. "Karren had heard rumors about knights, who valued honor and glory, but also possessed wisdom and skill that ordinary people did not have. Unfortunately, there is no knighthood in the kingdom, so true knights can only be seen in the Empire and the Holy See.
"It's not bad, I can last so long this time, I am impressed with my brother. Shuma still had a relaxed look on his face, while Musa on the other side didn't have such a good-looking face.
"Actually, I've been letting you since I was a child, who let me be born 1 year earlier than you. But today is different, even if you win, you may lose to the opponent behind you, so let's see my true strength. Musa's bad face was not because he was struggling, but because he was hesitating whether he should continue to let his wayward sister continue. In fact, he didn't have to be bullied by her all along, but it was the mood of doting on his sister that made him a sandbag for many years. But it was a rare match, and Musa was very much looking forward to fighting a stronger opponent, and after thinking twice, he finally freed up his full strength.
The golden fighting aura caused the surface of the Sun Sword to glow with streamers, and the crystal meteor and the ground began to tremble......
It's just that Musha never thought that even if he burst out with hidden power, he still didn't take advantage of Shuma's hands.
The sheer amount of torque coming from the hilt of the sword made Musa breathless, and Shuma's relaxed expression showed that she still had some strength left.
The victory or defeat was already clear, and with a bang, the golden sword flew towards the audience with a dazzling light. Several people in the stands subconsciously dodged the weapons that flew towards them. However, everyone seemed to have forgotten that there was a defensive barrier set up in the ring, and the golden sword hit the ball-shaped barrier, causing a rebound, and then sticking straight into the ground next to the ring.
"You lost. "Shuma made a declaration of victory.
"How come?" Musha sat on the ground, looking back at the sword of the sun stuck outside the ring, and looked at Shuma's gaze a little wavering.
"Actually, I don't usually use all my strength, anyway, as long as I can bully you, it's enough. But thanks to you, thank you for all these years, my dear brother. Shuma reached out and pulled Musa up, then jumped out of the ring and picked up the sword of the sun and gave it back to Musa.
The referee didn't know how to pronounce the verdict for a while, and in terms of the results of the fight, Shuma won, but Musa did not admit defeat, and it was Shuma who left the ring first.
"It's me who lost, and I always thought I was the stronger idea, but it seems that I was self-inflicted. Musa signaled to the referee, although in terms of rules, Musa should be awarded a victory. But Musha, as a knight, must admit his defeat.
"Shuma wins and advances!" the referee no longer struggled and made a reasonable judgment.
"In the next match, Lelia vs. Silva! It's another battle between a mage and a warrior, and unlike the previous one, both sides are rare classes, summoners and assassins!"
Silva was almost completely wrapped in thick clothing, and her face was almost completely obscured by her hat and scarf, leaving only deep eyes, as if staring at her prey.
"It's my weapon, not something famous. Get started when you're ready. Silva dropped her sleeves, revealing a pair of steel claws.
"Oh, that's the perfect outfit that you can only see in anime games. Zero was thrilled to see Silva's image, and as an entry-level assassin, Zero also longed for such a costume. However, the reaction of other viewers was not the same.
"It's too good to pretend, do you think you're a famous killer? β
"Are you dressed so tightly that you're afraid that people will recognize you? No kidding, this is the academy. β
"It's a big slow, shouldn't it be the best choice for the Assassins? β
"It's ridiculous to look like you're completely hiding from the enemy. β
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"This is the weirdo Marikornu was talking about, right?" Ai Xue's memory doesn't seem to be weaker than Icarus's.
"It seems like that's the case. "Zero found himself feeling a little impressed.
"It's no wonder that you're withdrawn......" Lena came along to make do with it.
However, Silva didn't care about the audience's expression on stage, just waiting for Lelia's response.
"Feel free to start, please. "As a summoner, Lelia has already summoned the guardian Ling Liu from the audience, which is similar to the nature of a warrior who can prepare his weapons offstage. In Lyria's hand is a short wand, which allows mages to use magic more quickly and precisely, unlike large staffs that are used to increase power, making it a good support for summoners who need to summon by contract.
Without any extra words, Lelia used the power of the Flowing to quickly form a protective curtain of water around her, and began to chant the spell summoned by the contract.
"Come out, velociraptors!" a summoning array appeared in front of Lyria, flashing with dazzling light.
Naturally, Silva would not give up this opportunity, and his figure immediately disappeared from everyone's sight.
"It's over. The ghostly voice reached Lyria's ears, and her consciousness was interrupted.
Before the figure of the level 6 Demonic Beast Velocitor was fully presented in front of the audience, the summoning array had already shattered like a crystal and disappeared without a trace. Six neat blood marks appeared on Lelia's chest, and her body flew backwards, falling heavily to the ground, unconscious. The precious wand had also broken in two and had fallen not far from Lyria.
"Take her down for treatment, this small injury shouldn't be a problem for priests and water mages who are good at healing magic. Silva only said a few words and walked out of the ring coldly.
A real instant kill! Completely defeat the opponent before he can make a move, and the means are really a bit unbearable. This is a stadium, not a battlefield where life is fought, and the act of attacking a woman's breasts will arouse public anger.
The spectators in the stands were silent at first, and then boiled.
"Damn bastard, don't you know how to pity the jade!"
"Silva, do you still have the dignity of being a man!
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Such swearings are endless, but it is not uncommon to applaud Silva's actions. The Assassin class is an extremely agile and skilled attacker, with a focus on striking at enemy weaknesses. Skills such as chest attack and egg explosion are still very effective in actual combat, and although Silva's behavior is a bit excessive, the damage he inflicted on Lelia is limited to flesh and skin injuries, which are still easy to heal.
"Even in the face of women, he is merciless and directly attacks weaknesses, this guy is really a ruthless person. Unscrupulous means to achieve the goal, it is a bit scary to take such a person as an opponent, I don't know if that Shuma has the strength to fight. β
Perhaps because she was not familiar with Lelia, Zero didn't care about her injury, but was looking forward to the next match.
"I'm going to avenge Lyria, Silva, you wait for me!" Shuma, the next opponent, shouted to Silva in fugger.
"I'm looking forward to it. Silva, who had not gone far, replied without looking back.
At this point, the quarterfinals are all over, and none of the mage professions remain on the field, and only the fighters are left to compete.