Chapter 98 - Tournament(Part 9)

"This should be a good fight...may the best man win," Remarked my opponent, as we stepped into the Duel Field. 

"Oh, uh...thanks," I replied uncertainly.

"Hm? What's that look for?" He inquired, as the countdown began ticking. 

"Well, it's just that...I'm surprised at your attitude, usually I'd be expecting some condescending remarks or arrogant scoffs," I responded with a wry smile, taking out my X-Blade handles and activating them. 

"I'd be a fool to take you lightly, having seen what you're capable of," Came the reply, before chanting, "!" 

Purple XFE manifested around his forearms and wrapping around them, forming in the shape of cannons. Five seconds left...