Testing Strength

Aryan was taken aback when a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder. He looked up to see none other than Leon, the fourth member of the Third Alliance, standing behind him. Leon's piercing gaze bore into Aryan's eyes, and there was an unspoken intensity in his stare.

"I saw you on the arena," Leon said, his voice low and accusatory. "You're definitely hiding something, boy."

Aryan met his gaze without flinching. "Why should I tell you anything?" he retorted. "If you want to know, then we can settle it the old-fashioned way—one on one battle, here."

Leon's smile twisted into something more sinister. "Overconfidence isn't your friend, boy. You'll die before you get a shot at me."

Aryan's heart skipped a beat. Even though he was nervous, he wasn't going to back down. He needed to test his skills, and Leon's challenge was just the opportunity he was looking for. "I'm not scared," Aryan said, his voice steady. "I need to see how my skills hold up. And I'm ready to prove myself."

Leon started laughing, the sound mocking and full of disdain. "Ready to die, huh?" he taunted. "We'll see about that."

Selena's eyes widened in panic. "Aryan, don't fight him," she pleaded. "It's not worth it."

Aryan shook his head. "Don't worry. I need to test my winning skill," he said with determination, his gaze fixed on Leon.

Leon's smile grew broader as he cracked his knuckles, clearly amused by the situation. "This won't be a simple fight, boy," he said, his tone challenging. "But I'm not backing down either. Let's see what you've got."

Aryan's grip tightened around his sword. "Let's get started," he said, his voice low and steady.

As they prepared for the duel, Aryan's mind raced with thoughts of the unique skills he had acquired. Leon's unique skill from Arena 1 was known as "Flame's Wrath"—a devastating attack that unleashed a wave of scorching heat. On the other hand, Aryan's unique skill from Arena 3 was called "Shadow's Veil," allowing him to move quickly and unpredictably, blending into the shadows to avoid attacks.

Aryan was eager to test the effectiveness of his newly acquired skill against Leon's formidable power. He could sense that this fight was not just about survival; it was about making a statement. Aryan's smile grew wider as he thought about the upcoming battle. This was his chance to show that he was more than just a name on the leaderboard.

"Ready when you are," Aryan said, his voice tinged with a mix of excitement and determination.

Leon's expression darkened as he stepped forward, his hand reaching to unsheathe his sword. "Let's see if those skills of yours are worth anything," he sneered.

As the two prepared for their clash, Aryan's heart pounded in his chest. He was ready to prove himself, to show Leon—and the rest of the Third Alliance—just what he was capable of. This fight would be a test of his strength, his strategy, and his newly acquired skills.