[99] Overly Advanced Techniques

It was like a dimensional strike.

His swordsmanship was so exquisite that it reached a level of fine detail, his eyes capable of seeing through all trajectories, defeating a dwarf far stronger than himself in just one move.

To be fair, the charge of the dwarf Hawks was actually a bit less impressive than that of Takeshi Momotani, one of the top ten at Hagun Academy.

With the enhancement of magic power, Takeshi Momotani's charging force reached several tons, moving like a high-speed truck, where even a slight graze could cause serious injury.

Even such a charge seemed very naive in his eyes, easily catching its trajectory and launching a counterattack. The charge of the dwarf Hawks was nothing in comparison, and predicting the trajectory of his axe swing required even more effort.

"...What just happened?"

"Why did Hawks suddenly concede?"

"What kind of joke is this, Hawks? I bet everything on you! Are you throwing the match?!"

The audience erupted in uproar.

Most people hadn't yet grasped what had happened, only a few gamblers were now openly shouting, hurling abuses at Hawks.

The Amazons, who had planned to rush up and snatch the beautiful boy after he lost, were now bewildered as the boy unexpectedly defeated the dwarf in one move.

"Silence, there is no falsity in this battle! This human contestant won fair and square!"

As the entire arena fell into astonishment and uproar, Shakti's stern voice spread throughout the coliseum, gradually quieting the doubts from the audience.

"The words of the leader of the Ganesha Familia are certainly trustworthy."

"Then why did Hawks lose so quickly? It shouldn't be possible, he's from the dwarf race!"

"You just don't understand."

"Do you understand then?"

"I don't understand either."

"Then why are you blabbering?"

"I just like to talk."

Below the ring.

"Leader, was this win really without issue?"

The host whispered to Shakti, also frowning, skeptical about the outcome of the fight.

"There's no issue, I can assure you."

Shakti returned the magic stone amplifier to the host, her expression filled with deep admiration.

"The reason you all don't understand is simply because his combat skills are too advanced. Honestly, if I were him, under the same conditions, I might not be able to do it so cleanly!"

Ordinary people have their limits of what they can accept as common sense. Once it exceeds their common sense, they become clueless, mistaking sophistication for falsity, and transcendence for madness.

It's just unfortunate that this boy's swordsmanship is too ahead of its time; his sword is only suitable for killing enemies, not for performances.

Such a powerful swordsman, and yet he's an ordinary person without a blessing?

Are the gods outside blind?

Shakti's heart was deeply stirred.

This is clearly an uncut gem; if taken under her wing, it would surely shine with astonishing brilliance!

"Once he comes down from the ring, I'll invite him to join my Familia!"

Shakti secretly made up her mind.

The information about this boy would soon spread like a storm through Orario; she had to act first.

On the ring.

The dwarf Hawks left the ring with a despondent expression.

After collecting the Valis reward corresponding to six successful defenses, he walked away... or so he thought, but as he was about to leave the coliseum, he had a change of heart and sat back in the audience seats.

He really wanted to see how far this incredible boy could go in defending the ring!

Perhaps he could break the record since the establishment of the coliseum?

If he could really reach that level, then his loss wouldn't be in vain; not only would he not feel inferior, but he could even proudly boast in the future, look, I once fought with the record holder!

"Anyway, let's congratulate the new human contestant, seems to be called Eiji, is that an Eastern name? After the confirmation from the leader of the Ganesha Familia, his victory is well-deserved! Let's take a ten-minute break, and then start this contestant's first defense match!"

As the host's closing remarks sounded, the audience gradually became lively again.

Since a first-class adventurer has stamped it, then the strength of this newcomer should be unquestionable, an ordinary person defeating an elite among lower-class adventurers, and a one-hit kill at that!

Such a record is enough to shock countless people, making the numerous ordinary people and adventurers present boil with excitement.

The Amazons exchanged glances, deciding to continue waiting.

Rushing up now would surely make them the target of Shakti's demonstration, better to wait until the beautiful boy comes down from the stage before snatching him.

On the stage, Eiji looked around with regret.

Not a single lady had the courage to rush up and give him a loving hug?

Where is your courage?

The entire coliseum was lively for ten minutes, with people calling friends and relatives, full of excitement, while the gamblers began to study the odds for the next round.

Eiji also rested on the stage for ten minutes.

"Please come over here!"

At one point, Eiji waved his hand, calling the host to his side.

"Do you have any requests?"

The host asked, puzzled.

"There's over two million Valis in my bag, help me bet all on my win, I'll give you a tip afterwards."

Eiji whispered to the host.

Upon hearing this, the host rolled his eyes wildly.

Wow, a contestant asking him, the host, to place bets, this was a first for him.

Besides, is he the kind of person who cares about that little money?

"How much?"

"Ten thousand?"

"At least twenty thousand!"

"Deal."

"?"

The host slowly typed out a question mark.

It took him a good while to realize that he could have asked for more.

Ten minutes later.

With the host's announcement, the next match quickly began.

"Everyone, thank you for waiting, the challenger for this match is a bear-man from the beast-man race, he calls himself Xiong Li, what a simple name, the bear-man race is also a race of immense strength! Can he succeed in the challenge, or will he be unexpectedly defeated like the dwarf Hawks, despite having an overwhelming advantage in strength, please welcome the contestants!"

Hawks in the audience: "..."

Don't @ me, thanks.

On the field.

A bear-man giant, standing at 1.9 meters tall, walked out of the preparation room, casting a fierce gaze full of killing intent towards Eiji on the ring.

"Huh? Oh? Contestant Xiong Li, why are you wearing a mask?"

"Is there a rule against wearing masks?"

"Uh... no, there isn't..."

The host was stumped, speechless.

However, below the ring, Shakti's expression suddenly became slightly tense.

Something's not right.

This kind of pressure doesn't seem like it should belong to a Lv.1, even for a bear-man it's too much, and the name Xiong Li seems like it was made up on the spot, plus his masked appearance—

"Wait a moment."

Shakti stepped forward, stopping the man who called himself Xiong Li.

"Today's coliseum is hosting a Lv.1 adventurer's ring battle, Lv.2 and above upper-class adventurers are not allowed to participate, you should be aware of this, right?"

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