After the third match between Zach and Anzi ca to a conclusion, the last quarterfinal match of the tournant was supposed to be between Olivier Arkaland and Annara. However, with the situation of the half-blood girl currently in custody of the Magus Alliance, the Sword Saint imdiately qualified and entered the semifinal without a fight.
By this ti, the sun had reached up high in the sky as noon arrived. As scheduled, before the semifinal matches started, the tournant would be having a one hour break for the acolytes to prepare and condition themselves.
While normally one might be busy with their preparation for the montous occasion, the sa couldn't be said for Ery. Once again, he was unable to have so peace of mind to prepare for his upcoming match, as he was visited by a group of people at his private terrace.
The group was led by soone he recognized. A female grand magus who exuded an intimidating aura – Zach Talon's master and one of the elders of Zodiac City, Lilith the Dark Salamander.
Apparently, she had co with a request for him.
"Ery, we need you to stall your match for as long as possible!" said the grand magus without any ounce of sha. "I want you to hold on for three hours! I will make sure Zach is ready by then."
No matter how positively he thought about it, Ery felt it wasn't a request at all, but an order.
Before Ery could say anything, all of his friends quickly expressed their disapproval hearing such a brazen request, especially Julian who showed more reaction than the others.
However, with just one glance from the powerful grand magus, everyone fell silent as their bodies involuntarily trembled. They found themselves unable to say any more words. Even Magus Shena didn't say anything, Ery naturally understood the reason.
As much as higher-ups of Zodiac City supported him, in the end Zach was their true champion. Most importantly, these people wouldn't want the nephew of the king to lose without giving a fight.
Still, it didn't erase the fact the request was a burden for Ery, and everyone in the room knew it.
His opponent, Mahinder Nieves the Monk, was the one known to have an endless spirit pool, aning that if Ery aid for a protracted fight from the start, he already gave his opponent the advantage – an extrely huge one at that.
Simply put, the request basically ant asking Ery to give up on the tournant for Zach's sake.
At the sa ti, the sound of a bell sounded, signaling that the break ti was over. Imdiately after, both Ery's and Mahinder's pictures appeared on the screens throughout the arena, as the two of them were introduced to the audience.
Before long, they would be called upon.
Just as Ery was about to move, he was stopped by Grand Magus Lilith again. Glaring at him, she nacingly said, "This is what the king wants and you will agree to this!"
Ery gave a gesture of respect to the grand magus and said, "Thank you for your utmost confidence in ," before continuing to walk towards the arena, leaving behind the annoyed grand magus.
While his feet carried him into the arena, Ery heaved a sigh. He really couldn't help but think about his luck.
In the previous fight, he had been distressed by the thought of his master's safety, now he was bothered by the unfair request Zodiac City had made of him. At this, he couldn't hold himself from letting out another sigh.
He certainly wished he could grant the king's request. But even if he was strong enough to do as requested, the truth was Ery wanted this match to progress as fast as possible. That way, he would be able to join the investigation regarding his master Xion right away.
Lost in his thoughts, Ery was oblivious to his surroundings until he found himself in the center of the arena, all crowds cheering and standing in front of the famous rank one. Mahinder Nieves, the Divine Monk.
The other party was a bald handso young man with a calm deanor. He was dressed in a brown robe that covered his body from neck below, but leaving his right shoulder exposed. A bead necklace could be seen hanging on his neck reaching down to his chest.
He opened his eyes when Ery arrived at the arena. Looking at the latter, he brought his palms together in front of his chest and confidently spoke with a smile.
"I am looking forward to a good match."
Ery couldn't help but have a positive impression about his opponent. Despite his current fa and prowess, the other party was much more friendly than he thought. Still, knowing the monstrous power hidden behind that kind smile, Ery wasn't going to underestimate him.
In fact, as soon as the match was announced, he imdiately used his most powerful buffs.
He knew he couldn't afford to hold back against an opponent of this magnitude.
[Immortal Gate - stage 6]
[Twilight Transformation]
Both Ery's form and strength rapidly changed as the buffs took effect. As he let out a loud howl, Ery started his offensive with the most dependable spell in his repertoire. The next second, the ground cracked as sothing shot out.
[Jade Root]
Ery gathered all the spirit energy he got in his nature core as he cast the spell, holding back nothing to create as many roots as he could. The arena swiftly turned unrecognizable, as it was taken over by the lush, dark green roots.
Dozens of roots as thick as an arm erged from the ground and attacked Mahinder from all directions. Seeing that, the monk calmly whispered a string of words before a dazzling light enveloped his entire body like a blanket.
The roots struck the light rcilessly, only to be crushed to pieces.
In spite of that, Ery kept casting the spell, continuing to send roots over. Eventually, as more and more roots struck, Mahinder was forced to finally jump out of the light and destroy the roots himself.
However, Ery was already prepared. The mont Mahinder jumped out, he promptly cast [Blink] and appeared right above the forr with a swirling sphere of two colors already ford in his hand.
[Dao Matter]
Mahinder looked like he was about to cast sothing, most likely a defensive spell. But before he could do so, Ery used his other arm to unleash the spell he had prepared.
[Attraction]
The sudden pull of the gravity force created an opening on the Monk's defense. Without wasting a single mont, Ery slamd his hand down, sending his powerful spell right at his opponent's chest.
KABOOOOOM!!!
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