The sun was high above in the sky, busy sharing its brilliance, as the fight between the two bloodlines that just took place in the Arena was finally able to get the audience to feel a rush of excitent. Roars of cheers and shouts resounded through the air, coloring the atmosphere with even more excitent.
The two of them had both displayed extraordinary physical strength that far surpassed their peers and even surpassed that of a magus, and thus the reason they were cheered on vehently by the audience.
Now that the blood-pumping battle was over, it was only normal for the audience's passion and enthusiasm to subside. However, that was not what happened because the next fight was the more anticipated one.
A duel between the rising star known as the Savage Acolyte and one of the famous proteges of the Human Alliance's top factions.
[Rank 19 Jinkan Nephilim (15)]
Ery was supposed to get 15 minutes of rest after the fight, but his opponent didn't seem to mind that as she already walked into the arena.
She was a beautiful short blonde haired girl who exudes an air of nobility.
The smile on her face was extrely enchanting to those who saw her. However, the intense look in her eyes was enough to intimidate and unnerve any man from approaching her, especially knowing the family she ca from - not many people dared to stare her in the eye.
The blonde girl approached Ery in a nonchalant manner, and the latter could feel she was not emitting any fighting intent at all.
"We never officially t… I am Jinkan Nephilim. It's nice to finally et the one renowned as the Savage Acolyte."
Ery rembered what Lord Izta had suggested to him, that he should not be rash and should be really cautious toward this faction.
It was not just because the girl was higher in rank than the other Nephilims acolytes; but with just one gaze, he instinctively knew that this girl was nothing like Armand. He had to be extra careful with her.
Ery hadn't shown any verbal response, but noticing the gestures his body was displaying, the girl seed to have realized sothing and she then opened her mouth again.
"Don't worry, I am actually not here to fight. Instead, let's use these short 15 minutes to get to know each other better."
Ery was actually interested to hear what she had to say, however, once again, the words the girl spoke next took him by surprise.
"First, I am curious… if I do decide to fight… will you dare to defeat ?"
That question definitely had a hidden aning. But before Ery could answer, the girl continued to speak.
"Well, now that I think about it, you did dare to beat up Armand and the others…" Jinkan smiled as if she rembered sothing funny. Turning to Ery, she continued, "What about ? Do you really dare to beat up a girl like ?"
From the looks of it, the girl seed to be the type that liked to play mind gas. Instead of directly answering what she wanted to hear, Ery decided to respond with a question.
"Why not? Is it because of your family background?"
"Yes of course." Jinkan replied. "Why? Are you not afraid of my family? Most people are…"
Ery replied "It's just a friendly competition. There's nothing to be afraid of."
Hearing Ery's reply, the smile on Jinkan's face grew even wider as she said, "Hahaha… I think you should.. You really should… especially being a native of Earth 1002."
Ery imdiately beca anxious when he heard 'Earth 1002'. It's because he knew that na was the na Magus Alliance used to refer to his ho planet.
And, the fact she suddenly said it out of nowhere, could only an one thing. She was threatening him with the safety of his ho.
"Hahaha! The look of shock on your face right now is priceless!" Jinkan chuckled and slowly continued.
"No wonder… there was definitely sothing strange going on between you and my family, and with a little check… hahaha… This is good… this is good.. You really should be afraid of us. After all, we are basically your gods."
Various negative thoughts quickly entered Ery's head while his mind pondered what her purpose was by saying all this. Ery then took a deep breath trying to calm himself down.
He then looked at the blonde girl and said, "What do you want?"
Hearing that, Jinkan smiled again. "How unexpected. You are actually smarter than you look, for a savage from a primitive planet."
Exasperation filled him when Ery heard those words. He couldn't help but think that he was better off fighting 100 Armands at once than tackling this one shrewd girl.
His tone beca even more forceful as Ery once again asked "What is it that you want?"
The blonde girl suddenly said in a serious manner
"If… if I want you to admit defeat now, surrender and out of this match… will you do that?"
Despite her joking tone, Ery knew that the girl was trying to ss with his mind. Ery had seen so despicable and low acts, but her action had refreshed his worldview as this was just a new level of low.
Ery subconsciously clenched his fists, but he didn't lash out because he knew it was futile. He took a deep breath, pondered for a few seconds, and then looked at the blonde girl. With a confident tone, he answered.
"No, I wouldn't surrender."
Ery scorned and really hated such a bully who shalessly used their family power for their own benefit. At the mont he was prepared for any possible consequences.
However, contrary to Ery's expectations, the blonde girl nodded her head and looked amused by his response.
"Very good.. I expect nothing less.."
Jinkan showed an even bigger smile and said, "just making sure that you are prepared for the consequences."
Right after that, before Ery could understand the aning of her words, the girl raised her hand in the air.
"I admit defeat!"
[Rank 19 - Ery Ambrose (9)]
The audience started to get rowdy because they were confused and disappointed by the unforeseen developnt. The two people in the arena, however, couldn't care less about their reactions.
Ery looked at the girl in bewildernt, while the girl didn't seem to be done with what she wanted to say.
"I know what you and your little group are trying to do… Well, with your strength, you probably able to win against the two titans. That guy, Arcana, however, is not easy at all."
"My advice is… do not defend and keep going on the offensive, that's all."
After saying those words, she turned around and said, "I expect to see you win, we will talk again after" before leaving the arena in the sa nonchalant manner.
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