"Yes, I want to know," Asta said.
"Okay, since you wanted to be honest. I don’t actually plan to use it. On a weakly. Then..."And this... Is also a divine magic. Since this is not just a legendary sword. You think it’s a divine sword. Used to end a war. Or that could end a war in a single slash. But someone like you, you will stand that. I’m impressed," Zevric said.
"What do you mean impressed? Are you trying to mock me or what?" Asta said, moving forward. He formed his ice sword and started running toward Zevric. Zevric ran toward him.
As they were about to clash swords, "Stop!" the emissary shouted. They froze. "No fighting for now. You guys have to stop. Till... the barrier is fixed, there will not be fighting. Zevric attacked, destroyed the royal mage’s barrier he placed there. He’s going to have to place another one. Yeah, so nothing is going to happen to our audience," the emissary said.
Then both of them stepped back.
The Royal Mage then stood up, took off his staff, and raised it high. He moved toward the emissary and said, "It’s going to take a bit. I want it to be tougher than before, so it won’t break." The Royal Mage was known as one of the most powerful Earth Mages in the entire Empire.
"Everyone, this might take a little bit of your time. And don’t worry, the match will start soon," he continued. "But it might take a little while. I want the barrier to be thicker so attack lightning won’t penetrate through it."
The emissary nodded, and the crowd understood. "Well, if you’re starving or anything, you can go out and buy something. But the participants won’t leave the arena. They are to stay in the arena. Maybe sit on the ground or stand, whatever they feel pleased to do," the emissary added.
"Ah, the fight was epic," someone said. "I didn’t even expect him to be this strong. I never had... My body is already weak. I’ve been moving it so much; my shoulders are sore, and even both of my arms feel it."
"Within this world, using such power takes a lot from the user. And not only that, the Slasher Strike I use is something I’m supposed to use to wipe out hordes of monsters or even end a war with a single strike. But yet, he withstood the attack. I never planned to meet a foe this powerful. He pushed me to my limits. Is there any other contestant as strong as this? Whether it’s Nolan or Kyrion ... I know they are strong, and they might push me, but I didn’t expect him. I even used Slasher Strike. Now I have to recover the energy I’ve lost, because even if we fight again, I’ll be the one who loses since I’m already weak," Zevric said as he sat on the ground, trying to regain his lost energy.
"This guy in front of me, named Zevric, is actually really strong—a true warrior. He pushed me to my limits, even against one of my most deadly attacks. If we were in a war, and all of us fought each other, would I win? If he used Slasher Strike thirty times at the same time against me, I wouldn’t win. I’ve lost a lot of my mana. My mana is still low; it would be best if I don’t fight. I need to rest," Asta said as he slowly sat on the ground. Zevric mirrored him, and the two stared at each other.
"Wow, did you see that fight? It was actually epic. I told you, my body, Zevric, is strong," Tharion said.
"Yeah, you’re right. It’s truly strong. I also didn’t expect that. He’s way stronger than you," Nolan replied.
"Ah, what do you mean? Don’t say ’way’—I’m strong too," Tharion said.
"Well, he’s actually strong. That Slash—what he did—that is a very powerful attack," Lyra added.
"Yeah, it is. If I were to fight him and he used that against me, my barrier is thick enough to withstand anything. I can increase the density by a million times," Nolan thought.
"Well, he’s strong, but this is the first time I’ve seen him actually use that very technique. If the two of us were to fight him in the arena, I’m not sure we’d win. It’s possible, but still...I want to believe I’m strong," Tharion said.
"Master, I can’t wait for my turn. Celia already showed what she can do, but what do you want to show? What can I show you, what I can do now?" Linda said.
"Yes, same as her. I really want to perform. Since I watched this battle, it’s actually making me eager to fight," Nolan said. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novelꞁire.net
"Those two are really strong, but in a way, it’s like they’re evenly matched," Celia added.
"Yes, in a way, you’re right. In a real fight, this is a real fight, but in a fight to the death... if it were a fight to the death, if Zevric used that Slasher Strike toward him, and used it twice, I’m sure he wouldn’t have enough energy to use it a third time. Asta might be able to use that very technique he used to protect himself twice, which might make both of their strengths low. Right now, I can say their mana is low and their energy is low, but they are still trying to show they’re strong. They don’t want to show weakness," Lyra said.
"Yeah, it’s my body, and I know it. Usually," he said, "it takes a lot of my strength and mana when I use that. But even apart from that, it’s actually truly strong."
"Yeah, it is. Nolan, do you think you’re able to win against zevric ?" Tharion asked.
"Well, it doesn’t matter. If I wanted to end it any time, I could. The fight—even if I fought both of them at once—I could end it in a second. I can defeat both of them in just one second," Nolan said.
"You’re actually joking, right?" Tharion asked.
"Yes, I am," Nolan replied.
Nolan smiled. "Ah, it’s good. Let me say it that way so it wouldn’t seem like I’m bragging... or he might think I’m too strong," Nolan thought, smiling to himself.