In a secluded area with fewer crowds in the spectator stands, two individuals radiating powerful auras watched the ongoing fight, their eyes gleaming with mild interest.
These two were none other than the Inferno Kingdom's top geniuses—the Dragon Prince, Valkor, and Elise, his childhood friend, the person he trusted the most. Their relationship was strictly platonic; neither of them felt any affection beyond the deep bond of friendship.
"You seem really interested in that Kawl kid," the Inferno Dragon Prince said, his eyes narrowing at the fighting platform, which was enveloped in frost and light energy as the Frostpire and the Light Kingdom duked it out.
The giant avatar had made its move. Under the instructions of the little girl Lumi, who appeared to be its master, the towering three-meter avatar was supporting the rest of the Light team, preventing them from interfering with the duel between Nox and Lumi.
The Dragon Prince's eyes flashed when he saw how Nox was faring against the princess. He then turned to his childhood friend, Elise.
"Nothing," Elise said in a low voice, a subtle smile playing on her lips. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and though she tried to hide it, it was futile—Valkor had already seen through her.
"Is that so?" the Inferno Prince chuckled softly as he turned his head away.
"It's not what you're thinking!" Elise said hurriedly.
"I didn't say anything. And how did you know what I was thinking? Could this be a guilty conscience?" the prince said flatly, causing Elise's cheeks to turn several shades of pink.
"Someone like you should know that inter-kingdom relationships are not permitted in the Dragon Realm. I say you kill that feeling now while it's early—or else the Supreme Dragon Court might help you do it."
Elise's expression darkened when she heard Valkor's words. She knew very well about the Supreme Dragon Court. They were the ones in charge of enforcing and maintaining the laws set by their ancestors within the Dragon Realm.
"I don't have any feelings for him, tsk, stop putting words in my mouth. Yes, I do find him attractive and special. Furthermore, there's something very unique about him—but that doesn't mean I'll try to start something with him. I'm not a fool."
'Tsk, these words sound like she's trying to convince herself,' Valkor thought but refrained from saying anything.
In a less crowded area, Prince Raziel Volatoris watched the match alongside his teammates. His brows were furrowed, and a fleeting trace of wariness could be seen in his eyes.
Although the Lightning Prince didn't want to admit it, he was secretly hoping for some kind of miracle that would allow Nox to win this round.
After all, fighting an opponent you knew nothing about was no different from a suicide attempt
The fighting on the platform hadn't stopped. It was still as fierce as in the beginning. The only difference was that with the addition of the Light Dragon Avatar, the Frostpire team found themselves in an extremely precarious situation, unable to keep up with their opponents.
Nox noticed this, and he wanted to help them, but the person he was facing was far more troublesome. After witnessing what Lumi did to Nyxirith and her brief encounter with Drake, he acted with caution.
There were those orbs orbiting around her.
Nox's eyes narrowed; he needed to get rid of those orbs. Though they appeared harmless—just like the girl they were surrounding—Nox knew it was merely a facade.
If there was anyone who knew about these orbs the most, it was him.
"The rebounding effect is very similar to my Retribution skill—though weaker. But even then, I can't afford to be cocky. So what should I do?' Nox was in a moral dilemma as he tried to figure out the best approach.
Lumi wasn't that powerful. He just needed to eliminate the orbs, and then he was confident he could defeat her.
At that moment he had an idea but before he could implement this idea, his opponent already made her move.
"Hehehehehe, it seems Brother Kawl is out of options!" Lumi laughed as she lunged forward at him. Nox quickly erected an ice wall with the intention of stopping her. However, using the orbs as a shield, Lumi burst through the wall and arrived right in front of Nox.
Nox sent a fierce kick, aiming for her abdomen, but the orbs appeared in the trajectory of his attack. Gritting his teeth, he had no choice but to redirect his kick.
His fist slammed into the ice platform, digging deep and sending fragments of ice flying in all directions. Before Nox could retrieve his fist, he felt a powerful slam against his chest. The next thing he knew, he was airborne. He glanced down just in time to see Lumi's entire body now covered in shimmering, white, scale-like armor.
There was a wide smile on her face. Then, before the stunned gaze of everyone, a pair of radiant wings burst out from her back as she flew into the air.
"Dammit!" Nox swallowed hard as he watched Lumi soar past him. She then froze mid-air for a moment, stretched her arms out, and manipulated the elements. A sword that seemed to belong to an executioner appeared in her grasp.
With the pulsing blade in her hand, Lumi muttered in a low voice, "This is going to hurt—but I'm sure Brother Kawl can survive it."
Then she slashed downward furiously, a savage expression on her face. The shimmering blade seemed to split the air as it sliced through Nox's chest, shattering his ice armor and cutting into his flesh.
Nox's body twisted midair, the pain radiating through his ribs. He landed hard on the platform, skidding backward, his boots carving deep trenches into the frosted ground. Ice cracked beneath him, and mist erupted around his feet.
Lumi's radiant wings kept her afloat as she slowly descended, her glowing sword pointed straight at Nox. Her gaze then dropped slowly to her hand.
Curious, Nox followed her gaze—and what he saw made his eyes widen in shock.
Right there, in Lumi's grasp, was none other than his amulet.
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