Chapter 162: 161 “You call this sparring?” (Please subscribe! Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
As the surging flames raged, the already shattered arena suffered another heavy blow, teetering on the verge of collapse.
The Strong Knight was repelled from the flames, retreating explosively like a bullet, rubbing against the air as if being blasted away, his feet scraping across the ragged ground for a long stretch before finally coming to a halt.
The unharmed Knight was holding his Wide-blade Greatsword, staring intently at the center of the firestorm ahead.
There, Shane used the Holy Sword to part the flames and stepped out again.
At the same time, the man of kingly demeanor had also arrived by Luoqi’s side.
“Are you all right, Luoqi?”
The man’s voice was filled with concern and anxiety, showing his utmost regard for Luoqi’s safety.
“Father?” Luoqi finally reacted, looking at His Majesty who had come to her side and then at Shane and the Strong Knight, who had entered a standoff, she exclaimed in surprise, “Wait! He is not a suspect!”
It seemed that Luoqi had instantly figured out the intentions of the two men who had arrived there.
The two who had come to the scene had thought that Luoqi was under attack, and that Shane was the attacker.
Now, hearing Luoqi’s voice, the Strong Knight in front holding the greatsword hesitated in his actions and stopped his offensive stance.
However, at the instant the Strong Knight stopped, his expression changed slightly.
For the figure in front of him suddenly dashed forward like lightning, the Holy Sword in his hand transformed into a thunderbolt, slashing without mercy.
In the resonant sound of the clash, this time the Strong Knight hastily raised his Wide-blade Greatsword to block the incoming slash, causing the Holy Sword to strike the greatsword and sparks to burst violently upon contact.
The Strong Knight fixed his gaze forward with a stern expression.
There, Shane responded with an emotionless smile.
“It’s only polite to reciprocate, right?”
Hearing this, the Strong Knight’s face darkened and Magic Power surged around him.
Seeing this, Shane naturally refused to show weakness, his Magic Power once again flared up like flames.
Such alarming Magic Power concerned not just the Strong Knight but also made the King’s face change abruptly.
Watching Shane and the Strong Knight as if they were about to fight to the death, Luoqi quickly intervened.
“Wait! Shane! Teacher!”
Called out by Luoqi, both Shane and the Strong Knight were slightly taken aback.
The Strong Knight and even the King looked towards Shane.
Shane showed a look of surprise, his gaze sweeping over the Strong Knight before him and the man with a royal demeanor by Luoqi’s side, his mind racing as he guessed the identities of the two men.
Consequently, Shane and the Strong Knight each backed away from each other, entering an inexplicable standoff posture.
At that moment, outside the arena, a large group of Knights had finally arrived.
The Knights surrounded the entire arena, and upon seeing Shane confronting Luoqi, His Majesty, and the Strong Knight, they seemed to instantly decide who to oppose, ready to encircle Shane.
But at that moment, the King spoke up, causing the Knights ready to encircle Shane to be taken aback, stopping in their tracks, no longer moving.
Before long, Vivian and others also arrived at the scene.
Seeing the situation, Vivian was stunned.
“How did this place get destroyed ?”
“Isn’t this terrifying?”
Lu Muya and Merica looked at the shattered arena, their faces full of shock.
As for Tielle, who had originally been at the forefront of the group, her body immediately stiffened when she saw the Strong Knight confronting Shane. It was as if her mood took a turn for the worse, silently emanating an air of displeasure.
Just then, the Strong Knight noticed her too and, upon seeing Tielle in her black robe, his gaze flickered and he fell silent.
The arena instantly became incredibly lively.
However, with the King and the Strong Knight protecting Luoqi, and Vivian and her party subtly gathering around Shane, the surrounding knights of the Knight Order were still encircling the scene, unsure of what exactly had happened.
In fact, apart from Shane and Luoqi, no one else knew what had actually transpired.
“What exactly happened?”
Once the King confirmed that Luoqi was unharmed, he seemed to completely relax. Finally taking in the scene around him and glancing at Shane, he immediately asked this question.
Vivian and the others also looked to Shane, their eyes filled with questioning.
But Shane was not in a good mood. He ignored everyone present and tossed out a sentence to Vivian and the others with irritation.
“Ask that Princess, don’t ask me.”
At his words, everyone’s gaze shifted to Luoqi.
Under the scrutiny of all present, Luoqi knew that the situation had escalated somewhat beyond her intent, glanced apologetically at Shane, and then began to explain.
“He’s my friend, not some suspicious character. We were just sparring, sorry to have alarmed everyone.”
Luoqi then switched to her formal Princess mode, sincerely bowing in apology to everyone present.
What this Luoqi did not realize was the extent of the impact her words had on those present.
The King, the Strong Knight, Vivian, Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica all looked at the shattered state of the arena with astounded expressions.
It was as if they were incredulously questioning, “You call this sparring?”
Meanwhile, the surrounding Knights of the Order began to get a bit noisy.
“The Princess’s friend?”
“This… is this the first time the Princess has been seen with a male friend?”
The knights’ attention was completely captivated by Shane.
Unfortunately, Shane was no longer interested in staying.
“Is everything fine now?” Shane said impatiently. “If it’s all right, then I’ll be going.”
After speaking, Shane prepared to turn and leave.
But at that moment, the King spoke up again.
“Wait a moment,” the King called out to Shane, assessing him with a glance before saying, “You’re called Shane, right? If it’s convenient, could we have a chat?”
Shane immediately wanted to reply—”Can’t.”
Being targeted without justification, Shane truly did not want to show the other party any respect.
But before that, Vivian took hold of Shane’s hand.
“Don’t be impulsive.” Vivian seemed to understand Shane’s temperament and guessed his intentions, shook her head at him with a wry smile, “He’s the King, the ruler of the Mitra Kingdom.”
These words did not surprise Shane.
After all, he had already figured it out.
King Ansefurg Mitra looked at Shane, smiling.
“I am Ansefurg Mitra, the current King of the Mitra Kingdom and Luoqi’s father. Many acquaintances call me Anxi.”
Anxi spoke with a pleasant demeanor to Shane.
“Would you mind having a chat with me?”
Hearing this, Shane glanced at the amiable King, his face still showing displeasure.
However, under Luoqi’s apologetic gaze and Vivian’s urging, Shane could only nod begrudgingly.