Everyone present knew Shane was strong.
Could someone who wasn’t strong single-handedly eradicate the Slaughterer Faction?
Could someone who wasn’t strong single-handedly annihilate nearly half of the Kingdom Knights?
Could someone who wasn’t strong tame Artlu’s Black Dragon?
Could someone who wasn’t strong cause the Lucica Family to hit a snag and flatten the entire Noble District?
Even Harvis, the Imperial Prince and legitimate Descendant of the Brave, had lost to Shane—this had already proved Shane’s power.
Yet, even so, no one could have imagined that Shane could compete with Captain Aridia.
That was the strongest among the Human Race, the First Knight of the Kingdom.
Known as the strongest below the Transcend Level, and seen as an invincible symbol in the Kingdom, Captain Aridia was someone even the Legendary figures from all races and walks of life were wary of. Who could have thought that he would lose to a young noble who was still an Adventurer?
Thus, seeing Aridia being slashed by Shane’s sword, crashing into the ground, and being buried by broken stones and rubble, leaving no trace of him, everyone including Anxi, Liya, and Shanai felt a shock.
Even legendary figures such as Jiasinta, Rocque, and Yule had their expressions turn grave as they looked at Shane in a completely new light.
They knew this was a person who could threaten them.
Even if he was excessively young, not even thirty, barely past his twenties, no one was willing to believe someone so young could pose a threat. The power displayed before them spoke louder than words.
"How has he suddenly become so strong?"
Harvis was also deeply startled.
Previously, although Harvis had crossed swords with Shane and recognized his strength, Shane at that time hadn’t made an overwhelmingly shocking impression on him.
Harvis had even conceded without using his Unique Skill. It wasn’t so much that he admitted his lesser skill but rather, it was for his own goals, purposely giving favors and saving face for Shane.
Of course, Harvis did not believe he would have surely won against Shane if he had fought with all his might.
After all, Shane was strong, capable of annihilating nearly half of the Kingdom Knights and eradicating factions like the Old Demon Clan Faction, which had already proven his strength.
But Harvis had heard that Shane’s Unique Skill was the ability to adjust his own Level and Skills under certain conditions. It wasn’t a combat skill like his; thus, if he really gave his all, even if he couldn’t be sure of victory, Harvis did not think he would easily lose to Shane.
So, before this, although Harvis valued Shane, he had only lowered his stance slightly and had not been overly humble.
But now, the power Shane displayed truly startled Harvis.
That terrifying Instant Movement and the dazzling Divine Domain Sword Skill, with which even Aridia was completely outmatched, ending with being struck down by a single sword stroke. If it were Harvis himself, he had no confidence in taking it.
No, not just taking it, even holding out for a while would be impossible.
Perhaps, with the strength Shane was displaying now, it was uncertain whether he could last even ten seconds?
Harvis was dumbstruck, astonished.
Equally dumbstruck and astonished were the young ladies at the Beizut Estate.
"Sh—Shane Mr. actually blew Captain Aridia away?"
Lu Muya couldn’t believe her eyes.
"Wow... so impressive...!"
Merica’s eyes glimmered.
"He has become so strong..."
Even Vivian felt somewhat dreamy.
Originally, these young ladies had been very unsure about the sudden fight between Shane and Aridia.
But now, seeing Shane gaining the upper hand, the girls were both unbelieving and utterly astounded.
Only Ai Yi, watching Shane intently, murmured a comment,
"He’s performing well, but defeating that knight won’t be so easy..."
Perhaps only Ai Yi could see it?
No, Shane also noticed.
Utilizing his Outer Destiny Perception, Shane clearly saw that Aridia’s Magic Power had not weakened but had grown even more formidable.
Shane stared straight at the debris-filled crater ahead, his voice calm.
"If that were enough to deal with you, it would be amazing. Stop pretending, Captain."
At Shane’s words, the pit still raining down debris suddenly trembled.
The next second, from the pit, a burst of astonishing Magic Power erupted, sending countless pieces of rubble flying, and a figure slowly emerged.
Seeing this, everyone’s expression shifted drastically.
Because, from the pit, Captain Aridia emerged, covered with only a bit of dust, completely unharmed.
Aridia, holding a broad-bladed great sword in one hand, his muscles bulging and veins popping, yet his face remained expressionless. That expression created an aura of pressure around him, making it hard to breathe for everyone there.
That pressure told everyone one thing.
Aridia was serious now.
"It seems, without using some real power, I won’t be able to handle you today,"
Aridia spoke very calmly.
"This move, I haven’t used it for a long time, so I might not be able to hold back. You’d better be careful."