Chapter 84: First battle
“Shut up, get lost!”
Upon hearing these words, Ufas couldn’t help but cover his face and shake his head. Finally, his true nature was revealed.
On the other hand, Yuehai became even more nervous. Obviously, the other party’s temper must have been caused by spraying them with a face full of nosebleeds. Could this be considered a crime of deceiving the emperor?
Meanwhile, Claude raised an eyebrow slightly, speaking with some uncertainty.
“Princess Xuelian?”
“Oh? Master Claude, did you figure it out?”
“Well… judging from the voice, I’m not very sure, but because we played together for a few years when we were young, I feel like the other person’s words and actions are very similar.”
While Claude was speaking, he was still thinking about what Yuehai had said to him earlier when they rested.
“I love you to death.”
What is the true meaning behind it all… Claude remained calm as he pondered deeply, yet he couldn’t reach a conclusion.
Calibi adjusted his long spear, his body slightly bowed, his eyes like that of a hawk. Words were useless; after all, he was a powerhouse at the level of the “Emperor.” He couldn’t possibly be thrown into disarray by a few words from Xuelian.
The biggest weakness of a mage is their lack of close combat ability, the interval required for chanting spells, and their astonishingly weak defense.
As long as he understands these three points, Calibi, who has been through numerous battles, doesn’t believe he would lose. Even if his strength is limited to the “Qi and Harmony” level, if he were to truly engage in combat with a magical creature, he could kill a Level 3 monster in a short time.
Body technique, Leopard Charge!
Strike first! Facing a mage, one must not give the opponent enough time. Whether the opponent is a Level 2 magic apprentice or a Level 3 mage, they will become very tricky to deal with after a certain amount of time.
The incredible speed brought by the Leopard Charge allowed Calibi to move at an unimaginable pace, with faint afterimages trailing behind him. Gripping his spear tightly, he didn’t hesitate as he thrust the spear towards the figure not far away.
It was a blow comparable to a fatal strike. Although he didn’t use martial techniques to amplify the power of his spear, when facing a mage, what was needed more was speed. Using martial techniques would inevitably affect his movements. Therefore, after careful consideration, Calibi decided to win by speed, catching his opponent off guard!
“Crystal Shield.”
Xuelian’s expression turned grim as she raised her hand slightly, and a deep yellow shield immediately appeared. Calibi’s spear made a crisp metallic sound as it struck the shield. The tremendous recoil caused him to stagger back two steps, his face filled with astonishment.
“I was repelled!?”
The judges below nodded secretly. To be able to practice the basic level six spell, Crystal Shield, to such a solid extent, must have required a lot of effort.
However, what was even more astonishing was that Xuelian, at this opportune moment when her opponent was at a disadvantage, didn’t seize the opportunity to chant a spell. Instead, she took a large step and approached Calibi at an incredible speed!
“What!”
Calibi’s pupils gradually contracted, but at this moment, a fair-skinned hand had already covered his face.
Xuelian grabbed his face and suddenly exerted force, slamming his entire head onto the ground!
Bang! The hard ground remained unharmed, but the audience felt a chill down their spines, each silently mourning for Calibi’s head.
“I told you to roll and you didn’t listen. Do you want to die? Peasant!”
These were the last words Calibi heard before losing consciousness.
At first, there was silence in the audience, but then there was an immediate outbreak of fervent shouts. Is this still a mage? Such violence is contrary to the mysterious aura of mages.
Despite the numerous discussions, Xuelian remained unshaken. She glanced at the female emcee below.
The other party then realized and quickly smiled, saying.
“What a thrilling match! Mr. Calibi, who was thought to have a winning hand, was unexpectedly defeated by Miss Xuelian’s surprise move. I’m sure everyone is eager to know how the five judges will score the winner and loser. So, let’s start with the scores for the loser. The maximum score is ten points, and the minimum score is zero. Judges, please give your scores!”
“1 point.” – Zamiyah.
“1 point.” – Nicholas.
“Zzzzz” – Leilindor.
“He said 1 point.” – Nicholas.
“0 points.” – Rafinas.
“0.5 points, I guess.” – Simira.
“All right, so the total score for the defeated is 3.5 points! It’s very unfortunate. Now let’s see the score for the victor. The highest score is fifteen points, and the lowest is five points. Judges, please vote!”
“7 points.” – Zamiyah.
“9 points.” – Nicholas.
“Zzzzz” – Leilindor.
“He said 9 points.” – Nicholas.
“6 points.” – Rafinas.
“Let’s go with 8 points.” – Simira.
“Oh my? Clearly, the highest score for the victor could reach fifteen points. Why did the judges give such low scores? There must be a fatal reason behind this. Let’s hear the opinion of Lord Rafinas.”
Charles could see that many in the audience were very puzzled, so he asked this question at the right moment. Rafinas, of course, was not the type to ignore the atmosphere, and she responded calmly, saying.
“Miss Xuelian indeed won very decisively, but don’t forget, this is a magic competition. If it weren’t for that beautiful Crystal Shield spell, I might have scored even lower.”
So that’s it. Many people suddenly realized that they were only focused on whether the fight was exciting or not, but they didn’t judge it from the perspective of the competition. Therefore, facing such a beautiful strike, the audience might find it exhilarating, but from the perspective of the judges, it would be quite different.
