The spectators found hope.
While Ixion's domination of Julius disparaged them, Illium's fight reinvigorated their optimism.
Illium, a complete unknown, had actually launched a few attacks against the king and made Ixion appear to have tried.
It didn't go over the people's heads that Ixion wasn't messing around by holding his sword upside down or leisurely walking. And that was only the second duel of 113…
Of course, that was simply the idea Ixion wanted to fester in their minds, but there was some minor truth there as well.
'Illium picked up the technique quite fast.'
Well, the basics of Blade Waltz.
Sadly, that was as far as he could go with the spear. Unless he changed his weapon, Illium would have to create his own battle art — something he was actively trying to do.
"Good fight, Illium of some regard."
Ixion spoke down to the unconscious Illium as the barrier fell, and medical staff tended to him.
