Arleen began distributing the participants for the first round staring at each fighter with sharp eyes
The first is Raymos the second is you Mythos the third is
She paused for a moment to look at Arius soldiers that strange entity and said
This thing
Arius interest piqued from his seat his eyes turning toward Nahira who sat with all her usual arrogance watching the events with complete confidence Arius whispered to himself in a low voice
Ha you never change still as arrogant as always
He looked closer noticing the masked figure sitting next to her and curiosity stopped him Who could this stranger be
Then he glanced at her chosen fighters for the battle and smiled mockingly
Oh those fools I remember them well They used to mock me in the past No matter now they will not
He then turned to his servant Rhynos and communicated with him telepathically
Rhynos do you see those fools I want you to crush them all later for those scum mocked and humiliated your master in the distant past and today we will teach them a good lesson my dear
Rhynos nodded respectfully completely ready to execute his orders
The first round began with Raymos entering the ring heading toward one of the three fighters named Reese Reese began mocking him loudly
Oh is this the one who will challenge me He is just scum
Reese turned a steady gaze toward his mistress Nahira and said to her
I will never fail you
Nahira replied with extreme coldness her face expressionless showing nothing but her usual dominance and arrogance
With the starting whistle the fight erupted between Raymos and Reese with powerful clashes each strike causing a shockwave in the small ring
It was even more difficult due to the ring rules whoever falls outside is considered an immediate loser Every move every attack had to be calculated precisely no matter the cost
Raymos moved quickly dodging Reese attacks and starting to study his weaknesses while Arius watched from the stands with piercing eyes tracking every move of every fighter and planning the next step for his servant Rhynos who was completely ready to seize any opportunity to intervene in the battle when the time came In the heart of the ring Raymos was pressing his opponent with unmatched intensity and power every movement calculated precisely and every attack showing his rapid and astonishing development Arleen and Wang who were watching the scene closely felt amazed and fascinated by the new level he had reached of strength stability and dominance over the opponent who appeared completely helpless before him
His opponent Reese felt extremely provoked by Raymos power and knew he could not defeat him through strength alone He smiled maliciously and decided to use a devious strategy releasing a strange gas that covered the ring entirely ruining visibility and hiding his movements
Moments later the smoke began to clear and Raymos moved to attack but suddenly felt a strange sensation overwhelming him and his vision started to blur Before he could take any step he received a swift and sudden strike from his opponent knocking him straight out of the ring
Raymos fell to the ground agonizing from the severe blow while Wang rushed toward him immediately treating him using his expertise to counter the effects of the strike
Arleen shouted in anger and condemnation
What kind of cheap trick is this
From the stands Arius kept watching everything calmly and coldly his eyes fixed on Reese He knew how deceitful and cowardly he was but he did not expect him to stoop to this level of treachery and deception
Reese returned to his place in the ranks of the First World and bowed before Nahira trembling from her intimidation Nahira looked at him coldly as if giving him no consideration then said
Well done you were a good dog to finish your job quickly and without effort
The entire scene reflected the conflict between true power and cunning deceit while Arius continued to follow every move expertly deducing weaknesses and strengths and plotting deviously for the future realizing that this round was only the beginning of a much deeper game
After the first round ended Raymos apologized sheepishly as he sat far from the ring
Falling for this kind of ridiculous trap I could not avoid it
Arleen replied with calm coldness
It is fine it was not your fault
Then she pointed to Mythos saying
Your turn now
Mythos entered the ring with complete stability and the next opponent Josia awaited him The two stood before each other silent motionless only a silent defiance pulsing in the air The banner was raised and the round began
Josia rushed first launching a powerful kick toward Mythos head trying to knock him out of the ring But the shock came when Mythos did not move from his spot as if the ground itself prevented him from sliding He grabbed Josia foot with his hands and began striking him everywhere with precision and power until the latter was forced to break free and raise his energy to face the situation
Josia tried hard to strike Mythos using every possible way even resorting to an internal explosion technique but without any effect Josia marveled at Mythos terrifying strength and prepared to attack with everything he had
Mythos was ready to parry the attack but Josia took advantage of the moment of retreat and bound Mythos body with his own trying to detonate everything around him The place exploded in a massive detonation and columns of smoke and dust rose everywhere
After the dust cleared Josia was flying in the air astonished that Mythos was completely unaffected standing firmly on the ground Mythos tried to dash to attack his opponent but the Grand Master suddenly intervened
Mythos you lost you stepped out of the ring
Everyone stopped moving stunned Looking around the ring they discovered that the entire ground was completely destroyed and Mythos was still standing on the ruined ground while Josia was lost in the air
By the Grand Master decision the victory was counted for the First World granting them two out of three points while the Sixth World remained at zero so far causing pressure and tension to escalate on the entire team
Mythos returned to the stands sitting before Arleen his eyes heavy with apology
My lady I failed you this round
Arleen smiled with calm coldness
It is fine it was not your fault the important thing is that you did your best
While spirits were still charged from the previous round all eyes turned toward the next round Nahira rose from her place her eyes sparkling with joy and arrogance certain that her team would achieve victory this time She looked at Arius mockingly trying to provoke him but he paid her no attention continuing his calm smile as if everything around him did not concern him
Suddenly Arius stood up from his place and walked down to the stands his loud voice echoing across the entire ring
This is wonderful very beautiful The First World possesses good middle class fighters
The First World fighters froze for a moment then began to mock
Oh what is this At least we are better than third class fighters
Both Raymos and Mythos grew angry at this mockery and rushed to respond but Arius raised his hand calmly to stop them
He looked at them with cold eyes his voice becoming sharper and more cunning
You say third class Well let us test that My servant Rhynos whom you consider among the lowest third class fighters will face the three of you all at once You can use all your abilities all your skills everything
Arius smiled with intense malice and continued
However I will make him limit his power to only ten percent Yes my servant will only use a small fraction of his full strength
The First World warriors laughed mockingly
Just one of us is enough to destroy you
Arius replied confidently
I like to win in an honorable and heroic way so let us begin Step forward
Karma agreed curiosity appearing on his face while Rhynos entered the ring silent resolute every movement from him radiating prestige and mystery Arius sat in the stands smiling maliciously and began to communicate telepathically with Rhynos
Feign weakness at first let them underestimate you
Rhynos looked at him from afar and nodded his head in respect then turned his face back to the opponents silent while the three laughed mockingly
What is this game Challenging the most dangerous fighters of the First World in this manner
But Arius knew that the arena would become a stage for a lesson these arrogant people would never forget and that arrogance before Rhynos would be the beginning of the end for them just as he planned
The confrontation began suddenly and the three pounced on Rhynos with absolute ferocity attempting to subdue him quickly At first it seemed as though they would defeat him easily but the surprise came when Rhynos began receiving the blows and resisting them with unexpected calmness then directing his strikes at them with a smooth and difficult movement each blow from him powerful and precise as if every movement was calculated with ultimate accuracy
The three laughed mockingly and contemptuously
Heh is this all he can do A failed warrior
Arleen tension rose and she raised her eyebrows saying anxiously
Arius are you sure about the strength of this servant of yours
Arius looked at her with a cold smile and a calmness that stirred strangeness
Is there a problem We are just having fun here
Arleen eyes returned to the ring to be shocked by what she saw The three began crushing Rhynos directing strikes at him that made him look like a weak insect before them a harsh scene as he was subjected to humiliation and loss at every moment
Nahira smiled mockingly certain that Arius regretted what he did to them
Look it seems Arius now regrets he must learn a lesson
Her assistant answered with a malicious smile
No my lady Arius seems to be enjoying this loss in a strange way
Nahira raised her head toward the stands to find Arius smiling calmly his eyes glittering with coldness as if all this humiliation did not affect him but rather increased his inner pleasure Nahira was astonished by his strange behavior and whispered to herself
It is clear he realized the true power of his servant and that is why he seems to be losing his mind in this manner
His features were a mixture of coldness and mockery but at the same time he was completely focused on every movement in the ring savoring what was happening as if all these events were part of a grand mental game he was managing from the stands
The First World fighters continued to crush Rhynos who received the blows without retaliating maintaining his strange calmness like a silent wall Boredom began to creep into the atmosphere of the ring and the audience watched in silence
Arius noticed this feeling of boredom so he stood up from his place and raised his voice with mocking coldness
Come on what is wrong with you Do you not claim to be the elite of the First World Why are you unable to bring down my weak servant It seems boredom has started to take over us here
The anger of one of the warriors ignited and he screamed
Shut up This thing it is like a wall It does not move it does not leave its place
Arius smiled mockingly then sat calmly on his seat
Well it seems the time for boredom is over Rhynos it is time for the real game
Rhynos nodded his head agreeing to his master request In a shocking moment the battle turned upside down Rhynos began crushing the three each strike from him precise and terrifying cutting tearing and overwhelming his opponents The scene shocked everyone including Nahira who felt astonished by this sudden reversal
Arius was watching his eyes gleaming with coldness and malice a wicked smile forming on his face while he winked at her lightly
Do you see the true power my lady
The three fighters tried to flee but Nahira stood before them with a firm fist her body like a wall and her eyes saying Whoever dares to flee will die here
They turned to Rhynos who was standing waiting for the signal And when they caught his attention he began crushing them without mercy tearing their bodies with brutal strikes each movement calculated showing no pity and leaving no room for error
Arius laughed out loud mockingly
You are in an unenviable position either you die at the hands of your mistress or at the hands of my servant Rhynos
The warriors felt ultimate helplessness they began begging Arius pleading for him to stop his servant succumbing to the psychological pressure and complete dominance
Arius smiled coldly and reminded them of a painful matter from his past
Do you remember that person who stayed in a cage for three days begging for water and food and received nothing while three hyenas were anticipating the moment of enjoying his pain
Their pleading increased but Arius did not hide his enjoyment of the psychological image he created in his servant Rhynos when he transmitted to him scenes from his past memories where he was subjected to humiliation at the hands of his opponents in the First World
Rhynos felt an immense rage and his brutality surged through his body so he advanced toward his opponents grabbing each one of them and crushing them tearing their body parts with unyielding ferocity
Everyone was shocked some could not comprehend what had befallen this creature while Arius sat on his seat watching the screams of the fools who begged for mercy a cold smile engulfing his face
Damn fools all this is because of your slackness and here is your reward
The three torn men begged before Nahira pleading for mercy their cries echoing in the ruined ring But she sat in her seat a look of disgust and contempt filling her face
Scum
Rhynos who had received Arius orders beforehand did not hesitate to end the mission without mercy With precise and fierce strikes he severed their heads and tore their limbs shocking all present eyes with the brutality and coldness in executing the punishment
At the same moment Nahira asked Karma to punish the Sixth World for killing her warriors Karma smiled coldly and answered her
You set the law yourself killing is allowed Did you forget that
Nahira raised her eyes to the screen to see that the Sixth World had gathered three full points meaning it was the winner of the competition Shouts of joy rose and everyone exchanged smiles Arleen breathed a sigh of relief
Good Arius always gets us out of trouble
Arius smiled from his place watching the joy of his team happy for their happiness The Grand Master announced
Because of the Sixth World victory its rank will be raised to the second rank bypassing the danger stage and the previous lowest stage
Nahira froze for a moment as she realized she was the basis of the planning and embarrassment but the result came opposite to what she wanted She looked around her the whole world had turned upside down so she smiled slyly and whispered to herself
I will not lose everything
Suddenly the masked fighter dashed toward Rhynos attempting to attack him Rhynos countered him with strength the two colliding in a violent struggle but Rhynos struck the masked man with one powerful punch knocking him to the ground unable to continue
The masked man tried to rise and attack again but Arius intervened with supreme speed and delivered a precise strike that sent him far away The masked man stood atop one of the walls watching Arius with eyes full of defiance so they exchanged sharp looks full of hostility
The masked man took off his cloak letting everyone realize from the side that he was not just an ordinary fighter for Nahira to introduce him as Gelius the strongest fighter in the First World Karma was astonished by his strength
Wonderful it seems your warrior is very strong Nahira
Nahira smiled with cunning as if displaying her influence before Arius
Yes Gelius is an outstanding fighter I trained him myself and he is strong and distinguished
Arius looked closely at him with indifference then decided to absorb Rhynos inside him returning to the place of his team who were still celebrating the great achievement He smiled saying to himself
It is good to do this we have come a long way
Moments later Arius decided to speak with Nahira personally so he told her assistant that he wanted to talk to her away from prying eyes Nahira agreed without hesitation and they set off together to an isolated place away from the noise of the ring to discuss matters privately where calculations intelligence and machinations converge between the two .