The noisy arena fell instantly silent just as Yuki asked that. The next moment, it exploded, and various discussions started to occur in every corner of the arena.
"Who is this guy?"
"Does he think he is some sort of a big shot?"
"Hmm, if I remember correctly, he was fighting for patriarch Galibar's daughter. He also made a scene like this that time too."
…
Galibar, himself, was now dumbfounded by Yuki's sudden arrival. "Why is he here? Why is he making the same scene again?"
"Elder Odino, the juniors this age are all so hot-blooded; let me go teach that kid a lesson." Joy's face darkened at Yuki's blunt question.
"No," Odino shook his head, disagreeing with him. "Let us first see what he has to say."
"This…" Joy didn't know what to do. So, he stood on his spot and just glared at Yuki.
Roy on the side gave an inaudible sigh. 'Only the weird guys can capture Elder Odino's interest. I don't know what this little guy has to offer.'
…
The referee asked, yelling at Yuki. "Of course not! Every other person here has earned their spot in this round through sheer hard work."
Yuki's face didn't change much, as if he was expecting that kind of response. He turned his direction to the VIP or to say, Odino and the others' direction. He didn't say anything but looked straight into Odino's eyes.
Odino also looked back with a calm face. Seconds passed by, but Yuki still didn't lower his gaze.
Eventually, A smile grew on Odino's face as the guards were about to take Yuki away.
Odino spoke calmly, but his voice could be heard in everyone's ears. "Yes, you can join if you defeat her."
Odino's declaration caused many gasps. They didn't expect him to agree.
The first ones to revolt were the participants who were not able to enter the top ten. They got up and started shouting at Odino with justice.
"This is not fair. If he can get this chance, we also want to have a chance like that ourselves."
"Yes, give us a chance, elders. We also could have entered if we hadn't met the strongest opponent from the start."
"Please, give us a chance, or we will leave."
The shout for their justice increased as time passed by.
The veins on Joy's forehead popped out; he was about to open his mouth when he heard Odino say."Wait."
Joy calmed down his anger and decided to follow Odino's order again.
As the shout was about to reach its peak, Yuki's chilling voice came into their ears. "Do you guys think you can take her out? If you can, then say yes; if not, then stop your filthy mouths."
"If you don't, I can show my skills." As soon as Yuki finished saying that, everyone that shouted felt a sharp tingling on their neck like someone has placed a sword. This made everyone have a cold sweat on their back.
"So weak," Yuki said with disappointment, and along with that, the sharp tingling sensation vanished.
Brustiar raised his eyebrows as he knew what Yuki just used earlier. 'This guy already has mastered his own sword intent.'
"Oho~ Elder Odino, you really have a special eye to identify geniuses." Roy got amused at Yuki's usage of sword intent too.
"Haha," Odino chuckled to himself. "You will too, if you follow my hobby."
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"You are strong too." Freya, who was a bit annoyed and skeptical at first, had those vanish. She pointed her spear at Yuki and spoke eagerly. "Sorry for judging you too early."
"No, it is okay." Yuki shook his head, not getting affected by her words. "Many do that, and they get paid for making that mistake later."
"Ehh? Does that mean you are sure to defeat me?" Freya asked, tilting her head.
"Yes," Yuki nodded his head and pointed his finger at her. "Because you are…weak."
Freya's eyes widened in shock as she couldn't believe her ears.
At that moment, the referee decided to announce the start of the battle. "Freya IceFire versus.."
The referee became stumped as he didn't even ask for Yuki's name. He was about to ask, but he stopped because of Freya.
At this moment, Freya was before Yuki and was thrusting her spear at his head.
Yuki dodged it by stepping to the side. Freya wasn't done, as she did a follow-out attack.
Freya's spearhead brushed past Yuki multiple times, however, Yuki dodged it flawlessly.
Freya came to the realization that she can't do anything to Yuki with just normal attacks, as he seems to have already mastered them. So she uses spiritual energy. Ice-blue spiritual energy coated Freya's spear, which was also like a flame.
Yuki's eyes widened when he felt many parts of his body start to freeze as the spear passed by.
'Interesting ability.' Saying that Yuki also started to use spiritual energy. He drew his sword for the first time, and his sky-blue spiritual energy coated his sword.
Freya attacked at quick speed, while Yuki's strike felt like it was in slow motion.
Bang
Freya, who thought she could overwhelm Yuki's slow strike, had her eyes widen as her body pushed back. 'This..'
Yuki didn't give her a chance to think further as he followed with a barrage of chain attacks. Freya also tossed all of her thoughts behind the back of her head and decided to focus on the fight.
…
While they were fighting, someone entered the VIP room.
It was none other than Gale or Reg to speak of. He was still the same, as if nothing had happened to him.
But Odino was able to see through his disguise. He pondered dumbfoundedly. 'Why is he half naked?'
Yes, Gale was half-naked under his disguise. He didn't get a robe or shirt while rushing toward the arena.
Reg came beside Julie and stood beside her. Julie asked curiously just to act. "Where have you been?"
"I cleaned up the mess, Miss Jasmine, made in the kitchen," Reg answered calmly.
Julie nodded her head in understanding and continued watching the match.
Reg also looked at the fight that was happening and couldn't help but be stumped. 'How did this guy end up fighting here?'
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