Re: In My Bloody Hit Novel

Chapter 556: Best Two Out Of Three

As Arid finished his preparations going on stage, the dwarf stood beside Alfred.

"Will it work?" Alfred asked.

"It should master. Arid will definitely win, but surviving after using that Rune is not something I can guarantee."

"Good! not at all a bad idea, and even if he survives, we will just report him for breaking the rules of the Round Table." Alfred smirked as he turned and walked away.

Arid stepped into the arena. he wore the ceremonial attire of the Diligent family, with the crest of sword and blood boldly on one side of his chest.

he looked heroic, and as one would expect, they were women within the audience that had their eyes on him, screaming for him, and waving to get his attention.

In any land, strength was always admired. besides, there was the off chance that he might actually win and become the heir to the seat of the head of the Diligence family.

Such position of incredible power was attractive to any woman.

There was also the fact that rumors of his strength had spread around the arena.

Unlike Eunid that mostly busied himself with the affairs of the family at home, Arid had actually visited the battlefield before.

And hid achievements there was well recognized.

It was only natural that a lot of people would lean more towards his side of things.

After all, any one that was a member of this family including slaves knew that diligence was inherently the secret to any of the family’s techniques.

Arid stopped before the luxury box of the Patriarch. Soon after, Eunid followed after.

He too stopped before his father.

"You know, you don’t have to do this right? It has been a while, but we are not just cousins but also childhood friends." Eunid spoke up.

"Exactly, childhood friends! But We are no longer children, and I have a right to fight for what belongs to me." Arid replied in a low tone.

Eunid frowned a bit at this, but it had gone too far already. It was true that times had changed. As a result of responsibilities, and the nature of their world, they all had to mature quick.

It was just their nature. This was an incredibly risky endeavor. But it was even worse because Arid had asked that they fought on scorpions with double tails. This meant that they would have to fight each other while still watching their own backs against attacks from the scorpions and somehow against the scorpion of the enemy.

It was practically a death Sentence waiting to happen. At least this was the explanation of the events that old fang gave to Nora who was seated close to him.

Mulligan declared, "It will be best out of two. If both of you tie after the first and second battles, then there will be a third round. Each of you is allowed a maximum of three members of the family, at your age or younger, to assist you in the battles."

Eunid’s eyes narrowed slightly, considering his choices, while Arid’s face remained determined, his jaw set with resolve. The elders exchanged glances, some frowning with concern, while Alfred maintained his smirk, confident in the plan he had set in motion as he took his seat in the elder’s stand.

The atmosphere in the hall was thick with tension, anticipation, and the weight of tradition. The gathering, ordered by the patriarch, carried the gravity of the family’s future, and everyone present could feel it.

Arid and Eunid moved to opposite sides of the huge arena, their ceremonial attire billowing slightly with each step. The audience hushed with anticipation.

The arena itself was a massive structure, surrounded by high stone walls adorned with the banners of the Diligence family, their crest prominently displayed.

As they reached their positions, massive gates on either side of the arena began to creak open. The sound echoed through the silent stadium, a deep, resonant noise that sent shivers down the spines of those watching. From each gate emerged an army of puppets, five hundred strong on each side.

These were not ordinary puppets; they were meticulously crafted warriors, each one unique in design and function. Some were armed with a variety of weapons: swords, spears, maces, and bows. Others wielded spiritual energy, their hands glowing with spiritual light as they channeled their power. Many were clad in formidable armor, their metal plates gleaming menacingly under the arena’s lights.

The puppets moved with an eerie precision, their mechanical joints whirring softly as they took their positions. They formed ranks, weapons at the ready, their expressionless faces adding to the unnerving atmosphere.

Nora watched from the sidelines, her heart pounding. The sight of the puppets brought back memories—flashbacks of her own grueling training.

As the two sides prepared for battle, the tension reached its peak. The crowd held its breath, eyes fixed on the arena, waiting for the inevitable clash. Eunid and Arid stood at the forefront of their respective armies, their gazes locked in a silent challenge.

Just as the signal for the battle was about to be given, a loud, feminine voice rang out, cutting through the tense silence.

"Wait! Please don’t start without me."

This voice was both loud and gentle. But the most defining thing was that once it was heard, the sky above suddenly took on a much darker shade.

And then a cool feeling settled upon the Arena.

And then the voice was heard again, "I heard my teddy bear is having a battle, I came to watch."

Eunid shook his head and even mulligan sighed slightly...