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Chapter 296: Kreaya: You're Even Worse Than My Brother Sida!
Chapter 296: Kreaya: You're Even Worse Than My Brother Sida!
As Yecheng suddenly unleashed an extraordinary display of swordsmanship, not only Roze but also Alexia and the other students in the spectator stands were left mesmerized.
To them, Yecheng's movements seemed less like swordplay and more like a graceful sword dance.
Although they had never seen such a dance before, they knew it was an incredibly advanced technique.
Everyone present was a student at the Mage Sword Academy, not some untrained outsider. Even from a distance, they could clearly sense Yecheng's skill.
The same person was standing there, but he now seemed like a gracefully dancing butterfly, and even the sword in his hand appeared weightless and agile.
Compared to the initial "evenly matched" bout, Roze was clearly struggling to keep up with Yecheng's Butterfly Sword Dance.
At this point, her goal had shifted from winning to simply observing Yecheng's graceful movements and memorizing his sword dance.
After about three minutes of Yecheng's Butterfly Sword Dance, Roze, aware of her inferior skills, slowly exhaled and raised a hand, ready to announce her decision.
However, to her surprise, Yecheng simultaneously mirrored her action and spoke in unison, "I forfeit this match! x2"
This dramatic turn of events left everyone watching in shock, including Yecheng and Roze on the arena stage, who stared at each other wide-eyed, seemingly both caught off guard by the other's decision.
Roze's side was clearly more astonished and confused than Yecheng's, as she couldn't understand why he would forfeit when he had such a significant advantage.
"Yecheng, your sword dance just now was exceptional. It's the most beautiful sword technique I've ever seen.
Therefore, this victory rightfully belongs to you. There's no need to yield out of consideration for my status, as that would only make me more unhappy."
Roze assumed Yecheng conceded due to her status; she was the Student Council President, a princess from a neighboring kingdom, and his senior.
Rumors had it that Yecheng was not only skilled but also handsome and kind-hearted, like a true knight. Roze now understood why.
"No, no, I'm not letting Roze win. That sword dance was my strongest move.
And it consumes a significant amount of mana. The fact that Roze has lasted this long means that when my mana runs out, I won't be a match for her."
Roze's ability to hold out for so long against his weakened "Butterfly Dance" was, to be honest, somewhat unexpected for Yecheng.
Given her strength, he believed that even if he lost, Kreaya should understand, as the opponent was so "strong."
Forfeiting was a good move for Yecheng; he had done a favor for Roze, a princess from a neighboring kingdom, and avoided facing Kreaya, his most challenging opponent, in the finals.
Hearing Yecheng's words, Alexia, another princess from the same kingdom watching from the stands, whispered a sarcastic remark: "Liar! If you're going to throw the match, just do it. Don't pretend to give it your all.
"Of course, it's because Roze is too beautiful, and that guy must have had some ulterior motives!"
Yecheng claimed he gave it his all, but such words couldn't fool Alekxia, especially since she had recently witnessed his 'all-out' battle against Shadow in the alley. While Yecheng's sword dance was indeed dazzling and impressive, it was nowhere near the level of power he displayed during his fight with Shadow.
"Hmph, men's words are often deceitful, especially those good-looking ones! This guy is always full of lies. I need to be more careful in the future, but the way he takes care of Roze, it's not like he's..."
Alekxia's mind wandered as she speculated about Yecheng's preferences. Meanwhile, the referee on the stage finally announced the result of the match: both Yecheng and Roze had forfeited, rendering the match void.
In other words, both Yecheng and Roze were eliminated due to their simultaneous forfeit.
Yecheng and Roze didn't seem to mind this outcome, but the one who couldn't accept it was Kreaya. With Yecheng and Roze out of the competition, there wasn't a single worthy opponent left among the remaining participants.
Even though Kreaya hoped the teacher acting as referee would show leniency and allow either Yecheng or Roze to advance, her request was denied.
In the end, without Yecheng and Roze as opponents, Kreaya effortlessly claimed the championship of this Mage Sword Academy Tournament.
After failing to face Yecheng in the tournament, Kreaya's mood took a turn for the worse. Her usual harshness, which she reserved for Yecheng and Sida, was now directed at her opponents in the subsequent rounds.
In the second and third rounds, Kreaya defeated her opponents with ease and even gave a cold-blooded assessment, saying they were "not even as tough as her pathetic brother."
Although Sida was unremarkable and his swordsmanship was mediocre, he at least lasted a while under her relentless attacks before conceding.
Comparatively, Kreaya felt that her upcoming opponents were not only weak but also lacked backbone.
They had barely taken a hit and were already admitting defeat.
Sida, on the other hand, had lost several pounds of blood but still got up again and again to face her relentless attacks. At this thought, Kreaya suddenly felt that her brother Sida was actually quite impressive.
At least in terms of backbone and spirit, he far surpassed the weaklings of the Mage Swordsman Academy.
With her S-like personality, Kreaya shattered the students' perception of her. Even in the semifinals and finals, her opponents would often forfeit as soon as they stepped onto the stage.
It was no joke; Kreaya's strength was undeniable. Her opponents knew they had no chance of winning, and rather than enduring a brutal beating and being bedridden for days, they chose to concede.
Not everyone was like Kreaya's masochistic brother Sida, who, despite being utterly defeated, still had the audacity to keep coming back for more.
What was supposed to be an ordinary swordsmanship tournament had been turned into a showcase of this sibling duo's prowess.
(End of Chapter)
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