The entire arena shook with the thunderous chants of Kent’s name. “Kent! Kent! Kent!” echoed through the colossal stadium, the crowd erupting in hysteria. Spears thudded against the ground in rhythm, filling the air with a low, reverberating boom.
Ria Semen felt like Deja Vu! As she heard the shouts of Kent’s name again. Scene of Kent fighting in the golden bamboo city Arena played before her eyes. But sadly, she couldn’t recognise that she was watching the same person now.
Some people were on their feet, fists pumping in excitement, while others pounded the seats, creating a cacophony of wild anticipation. The cheers of the crowd drowned out everything else, a tidal wave of support washing over Kent.
Emperor Ryon’s face was a mask of frustration as he stared at Kent. His meticulously crafted plans, the promises he had made to Jason, everything was spoiled before his eyes.
Amid the chaos, no one noticed the sudden and synchronized standing of 2,000 women in white, scattered across the arena. Their eyes were fixed on one figure—Queen Soya.
Ria, seated among them, gave a sharp command, her voice tinged with excitement and venom.
“NOW!” Ria cried, her tone almost gleeful.
Suddenly, like a meteor shower, 2,000 forbidden spells lit up the sky, blazing toward Queen Soya with deadly precision. For a brief moment, the crowd mistook the sight for fireworks. But as the light bore down, realization struck like lightning. There was no time to react. The spells moved with the speed of light, each one carrying a lethal intent.
Ryon, sensing the danger, stood abruptly, grabbing his bow. But he knew all too well that to counter 2,000 forbidden spells at once, only a legendary or inheritance-level Asthra could stand a chance. Time was not on his side. His heart raced, knowing that disaster was moments away.
Ria’s cold eyes gleamed as she watched the destruction unfold. This was it—the death of Queen Soya was nearly assured. She could feel the thrill of success building within her, but just as victory seemed inevitable, something extraordinary happened.
Two divine treasures, a golden disc and a mighty mace, appeared out of nowhere, revolving at lightning speed around Queen Soya. A powerful centrifugal vortex formed, and the entire arena gasped as the spells, which moments before had seemed unstoppable, were deflected like mere pebbles. Flashes of lightning energy crackled as Kent’s treasures shielded the queen from the deadly bombardment.
In the blink of an eye, Kent appeared above the arena. With a simple clap of his hands, his Nimbus Knuckles sent a powerful vortex of wind, dispelling the remainder of the comet-like attacks as though they were nothing.
“Do not give her time to breathe!” Ria screamed in frustration. Her voice cut through the chaos as she unsheathed her dual swords, sending rippling waves of energy toward Queen Soya. “Use your talismans! Keep attacking! He can’t protect her forever!”
Wave after wave of attacks followed, but it was futile. The women of Noman Island soon realized their attacks were like paper planes against the storm that was Kent. Panic flickered across their faces as their forbidden treasures, which should have torn the queen apart, were effortlessly nullified.
Ryon, sensing the tide turning, acted swiftly. He pulled out a blue circular stone, smashing it into the ground. Instantly, a layer of defense encased the arena, and the royal wizards leapt into action, forming a protective circle around both the emperor and the queen.
The women from Noman Island, realizing they were outmatched, began to fall one by one under the counterattacks of the royal forces. Ria, standing amidst the chaos, gritted her teeth as she saw her sisters falling around her.
“Retreat!” she shouted, her voice edged with frustration and desperation. “RETREAT! Now! This isn’t the time!”
Her orders were swift, but the situation was already dire. The women in white used their golden stones, attempting to break free from the arena’s defensive layer, teleporting away with space treasures.
But each second brought more casualties. Nearly 80% managed to escape, Ria, in a desperate attempt to buy time, unleashed all of her life-saving treasures in a final, frenzied assault.
“I’ll hold them off!” Ria screamed, standing defiantly against Kent. She hurled every forbidden item in her possession—relics, talismans, one-time-use treasures—all in a bid to halt his advance.
But Kent, calm and unshaken, maneuvered through her attacks with ease, his golden dragon lion bow roaring in his hands, tearing through the sky like a force of nature.
Ria was relentless, but it was no use. Soon, royal wizards surrounded her. She slashed her swords, but she was overwhelmed, bound by powerful spells, and brought to her knees.
“Take her away!” Emperor Ryon commanded, his voice cold and seething with anger. “Break her bones and bring the truth out. Find everything about her.”
As the wizards restrained Ria, she spat curses at Kent, her eyes burning with hatred. She struggled against the bindings, glaring at the masked man who had spoiled her plans. She didn’t recognize him, not yet, but if she had known that the man behind the mask was Kent—the one who had taken her first time—her reaction might have been even more explosive.
Kent, on the other hand, recognized her immediately. His eyes gleamed with familiarity. Ria, the infamous Black Belle miss of Silver leaf Town, here she was again, caught in a web of her own making.
The tension in the arena began to die down as the queen was carried away into protection. The situation finally came under control.
As Kent descended to the ground, a blur of motion came crashing into him. Without warning, Lily, tears streaming down her face, hugged him tightly. She sobbed, holding onto him like she would never let go. Her emotions poured out uncontrollably, her face buried in his chest.
Before Kent could even process Lily’s embrace, another set of arms wrapped around him from the other side. It was Sonia Stick, her face a mix of irritation and possessiveness as she glared at Lily. “He’s mine!” Sonia hissed, clearly annoyed by Lily’s closeness.
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From the stands, Thea watched the scene unfold, her heart seething with jealousy. The sight of her sister, Lily, hugging Kent so intimately sent a burning wave of envy through her. When did Lily fall for Kent? She couldn’t understand it, but the anger boiling in her chest was undeniable.
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