Garfiel's challenge to the strongest in the world came to fruition several minutes later.
Everyone except Fang Li thought it would be a truly spectacular match.
In fact, Garfiel himself was immensely eager, even making the rare effort to consider those around him.
"To avoid causing trouble for everyone nearby, let's go outside the city."
That was Garfiel's proposal.
It was also a proposal everyone approved of.
Garfiel's consideration for the surroundings was surely so Reinhard could fight without holding back, wasn't it?
However, in response to Garfiel's words, the Sword Saint readily tossed out the following.
"The inn's courtyard is spacious enough. Let's speak to the manager and ask to use it."
Reinhard's words made Garfiel freeze for a moment before anger flared within him.
What was more, Reinhard laid down several rules.
First: no weapons.
Second: neither fighter could injure the other during the fight, nor damage the venue.
Third: no dangerous Divine Protections.
Only under such rules could their duel take place.
"This is also out of consideration for the surroundings. Please understand."
That was what Reinhard himself said.
Judging by Reinhard's personality, there was probably no ill intent in those words. He had likely established those rules purely out of concern for the surroundings.
Unfortunately, to Garfiel, they were undoubtedly a provocation.
No weapons?
Garfiel primarily fought with his fists and feet, so whether he had weapons or not made little difference. On the other hand, Reinhard, a swordsman, had restricted his own weapon. No matter how one looked at it, he was clearly holding back.
They would not go outside the city, and the inn's courtyard alone was supposedly enough?
In other words, Reinhard believed he did not need to use enough power against Garfiel to cause massive damage to the surroundings, didn't he?
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