Fierce Battle

In the arena's stands, all the steps and seats were carved out of the Tree of Life itself, and some benches even had wood carvings on them.

Before the duel began, Belle Klayr beckoned to her brother and called him to her side.

She placed her hand on Klayr's left shoulder, leaned closer, and whispered, "Isn't your friend planning to switch to that Heavy Leather Armor?"

Klayr felt uncomfortable being treated like a child by her sister in front of everyone, so she reluctantly pushed her sister's hand away and said:

"He thinks Chain Mail is also good, and I respect his opinion."

"What ignorant country bumpkins! Since it's your decision, fine! Wagner, watch out."

Seeing that the other party did not appreciate her good intentions, Belle was a little displeased, but she still patiently gave her brother a few words of advice.

"Okay, sister."

Klayr didn't want to talk to Belle any longer and hurriedly ran back.

Roy had already taken the heavy Chain Mail out of the large leather trunk and, with the help of Jasper and Abbott, put it on smoothly. The Wooden Shield and mallet were placed on the trunk.

Jasper stood to the side and complained:

"Roy, I've never seen Novice Priest wearing heavy armor. Actually, if we were really on the battlefield, you should have stayed in the back and blessed the charging warriors."

"You'll get used to it eventually!" Roy replied with a smile.

He picked up the mallet and swung it a couple of times, feeling pretty good about it.

The ' Blessing of Protection ' that High Priest Reed had given him actually formed a faint shield of holy light around him.

It's like a second layer of skin has appeared on top of the skin.

Roy picked up the Wooden Shield from the suitcase, and Klayr happened to walk over Abbott. Nora shouted:

Are both sides ready?

After saying that, she pointed to the group of elves in the east stands and shouted, "Steve?"

Dressed in exquisite leather armor, Steve dashed atop the high wall, stood beside it, raised his military dagger, and shouted back, "We've been waiting for this for a long time..."

A group of elves in the stands behind them immediately cheered, and the elves in the Elementary Martial Arts training class also joined in the cheering...

Instructor Nora then pointed at Klayr and Roy, and asked loudly:

"Klayr?"

Klayr was about to respond when Roy pulled her back, "Wait a minute!"

Klayr quickly raised her hand to signal for a wait, and a chorus of boos immediately erupted from the opposite stands.

"Roy, what are you doing?"

Klayr turned to look at Roy, who was fully armed, and felt that he probably didn't need to prepare anything...

Roy chuckled, then placed the mallet and Round Shield aside, silently chanting a prayer while drawing a pale golden divine rune in front of him.

Just as the divine runes dissipated, a golden fist disappeared into Klayr's body.

Roy also blessed himself with power.

His Strength Blessing only lasts for fifteen minutes, so the spell cannot be cast too early...

Before Roy could say "that's enough," Jasper, who was standing next to him, began to bless Roy and Klayr with "Wisdom Blessing."

Roy stared blankly as a book of Holy Prayer merged into his body, then asked Abbott beside him, "Isn't it said that you have to be promoted to Priest to learn the Wisdom Blessing?"

Abbott immediately explained to Roy, "It's just that after being promoted to Priest, it's more suitable to learn the Wisdom Blessing. It's not only Priest who can learn this divine spell. In fact, Novice Priest, but it's a bit difficult and requires time to practice. Once you're proficient enough, you'll be able to learn it. Currently, it's very difficult to obtain Holy Light through prayer, which frees up a lot of time for Jasper and me to learn some high-level divine spells."

Once Klayr also received the Wisdom Blessing, Jasper came up and hugged the two of them, saying:

"Roy, Klayr, good luck!"

Wisdom Blessing amplifies mental power, greatly enhancing the spellcaster's combat strength, such as mages, priests, and warlocks...

However, if one's mental strength is improved, one's resistance to hypnosis, deep sleep, hallucinations, dizziness, and so on will also be enhanced.

Roy felt himself becoming much more clear-headed...

At this moment, Klayr took a box from a servant, took out four test tubes of medicine, and handed two of them to Roy.

"What's this?" Roy asked as he watched Klayr uncork the bottle, tilt her head back, and drink it down.

Klayr had already drunk the second potion by then, and then replied, "Lion King Strength Potion, Stone Skin Potion, Roy, drink them quickly, there's no need to be stingy at a time like this."

Without hesitation, Roy swallowed both vials of medicine, only to find his mouth filled with bitterness.

At first, I didn't feel anything, but after walking a few steps, I noticed petrified marks on my arms, and walking became easier.

The combined buffs of Strength Blessing and the Lion King Strength Potion made Roy forget he was wearing heavy Chain Mail.

The wooden mallet in his hand felt incredibly light, almost like it was inflated...

Only then did Klayr raise her hand and shout to Instructor Nora, "Instructor, we're ready too!"

Instructor Nora didn't say much, but spoke loudly:

"Now that everything is ready, both sides shall enter the arena..."

From the stands, there are tall wooden staircases on both sides to enter the arena below.

The wooden stairs had probably not been maintained for a long time, and they were starting to rot. When Roy stepped on them wearing chain shoes, they felt soft and spongy.

The arena below was actually made of rammed earth, not the soft, rotten wood Roy had imagined.

Roy breathed a slight sigh of relief; at least this kind of ground wouldn't be too strenuous for running...

Instructor Nora leaped down from the judges' platform. She was wearing only a simple set of Light Leather Armor and was not carrying any weapons. The most eye-catching thing was the two round metal Round Shield strapped to her forearms.

It seems she's making it clear that she wants to rush in and separate the two sides when the fight is at its most intense.

Roy, Klayr, Steve, and Adams came down almost simultaneously, and both sides walked to the pillar in the center of the arena at the same time.

Adams saw Roy wearing Chain Mail, he couldn't help but smile, revealing the arrogance and disdain unique to elves almost instantly.

Steve also laughed exaggeratedly, as if they had already secured victory...

Instructor Nora clapped her hands, drawing the attention of the four people in the arena to her, then said with a stern face:

"I must reiterate that sharp weapons are not allowed to be sharpened in this duel, and blunt weapons are not allowed to be made of metal."

"You are allowed to injure your opponent, but not to cripple them, and certainly not to endanger their life."

"If the opponent is at a disadvantage and makes a gesture of surrender, you must stop immediately."

"If the two sides are vastly different in strength, I will end this duel immediately..."

"I understand."

Instructor Nora didn't even look at Steve and Adams, staring directly at Roy and Klayr...

"Understood, Instructor!"

Klayr's newly built confidence crumbled instantly, making her seem somewhat unsure of herself.

Instructor Nora gave Roy a deep look, then her gaze fell on the Long Dagger at Klayr's waist. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "The combination of Novice Priest and an assassin is quite rare."

He then squinted at the blunt Heavy Sword in Adams' hand, before his gaze fell on the Thrust Sabre at Steve's waist, and said, "Sword Poet and wanderer..."

She didn't continue, paused for a moment, and then said:

"Alright, everyone, step back twenty meters..."

Only after both sides had retreated a sufficient distance did Instructor Nora raise one hand high and loudly announce, "Now that everyone is ready, I declare... the duel... begins!"

Just as Instructor Nora finished speaking, Steve, holding Thrust Sabre, quickly said, "I'll take care of Klayr first..."

After saying that, he rushed towards Klayr first.

Adams gripped the Heavy Sword with both hands, aiming the blade at Roy from afar. However, his movements were a little slower than Steve's, and his eyes were full of confidence as he stared at Roy.

Klayr was getting impatient and forgot all the tactics she had planned in advance. She stared at Steve and wanted to rush at him.

But Roy stopped him with his arm.

Roy whispered, "Don't be impulsive. Stay behind me and wait for the right moment..."

Roy's words immediately brought Klayr to her senses. Instead of advancing, she retreated and hid behind Roy.

Roy raised his Wooden Shield and strode toward Steve, dragging Wooden Hammer in his other hand, shouting, "Steve, you haven't forgotten who pinned you down on the street and beat you up, have you? The guy who beat you up is right in front of you, come on!"

Steve was clearly staring at Klayr, but Roy was now completely blocking Klayr from view with his body.

His gaze fell on Roy's left shoulder blade. He suddenly accelerated, like a cheetah leaping out. When he was about seven or eight meters away from Roy, he leaped high into the air, and the Thrust Sabre hidden behind his back suddenly stabbed out from his left hand...

Almost instantly, Steve appeared in front of Roy.

Roy raised his shield and held it to his chest...

Suddenly, Steve's body twisted in mid-air, like a river fish leaping out of the water, and he abruptly turned and disappeared from Roy's sight.

When the Thrust Sabre reappeared in his hand, his body was already on Roy's left side, and the saber in his hand plunged into Roy's left shoulder.

However, since it was an unsharpened military knife, the thrust struck Roy's Chain Mail shoulder guard squarely. This type of military knife is extremely effective at penetrating armor, instantly piercing through the shoulder guard of the Chain Mail. But the moment it touched Roy's flesh, a pale blue patch suddenly appeared on his shoulder...

The bayonet failed to pierce the resilient skin, cutting it open instantly and leaving only a bloody gash on the surface.

Roy swung his hammer at Steve, Adams rushed forward with his Heavy Sword, blocking the Wooden Hammer with the Heavy Sword.

The Wooden Hammer slammed heavily onto the Heavy Sword. Adams tried to use the momentum to cut Roy's right hand, which was holding the hammer, but instead struck a Wooden Shield.

Roy bravely blocked Adams's sword and stood firmly in place without retreating an inch.

"Half-Elf, I didn't expect you to actually have some skill..."

Adams said jokingly, and drew a circle with his Heavy Sword as he thrust it at Roy, trying to force Roy to take a step back.

This would instantly expose Klayr, who was hiding behind him, to the two of them.

At this moment, Steve had already skillfully pulled out his military knife, preparing to bypass Roy and intercept Klayr behind Roy...