One-Hit Kill!

It's Duel Declaration!

Roger was slightly taken aback.

I felt a mix of emotions.

Looking at the triumphant Slaughter Mask in mid-air.

Roger's cheeks were flushed.

He looked incredulous. "Doesn't he feel ashamed?"

"Even as an outsider, I feel ashamed for him to hear such cringeworthy lines!"

"Looks like I'm definitely not as good as this guy when it comes to being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)..."

This was the first time Roger had lost convincingly! There was no other way.

Roger was an honest and simple man.

He simply couldn't bring himself to spout nonsensical, incomprehensible nonsense in public! He just couldn't do it.

Moreover, he doesn't have that kind of talent.

not to mention.

The battle between Slaughter Mask and Roger.

It will definitely trigger a planetary-level anomaly.

Both sides' lines are likely to be clearly transmitted to the ears of those with High Perception.

In case I say something wrong.

It might even leave a dark mark on your record!

This would actually damage Roger's image, given his extremely high prestige and reputation! And there's more...

That instant.

Roger's mind was filled with these strange thoughts.

He was embarrassed by Slaughter Mask's Duel Declaration.

Even more embarrassing is...

In order to obtain higher profits.

Roger had to respond! He pondered for a long time.

Slaughter Mask stared intently at him.

It seems they are waiting for Roger's response.

The decisive battle between the two sides was open and formal.

At this point, launching a surprise attack is no longer very meaningful.

He seized the opportunity to ascend to immortality.

At this point, more attention to detail is needed to build up one's prestige.

The Duel Declaration is one of them.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Under the watchful gaze of the Slaughter Mask.

In the rain curtain above Wildfire City.

Roger, who was riding the Somersault Cloud, held back for a long time.

He could only manage a cold snort, "A decisive battle to the death? You?"

there.

Slaughter Mask paused for a moment.

He seemed to have never expected that his long-winded speech would only elicit such a nonchalant remark from Roger.

In terms of sheer chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), this line is far less dramatic than Slaughter Mask's opening line.

But listen closely.

This counterattack was quite effective.

Slaughter Mask's Duel Declaration was like a clumsy but powerful punch.

Roger's words completely derailed it.

His tone was tinged with disdain.

It instantly shattered the other party's prestige.

Despite Roger's opinion.

The other party's lines weren't particularly sophisticated either.

But in the eyes of others.

Under the dual blessing of authority and vision.

Slaughter Mask's Immortal Ritual and Duel Declaration are quite intimidating!

But this time...

Roger, however, was subtly gaining the upper hand.

The momentum that Slaughter Mask had painstakingly built up was slightly weakened.

He fell into a long silence.

It seems they are trying to figure out if Roger is hiding a deeper meaning.

In a short time.

The momentum of both sides has been restored to a delicate balance.

The imposing presence that Slaughter Mask exuded upon his first appearance almost entirely served as a prelude to Roger's rise to power.

The power of authority, domain, and status between the two intertwined.

It was quickly offset.

They noticed this situation.

Roger secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He's really not good at saying these kinds of things.

Unexpectedly, I forced myself to make a sarcastic remark.

The results were not bad.

There's no need to Read the Room.

The feedback in the data panel says it all!...

"Log: You used ' Duel Declaration ' against ' Slaughter Mask,' but your 'chuunibyou' level was insufficient, preventing you from obtaining any additional benefits beyond the standard rewards!"

"Hint: You have successfully counterattacked Slaughter Mask using ' Duel Declaration,' triggering Extra Reward Clause in this battle!"

"Extra Reward Clause are loading... please wait."

The first record shows that the level of "chuunibyou" (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur) is indeed average.

It was thanks to Slaughter Mask's first move that things turned out well.

The arena for fair duels is heating up.

Roger only needed to utter a harsh word to fulfill the basic requirements of Duel Declaration.

The triggering of the "Extra Reward Clause" explains everything.

However, it is triggered solely from the perspective of the Duel Declaration.

Roger was already quite satisfied with a standard return of 3 times.

He doesn't have the energy to come up with a long, rambling declaration of adolescent delusions right now, does he?

However, at this time...

But a flash of inspiration struck Roger—

His own declaration of being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) wasn't very well said.

But you can hire a gunman! With Roger's current status and wealth.

It wouldn't be a problem to support a group of idle, wandering poets.

In my free time.

He could have easily gotten these bards to write templates for his own chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) declarations!

This applies to enemies of different types and in different situations.

Different templates for Duel Declaration can be designed.

Roger can just apply it himself!

"Plan is in place!"

Roger became more and more excited about the plan.

At the beginning.

He simply wanted to find a ghostwriter.

Later, he thought of even more! What do bards represent? In this age of limited information.

These guys represent the media! They can control public opinion and public perception!

In many difficulties that cannot be resolved in battle.

Having a group of bards who speak out for themselves can often solve any problem! Besides...

Roger can't always use supernatural phenomena to hold press conferences like Slaughter Mask, can he?

That would be taking up too much public resources.

Over time.

Mystra's laws of visions also tire.

By then, no matter what Roger does, he might not be able to produce any extraordinary phenomena.

This is not a good sign.

In the rain.

The two appeared completely still.

The conflict between the Slaughter Authority Rank began from the very beginning.

However, there is no fundamental difference in their social standing.

This resulted in a situation where the two sides were evenly matched.

Slaughter Mask has Immortal Stele standing guard over it.

Logically speaking, his/her status should be higher.

Roger's body contained far too many miscellaneous compartments.

These positions are usually not very useful.

However, it can serve as a cornerstone in head-to-head confrontations between different positions.

These bulk wholesale positions provided a strong foundation for Roger's business.

Judging from the situation...

If it really turns into a protracted war.

Theoretically, Slaughter Mask, whose Slaughter Authority Rank is slightly higher, might actually be at a disadvantage! In this stalemate...

Whoever makes the first move is at a disadvantage.

Roger wasn't in a hurry anyway.

Since we've chosen Xiao Cheng as our ally.

He believed she could handle the negative effects of the Seven Killings River Monument.

The battle for position is usually long and arduous.

But Roger had the home advantage.

There's no reason for him to lose to Slaughter Mask.

An anxious person.

It must be the other party! Under this premise.

Roger only needs to respond to each move as it comes.

So he was always very relaxed.

Even when most of the attention was focused on Slaughter Mask.

They can also take some time to imagine the idea of building a bards' cultural troupe.

For a moment I was distracted.

Several minutes passed.

The Slaughter Mask, which had been silent like a stone statue for a long time, suddenly came to life.

He did not make a move.

Instead, he looked up at the sky with a smile on his face.

His smile was genuine.

That moment.

Roger's heart skipped a beat.

An ominous premonition exploded violently in his heart.

But in the distance, on that azure sky...

Suddenly, a huge gash was torn open!

The breach widened and widened like a dam that had burst.

The raging Great Flood roared out from within!

Splash! The rain turned into a massive flood! Above that opening.

Roger also saw the figure of the Calamity Goddess.

She gazed down at the earth with a blank expression.

His indifferent gaze didn't even notice Roger or Slaughter Mask.

She was simply looking at the people on the earth.

That moment.

Her red lips were exceptionally vibrant!

"Warning: A cataclysmic Great Flood has occurred!"

"Ascension Perception: Based on current trends, you foresee the following scenarios—"

In 60 minutes, Pearl Plains will be completely submerged!...

In 180 minutes, the Mystra Southern Continent will be transformed into a new ocean, with only a few extremely high mountains remaining as islands and reefs above the surface.

In 360 minutes, the entire Mystra Planet will become a pure ocean planet!

After 3600 minutes.

The Great Flood will reach Khunan!

"I'm waiting for the flood, what are you waiting for?"

In that instant.

The mocking laughter of Slaughter Mask rang in Roger's ears.

He looked at Roger with a cunning and mocking expression:

"You cannot stop the calamity from happening."

"Just as you can't stop me."

"You have already agreed to the Duel Declaration, so you can't possibly have the energy to deal with the Great Flood."

"Come with me to the dueling ring."

Don't worry.

I am a kind person.

I will spare your life and let you witness the destruction of the world...

Imagine the silent cries of life on this planet as it is submerged by floodwaters.

That might be the most beautiful sound in the world.

Even more wonderful is...

The fruits of those killings will be credited to me.

Ultimately, it became the force that helped me ascend to immortality.

And you.

You are nothing.

There's nothing we can do..."

As he spoke.

Slaughter Mask now wielded a gray-white dagger engraved with a strange human half-body image.

A vast power erupted from the Demigod Artifact artifact.

That moment.

The human bust on the dagger came to life.

His upper body is no different from that of a normal man.

His lower body, however, was a spiral of gas.

He glanced at Roger and Slaughter Mask.

The voice was hoarse as it said, "So, you're the ones who want to have a ' No Return Duel '?"

"No need to respond, I hate being interrupted..."

"The above was just a formality. You read out your Duel Declaration to each other and were locked onto by the No Returner Dagger. You can't escape this duel arena. Surely there aren't any fools who think they can fool the No Returner?"

After saying that.

The two are in mid-air between them.

A spacious arena formed in mid-air.

There are no pillars or magic arrays beneath the arena.

But it can just float in the Above the Sky like that.

The formation of the arena was very rapid.

Before Roger could react.

He and Slaughter Mask were 'dragged' into the arena!

And throughout the entire process.

Slaughter Mask all look very excited.

He had a look of joy on his face.

Obviously.

All of this was part of his plan.

"Therefore, Duel Declaration is also a kind of open strategy."

At a critical moment.

Roger wasn't nervous.

Instead, it quickly sensed the information about the "No Return Duel".

On the data panel.

"No Return Duel: A life-or-death duel held in the No Returner Arena."

In Multiple Histories.

The Immortal-grade Rogue No Returner created this dueling style.

It is often used in life-or-death struggles between wanderers.

The No Returner Arena: A dangerous place consisting of numerous thunder pools, seas of fire, and a few Plum Blossom Stakes. Battles take place here, and the basic skills of the wanderers are put to the ultimate test.

Special Rule 1: In No Return Duel, both duelists must perform their respective duties on offense and defense.

One side is on the offensive.

The other party must play defensively.

Special Rule 2: At the start of the duel, the two sides shall draw lots or negotiate to determine their offensive and defensive responsibilities.

In the first round of attack and defense.

Attackers have only one chance to attack.

If the attack fails, it will enter a defensive stance.

After the roles of offense and defense were reversed.

The new attacker will have 10 chances to attack.

Once all attack opportunities are used up, the next attack/defense rotation will take place.

After each subsequent transposition.

Each new attacker will have 10 chances to attack.

Note: Generally, No Return Duel will end before the second switching of roles.

"... That's it."

"Is there anything else you don't understand?"

The rules have been read aloud.

No one spoke.

"Very good, very sensible."

"Even if there are things you don't understand, I won't explain them."

"Next, let's begin negotiations or drawing lots!"

The man, who resembled Lamp Spirit, stepped aside expressionlessly.

now.

In the center of the arena.

Only Slaughter Mask and Roger remained.

They stood steadily on their respective Plum Blossom Stakes.

The former even spoke with a cheerful laugh, "Leaving your fate to luck is not very meaningful."

"Let's negotiate."

As he spoke.

He winked slyly again. "First Strike once."

"Or 10 more attacks?"

Which one would you choose?

"Choose with confidence, I'm fine with anything."

I can't hear that.

Roger couldn't help but frown slightly.

This guy's tone is really annoying.

But the next second...

He then put those feelings of annoyance behind him.

Roger was very clear-headed.

The more Slaughter Mask became, the more self-satisfied he became.

The higher your win rate, the better.

In the vast majority of cases.

It's a good thing when your opponents are a bit dim-witted.

As for the rules of the No Return Duel.

It's actually quite obvious.

Most No Return Duel in history ended before the second switching of positions.

In other words...

Either the person who gains the First Strike will deliver One-Hit Kill.

Either the person who gets the second attacking opportunity uses 10 ample opportunities to defeat the enemy.

Since Slaughter Mask pretended to be generous and gave him the choice.

He naturally wanted to give the other party a surprise.

In an instant.

Roger had already decided on his options.

But at this very moment...

Suddenly, a series of slightly delayed lines of information flashed across the data panel!

"Extra Reward Clause triggered!"

"Requirement: One-Hit Kill!"

Description: Defeat the enemy in one move.

As for arch-rivals.

Even a second attack would be superfluous.

Reward: Wish Stone *3

"Wish Stone 1 (Blessing): Grants a target permanent immunity to curses."

"Wish Stone 2 (Old Love): Designate a lost item and bring it back to you."

"Ah, this..."

"My kettle can be saved?!"

In an instant.

Roger was overjoyed!

Unable to make up for the missed update... Will continue tomorrow... cough