In mid-air above the Colosseum, footage of Arro's battle with Knan Nabbi was projected into the sky as the Suit Clown gave an impassioned commentary.
"Our fearless challenged fighter has hidden himself away. How long does he plan to hide?"
"Does he intend to use this complex terrain to starve his enemy to death?"
The audience burst into laughter.
"Wait!"
"He's making his move!"
The Suit Clown suddenly cried out:
"What kind of move is that?"
"The Earth Element trick, Trip Spell?"
"Using it on himself to speed himself up?"
"What a wild, unconstrained idea!"
"That speed is astonishing—the effect is truly incredible!"
"And what ability is this powerful Intermediate Wizard Apprentice using?"
"Could it be an ability from the Bloodline Side?"
"No, he's drawing upon his physical strength and Shadow Element Magic Power to imitate the body of a Shadow Beast."
"The Shadow Suppression Array only forbids the activation of spells; it does not suppress the Magic Power within his body!"
"A genius idea, and genius execution!"
Before the Suit Clown had finished speaking, he suddenly screamed in despair, "No!"
"Knan Nabbi's close-combat ability is too weak. Arro seized the opportunity!"
As they saw the longsword slide down and blood spray forth, the Pale Audience in the stands erupted in cheers.
"Good!"
"Kill him!"
"More! More blood!"
Seeing this, the Suit Clown abruptly changed his tune and began praising Arro with a gratified expression.
"Clean and decisive! Exhilarating!"
"A perfect ambush, perfect dodging, perfect control of timing!"
"Will fearless Arro claim victory?"
"Ah—!"
Only then did Knan Nabbi belatedly realize the enormous opening he had exposed. He hurriedly curled up and rolled away at speed despite the injuries to his broken leg.
Dark Energy wriggled rapidly, wrapping him into a sphere.
Arro's eyes flickered slightly at the sight,