The King of Attrition

(Pokémon Sword made a cute female character, but the neighbor she got matched with was kind of dumb.)

"Click."

Facing Maria, Rust Copper lowered the visor of his helmet.

The components on the visor were clearly new, likely temporary attachments. Evidently, the other competitive knights had taken measures in response to Maria's tactics.

Getting a flashbang thrown in your face was obviously not a pleasant experience.

"Hmph, nothing but cheap tricks. Let's see how many more moves you have..."

Ingra sneered, raised the massive axe in his hand, and stepped forward.

"Come on, little noble. It's time you saw what true knight competition is like. Come, let's fight!"

As his words fell, Ingra unleashed his killing intent upon Maria without restraint.

A brutal butcher of the arena, he had made many competitive knights panic before they had even faced him.

Looking at that familiar face and that dazzling blond hair, Ingra's lips curled into a savage grin.

I'll paint that infuriating face of yours with your blood... Radiant Knight!

Yes, Ingra saw this duel as revenge.

That year, he had been defeated without the slightest ability to fight back.

It was his shame.

Raising his battle axe high, Ingra charged at his opponent, at that golden figure.

"Damn it, do you only know how to dodge?!"

On the arena floor, Rust Copper Ingra roared, though his words were mixed with ragged, violent gasps.

He raised his axe again. His eyes seemed ready to spit fire, and with bloodshot eyes, he swung at his enemy once more.

There was no solid impact of axe blade striking armor. Just as before, his attack hit nothing but empty air.

"Boo—"

The stands erupted in jeers, mixed with whistles and mocking calls.

"You piece of trash! Damn noble brat, cowardly clown! How long are