58. Fierce Close-Quarters Combat, Proudly Serialized!
All eyes were fixed on the scene. White light shone down as the two figures stood atop the Duel Cage like caged beasts.
On one side, eerie Psychic Power flickered around Ugo. His powerful use of Psychic Power even slightly distorted the space around him. Flames leapt across his frost-coated blade, proclaiming its wielder's fury.
On the other side, Hades held an ordinary training scythe and assumed the most basic opening stance for a scythe.
The difference in their strength seemed enormous.
The Barbarans below could not help but hold their breath.
The more moderate Terra-born veterans waited in silence, but the fine beads of sweat on their faces betrayed their anxiety.
Emotionally, they did not want Hades of Barbarus to win, but rationally, Hades winning was the best solution to the deadlock.
They had heard of this recruit who had fought alongside Mortarion, and rumors had also spread through the Seventh Company that Hades had severed a Type 3 Combat Servitor.
At the very least, this recruit had genuine skill, and he was fairly polite as well.
Moreover, some veterans had already noticed that Ugo's current condition was not quite normal.
They had already sent someone to notify Chief Librarian Fernando, but it would clearly take some time.
As a Librarian, one must never overuse Psychic Power and fall into the whispers of the Warp.
Although Ugo appeared conscious for now, no one could say what might happen after maintaining such intense Psychic Power consumption for so long!
All they could hope for was a swift conclusion!
The duel bell rang, merciless and faithful—
"Bzzzz—"
The duel began!
In an instant, Ugo struck first. A blaze of Psychic Power tore through the air, but Hades swiftly leapt aside to evade it.
Ugo frowned,