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The appearance of the boy rendered the Iron Fist Tavern silent.
The drinkers exchanged glances, filled with a sense of absurdity. As Dachi was about to take the stage, they began to worry about the gold coins they had wagered. After all, Dachi was an adult man, which was certainly better than a boy like Rody! However, what left them in despair was that since the news of Feast Night had spread, it had been mentioned that the protagonist of the final showdown was the only son of the Ekria Family leader, a nine-and-a-half-year-old boy!
Everything felt so reasonable that the drinkers found no reason to be angry.
Not only them; even Oshuria and Lacreto were momentarily stunned upon seeing Rody.
Only the nobles remained unconcerned, continuing to drink and touch the bunny girls. To them, no matter how the situation evolved, all those gold coins would eventually end up in their pockets!
“No... no! Rody, get down!” Dachi shouted towards the Arena, tumbling out of his wheelchair.
At that moment, Lacreto approached without a word and delivered a heavy punch to Dachi's stomach, causing him to curl up in pain on the ground.
“Shut up, you pathetic Lame Man,” Lacreto sneered.
“Let him go... let him go...” Dachi pleaded despite the pain in his abdomen. “We agreed earlier that I would take his place... I will bet on the Ekria Family...”
Lacreto squatted down, looking at Dachi with disdain. “But don’t forget, this Feast of War is already betting on the Ekria Family!”
Dachi's heart sank as he suddenly felt despair wash over him. Although both choices would allow the Aurelia Alliance to seize the Ekria Family, why would they give up on eliminating Rody if they could do it easily? After all, Lacreto and Oshuria were merchants, not good people!
“Drag him aside,” Lacreto ordered his subordinates.
As Rody stepped onto the Arena, he quickly realized what was happening below. He saw Dachi being roughly dragged away by two burly men while his wheelchair was kicked aside. Anger surged within him as he rushed over. But just a few steps in, a hand like an iron claw grabbed his shoulder.
“Hey kid, your opponent is me!” Black Scorpion said with a mocking smile at the frail Rody. Indeed, he didn't regard Rody as a threat at all and even skipped any warm-up before the fight.
If it weren't for the enticing offer from Oshuria, he wouldn't have bothered to intervene. After all, it was disgraceful to fight with a child; winning or losing would bring no honor. Moreover, given Black Scorpion's temperament, he might even accidentally cripple Rody, tearing his limbs apart—a fate that had happened before.
At that moment, Black Scorpion suddenly felt a sharp pain in his wrist!
Rody had twisted Black Scorpion's hand in the opposite direction with a crackling sound, managing to turn his entire arm around! The force was immense, completely unlike what one would expect from a nine-year-old child; it surpassed that of most adults by far!
Before Black Scorpion could react, Rody delivered a powerful kick to his abdomen. With a dull thud, Black Scorpion stumbled backward, barely managing to steady himself!
Witnessing this scene, the onlooking drinkers erupted in astonishment.
"Level 4 Fighting Spirit?!" Black Scorpion's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.
A Level 4 Fighting Spirit was considered strong even in all of Blackstone Town! After all, reaching Level 5 meant one was on the path to becoming powerful enough for the big cities. As for individuals like Black Scorpion and Simon, their age had hindered their growth. Levels above 6 were exceedingly rare!
Under normal circumstances, encountering a Level 4 opponent wouldn't faze Black Scorpion; he would typically find ways to torment them. But at this moment, he was genuinely shocked...
A Level 4 warrior under ten years old?!
Seizing the opportunity, Rody sprang into action again, moving like a swift leopard as he closed the distance in an instant. He leaped high and delivered a kick aimed at Black Scorpion's head!
Being a Level 5 warrior, Black Scorpion crossed his arms and managed to block the strike with a loud bang. However, Rody's full-force attack still forced him to stagger back, his arms tingling from the impact.
The crowd erupted in boos!
"I'll kill you!" Black Scorpion roared in fury as he summoned his Level 5 Fighting Spirit. He transformed into a streak of black light and charged at Rody! A flicker of panic crossed Rody's eyes; despite having reached Level 4, he couldn't compare to Black Scorpion in terms of combat experience!
With a resounding crash, Rody was sent flying backward and landed on a table littered with bottles, shattering them all around him!
Black Scorpion smirked coldly, pounding his chest with his fists, fully embodying the stance of a victor! The moment Rody revealed his Level 4 Fighting Spirit, it signified that both sides were evenly matched, allowing Black Scorpion to unleash his full power upon him! That last collision was something even a newly promoted Level 5 warrior couldn't withstand. Based on Black Scorpion's assessment, Rody had likely broken five or six bones, and Qi Xuan would also suffer significant injuries...
In summary, Rody was basically rendered useless!
But just then, the cheers in the tavern suddenly intensified... From the depths of the shattered debris, Rody struggled to rise, his left leg twisted grotesquely, clearly indicating that the bone was broken...
Yet Rody's expression remained calm, as if he felt no pain. Indeed, compared to the intense erosion from Venom Blade Liquid, the pain of a broken bone was nothing.
After enduring two full days of training, such an injury no longer caused him any discomfort.
A soft green light enveloped his body, making him appear like a translucent emerald. Under this glow, his wounds were healing at a visibly rapid pace, and his left leg slowly straightened!
If Yasthia were present, she would be overjoyed, for this was the result of her research: Empowerment Magic!
The target of this enhancement was Garen's Emerald Battle Aura!
Black Scorpion stared in disbelief at that figure, momentarily stunned. In that instant, Rody charged forward, appearing like a massive green crystal as he swiftly approached Black Scorpion!
"Get away from me!" Black Scorpion growled darkly, swinging a punch toward him!
Strangely enough, Rody showed no intention of dodging; he allowed the punch to strike his shoulder while seizing the opportunity to wrap his arms around Black Scorpion's elbow. His Fighting Spirit erupted within him as he twisted downward with sudden force!
Crack! Crack!
A piercing scream echoed! Almost simultaneously, Rody's shoulder and Black Scorpion's elbow suffered severe injuries! Black Scorpion exerted all his strength to pull back his arm, his face turning pale as he saw his left arm hanging limply at his side—completely incapacitated!
Meanwhile, after a brief moment of catching his breath, Rody's Emerald Battle Aura began to heal his injuries.
Emerald Battle Aura contains astonishing restorative power, combined with Garen's Resilience Talent, allowing for a recovery of 40% health in a short time. However, the true reason for Rody's rapid recovery lies in the essence of this Fighting Spirit. It is important to note that this Emerald Battle Aura comes from Garen, who is an eighth-level warrior!
"Only ten minutes..." Rody murmured to himself.
Yasthia's Empowerment Magic can only last for ten minutes; once the time is up, this Fighting Spirit will automatically diminish.
Rody wasted no time and dashed forward again!
"I... I will kill you!" Black Scorpion roared in fury, his eyes blazing red as he charged in, unleashing his fifth-level Fighting Spirit like a waterfall!
This time, it was another brutal exchange of injuries!
Two of Black Scorpion's ribs shattered, while Rody was struck hard, spitting blood!
Yet, in just a short while, Rody's wounds began to heal again.
"Monster... he is a monster..." Black Scorpion thought in panic as he looked at the frail figure not far away.
Indeed, after two consecutive clashes, they both seemed gravely injured, but Black Scorpion could clearly feel that the young man remained in peak condition!
He suspected that this might be related to the strange green light, yet felt utterly powerless against it!
What kind of power is this?!
He couldn't help but think of Garen's tall figure...
Black Scorpion was afraid... this time he was truly afraid...
"I give up!" Black Scorpion decisively turned around and raised his hands to shout at the crowd below.
However, the Drinker in the audience stared at him with a strange gaze, or more accurately, at what was behind him!
Black Scorpion suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. Before he could turn around, a sharp pain shot through his left leg as Rody landed a punch on his knee. With the surge of 4th level Fighting Spirit, Black Scorpion's kneecap shattered instantly!
"Ah!!" Black Scorpion glared at Rody with resentment, not expecting his opponent to launch such a fierce surprise attack while he was caught off guard! He instinctively wanted to scold him but suddenly realized that the other party was just a child!
Was he really going to teach a child how to fight?
Sweat beaded on Black Scorpion's forehead. In his terrified gaze, he saw Rody crouching down in front of him, one hand quietly clenching into a fist.
What was he planning to do? Black Scorpion felt uncertain. Although some Fighting Spirit still lingered within him, if he acted now, it would mean denying his earlier concession... Yes, he truly didn't want to continue fighting this monster... Even if it would be embarrassing, it was better than losing his life... Especially with the calmness that Rody displayed despite being severely injured, which sent an unprecedented chill through Black Scorpion. But what was this boy doing?
He didn’t look at Black Scorpion, seemingly indifferent to his opponent's thoughts, nor did he glance down at the Arena, as if he didn’t care about the outcome of the battle. He simply focused on Black Scorpion's other leg.
"No!!" Suddenly realizing something, Black Scorpion turned pale with panic, but before he could utter a sound, the boy's fist struck.
"Bang!" The knee of Black Scorpion's other leg was also shattered!
The boy turned his head, his eyes reflecting some turmoil; clearly, dealing such heavy blows weighed heavily on him for a moment.
But gradually, his gaze became resolute.
"This is what you owe to Uncle Dachi."
...
In a corner of the tavern, Edward took a gentle sip of fine wine, revealing an expression of enjoyment.
The Iron Fist Tavern erupted with waves of cheers and applause!
The Drinker crowd was buzzing with excitement, no one had anticipated that the young man would emerge victorious in this duel! And he did so decisively! They shouted Rody's name, not because he had conquered them, but because his victory had earned them gold coins!
In stark contrast, the nobles nearby were left dumbfounded, their gazes shifting towards Aurei. The expressions on Aurei's faces were a mix of shock and gloom. After a moment, they seemed to come to a decision and sent someone deep into the tavern.
After this round of battles, the Drinkers reaffirmed their resolve, nearly throwing all their gold coins towards Ekria.
As for the nobles, they still couldn't believe that Aurei would deliberately lose so much money, so they insisted on betting on Aurei's side.
Three minutes later, the entire tavern fell silent.
The Drinkers could no longer muster any enthusiasm, as if they could already see their gold coins slipping away from their pockets.
The nobles were also stunned for quite some time. One noble even dropped his wine cup, murmuring, "Is it really necessary...?"
Then a dark figure slowly ascended to the Arena.
His appearance was simple; only the muscles bulging beneath his coat indicated that he was quite robust.
No one could see his face clearly because he wore a mask.
But everyone recognized him, for he was none other than...
The Big Bad Wolf!
From the moment the Big Bad Wolf appeared, everyone believed Rody had already lost—and would lose terribly. In all of the Big Bad Wolf's past matches, none of his opponents had met with a good end.
Even Rody felt a deep sense of helplessness at that moment. Looking at the dark figure, he could feel the flow of his Fighting Spirit within him slowing down, as if it were retreating in fear...
He instinctively wanted to flee...
But as the foot lifted, it ultimately did not touch the ground.
"If Mentor Garen were here, he would definitely want to see me be brave..." Rody's mind drifted back to that moment in the Black Dragon Mountain Range, when Garen spoke amidst the flames.
And to that unforgettable lesson.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Everyone feels fear, but a truly brave person dares to take that step even in moments of fear and despair!
Just then, someone patted Rody on the shoulder.
"Go take a break; I'll handle him."
The person said this while removing his black coat.
Rody recognized him, paused for a moment, then broke into a smile.
"Mentor Garen!"
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