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"Well, then next..."
As Somaroth's gaze fell upon Garen, he suddenly saw Tastandin rise, carrying Freezing Command toward the battlefield.
"The Gargoro Family's, huh?" Somaroth frowned. However, the conflict between Kachin and Su Ye was well-known, so he chose to remain silent.
Kachin wore a victorious smile, casting a mocking glance at Su Ye.
Su Ye quietly sipped his red wine. "Just bear with it a little longer."
"This is the last time," Garen said as he returned to his seat, his deep voice resembling that of a fierce beast.
Su Ye chuckled lightly, noncommittal. "If there’s a next time, I’ll let you know in advance."
Garen's bloodshot eyes locked onto him. "If there’s a next time, I will kill you."
Su Ye narrowed his eyes but said nothing more. After a moment of silence, he let out a soft hum, which served as a silent concession.
It was clear that Garen was not joking.
Despite the bond of Embrace, Garen had to ensure Su Ye's safety and eliminate any threatening factors. However, that did not mean Su Ye could toy with him at will; Garen would never allow himself to be manipulated. This was a line that could not be crossed.
Garen felt as if he were being burned alive, his body restless and agitated. He downed three large glasses of red wine in quick succession, yet it did little to quell his unease.
"Bang! Bang!" "Bang! Bang!"
The heart was pounding violently.
A strong desire for battle surged within, more intense than ever before. Garen listened to the sounds of fighting not far away, gripping his fork and knife tightly, suppressing the urge to rush into the fray…
He had just finished a fierce battle. Blackie had exhausted most of his stamina, and even though Tastandin held a certain reputation among the blood clan, Blackie clearly had little chance of winning against him.
Of course, given Pain Crystal's true authority, Blackie wasn't too worried about losing; as long as he could delay the fight for a moment or showcase his skills, he would be counted in the overall assessment by the crystal.
However, what he didn't expect was that Tastandin seemed to have seen through his thoughts. He drew Freezing Command immediately, showing no intention of engaging in close combat.
With a sharp sound, as the Cross-Handled Greatsword was drawn, frost instantly spread across the ground, creeping up Blackie's legs.
"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect Tastandin to successfully merge Freezing Command with his soul," someone at the table exclaimed in surprise.
Acheron pondered for a moment before turning to ask, "Mr. Somaroth, isn't Tastandin breaking the rules?"
Somaroth shook his head. "First, in an environment where powers are suppressed, even if one merges their weapon with their soul, it can only exhibit special attributes and cannot unleash its true power."
"And the purpose of this selection is for the upcoming Lost Land. If Tastandin can activate weapon attributes here, he will be able to do so in Lost Land as well," Somaroth patiently explained. "So in a real sense, his weapon is also part of his strength."
Acheron had merely asked out of curiosity and wasn't overly concerned; he nodded thoughtfully. However, many of the Clan Representatives at the table frowned.
Using weapons in a selection based on combat ability was undoubtedly a form of cheating. Yet Somaroth's explanation clarified the issue; after all, they were not merely competing but preparing for the upcoming journey to Dead Man's Gorge.
Since Tastandin could use Freezing Command in Dead Man's Gorge, it naturally had to be counted as part of his strength. This left those who lacked exceptional abilities and special weapons feeling anxious.
“Tastandin's strength is already impressive. If he adds the Freezing Command to it…” the representative of the Cimisi Clan frowned and said, “Perhaps he really has a chance of being selected.”
“Cimisi, can you lower your voice a bit? Look at Rogerett's expression!” chuckled the representative of the Padocchi Clan, his voice equally loud.
After witnessing Tastandin use the Freezing Command, many clans abandoned their competitive thoughts. After all, in terms of strength, Niguzate from the Revernon Clan, Lucifer from the Sertate Clan, and Lion's Eye from the Reimer Clan were all incredibly formidable, almost guaranteeing them three spots.
Only after them did it come down to Scarlet Moon and Tastandin's level. Although their specific strength was slightly inferior, it wasn't impossible for them to compete. However, once Tastandin brought out the Freezing Command, any clan harboring thoughts of “trying” was completely out of the running.
In the eyes of those watching, Rogerett from the Black Nupier Clan had already turned a bit pale.
“Bang! Bang!”
The pace of battle was extremely fast. Despite Blackie showcasing his exceptional combat experience and repeatedly struggling out of the frost, even launching several counterattacks, he ultimately could not withstand Tastandin, who had fused his weapon with his soul. His stamina was rapidly depleted, and at that moment, white frost formed on his eyebrows as he was sent flying by a powerful kick from Tastandin.
“Is there anyone else?” Tastandin declared proudly, turning around to shout.
However, this time there were no clans stepping forward like before. Seeing that the three major clans remained silent, everyone felt uncertain and hesitated.
Just then, a figure suddenly lunged forward!
“Who is that?” one clan representative exclaimed in surprise.
“It seems to be…” another person glanced at an empty seat at the table, “from the Solomon family!”
Solomon?
Everyone was taken aback. Although the "trump cards" of the various clans were usually hidden, there were only a few individuals who truly mattered. For instance, Bai from the Solomon Clan couldn't attend this gathering, which was exclusive to the blood clan, so everyone unconsciously overlooked Solomon.
"Why isn't this woman worried at all?" As everyone looked over, they saw Su Ye leisurely sipping red wine, completely unfazed by the battle happening not far away.
Could she be looking to take a gamble? That would indeed align with Su Ye's character as a gambler.
However, with Bai unable to attend, this casually recruited warrior of hers would likely struggle to keep the gamble going, and might even end up losing spectacularly! Few in the Thirteen Clans liked Su Ye, and now that they had a chance to see her make a fool of herself, they couldn't help but revel in her misfortune.
Meanwhile, on the actual battlefield, a sudden dull thud echoed!
"Bang!" It felt as if the entire venue trembled!
Only then did everyone realize what was happening and were stunned by an astonishing sight! Garen had seized Tastandin's arm and slammed him to the ground with a powerful throw. The ground cracked like spiderwebs under the impact!
"No... it's impossible!" Blood trickled from Tastandin's mouth as disbelief washed over his face.
He growled softly and lunged at Garen with all his might, driving his Cross-Handled Greatsword into the ground. A layer of frost spread outwards, quickly freezing Garen's ankles, then his calves, and finally his knees!
"Fight... fight... fight! Fight!!"
Garen's eyes turned a deep crimson as the battle frenzy surged within him. After holding back for so long, he craved a fierce battle!
With a loud bang, the ice on Garen's left leg exploded, unleashing a swift kick that blurred into a shadow—too fast for the naked eye to follow.
Boom! Tastandin was struck in the chest; he hesitated for just a moment. The cruel smile at the corner of his mouth hadn't even solidified before large muscles bulged on his back, and in an instant, he vanished! When he reappeared, it was at the other end of the venue!
The entire person was embedded in the wall.
Silence enveloped the dining table.
Finally, it was Somaroth who snapped back to reality first, frowning. "Niguzate, activate the castle's repair array."
Niguzate nodded, casting a deep glance at Garen, his gaze falling on the astonishing cracks on the ground.
Before Somaroth could choose the next challenger, a low voice echoed from not far away.
"Hurry up, I can't hold on much longer." Garen trembled, his heavy breaths particularly grating.
For some reason, the Clan Representatives who had intended to watch a spectacle suddenly felt a chill in their hearts.
Especially for Chilisen and Scarlet Moon, as the origin Clan of the Blood Frenzy Potion, how could they not recognize that Garen's current state was indeed Blood Frenzy!
However, wasn't this damned potion supposed to be used on Su Ye? And as if the secretive effects weren't enough, it was now happening right before everyone's eyes! If this were to be exposed, Chilisen would undoubtedly be suppressed by opposing forces!
Chilisen immediately exchanged glances with Scarlet Moon, who decisively stood up and grabbed her longsword, stepping onto the battlefield.
"People must have at least one moment to reveal their power to the world," Su Ye said as he propped his long legs up on the dining table and raised his cup towards Chilisen.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Scarlet Moon stared indifferently at Garen. "It seems you haven't kept your promise, so I..."
However, before Scarlet Moon could finish her sentence, Garen whispered something.
"What?" Scarlet Moon narrowed her eyes.
"I asked if you are strong?" Garen was still suppressing his tremors.
It wasn't that Garen was intentionally provoking her; rather, he was in a terrible state. The raging power within him had nowhere to go, and if his opponent wasn't strong enough...
He genuinely feared he might kill her.
It should be noted that back in Demacia, Garen's training mostly revolved around physical strength and combat without runes. This was actually where he excelled the most, and it was the fundamental reason for his extraordinary physical prowess.
Scarlet Moon slowly narrowed her eyes, her gaze growing increasingly indifferent.
But in the next moment, that indifference turned into terror!
The warrior moved like a bolt of lightning, so fast that she hadn't even drawn her sword before he was right in front of her!
Yes, Garen could no longer hold back...
If he didn't release the raging power inside him soon, his consciousness would completely spiral out of control!
Fear began to show in the depths of Scarlet Moon's eyes, or perhaps it was trembling. It was only at this moment that she realized how terrifying this warrior she had threatened truly was! She couldn't even catch his movements; all she felt were multiple impacts hitting her, followed by pain!
In less than half a minute.
"I surrender!" Scarlet Moon shouted in terror, having managed to pull away only a few meters with all her strength. "I forfeit!"
However, Garen's knee strike had already arrived. With a dull thud, Scarlet Moon transformed into an afterimage, darting towards the western window, shattering the glass and falling onto the lawn outside!
At the dining table, everyone wore strange expressions.
A dead silence fell.
But this time, it was Su Ye who asked the question for Garen: "Who’s next?"
The vampires at the table exchanged glances. Powerful warriors were not uncommon, but those who could reach such heights in pure combat strength were few and far between...
Everyone instinctively turned their gaze to the three recognized powerhouses at the head of the table.
Acheron's gaze lightly swept over Lion's Eye.
Lion's Eye immediately understood, grinning as he stood up.
But at that moment, a figure stepped onto the battlefield.
Lucifer slowly drew his longsword, his wings suddenly unfurling.
"I'm here."
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