Chapter 251.1 – Criticize Harshly (1/2)
Chapter 251.1 – Criticize Harshly
Random weapons. This had been a troll move he’d employed two years ago when he’d still been extremely childish. To experts that were exceedingly balanced in all aspects of combat, opting for randomization wasn’t considered much. But when up against a genuine expert, choosing it again and again was an exceedingly senseless decision. No one could truly achieve all-roundedness in every aspect of combat. After two years consolidating his skills, Casio himself was all too clear about where his strengths and shortcomings lay. In the end, what he excelled at was still close-combat.
But for this match, he definitely needed to choose random weapons!
He had watched the match between All-Mouthy King and Divian and had indeed accepted that the Infinite Slash Rotation wasn’t something that could be blocked with brute strength. If his opponent actually did get crosswheels via randomization again, then Casio would only have a 20 odd percent chance of winning, regardless of what weapon he obtained. But if his opponent didn’t get that weapon, then with his opponent’s soul power standards as well as close-combat capabilities displayed in the more recent performances, Casio felt he could completely smash All-Mouthy King apart!
He had more-or-less a.n.a.lyzed each move his opponent could make. Regardless of whether it were ranged or close combat, one could frankly say that the entire a.r.s.enal of All-Mouthy King’s moves could be rounded up to a few core skills.
Since he had chosen randomization, regardless of what he himself got he would definitely have the advantage in this match.
With his victory, he would be able to acquire incomparable fame and prestige. Not only would he soar inside his academy, he would also be able to seize a decisive chance to s.h.i.+ne in the CHF. He might even be able to attract the attention of the OP officials, thus landing a position in the quasi-sanctuary division. That would truly be a heaven-sent gift.
From the looks of it now, he had truly made the right bet. While crescent-moon blades weren’t very powerful, he just so happened to be the type to excel the most at close-combat. His opponent was also one who had gotten Molok’s Battle Axe via randomization. Other than directly throwing it away and using his fist, there was no other choice left for All-Mouthy King.
Battlefield: Ancient Coliseum Arena.
This circular arena had a diameter of less than 100 meters. No other decoration surrounded the s.p.a.ce. It was one of the most commonly seen dueling battlefields available, with victory and defeat reliant on one’s strength.
Currently, w.a.n.g Zhong was also making observations about his opponent. This Casio fellow before him didn’t seem weak, and instead he exuded a dominative presence similar to Divian’s.
With a single look at how his opponent held his weapons, w.a.n.g Zhong noted he was someone who trained in every aspect of fighting from the foundations to actual combat. That familiar grip on his weapons, the way his fingers relaxed as he held the handle, the way he made it seem as though those crescent-moon blades could be thrown with a single twitch, as well as the way he wielded them nimbly and agily.
Casio theorized the best way to break through All-Mouthy King’s style wouldn’t be through ranged attacks, but through the front. He was exceedingly clear about how those crosswheels could dominate everything beneath the heavens in a ranged battle. Thus, his only option was close-combat, which he excelled at the most.
“It’s best if you just toss that superfluous weapon away. You aren’t my match otherwise. I don’t wanna hear a pile of excuse after you lose.” Casio spoke in a slightly ridiculing fas.h.i.+on as he gazed at All-Mouthy King.
He wanted to bully All-Mouthy king. People who climbed to this level loved and cherished their fame and reputation. If he could bully All-Mouthy King into tossing Molok’s Battle Axe, then his chances of victory would jump from 70-80 percent all the way to 100 percent. That was a 360 kg burden, so Casio didn’t feel it would give much results. Even a pig wouldn’t use it in such a match.
As his words rang out, the originally clamouring and bustling viewing gallery turned silent. Everyone could clearly interpret the meaning behind those words. All that was left was to see what choice All-Mouthy King would make.
Those unspoken words were too conspicuous!
“Haha! What contestant Casio said isn’t wrong. In fact, I wanted to say those words from the start!” Ruo Zhi smiled as he continued, “A weapon should be thrown away for the advantage. That’s the true value in choosing randomized weapons.”
This breezy way of insulting and mocking immediately created a huge wave in the audience. One really had to admit that Brother Ruo Zhi perfect the art of toying with his audience’s emotions. At the same time, the OP group’s revenue would definitely increase by 10-20 percent. Humans always tossed more money when faced with increased emotional heights.
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“That’s a 360 kg Molok’s Battle Axe…” Scarlet frowned as she watched the OP match via a large broadcasting screen. She just so happened to be heading over to find Laura at the Wild Beast Society with Barran when she suddenly received a notice about All-Mouthy King’s match. When she entered, she found everyone had already gathered to watch and simply pulled Barran along to join them.
Right now she wasn’t exactly a Brother King fan. Instead, it had been that night when w.a.n.g Zhong defeated Cecil that prompted her to pay more attention to him. She had a.s.sumed his words that night were a joke, but after witnessing the might of his crosswheels which dominated the heavens, she had a feeling he may not have lied to her after all…
In the past, she had a mere favourable impression of w.a.n.g Zhong. Time pa.s.sed, however, and she found her impressions fermenting and growing beneath the constant teasing Milami did each day. Not only that, the time she spent caring for him in the hospital after the group training created a more relaxed and casual relations.h.i.+p than before.
Then there was the time when he chose to walk forward and save the desperate situation plaguing Tianjing Academy and her grandfather. Withstanding the bullying displayed by Adolf Academy made Scarlet understand she truly like this boy. Within her admiration, that slight feeling of love was something extremely sweet for her.