Chapter 585 - A MURDEROUS FAIRY (1/2)

Nicole Jiang was not foolish.

She did not descend to the stage without a game plan. She knew that Jiang Yinuo would not let her go scot-free because of their past. Therefore, she was prepared to fight back without reserve, even though her chances were not great.

After all, she was a Guardian, despite her current low grade. Naturally, people believed in her and hoped that she would become a pillar of Martial Island in the future. If she did not stand her ground and face Yinuo, she would lose her credibility and everything she had worked for since she was a child.

Everything would be blown away, and she would be just a mediocre girl again. And it was all because of her cousin Yinuo.

With these thoughts, her heart became a little firmer. She held the bo staff in her hand with steady hands and looked at Yinuo with a mixture of hatred, anger and determination. She could not allow the girl to ruin her life again.

”I like that look in your eyes.” Jiang Yinuo smiled with crescent eyes as she looked back at Nicole. ”It is not fun to beat something without a little fighting power. I hope you have more resilience than your little friend, Phoebe.”

Nicole felt cold sweat cover her back. ”What did you do to Phoebe?”

”I might have made her a part of her experiment. The Lambert family knows all about it.” Jiang Yinuo laughed without care. ”Coming to think of it, shouldn't you thank me for helping you out? I have eliminated your enemy.”

Nicole did not feel grateful or happy. If anything, she was afraid as she tried to imagine what happened to Phoebe. Ashe was not privy to the details of Phoebe's research, but she was sure it was something dangerous.

If Jiang Yinuo dealt with her, she was probably dead.

”We were just rivals. I never wanted to harm her.” Nicole said.

Regardless of her feelings, she did not want her character setting to break. She needed to create a positive image, especially since she was in front of important people from both the island and the outside world.

If she created a positive image, the confrontation with Jiang Yinuo could be the thing that propelled her to higher heights. She might even get higher clearance as a Guardian earlier than anticipated. Her life could change forever.

And she did not need to win against Yinuo.

As long as she held on for a period, the special Guardians would come to deal with the hostage situation. She would be a hero, and the pesky Yinuo would disappear for good this time. She would be the only worthwhile girl in the Jiang clan.

”That's a shame. I wanted to send you off with good news.” Jiang Yinuo said before taking a fighting stance with the sword in her hands.

Without waiting for a response, Jiang Yinuo attacked Nicole. Her swordplay was as beautiful as ever. She was like a little murderous fairy floating across the stage as her sword glinted in the bright centre stage.

In the past, when they were children, the sword instructor in the Jiang clan complained that Yinuo's swordplay was too showy. He said that the small girl wasted a lot of her power by making unnecessarily beautiful moves.

In his words, if she focused on skill and power, she could accomplish more. The little Yinuo refused to change her swordsmanship. She said that she was a beautiful lady and would not fight like a stinky boy. The response made everyone mad.

Unfortunately, no one could say anything after Yinuo managed to defeat everyone.

Nicole lifted her staff and defended herself. She stopped the sword and felt the power reverberate through her weapon and bones.

When she thought that she would have a chance to retaliate, Jiang Yinuo spun on her dainty boots and kicked her in the abdomen. Nicole slid backwards on the stage and barely managed to keep herself steady with the staff.

Jiang Yinuo did not give her a chance to recover. She flew immediately to Nicole and gave her another firm kick, sending her back to the centre of the stage.

These two moves were humiliating to Nicole in a way that everyone watching the spectacle could understand. In the beginning, Yinuo drew her sword and attacked the other girl with it. However, after a single move, the sword was held casually like a prop.

It meant that Yinuo had tested Nicole's strength and found it to be lacking. In other words, Yinuo decided that it was not worthwhile for her to use a weapon. She was confident in beating her barehanded.