1005 Combat 1 (1/2)
Werder nodded.
”No problem.”
The Decisive Battle Platform itself was his main training ground. The battles to decide between life and death were a common occurrence to him. In the Scarlet Snow Sect, decisive battles were a common way to resolve disputes as well. Many people would come here daily and spectate the lively fights. This was indeed a place for many disciples to release their inner inhibitions.
However, decisive battles between individuals who were so highly ranked were extremely uncommon, thereby attracting a large crowd this time around.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a black line flashed past above the Battle Platform. It was actually a black, sharp and slim Flying Ship. The Flying Ship stopped on the empty space on the opposite end from March and the others before a man with short hair, dressed in black, stepped out of it.
His eyes looked somewhat strange as if they possessed a mysterious force of attraction. Meanwhile, densely-packed clusters of black bees were crawling all over his shoulder, making him appear slightly horrifying.
”Beehive!” March's gaze turned cold as he glared at the other person fiercely; an uninhibited murderous intent seemingly oozed out of his eyes. ”You dare show yourself in front of me after killing my little sister…”
”Why would I be afraid to come here?” Beehive deadpanned. ”Your sister had a death wish. Someone else would've killed her sooner or later even if I didn't do it.”
”You and I will fight to the death today! Since you have come here, don't even dream of leaving this place!” said March coldly. ”The agreement that was made half a year ago will be fully settled today!”
”I was just thinking of the same thing.” Beehive's face was completely expressionless. He teased the black bees on his shoulder gently and moved them.
When they heard the conversation between the two people, the audience members in the seats below the platform burst into an uproar immediately.
Within the seats at the edges of the area that were reserved for the newcomers, three youths had gathered there. They were currently staring quietly at the confrontation between the two stars on the platform who were arguing over a dispute. Among the three people, one of them was blonde, while the other two had white hair, making them seem like a strange sight.
They were actually the three roommates that lived together in White Night's dormitory room.
White Night wrapped crossed his arms around his chest while staring at the center of the Battle Platform, somewhat curiously. This was his first time seeing a regulated Battle Platform like this. The Energy Machinists in the first-rate major clans were the only ones who were allowed to use it within the technologically-advanced Four Ring Star Alliance. Therefore, he never expected that he would be able to see a Battle Platform this great in a random province here.
”March and Beehive arranged today's decisive battle a long time ago. Perhaps Werder and Garen's decisive battle was also planned beforehand. Every single issue will be resolved here today,” the short-haired blonde youth predicted.
”I'm sure that's it. March ranks third, but Beehive is among the younger generation of prodigies. He was able to leap from Level Four to Level Five within ten short years. I've heard that he's favored by First Seat Carthage. His powers are definitely very strong,” the white-haired youth said quietly but confidently. ”Look, I have good feelings about Beehive. Although March is amazing and Moonshine is strong, Senior Brother Carthage is the strongest and no one could ever defeat him! With his leadership, Star Plate could never be compared to a decaying force like Moonshine.”
”I feel that the fight between Werder and Garen is a show of power which will also be used as the appetizer before the main battle. There's one thing that I'm basing my assumptions on. Perhaps many important people will be arriving here today. Compared to the two other battles before his own, March's goal was not to simply defeat Beehive, but also to step on someone else's reputation to improve his social status instead,” White Night uttered these words, despite being someone who rarely spoke.
”Someone important is coming here? How could that be? Senior Brother March and Senior Brother Beehive had already considered the first-rate Two Hearted individuals one by one,” retorted the white-haired youth immediately. He had not gotten used to White Night yet.
White Night did not refute him, choosing instead to remain silent.
The blondie could not believe it either. Although the fight between March and the others would be of a high caliber, it was unlikely that they could attract a crowd of individuals from a higher grade.
Another group of people arrived soon after.
The representatives of the royal families from numerous kingdoms sat beside March and Beehive. The Royal Princess Aine of Merci was one of them. A high-class woman from an unknown country was sitting beside her, as the duo chatted and laughed.
”Welcome, Your Highness Crown Prince Gauger of the Blue Light Empire.” March stood up and smiled before bowing slightly in the direction of the Prince who was sitting in the main seat for the Royals.
Over there, a young man, who was wearing a white crown on his head, smiled back and bowed as well.
”You're too kind, Mr.. March.”
The Blue Light Empire was ranked above average in a similar manner as Merci. However, it was clear that this country was supporting and backing March when he mentioned them on his own.
Once the royal seats were all filled up, the crowd noticed that there were some remaining empty seats.
Someone quickly began to arrange a light gold nameplate that was used to represent that guest's status.
The light gold nameplate was used to represent the distinguished guest with the highest ranking here. Just as this nameplate was placed there, the guests were immediately somewhat stunned. Was someone of a higher class actually arriving here?
When March saw the nameplate being placed there, the corners of his mouth faintly turned upwards suddenly.
”Beehive's backer is finally showing themselves…”
At his side, Werder and the others paid close attention as well.
Just as he had finished speaking, a white light pillar shot downwards from the sky above the decisive battle arena, landing in front of the seats of the distinguished guests.
Numerous silhouettes formed within the light beam slowly. The people who had just arrived had even brought beautiful female slaves who were radioactive people with them as well. The three beauties with different postures were led along by a man in front of them who was holding the chains around their hands.
That man's chin was slightly raised and he looked like a normal noble young master, except that one of his ears was not a normal human ear. It was pointed like an elf's ear and seemed to be made out of a clear crystal instead of flesh, making it abnormally eye-catching.
”They dare bring slaves into the base?! How savage!”
A hateful look flashed across March's eyes quickly.
Slaves and radioactive people were not permitted to enter the base. They were only allowed to live in the cities at the foothills, to act otherwise would be contrary to the laws.
However, this person had the audacity to simply bring slaves into a prominent place such as the Decisive Battle Platform. Clearly, he was either shockingly confident or completely ignorant. From the looks of it, it was obvious that he was not the latter.
Once everyone was seated, three youths, who were dressed in white, walked into the area from the outside.
The person who was walking at the front of the group was a muscular young man, his height was about a hundred and ninety centimeters. His short black hair would occasionally be ruffled gently by the wind. It looked as if a formidable air was being emitted from his entire body faintly. His eyes looked particularly cold and keen while the corners of his mouth were slightly downturned, giving off an intensive, fierce air with just one look.
”Garen.” Werder who was seated with the other distinguished guests stood up while his voice echoed from afar. ”I'll see you on the Battle Platform,” he sneered.