Chapter 265 Warm-up Match 4 (1/2)

The whole colosseum went silent.

This represented the emotions of most people as they didn't expect the battle to end so quickly… Not even a minute, no—just 30 seconds?! Even many mercenary group leaders and elites were equally stunned. Although they knew Starlight wouldn't be too weak to suggest such a warm-up competition, to think that the difference was this huge…

Well done.

Only Rhode was the only one who remained calm and nodded his head constantly. Although this battle didn't take a long time, it seemed that Marlene understood the essence of being a Mage: control. Although, in terms of logic, both Mage and Thief exercised control in nature, the Thief focused on individuals, whereas the Mage focused on mass control. In the game, there was such a saying between players: as long as the Mage could cast his or her skill once, then he or she would bring at least one life with it.

And this counter-reaction from Marlene had perfectly shown the absolute control a Mage possesed. No matter if it was the glaring radiance, storm, or ice attack, all were full fledged AOE attacks. It was due to this reason that the Thief's ambush was totally useless because no matter which direction he attacked, he would end up in the same predicament.

However, Marlene's battle consciousness didn't end there. Although none of them had noticed, Rhode saw it clearly. She purposely didn't cast a shield around herself in order to invoke the opponent to strike in a fast and adventurous battle style. Because if Marlene miscalculated the Thief's speed, she would definitely be attacked by the opponent. Judging from this, it was clear that she was confident. But this also correlated to Marlene's personality, as she had always been a confident, aggressive, and proud person. Apart from subduing to Rhode, she had always given others an impression that she was unapproachable.

And now, blending this personality into battle, her aggression had become even stronger and overbearing. After the opponent was blasted out of the arena, the maiden struck the base of her staff into the ground and stared into the opposition party.

She was indeed the queen of the mercenary world.

Although Marlene definitely wouldn't reconstruct a mercenary group as she did in the game due to a change in history, it seemed like this fact wouldn't change either, regardless of whether she was the leader of the mercenary group or just an ordinary mercenary.

At this moment, the crowd once again burst into cheers. Although the mercenaries were stunned, the civilians couldn't care less as they were only there to enjoy the show. Furthermore, this young lady was a feast to their eyes. Accompanied by her beautiful show of skills, it naturally brought about an uproar. Moreover, she was a Mage! Oh my goodness, most people within Paphield had never seen a Mage, and to have this powerful and beautiful Mage perform before them, it was something that they couldn't ask for.

A man among the crowd glanced at Marlene and turned to Old Walker beside him.

”Boss, can we start now?”

”Wait for a while more; what's the rush?” Old Walker shot a look and shifted his gaze to the young lady with narrow eyes.

”After Miss Marlene finishes her next battle, we'll go according to plan.”

”Okay.”

The man nodded and dove back into the crowded.

At this moment, the first team of elites looked at one another in dismay. Although Marlene had clearly said ”Next,” those words sounded like ”Next to die” in their ears. They couldn't be blamed as they witnessed the Thief moaning in pain as he was dragged to the sides to be treated for his wounds.

Hiller sat among the crowd with knitted brows as he turned to Shawn beside him. These two leaders of the largest mercenary groups in Paphield didn't participate in this competition. Shawn wasn't interested while Hiller wasn't qualified; as the 'main culprit' who ruined Paphield's guild nomination list, Hiller didn't have the face to battle Starlight.

”It seems that Starlight is indeed powerful.”

”The title of Magical Genius for the heir of Senia Family is for real.”

Shawn coldly answered.

”To be popular in a Mage School, do you think she relied solely on her family's honor?”

”That's true.”

Hiller nodded and let out a sigh.

”But, if others have such standards too, then I'm pretty much excited for them to win the battles.”

”We shall see.”

Shawn fell into silence.

At this moment, the second member of the opposing team stepped onto the arena. He was a Warrior dressed in half-armor, holding a longsword and a pitch-black shield.

”Hmm?”

Rhode scanned the shape and size of the shield before turning to Anne, who was cheering for Marlene. Noticing Rhode's gaze, she turned around curiously.

”Leader, what's wrong?”

”No. Nothing.”

Rhode shook his head and patted on Anne's shoulder.

”This time, you will receive something great.”