Before the match started, Zane was given a bracelet. He was told that it was armour.
'Is this an armour?' He put in the bracelet.
After wearing the bracelet on his right hand, a suit started to materialise, covering his whole body while a helmet covered his head. The suit was grey and it wasn't hard, it was flexible like a bulletproof vest. The helmet is also grey and covered his whole head, only the front part of the helmet was transparent, making the whole face visible.
As he arrived at the arena floor, he could see that the whole arena was packed.
Both Zane and his opponent, Will Varos stood at the centre of the arena.
"And here I thought you were someone strong. Turns out you were just a short weakling. And you're using a Sniper Rifle in a duel?" Will taunted after seeing Zane's short stature and the rifle.
'Wait a minute! I've seen this type of situation! Maybe I could earn something for it.' Zane thought of a plan and replied,
"It doesn't take someone strong to beat someone like you."
"What did you say? I could beat you even with my hands tied behind my back."
'Gotcha.' "You think so? If you're so 'powerful' then why don't we make a bet."
"What's the point of a bet? Well, I'm gonna win anyway so sure, knock yourself out."
"How about this, if I win you'll give me half of your allowance this month."
"And what if I win?"
Zane thought for a while and took out the pocket watch, "how about I give you this. It seems pretty expensive."
"Sure but don't come begging me for it."
Zane didn't reply and smiled.
After a few minutes, the referee appeared.
"There's a couple of things I need to explain.
First are the rules. You're only allowed to use weapons provided by the academy. Attacking with the intent to kill is forbidden.
Second, I'll tell you about the suit you're wearing. For starters, it's for your protection, it can reduce the damage you take but not all of it. The other feature is that it can calculate the damage taken. If you take too much damage, the bracelet will turn red and notify me.
Lastly is when the match will end on three conditions:
if either of you surrendered.
If you are unable to continue.
If I deem so.
If your bracelet turns red.
Understand?"
Both Zane and Will nodded.
"Now, both sides please take your position. We'll start shortly." the referee announced. Zane and Will both went to each end of the arena. Zane loaded his sniper while Will unsheathed his sword.
*BUZZ!* the buzzer sounded, marking the start of the duel.
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In the crowd,
"Is that a sniper rifle?"
"Is he seriously using that in a duel?"
"They are making a bet?"
"He's not going to die is he?"
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At the teacher's side,
"Is he the one who chose the simpler rifle as his main weapon?" A female teacher asked Mr Holt.
"Yes, that's him."
"Is he going to be ok? It'll be a problem if someone dies."
"I don't know."
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On the arena floor,
As soon as the buzzer rang, Will dashed forward while Zane just stood there.
'Wait! Why am I using a rifle in a one on one fight?' Maybe it's out of habit?
'Screw that! I hope it can hold against a sword,' he thought and shot at his opponent.
*Clang* Will deflected the bullet.
Within seconds, Will was in front of Zane. He stopped and swung his sword. Then, Zane's vision turned colourless and his opponent glowed in green. His opponent's movement seemed to have slowed down as if time itself slowed down.
Will's sword is inches away from him, he took a step back, completely evading the strike. Taking the chance, Zane pointed the nozzle of his rifle toward his opponent's feet. In such a close distance, Will couldn't evade let alone deflect the bullet, the bullet successfully hit his right foot. Fortunately, he was wearing the suit and it was a training bullet, or it would have left a hole.
"Argh!" The pain caused him to retreat a few meters back.
Since Will could deflect the bullet, there was no point in shooting from a distance. With this in mind, Zane decided to rush forward.
As he reached his opponent, he swung his rifle like a sword. Everyone present was shocked. Never in history has anyone used a rifle like that. If he was going to use it like that, why didn't he choose a sword?
When the nozzle is directly in front of Will, Zane pulls the trigger.
'What?' Will never expected Zane to pull the trigger while swinging his rifle. As a result, he was unable to block the attack.
"Aargh! I'm gonna kill you!" The bullet directly hit his chest. He gripped his sword and swung it randomly like a mad man.
*Clang!*
*Clang!*
*Clang!*
As Will swung his sword, Zane blocked them with his rifle. Fortunately, the rifle was durable enough to withstand those strikes.
After blacking a few more strikes, Zane pushed him backwards and shot twice. One bullet lightly grazed him while the other hit his shoulder, causing him to drop his sword.
'His bracelet hasn't turned red? I should end this quickly, I'm starting to feel tired.' Zane thought. He took out his secret weapon, the lightning bullet. He loaded his rifle with the special bullet and shot it.
*zzz zzz zzz*
Unlike normally where the shot would be silent, the sound of electricity could be heard as the bullet escaped the barrel. As the bullet hit Will in the chest, it burst into electricity and formed a small shock wave.
"Ahhhh!" Will screamed as electricity surged through his body. Finally, his bracelet turned red, indicating his loss.
*Buzz!* the buzzer rang again, ending the match.
"Winner! Zane Felix!" The referee announced through the microphone.
The crowd went silent. They didn't expect this outcome. Then,
*Cheer* someone started to cheer and the others followed.
*Cheer*
*Cheer*
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On the teacher's side,
"Is that a magic bullet? Aren't they only allowed to use training bullets? Then isn't he disqualified?" A teacher asked Mr Holt.
"No. Look closer. A magic bullet would have pierced through him. That's a training bullet."
"But how? Unless. . ."