Keep in place, look towards the opponent who would appear in the red corner when the commentator announced it. At the pronouncement of my name, the crowd roars. For her I am and will forever remain the challenger. So betting on my victory or my defeat had become an attraction of this coliseum even if I am only the first of the 5 fights planned each time. I wonder who the spectators are, where they come from and if there are fighters among them. Maybe when we reach a certain level, we don't have to fight every day, maybe our matches are big events planned weeks in advance, etc.
[Host don't worry about these matters, at level 20 you will find out part of the secrets because a major event will happen to you]
In shock, I had to pull myself together. Did the system still have other features?
"In the red corner, here is a distinguished guest, summoned by gods to be their champion, here is DRUSSSSSSSS" shouted the commentator
A man with a wild aura, an ax on his shoulder, steel blue eyes approached. I knew he was a great fighter.
"FIGHT"
[Ding...the opponent used a technique, all your skills are temporarily blocked]
[In return hers too, it's a blade and hand-to-hand combat, be careful Host]
What was it again, I no longer have a hidden boot and I am no longer dominant in a second of the match. For the first time it would be a tough fight. I had to find an effective solution to counter his axe. If I parry head-on my blade will break and I will die without understanding what is happening.
He rushed at me at the speed of a grade D. A level above me. The ax at the neck for a horizontal attack. I quickly rolled aside, barely after I had time to get up, he was already on top of me again. I only narrowly dodged while he just attacked. If my concentration slackened just a little, I would take the ax full chest and I would have two bodies. The crowd chanted:
"DRUSS, DRUSS, DRUSS, DRUSS"
"system, adds 15 points in dexterity, 7 points in force, 5 in Agility and 2 in vitality"
[Ding...Your blocked skills have improved and you have acquired the Quick Understanding Skill with Dexterity]
My speed then matched his and I was able to parry his side blade breaking his chain of attacks. It was the first time he had been pushed back and he looked at me suspiciously before returning to the charge. With a katana you always have to attack with the sharp side of the blade if you want to have a real impact. With the increase in dexterity, it was suddenly much easier to change the tilt of the blade. This small difference turned the game upside down. Going from defensive to offensive, I saw the sweat start rolling down his forehead like mountain water. Ultimately :
[Ding...the enemy removed his skill restricting yours]
Enraged, he suddenly changed the floor of the sandy arena to an ice rink. Only my movements were affected while he kept a similar speed. My only wish was to go to sleep and he had given me more than my opponents in previous matches. So I activated the boots of Hermes, the invisibility of the helmet of Hades and at the speed of light I was a meter behind him allowing me to trigger [Pressure of the god of war Ares]. Not even a second had passed between all these actions and yet he collapsed, regurgitating greenish blood. Suddenly his body swelled up, I fled to the other end of the arena as he exploded. I was blown away by the shock wave and almost killed myself on the wall of the coliseum.
"Once again Mr. Max finishes a fight worthy of the name, a fight that makes us feel a mini thrill before the fights much more grandiose after this one"
"Ladies and gentlemen, tell him until next time"
I walked out indifferent as my name was shouted.
A great reward must be at stake for the fighters and even the gods to want their champions there, to risk their lives here. Shaking my head, black invades me and in this process of teleportation,
[Ding...you killed D-rank Druss, +700 EXP]
[Your glory has improved, the Greek gods have granted you +5 in magic]
[Magic Sense improved]
Back at the apartment, I was finally able to fall asleep, not knowing that the next day the system would surprise me again.
Name: Max
Level: 11(EXP: 1700/25200)
Race: Human
[Statistics]
Strength: 30
Agility: 30
Dexterity: 20
Sense: 25
Vitality: 27
Magic: 20
Stat Points Available: 0
[Innate Ability]
None
[Skill tab]
[Active]:
[teleport]
[Pressure of the god of war Ares]
[Strength Boost]
[Darkness of the Underworld]
[Passive]: [Athena's Eyes]
[Speed comprehension]
[Little Samurai]
[Snake Dodge]
[Scan]
[Sense of Magic]
[Recovery]
[Equipment]
[Hermes Boots]
The Helmet of Hades]
[Oil Spill]
[Tip] Each time a stat reaches 10, a skill will be unlocked and will be boosted every 10 levels.
[Other information]
2 free draws remaining in the lottery.