As the players were scanning the player in the arena, one of them suddenly spoke up, "Hey, have you noticed that guy over there? Isn't he blind?"
Surprised, another player turned to look and said, "Really? Oh my goodness, you're right!"
Feeling sympathetic for the man's situation, one player expressed their pity, "That's so sad. He must have come so far, only to face a terrible fate."
Sig was completely absorbed in his ongoing match, and though he could hear the people around him, he paid them no mind. As the match began, the swordsman stepped forward as he had in previous matches. However, Sig was ready and activated his passive skill to catch the swordsman off guard. The sudden darkness that enveloped the swordsman caused him to swing his sword wildly, missing Sig completely.
One of the players exclaimed in disbelief, "What is he doing? Did he just hit the air?"
Another player added, "It's strange to see the swordsman acting as if he's blind. Has something happened to him since his previous defeat?"
Their curiosity prompted them to question the unusual behavior of the swordsman.
"STOP!" One of the players from the audience suddenly screamed, causing the other players in the room to jump in fear.
"What the heck was that? He nearly gave me a heart attack," exclaimed one of the startled players.
"Who is he?" another player asked, looking at the screaming audience member.
"Hey, isn't he the same guy who came in with the blind person?" the first player said, recognizing the screamer.
"Move two steps to the left!" Alex yelled repeatedly, disregarding the comments of the players.
One of the players burst into laughter and exclaimed, "Is he really guiding the blind person?"
Another player joined in, "Ha! That's hilarious! This is the funniest thing I've seen in this dreary place!"
Alex commanded Sig to take two steps to the left, which Sig promptly did without any hesitation. Then, Alex instructed Sig to move five steps forward and stand still, which Sig obediently followed.
Another person observed their actions and questioned what they were doing, pointing out that the swordsman they were likely facing wouldn't tolerate such behavior. In response, one of them remarked that, while it may be true, at least they were putting on an entertaining show before their inevitable defeat.
Despite their expectations, the swordsman did not move from his position and began swinging his blade without any clear purpose or direction, perplexing the onlookers with its erratic movements.
"Wait...wait...now!" Alex screamed, "He's only seven meters in front of you! Kick him as hard as you can!"
One of the players was confused and asked, "What is that clown saying? Kicking him won't kill him."
However, much to everyone's surprise, Sig appeared above the swordsman's back and swiftly used a wrestling move to stretch out his leg and kick the swordsman in the back with incredible force. This caused the swordsman to fly forward and ultimately fall outside the border of the arena.
With the help of his shadow step ability, he instantly closed the distance between himself and his opponent. Thanks to Alex's guidance, he strategically positioned himself in a favorable location, allowing him to defeat his opponent without putting himself in harm's way. The mission objective was simply to win against the champion, and in accordance with the arena's rules, any fighter who steps outside the designated borders forfeits their chances of winning and is automatically declared the loser of the match.
[Player #8, Win!]
"Wow, a blind person won? That's incredible!" exclaimed one of the players.
Another player responded with skepticism, "Hold on a second, how did the swordsman not even land a hit on him? Did he just stand there like a clueless fool? Something seems off here, I'm calling cheating."
"Regardless of whether he cheated or not, he still emerged as the winner. In a place where any misstep could mean risking your life, does it really matter if he cheated? Are you an idiot?" Remarked a player.
"What did you say you bastard!"
[Player #8, Will be transported to the lobby of the next room.]
As Sig and Alex shared a silent moment, it was clear that they both understood each other's unspoken thoughts.
Sig spoke first, expressing gratitude towards his friend, "I appreciate your assistance, buddy. I'll catch you on the other side."
Alex was quick to assure Sig, "Don't worry about me, I've got this match in the bag."
After their brief exchange, Sig was transported to the lobby.