A frayed and weathered banner fluttered in the wind, its colors faded with time, proudly declaring the existence of an old robot fighting ring.
The street, lined with decaying buildings and forgotten dreams, bore witness to this forgotten battleground.
Time had not been kind to the old ring. Cracked asphalt and moss-covered cobblestones led the way to its weather-beaten entrance.
The air hung heavy with a sense of abandonment, the echoes of past cheers and gasps of excitement but faint whispers carried on the wind.
The ring itself, once a proud symbol of competition, now bore the scars of countless battles fought long ago.
Rust clung to the metal barriers, and faded paint hinted at the vibrant colors that once adorned the arena.
Weeds dared to break through the cracks, their tendrils reaching for the sunlight that struggled to penetrate the shadows.
Even though the old ring seems forgotten with a lot of memories, the people of Nightshade Town still cherish every moment spent in this arena.
The once quiet arena was almost filled with people of various ages. The look of anticipation was written on the faces of everyone as they stared at the ring patiently.
Standing inside the ring was a clumsy-looking red and blue robot. And behind this robot was a young man that was creating a legend in the Nightshade town.
The Undying Pablo.
That was the name given to Pablo after winning various fights with his robot coming back to life when knockout.
Pablo's fame was no less than the popular guild. Thus, every fight he fought gathered his new die-hard fans.
"The Stormbringer has arrived." A voice said with excitement.
From the other side of the ring, a massive yellow robot led by a group of old and young people march into the arena with pride.
They looked at the clumsy red and blue robot with slight apprehension but it only lasted a moment.
With the arrival of the Stormbringer, the fight was about to begin. Pablo's team stood a couple of meters from him as they watched the ring with nervousness.
If they fail, defeat all their challengers. They become the biggest joke in town.
Thus, every fight was a fight to show the world they mean business.
"Are you ready?" The referee asked, looking at the two fighters controlling the robot.
"Yes." Pablo and the young man controlling the Stormbringer nodded.
"Fights" the referee announced.
Finally, they are starting. The crowd cheers in excitement.
Pablo controlled his robot steadily toward the Stormbringer while maintaining a defensive stance.
"Storm Punch!" The Stormbringer sent out a powerful punch.
Bang!
The clumsy blue and red robot defends the punch casually and responds with a lower jab.
Bang!
Huh!
Just the first punch sent the Stormbringer a step back. Seeing this, the audience and the Stormbringer team had jaws dropped.
Unknown to them, the clumsy blue and red robot had been upgraded. Its attacking power has increased by 20%.
Thus, the result was obvious.
"Get into the circle." Pablo was surprised by the result of his first punch.
Quickly, he seized the chance and the clumsy robot took the attacking position.
"2 by 2"
"Right lower jab, left lower jab."
"Chain Punch!"
As the name suggested, punch after punch rained on the yellow robot, giving it no time to settle.
As for the young man controlling the Stormbringer. He was lost and a bead of sweat gathered on his forehead as he tried to control his robot from the onslaught.
But would Pablo give him the chance?
Hell No!
The Stormbringer was forced to the corner of the ring, having nowhere to go, only for it to defend helplessly.
"Right Uppercut, Left Uppercut"
"Ace Drilling punch."
Bang!
The Stormbringer fell lifelessly like a log of wood to the ground with no evidence of standing.
As for the audience they were flabbergasted, cheering loudly and the cacophony shook the street to the core.
"The Invincible wins." The referee announced.
[Ding!]
[Mission Dominate your district: 2/10 completed]
Seeing the notification, Pablo nodded without any expression on his face. He looked at the entrant and murmured.
'The second team should be in half an hour.'
"Well done" Bella moved closer to Pablo and said with a smile.
"Thank you." He responded.
"We should prepare for the second match." He added as he controlled the robot on his side.
*******
"Don't let him go!" Pablo shouted.
"Get into it circle"
"Lean right"
"Lean left"
"Right Uppercut"
KO
Bang!
A green robot fell lifelessly on the ground with smoke coming out of its circuit.
This robot belongs to the Savage Fury team. The second team to face the Invincible.
Compared to the Stormbringer, they were easily defeated by Pablo.
[Ding!]
[Mission Dominate your district: 3/10 completed.]
****
"Chain Punch!"
"2 by 2"
"Ace Drilling Punch!"
Bang!
The Shadowstrike robot fell to the ground. Thus, making the Invincible win the third fight in a row.
***
Bang!
KO
Venomous Viper defeated.
The Invincible Fourth win in a row.
****
Bang!
KO!
Thunderclash defeated.
The Invincible Fifth win in a row.
[Ding!]
[Mission, Dominate your district: 6/10 completed.]
As the robot battles raged on in the neon-lit arena, a palpable shock rippled through the audience like an electric current.
Their collective gasps and bewildered murmurs filled the air, a symphony of astonishment.
At the center of this uproar stood Pablo—a seemingly unassuming figure with his robot—who continued to defy all expectations.
As Pablo's victories continued to mount, the shock among the audience deepened.
Each triumph seemed to defy the very laws of probability, defying the odds in a display of unrivaled skill and ingenuity.
Faces turned incredulous, eyes widened in disbelief, and applause mixed with stunned silence.
Even though the crowd was flabbergasted by Pablo's wins. The question still lingered in their mind.
Can he win all the matches?
For this question, only time can tell.
The next team arrives at the arena but the electrifying audience makes their blood boil.
It was like they were in another world entirely. They look at the young beside the ring— the source of this in a new light.
Quickly the robot got into the ring, ready to defeat the people's champion.
The Invincible Vs Ravager X
The seemingly black and red robot with a big X on its chest, faced the clumsy robot proudly.
'I won't lose like those sore losers.' The middle-aged controlling Ravager X thought with confidence.
"Begin," the referee shouted.
"Exterminate Punch" The Ravage X attacks decisively, using one of its ace attacks.
But to his dismay, the ugly robot performed a stunt that left everyone speechless.
Watching the powerful punch, Pablo was calm as he controlled his robot.
"Lean right"
The clumsy robot leaned right without taking a step back when he received the next command.
"Right Uppercut"
The audience was still expecting the robot to defend against the punch when a powerful uppercut came from the ugly robot.
Bang!
KO!
******
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