The arena crackles with electric anticipation as Kai and his opponent from Serpent Dojo School face each other on the stage. The crowd murmurs in anticipation, eagerly awaiting the clash between these two combatants.
The commentator's voice echoes through the stadium, adding to the noticeable excitement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a gripping showdown! In the Novice Rank Lower Level category, we have Kai, a skilled one-handed sword user from Dragon Academy, going head-to-head with Hiroshi, a nimble dagger wielder from Serpent Dojo School. Let the battle begin!"
The spotlight illuminates the combatants as they prepare for the fight.
The tension in the air is tangible as Kai and Hiroshi square off, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze. They are both aware that victory in this match will not come easily.
The clash of metal echoes through the arena as their blades meet.
The fight is a breathtaking display of skill, agility, and strategy. As Kai and Hiroshi move across the stage, their movements are fluid and calculated.
The audience watches in awe as the combatants execute intricate techniques with precision and speed.
In the heat of battle, Hiroshi seizes an opportunity and strikes Kai's left arm with his dagger, leaving a deep gash. Pain surges through Kai's body, and he winces, momentarily faltering.
As the agony intensifies, a system notification materializes before his eyes.
[You have been Poisoned]
[Your health will steadily decrease if the effect is not removed]
[It is recommended for the host to seek recovery]
Kai's mind races, assessing the situation. How can he tend to the poison coursing through his veins amidst such a high-stakes fight?
But he can't afford to be distracted; his life depends on it. Gritting his teeth, he shakes off the distraction and focuses on the fight.
Refocused and determined, Kai dodges an incoming attack just in the nick of time, narrowly evading Hiroshi's lethal strike.
The poison begins to take its toll, making his movements sluggish. Every swing of his sword feels a little heavier, every step slower. But he refuses to succumb to the debilitating effects.
Back at Dragon Academy, Kai's friends watch the battle with growing concern.
Rachel turns to Master Liang, her voice filled with worry. "Sir, is Kai okay? Is he also poisoned?"
Master Liang, his gaze fixed on the intense fight, nods with a hint of worry in his eyes.
He reassures Rachel, "Yes, he has been poisoned, but there's no need to panic just yet. The poison hasn't spread extensively. If Kai can end this quickly, we can attend to his injuries promptly. Let us rally behind him and cheer him on!"
Rachel relays Master Liang's message to the rest of the Dragon Academy students.
Their worry transforms into unwavering support as they raise their voices, their cheers echoing through the arena, urging Kai to overcome the odds.
As the battle intensifies, Hiroshi focuses his attacks on Kai's vital body parts, targeting his head and heart.
It's clear he intends to end the fight with a fatal blow.
Kai recognizes the gravity of the situation and fights back with heightened determination, utilizing every skill at his disposal.
With the climax of the fight nearing, an opportunity presents itself to Kai. In a breathtaking display of skill and precision, he unleashes a devastating strike, severing Hiroshi's left arm without hesitation.
The crowd erupts in a mix of shock and awe. Gasps and murmurs fill the air as they witness the shocking turn of events.
Among the onlookers, Dragon Academy's students stare wide-eyed, their fear not directed at the severed limb, but at Kai's calm and emotionless expression.
Hiroshi, clutching his bleeding arm, retreats, realizing he can no longer continue the fight. The pain overwhelms him, leaving no choice but to surrender. The victory is firmly in Kai's hands.
As Hiroshi admits defeat, Kai's mind races with a mix of conflicting emotions.
If Hiroshi hadn't conceded, Kai might have ended his life. Yet, before he can fully process these thoughts, the flood of notifications draws his attention once more.
[You have been Poisoned] x5
[Your health is rapidly decreasing] x4
[You have gained resistance to the poison]
[You have acquired a new skill: Poison Resistance (Level 1)]
[The poison's effect has diminished]
[You are still Poisoned]
[The skill has leveled up]
[Poison Resistance is now Level 2]
[Your health has stabilized]
[The poison's effect has been reduced by half]
[Your Proficiency has increased]
[Your Proficiency has increased] x4
[The skill has leveled up]
[Poison Resistance is now Level 3]
[The poison's effect has been neutralized]
Kai blinks, overwhelmed by the overflow of information. "So, this is what happens," he murmurs.
The discovery of the Poison Resistance skill sheds light on his seemingly unfazed state during the latter part of the fight.
Relief washes over him as he realizes his newly acquired Poison Resistance skill has shielded him from the poison's worst effects.
Lost in thought, Kai is jolted back to reality by the booming voice of the commentator.
"The victor of this intense battle is Kai from Dragon Academy!"
The cheers of the crowd erupt, a wave of adulation crashing over Kai. He stands there, bathed in the triumphant roar of the spectators.
But instead of leaving the stage, Kai takes a step forward, fixing a determined gaze on the intrigued commentator. Silence falls over the arena as Kai's lips part, a question to the commentator.