As the arena buzzed with anticipation, it was finally time for Wright to showcase his years of training against the unknown mercenary.
The announcer called for the combatants, and as they stepped forward, Wright greeted his opponent with enthusiasm.
"Heya! How you doin'? I'm Wright. What's your name?"
"My name is Zorros Ezplorian," the mercenary replied, his expression unreadable.
"Last question—are you an assassin?"
Zorros remained silent, his gaze sharp and focused.
Wright thought to himself, *This guy is strong. I can sense it. This will be fun!*
As the announcer commenced the battle, Zorros suddenly teleported behind Wright. With a swift movement, he nearly cut him
Wright gasped, *He almost caught me! That was fast! I gotta keep up!*
"Hmmm, you dodged that, huh?" Zorros taunted.
"That was close," Wright replied, a grin spreading across his face.
"Then it's my—"
Before Wright could finish, Zorros cast a skill: **Veil of Mirage**. Suddenly, multiple illusions of Zorros surrounded Wright, each one attacking him relentlessly.
Wright struggled to identify the real opponent amid the chaos. *Think, Wright!*
Finally, he decided to use his skill: **Spiral Slashes**. A wave of slash scattered around the arena the illusions shattered, revealing the real Zorros, who stared in shock.
"Playtime is over, boy!" Wright declared, unleashing a flurry of wind slashes towards Zorros. The mercenary blocked them, but his coat was ripped to shreds, leaving only his hood intact.
Zorros countered with a furious dash, slashing at Wright. But to his surprise, the slashes were all clones.
Wright smirked. "Gotcha!" He teleported behind Zorros and delivered a swift stab—only to realize it was another illusion.
"You're not the only one who can do that, kid," Zorros retorted, teleporting in front of Wright and delivering a powerful kick to his stomach that sent him flying.
Zorros followed up with a devastating strike called **Tempest Slash**. Wright struggled to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth.
"Huh, that was a good one," he coughed, spitting blood onto the ground. He activated his skill: **Zephyr's Grace**, enhancing his speed and reaction time.
Rushing towards Zorros, the two engaged in a fierce exchange of blows, their movements a blur as they fought across the arena. Cheers erupted from the crowd as they witnessed the intensity of the battle.
After several minutes of relentless combat, Wright knocked Zorros to the ground. Seizing the moment, he unleashed **Sky Piercer**, a massive blade that plunged deep into Zorros, eliciting a scream of pain.
Zorros staggered to his feet, coughing up blood. "This is fun! The best feeling ever!" he exclaimed.
Wright grinned, It's my first time feeling this!"
"Let's go crazy!" Zorros shouted as they resumed their fierce exchange.
The arena was filled with the cheers of spectators and the encouragement of Wright's friends. Even the captains were impressed by the display of skill and determination.
As the battle reached its zenith, both fighters prepared for their final moves. Wright struck first, using his skill: **Zephyr's Wrath**, delivering devastating damage to Zorros. In response, Zorros cast his own skill, unleashing a beam of mist that struck Wright simultaneously.
Both warriors collapsed to the ground, exhausted. Zorros lay unconscious, while Wright struggled to stay awake, his vision blurring. But after declaring the winner he collapsed
"Wright wins!" the announcer shouted, and the arena erupted in cheers. Wright's friends celebrated, exhilarated by his victory.
As the dust settled and the crowd roared, the announcer prepared for the next battle. "The next match will be Paul vs. ..."