With a flick of the announcer's wrist, both Komeri and Neila were teleported into the arena, facing each other on opposite sides.
They locked eyes, wondering to themselves, "Is that really her? She looks different. It can't be; she is all fox," thought Komeri.
"I can't get a great view from the mask he's wearing. Is that really him?" thought Neila.
"ARE YOU READY, CONTESTANTS?.....READY...GO!!" the harpy announced. But instead of engaging immediately, they stood their ground, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. There was silence between them.
"There is only one way to find out..."
"...and that is..."
"...to fight like we mean it..."
"Just like we used to fight."
One blink from the audience, and Komeri and Neila had already closed the distance between them.
"What great speed... Did the new guy just match his speed with her?" said one of the observers sitting next to both Drana and Liana.
With that, they collide fists, creating a powerful shockwave and a gust of wind, leaving everyone to cover their eyes. They continuously collided their fists together while pinning their legs to the ground so they would not loose balance. Each incoming punch grew faster and faster, the shockwave also increasing.
The audience was in awe.
Although, with one final punch, they leaped back to their original positions, locked eyes with each other, and struck a martial arts pose, which they momentarily recognized, but they needed more evidence.
A breath from the final silence, they sprung at each other with very powerful strength and speed,the place blurred in thier eyes.
Above, Komeri initiates first with a swipe of his katana, a right slash to the head. Neila instantly dodges the attack and aims her daggers at Komeri's abdomen, but he blocks the attack with the handle of his sword. He is then pushed back; in seconds, she comes from behind with speed, leaving Komeri surprised.
She hits him from behind, and he is flung into the air. Neila attempts to deal the final blow, but Komeri counters it and kicks her mid-air in the face. She is flung backward onto the ground. Upon landing, they do not waste any time and spring towards one another again. All this action is so fast that only people with high-level eyesight can see what is going on.
Mid-counter, ready to strike another blow, Neila activates 'Berserker,' which is a high-level ability that increases her stats momentarily. Komeri does the same but engulfs his arms and legs in blue soul flames to increase his speed and durability.
Once their attacks collide, it creates a powerful continuous shockwaves that breaks the ground floor, making a huge crater and pushing rubble away.
They continue; it was counter after counter. They move faster than the speed of sound, but as it proceeds, they also increase that speed as well. They leave the audience taking cover from the dust.
They angle themselves, jumping from their positions and leaping towards each other, hoping this will end it at full power.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!"
"OK, THE LIMITER IS DONE! IT'S A TIE!!" the harpy yelled, and both Komeri's and Neila's fists stopped mid-air, inches from each other's faces.
The audience was left in shock, excitement, and fear for the strength they witnessed, including Drana and Liana, who underestimated him thought he was just joking. The aftermath of the entire arena left a lot of rubble everywhere and craters all over.
The staff attempts to clear it for the next fight.
"Hey, kid... are you maybe my brother, Komeri?" Neila asked.
"I wanted to ask too, but... let's save it for after this gladiator tournament," Komeri said as he walked away, waving back at Neila. Neila just showed a gentle smile and also left; they walked in opposite directions.
"Well, folks... that was very unusual and exciting, wasn't it? But I can't imagine a day when there is even a tie in the gladiator tournament. Anyway, you better get ready for battle three," the Harpy announcer said.
"That was amazing... but can I top that?" Drana asked.
"Drana, don't worry. I know you are capable of reaching that power too," Liana replied.
"Thank you, Liana," Drana said.
"No problem," Liana responded.
Komeri was casually walking towards them. "That was an incredible fight. Thinking about it makes me want to join in too," Kamiru said.
"But Master, have you checked your stats? I think they have grown exponentially," Opus pointed out.
"Oh yeah, I completely forgot about that," Komeri replied.
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(Komeri mosule)
Level-7
Title(Noble Citizen/swordsman)
Strength-77
Durability-89
Anfinity-soul energy
Stamina-150
Abilities;
Summons(2/2)
Soul flames
Impact boots
Soul reform
Spirit resurrect
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"Well you are right"komeri thought(where speaking telepathically with Kamiru and Opus)