In the midst of the clash, as Ryushin Tenku and Amari Yui fiercely contested each other, a sudden silence fell over the arena.
The spectators held their breath, watching with awe as the two warriors exchanged intense glances, their determination for victory shining in their determined eyes.
As the fight raged on, their movements became increasingly fluid and powerful.
They were a deadly dance of dexterity and strength.
Every blow from their fight echoed through the arena, testifying to their unmatched tenacity and skill.
Everyone's thought was:
"What monsters. They're getting stronger in the middle of the battle."
At the heart of the battle, time seemed to slow down, and all that remained was the absolute concentration of Ryushin Tenku and Amari Yui.
Their weapons glinted in the sunlight, ready to strike with deadly power.
Then, with a sudden movement, Ryushin Tenku made a bold leap forward, his sword slicing through the air with a menacing hiss.
Amari Yui responded with surprising agility, dodging the attack with a fluid movement of her body.
In an instant, the two were face to face, their weapons clashing in an explosion of strength and skill.
Ryushin Tenku's eyes sparkled with determination, while Amari Yui exuded a calm resolve.
With one last burst of energy, Ryushin Tenku managed to disengage his sword, delivering a devastating blow towards Amari Yui.
But with surprising speed, Amari Yui blocked the attack with her spear, the metallic sound of the collision resonating in the air.
With remarkable skill, Ryushin Tenku launched forward with a series of rapid strikes, trying to overwhelm Amari Yui with his devastating power.
But she did not let herself be intimidated, and nimbly dodged the attacks with unparalleled grace.
With an agile leap, Amari Yui distanced herself from Ryushin Tenku, maintaining a safe distance while assessing the situation.
Her flaming spear was ready for any eventuality, while her eyes scrutinized her opponent carefully.
Ryushin Tenku enveloped his sword with an icy flame.
He used it as a catalyst to launch a colossal cold fire, and Amari Yui reacted by using her spear as a catalyst for a colossal hot fire.
The icy flames and the hot ones collided with incredible power, creating an explosion of energy that shook the arena.
The air itself seemed to vibrate, and the spectators were overwhelmed by a wave of heat and cold.
The cold fire and the hot fire mixed in the arena, creating a surreal atmosphere of heat and cold.
The colossal icy flame emanated a blue icy light, while the hot one burned with a searing intensity.
The icy flames clashed with the burning fire, creating a surprising contrast of heat and cold.
Where the two energies met, a vortex of contrasts was created: the ice tried to freeze the fire, while the fire fought to melt the ice.
Where the icy flames spread, the heat of the colossal fire was neutralized, leaving behind a trail of ice and steam.
The combat was a magical and frightening spectacle:
The icy flames tried to contain the advance of the colossal fire, while the latter fought to burn and destroy everything in its path.
The ground around them fractured, and the temperature in the arena seemed to oscillate between extremes.
The hot fire emitted sparks and tongues of flame, while the ice created ice crystals that spread in the air.
Amari Yui and Ryushin Tenku were at the center of this elemental storm.
She held her spear firmly, trying to contain Ryushin Tenku's colossal fire.
The blade of the spear emanated heat, but her body was enveloped by a barrier of energy that protected her from the frost.
Ryushin Tenku, on the other hand, had his eyes fixed on his sword.
The blade of the sword, wrapped in the icy flame, seemed to cut through the very air.
His cold energy expanded, trying to overpower Amari Yui's fire.
When both flames had reached an incredible size, they canceled each other out, causing an explosion of energy that shook the arena to its foundations.
The spectators were overwhelmed by a wave of heat and cold, while the ground around them trembled under the power of the conflict between fire and ice.
At the heart of the explosion, Amari Yui and Ryushin Tenku stood still, surrounded by a vortex of contrasting energy.
Their figures stood out against the bright background of the flames, emanating an unyielding determination.
Ryushin Tenku then tried to freeze the entire arena, but Amari Yui managed to prevent it by trying to burn it.
There was another explosion of energy, even more powerful than the first.
The arena trembled and shook as the icy flames and the hot ones collided with unprecedented violence.
Ryushin Tenku and Amari Yui found themselves at the center of this elemental cataclysm, surrounded by an aura of power and determination.
Amari Yui then went on the offensive.
She took a quick step forward and was immediately in front of Ryushin Tenku.
The blade of the spear swept down like a spirit. The weapon itself was simple and heavy.
However, Amari Yui's body movements, engaging the spear, were light and swift.
Among the efficient movements, there was a hidden irregular one.
But with mastery, Ryushin Tenku deflected those blows with his sword and conjured up an ice storm.
His sword was enveloped in a strange energy of a very dark shade of purple, almost black.
It was clearly the union of lightning, fire, and ice.
Meanwhile, Amari Yui's spear was covered with a strange black energy but with slightly red or green hues.
It was clearly the union of darkness, fire, and wind.
Thus they advanced until their blades clashed.
The collision between the two blades caused a loud bang.
In the swirling clouds of dust, neither could be seen.
It was only after 10 seconds that "It's a draw" was heard.
This was affirmed by the guardian knights, so everyone believed it.
In the end, they had to intervene to stop the duel, as things had gotten out of hand.
This situation was due to the fact that Ryushin Tenku's sword blade and Amari Yui's spear blade were both menacingly close to each other's throats, putting them in imminent danger of death if they had not acted.
The audience was left breathless, still suspended in the atmosphere charged with energy and tension.
Slowly, as the dust settled and calm returned to the arena, the spectators began to applaud, recognizing the greatness and parity of the two warriors.
In the stands of the arena, after everything became silent, there was noise again.
It was the clamor of the winners mixed with the lament of the losers and the bets that had been overturned.
The people belonging to the Ryushin family, who were once again winners of the bet, and a few others who won a large sum of money, rejoiced and laughed with joy.
Meanwhile, Suzuki Kyōi
Had a frown, he had not managed to turn the situation around.
Although he had not suffered any significant further losses, he had not regained what he had lost either.
Moreover, although he did not consider it a major loss, the one caused by losing the bet made in the stands, he was determined to at least regain that amount.
So he reorganized his thoughts and his to-do list:
"During this banquet, I should participate in other duels to recover part of the losses suffered and regain reputation, since for everyone now, thanks to the power shown, it is certain that the rumor spread by Ryushin Tenku is true"
"Additionally, I should have Amari Yui bet on my victory. Once the banquet is over and I return to the imperial palace"
"And I must immediately send the Dragon's Heart and the temporary property card of the Vulcain mine, after that"
"After that, I must go immediately into isolated training"
"I never want to suffer such humiliation again".
Meanwhile, Lady Amari Yui and Ryushin Tenku
Lady Amari Yui, once the duel was over, had a grim expression, thinking:
"Just now... It was incredible. I was truly afraid of dying, although I knew he would give me a hard time, I still underestimated him"
Then she thought:
"NO. Even if I had not underestimated him, nothing would have changed. He's a true monster"
On the other hand, Ryushin Tenku had a serious expression and reflected:
"Although I didn't gain anything directly by betting, I at least got a draw and didn't lose what I gained from the first bet. Overall, the result was positive, and I'm sure Suzuki Kyōi will send the Dragon's Heart and the temporary property card of the Vulcain mine."
Meanwhile MC
"So that's why they were so certain of his victory, because of that power."
Right after realizing that, my thoughts were about the power shown and my growing desire for it:
"I want it, I want that power and beyond."
The next thing I thought was not about my growing obsession with power, but something else:
"It was a really exciting duel, it's a real shame I couldn't see it all. But what I saw is enough to make me desire it. Even more than the pressure exerted by the guardian in the Second Trial, but as they say, a practical demonstration is always better than a theoretical one."
In fact, due to the dust, the various moments when the view was obstructed, and the speed at which the blows were struck, I couldn't fully witness the duel.
Inadvertently, my eyes were full of desire and determination.
The nanny noticed this and was happy about it.
Thanks to this duel, the child entrusted to her had developed his fighting spirit.