In the next second, without any delay, Archduke Poffret's figure moved.
He roared as he swung his greataxe at King Nuven!
* Bang! *
[That's right, the anti-theft chapter. But when I'm free, I'll go back to work on my novel, from the details to the sequence of the plot. That's why pirating websites must have a hard time. Because no matter how they steal my novel, it's basically full of bugs. The preamble doesn't match the ending, or the logical sequence is weird, or the plot doesn't match the characters. Hmm.]
[Thank you for your hard work, thieves who steal my novel.]
The two greataxes collided without any fancy moves!
The dull sound of metal colliding tortured everyone's ears.
Thales stared at the two people in the field in shock.
Poffret clenched his teeth. The blade of his greataxe was stuck at the tip of King Nuven's greataxe.
It was stuck diagonally downwards between the sharp tip and the blade of the axe.
"Impulsive rookie." King Nuven calmly turned his body sideways. His left hand grabbed the joint between the axe handle and the blade, and his right hand grabbed the far end of the axe handle. Like holding a spear, he used the axe to block Poffret's strike.
The old king resisted his opponent's axe. His tone was cold.
"On the battlefield, with your weapon stuck, you would have been beheaded by now."
As the two wrestled, King Nuven used all his strength to push away his opponent's greataxe.
"You know this is not a good idea, old man." Poffret solemnly took a step back. He withdrew his greataxe and moved to look for an opportunity to strike again.
"This is not a battlefield, this is a duel." The young archduke circled around the old king. His expression was indifferent. "There are no White Blade Guards by your side … to protect your noble head!"
Like an experienced warrior, King Nuven turned with Poffret's movements, the tip of his axe always pointed at his enemy.
"Only you and me!"
As he spoke, Poffret's second strike came!
This time, Poffret's greataxe drew an arc and slashed horizontally from the side, smashing towards King Nuven's waist.
* Clang! * The sound of metal clashing rang again!
King Nuven turned his axe handle at the right time. Holding the axe in his left hand, he once again blocked Poffret's horizontal slash.
"Yes, only you and me." King Nuven clenched his teeth and deflected the enemy's axe. Panting slightly, he said, "This is much more exciting than the battlefield."
Thales asked in a low voice, puzzled, "Are they all so skilled in swinging their axes?"
"His Majesty is not a brat who has never touched a weapon before." The Star Killer's expression was solemn. While he explained, he did not forget to jab Thales.
"As the King of Eckstedt, he once stood at the Far North Thirty-Eight Sentry Ground and personally fought against the invasion of the orcs from the north of the glacier. The skull of Cyra Darkthunder, the Human Slaughterer, is still hanging high up at the first lookout point, intimidating the glacier beastmen. "
"He also led his troops out of the Golden Passage and broke through the elves' defensive line in the White Mountain. Wherever his troops went, Camus Union, the White Elves, and the Alliance of Freedom were subdued."
A brilliant light shone in the Star Killer's eyes. "He was also the first Northern Sovereign in three hundred years to conquer Broken Dragon Fortress and cross the border between Eckstedt and Constellation."
"When it comes to battle experience, he won't lose to any of the battle-hardened warriors in the White Blade Guards."
Putray raised his eyebrows, and Thales stuck out his tongue.
In the arena, Poffret swung his greataxe again and collided with King Nuven's weapon in the air!
* Bang! * Sparks flew in all directions as the blades collided.
King Nuven seemed to be a little powerless. He gritted his teeth and withstood the greataxe, his arms trembling slightly.
"Are you tired?" Poffret seized the opportunity when King Nuven took a breather. He roared and shook his arms with force.
"Old man!"
King Nuven was forced to take a step back.
While he was still adjusting his body, Poffret swung his axe again and chased after him!
* Clang! *
King Nuven once again blocked the enemy's fierce attack. From the beginning until now, he had been passively defending.
But this time, the enemy's attack did not end so easily.
A surge of power surged into Poffret's arms. His eyes were burning like a warrior with bloodshot eyes. With a roar, he swung his axe again and struck the king's left leg!
In Thales' Wave Vision, Poffret was filled with bright light. It was concentrated in his arms and flashed continuously.
"Power of Eradication." Seeing that his king was in danger, Nicholas remained calm. He explained briefly, "Beacon Illumination City's unique Combo Axe Technique has given birth to at least three types of Power of Eradication."
The old king roared and used all his strength to pull back his greataxe. He struck Poffret's greataxe away and the two axe blades clashed in the air, creating sparks!
* Clang! *
The king barely blocked the other party's axe.
But unlike before, the old king did not manage to lock the other party's axe in this strike.
Poffret had no intention of stopping either!
His axe spun in the air and, under its owner's crazed expression, brought with it a strong gust of wind. Once again, it chased after the king's head.
King Nuven panted and struggled to adjust his posture. He raised the heavy axe handle to his side and forcibly blocked Poffret's attack.
* Bang! * A loud noise was heard. Thales subconsciously covered his ears with his hands.
But Poffret, who was supported by the Power of Eradication, did not get his axe stuck like the previous few times.
He reacted quickly and reversed the axe.
It slipped away from Nuven's block in an instant!
The next moment, the young archduke pursed his lips and pushed with both hands, thrusting the sharp tip of the axe forward.
A sudden stab at the opponent!
In the face of the enemy's sudden attack, King Nuven, who was powerless, could not pull back his clumsy axe in time.
He could only watch as the tip of the axe pierced towards his face.
Until the tip of the axe pierced straight into his left cheek!
"Ah!" King Nuven roared indignantly.
At that moment, Thales felt his heart skip a beat.
In the nick of time, King Nuven suddenly turned his head sideways!
* Rip! *
The tip of the axe grazed the king's face, drawing blood!
It also caused a wave of exclamations in the hall.
With a terrifying scar that stretched from his cheekbone to the side of his left ear, King Nuven narrowly avoided the fatal tip of the axe!
Blood dripped onto the ground.
The king then clenched his teeth and mustered all his strength. He swung his axe horizontally and forced Poffret to retreat.
This was also Nuven's first counterattack.
Poffret nimbly took three steps back to avoid the wind generated by the king's axe. At the same time, he left his opponent's attack range.
Like many people in the hall, Thales exhaled and patted his chest to soothe his nerves.
"Perhaps all of you have forgotten something?" Thales turned around and said worriedly, "That old man … King Nuven is, after all, seventy years old!"
"As the King of Eckstedt, a duel is a test he must go through." Nicholas' gaze did not waver and his lips parted slightly. "It has nothing to do with age."
"Every man in Northland has to undergo harsh combat training during their military service. Every suzerain of Eckstedt has to do the same, and even awaken their Power of Eradication," Putray explained to Thales, who had a strange expression on his face. "This is how the country is, and the customs of the people dictate it."
"My God." Thales rolled his eyes and shrugged helplessly. "I'm so lucky to be born in Constellation and not Eckstedt."
Hearing this, the Star Killer smiled indifferently. "It's still the same old saying …
"Welcome to Northland."
Thales shook his head and turned his gaze back to the arena.
Putray's expression changed and he looked at Thales' back.
'Being born in Constellation is a kind of luck?'
Putray sighed silently. 'It's too early to say that, young prince.'
"Hahaha." The young archduke looked at the blood-covered and panting king with satisfaction. He gritted his teeth and laughed nastily. "How many rounds has it been? Old man? "
"You're already at your limit?"
"Nonsense, brat." King Nuven propped his axe on the ground and used his left hand to wipe away the blood on his face. Without showing any sign of weakness, he retorted, "I've just warmed up."
"You're seventy years old." Poffret weakened the king's imposing manner with his words and prepared for the next wave of attack. "Not only have your muscles withered, but your Power of Eradication has also deteriorated, right?"
"Hehe." King Nuven inhaled and smacked his lips ferociously. "Brat, how many battles have you fought? How dare you say this in front of me?"
Poffret began to laugh strangely. "Yes, I still remember twelve years ago, when my grandfather was still alive, you gathered the armies of the seven archdukes. With unprecedented pride, you went south to Constellation."
As he spoke, Poffret swung his axe without warning.
* Bang! *
The blade of the axe ruthlessly struck the greataxe that King Nuven had raised!
This time, the young archduke roared angrily and pressed his entire body forward to wrestle with King Nuven!
King Nuven was pushed back two steps before he could stabilize himself. His face was distorted as he struggled to resist the young and aggressive archduke. His arms could not stop trembling.
"Back then, you were strong, fierce, and in the prime of your life." Gritting his teeth, Poffret pushed the blade of the axe in his hand forward, suppressing the aging king with ease. "You weren't this sickly and broken state."
In the next second, the old king finally lost his strength. He was pushed away and fell to the ground!
His weapon fell to the ground.
* Clang! *
Many people held their breaths.
Poffret mercilessly swung his axe down!
The old king rolled away in a disheveled manner and the axe smashed into his left side.
* Bang! *
The force of the blow was so great that the stone floor caved in!
There was an uproar in the hall!
"Damn it." Thales turned around in frustration. "This is what I'm worried about!"
"Keep watching!" Nicholas said coldly, even though his furrowed brows betrayed his emotions. "On the battlefield, it's not the last moment …"
Panting, King Nuven quickly picked up the greataxe that had fallen to the ground with a reaction speed that was beyond his age.
The young Poffret retracted the giant axe that he had plunged into the ground. It seemed that he had used too much strength in the strike just now. He was also slightly panting. "At that time, my grandfather was wearing a military uniform and armor, panting as he stood beside you. He was like a toothless saber-toothed tiger, old and ugly."
Poffret's expression was calm as he carefully observed King Nuven's movements.
"Your grandfather and father were much better than you." King Nuven spat on the ground and slowly stood up. "But you, you just can't nurture them well, can you?"
Poffret's gaze shifted. The moment King Nuven stood up, he swung his axe with all his might!
Taking advantage of the other party's unsteady footing, he knocked Nuven down on one knee!
"Can't nurture them well?"
Poffret grinned hideously. He swung his greataxe and once again pushed Nuven back. The latter half-knelt on the ground, panting continuously.
"To you, Beacon Illumination City is a tamed, well-fed hound, isn't it?
A hound that is at your beck and call? "
Poffret laughed and once again knocked down the old king, who was trying to get up.
Every time King Nuven tried to stand up again, he was interrupted by Poffret's attacks. The common-elected king of Eckstedt could not even get up to face the enemy.
"In front of Constellation's Broken Dragon Fortress, my grandfather's army could not stop that damned Sword of Reversing Light. Beacon Illumination City's defense line collapsed …
"I still remember you softly saying to my grandfather, 'You're old. Is Beacon Illumination City also old?'." Poffret's tone was cold as he recovered from the huge exhaustion caused by swinging the greataxe. "The next day, my grandfather obediently returned to Beacon Illumination City to retire. My father became the next Archduke of Beacon Illumination City …"
"What?" Kneeling on the ground, King Nuven, who was at an absolute disadvantage, laughed nonchalantly. "Don't tell me that you're going to betray Dragon Clouds City because of this?"
As he spoke, the old king swung his greataxe at Poffret's leg.
"The three archdukes in the south are arrogant and unruly." Poffret took a step back in a relaxed manner to avoid the strike. He looked at King Nuven, who was kneeling on the ground. "Their supplies are lagging, and their progress is slow. Hence, the war with Constellation is all on Beacon Illumination City's shoulders! The supplies, military expenses, reinforcements, suicide squad, and even the nearby prostitutes in the camp! "
"Don't you think something is wrong?" Poffret said through gritted teeth.
"That is the responsibility you were assigned!" King Nuven's gaze was frightening. His voice was laced with anger. "It is also the king's order!"
Poffret swung his greataxe mercilessly again, causing King Nuven to roll away.
This time, Nuven, who had expended a lot of energy, could not completely block his opponent. The greataxe grazed the old king's left arm, causing a spray of blood.
'This is bad.'
Thales thought to himself.
'This is bad.'
"To hell with your order! To take down that damned Broken Dragon Fortress, how many soldiers and horses have we sacrificed? More than half of them are from Beacon Illumination City! "the young archduke yelled angrily.
"I watched the dead and injured soldiers return to their tents with numb expressions, lamenting about when they would be able to go home.
"The next day, they were sent out as the first wave. Like targets, they were used up in the siege of the fortress' crossbows, arrows, kerosene bombs, huge logs, rolling stones, Mystic Guns, and soldiers." Poffret pounded his chest, his gaze fierce. "They were sent to die!"
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