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Marina swung her daggers, aiming at Sieggen's side. But when she is about to penetrate Sieggen's side, He pulled out a dagger and intercepts her strike.

Sieggen maximized his strength flinging Faust and Marin away. Both of them gave all their strength on that final attack. But because if Sieggen's talent and raw strength, they didn't made it.

"Jeez, we are so close from it!!"

"Hahaha! You almost got me out there Marin-chan"

"Goof grief, we didn't also made it this time huh"

"That's a very strong combo Faust"

"Heh! I'll make it even stronger next time. Enough to kick that annoying face of yours"

The three of them laughed while the sounds coming from the crowds applauses are all around.

{It seems that their match is done!!!... And for the victor... The....DARK... LEGION...!!!!"

A gigantic roar from the crowd filled up the Colosseum. The two Guilds bowed and made their exit.

"Umu, that's an interesting match."

"It is as you say, Verion-sama" Syth said.

"Droth!"

"Yes!"

"Between that Assassin, who do you think is stronger between you and them?"

"If you will allow your servant to removed this limiter, then that'll be a piece of cake Verion-sama"

"If not?"

"Then, it will be a battle of experience and knowledge. If I have the limiter, we will be in equal footing in strength and skills."

"I see, you have done well analyzing that"

"I'm not such worthy for your gratitude Verion-sama"

"Accept them or else I'll throw you"

"Yes! Thank you very much Verion-sama" Droth made a slight smile on his face.

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{Thank you everyone for the wait!!! Did you enjoy your lunch? Make sure you are full enough because it is now the!!!...}

*Dumdumdumdum*

{SEMI-FINALS!!!}

The Colosseum was filled with cheering early in the afternoon. Anyone could see their faces getting excited for the semifinal.

{And now for the first match!!!}

*Dumdmumdum*

{Ethereal Dragons vs Dark Legion!}

A thunderous cheering rose from the crowd. Granted, the cheering is only for the Dark Legion, they didn't cheer for the Verion's team. Although, Verion and co. won against the Infernal Crusaders, the people won't believe what happened. They thought there must have been an underhanded doings out there. They said that it was only a fluke that Verion managed to defeat Crane and Klaus. It's impossible for a mage to knock out an Arch Mage and a Crusader with a sword. No one would ever believe that. So, they thought that maybe those two were actually not feeling well or were affected by the explosion and the worst one was maybe Verion cheated on the match. But, cheating on the match is impossible due to the barriers. So, they thought that Verion made his move before the tournament and probably poisoned them.

The Colosseum was then filled with booing and shouting like "cheater", "coward" and other insults to Verion.

"Ku~fufu! What would be the face that these foolish humans would make after they will know the truth"

Nezhia was on the place opposite to the Guildmasters VIP seats. Rando is also there.

"Hey! Rando! Did you became insane and sent someone to do dirty ways just to win?" The Guildmaster of the Infernal Crusaders said.

"Calm down Martin-san, Von-san is not like that you know? He's just strong, probably"

"Haah!? You expect me to believe that?"

"Well, If he will win against my Guild, I'll believe you, Rando" Bertolt making a smirk on his face said.

"Got it, I'll prove it to you that Von-san is not using any underhanded things" Rando puffed his chest making a proud smile.

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Verion and co. entered the field. But, there's someone different from before. Instead of Verion showing his vicious aura, it felt that the two boys with him are the ones who is releasing theirs. Both of them has serious faces --- well it's always like that --- and they seem to be more serious for this match than before. The people who made fun of Droth didn't saw that side of him anymore. The only thing they saw was malevolence.

The booing from the crowd went down as they felt them coming outside. The only thing they thought was, "what happened?", Why did their aura changed?", Did something happened?" " Are they really strong?" and much more doubts from what they were thinking before.

And as they were still racking they're brains up, the Dark Legion comes in on the field. Another thunderous cheering from the crowd is all around the Colosseum. Sieggen's damage and injuries from his first match are no longer there, as well as Nymira.

By the way. Marin and Faust are standing at the entrance below the place where the crowds seated. They also cheered for Sieggen to triumph in this match.

When all of them are on the field, someone from the Dark Legion went forward. He wears a sumptuous cyan armor with elegant styles of patterns that made him released holy aura on him --- it doesn't match his personality though. After that, he also wears gloves that fits his outfit showing how strong he is really.

"You!!! (Kisama), Even of you've reached Titanium rank, I'll show you that I'm a lot more stronger than you. Your are just lucky last time because brother came if not, I must have finished you back then."

"It is too bad"

"What!?"

"I'm taking about the timing of our match"

"What about it!?"

"Well, that's because I won't participate in this match after all." Verion made a little smile on his face.

"Huh? Have your mind flew out? You're already surrendering? Hahahaha you coward!!"

The crowd heard what Ferggen shouted from the latter and they were racing their thoughts what it is all about.

{Ohhhh!!!! Is the Ethereal Dragons already surrendering?}

The crowd went wild and trash talks Verion and co.

(co. --- means 'the others' for me. Just a term I thought to shorten it up)

"Hahaha!! What happened to your man Rando. See? They're already surrendering" Bertolt said while Rando is still thinking what Verion is planning. But he gave up and just let him be.

"Kukukuhahahahha!!" Verion let out a loud laugh.

"What's so funny!?"

"No, it's just you're really naive"

"What!?"

"I'm saying I won't surrender. It's just --- "

Verion signed the two boys to move forward and initiate his plans.

A man, no, a teenage boy that has crimson red hair wearing a pitch black leather outfit with it's sleeves reaching to his wrists. It was then partnered with white gloves that he almost looks like a butler. He has a very handsome face giving off cold and composed atmosphere on him.

And the other one was also a teenage looking boy that holds a mysterious staff that has rainbow colored rings that surrounds an orb that they've never seen before. He has an tangerine orange hair that has medium length bangs only showing his right peach colored eye. After that, he wears a black robe that has a scarf like cloth waving through the air. It also has loose sleeves and particularly he have a cute cold face.

"Silence!!"

With Droth's voice echoing through out everywhere, the crowds gradually went to silence.

After that, Droth continued to speak.

"Now in this match, me and this guy beside me will be the only one to fight"

Everyone from the Colosseum were dumbfounded. They commented like, "Have your head went bigger just because you manage to defeat Crane" like that and other things.

"Hahaha!! They are really amusing right? Bertolt-san" Rando said while letting out a big laugh.

"You have really gone insane Rando, your men underestimated mine, are you not perceiving the situation? Or did your brain popped out"

"Well, let's just see what will happen, Von-san promised me that they'll bring us the victory"

"Heh! That's only big talks!"

And so both of the Guildmasters shrugged their shoulders and calmed down. They sat on their specially made chairs with exquisite designs with an armchair on both sides. And then they continued to watch the match.

"I think this is it, I'll crush you. It's just two Adamantite ranked adventurers, that'll be easy. You've really gone crazy to make them face me"

"It still too early to say that you know?" Verion replied while moving away to the corner of the field."

Ferggen also returned to his post and unsheathed his sword raising it and made his stance. As well as Sieggen, Nymira and the others.

Droth didn't made his stance as well as Syth. They're just standing still at the center, not moving a bit.

"Hmm? It seems like they're really underestimating us." Sieggen said and Nymira also agreed on him.

{And now!! I guess they are all ready huh..... .....Then let the Match....Begins!!}

The first one to rush was Ferggen, he raised his two bladed sword and swing it with full strength to Droth. He instantly covered the distance between him and Droth making so he thought that Droth will be stunned for a while after seeing him. But, it was not the same as he expected. Ferggen is not weak, in fact he's very strong, if we only talked about the humans.

Just before the match started, Verion gave then the freedom to use their power as much as they like, but he placed a handicap for them. He said that during this match, only Syth is allowed to use a skill but is limited only for 2, he either use it to defend or buff Droth. Second was to make Droth fight without using any of his skills, just his talent and abilities no other than that.

So, when Ferggen was about to strike Droth, Syth casted [Supreme Celerity]. That was the ultimate skill that cam be used by an Enchanter to buff an allie's movement.

Droth didn't evaded Ferggen's swing with only a minimal movement.

"I guess I won't even need to use my weapon kukuku~" Droth stated.

He was so fast that even Sieggen didn't followed his movements. He only saw that in moment, Ferggen fell to the ground unconscious.

And at that moment, that's the first time Sieggen felt danger greater than anything he have experienced except from Adonis. He immediately warned his teammates from what he have felt.

Everyone from the Dark Legion's atmosphere have changed after the move that Droth made.

The crowd and the Guildmasters were dumbfounded for what happened.

Bertolt then noticed that his men were already on the defensive. He knew that Ferggen is not weak, but, to knock him out in an instant, that's impossible. Even Sieggen could not possibly do that. But, Adonis is an exception. If it's Adonis it's possible buy, Bertolt refuses to accept that because, that will only mean that Droth is at the same level as Adonis the Ultimate Warrior.

Droth started to move, Sieggen tried to match him but, after Droth made his first step, he immediately disappeared. Sieggen tried to find him by searching his presence but he can't detect him.

It was the same as Nymira, one could say that they can't sense any bloodlust and killing intent from him just like Faust. But he's different, the gap between him and faust is like a wide lake crossing it in a straight line.

And without their notice, all the other Adamantite rank adventurers fallen. The priests and mages are no longer standing except Samuel.

"Kukuku~ dealing with the mages and supports is one of the basics."

Sieggen removed all his worries and closed his eyes. He then focused all his strength and let out the secret power that he have saved for the finals.

"This should have been my final trump card but, I guess I need to do it now"

As Sieggen releases his power, ge gleamed with golden light eloping his entire body. He shone brighter than the sun for a while, erasing all the darkness and shadows from the Colosseum.

And after that, a holy aura covered Sieggen's body. His eyes turned into a golden yellow that should have been faded yellow before.

"You, Assassin, state me your name"

"Kukuku~ this humble person infront of you is no other than Verion-sama's servant, he had given me the name Droth."

"Then, Droth, you will be the first one to taste the [Divine Judgment] of this sword."

Sieggen raised his sword shimmering with golden lights. He then took hid stance and prepared himself to attack.

Nymira in his side took a glance on Syth. She saw that he's gonna be her target to make him separated and busy so he can't assist Droth on his attacks.

Nymira dashed to Syth with her insane speed, she unsheathed her swords and strikes him with her slashing combo skill [Consecutive Strikes] this skill would only work if the target has a low mobility because it only deals an average amount of damage but will stack up if it hits continuously. So targetd with high mobility can easily Dodge them and make a counter attack.

But unfortunately, when she's about to hit Syth with her first strike, he managed to evade it. And then Nymira can't believe what she saw and continued to swing her swords, but none of them hits Syth.

"Are you really an Enchanter?"

Out of her curiosity, Nymira blurted out the words on her mind.

"Huh? What kind of question is that? Of course I am."

"But, why can you always evade my attacks"

Her face were still composed leaving the uneasiness behind and she analyzes the situation properly.

"Of course, You can always evade an attack if it was snail-like right?

"Hm... Do you mean that you are fast enough to evade my attacks?

"Kukuku~ It is you say, that's right."

Nymira didn't replied to him anymore and she clenched her sword tighter than before. Then she concentrate much more and relaxed his whole body, removing all the stress that accumulated, releasing her full potential.