Quadruple split

At the referee's greeting, Contestant No. 145, Liadrin Bloodmaple L. Diesel, slowly walked onto the competition stage with a solemn look and a gloomy expression.

With her long golden-red hair tied into a sleek single ponytail, and wearing a black knight's heavy armor with the Diesel family crest printed on the chest, Liadrin silently took off the giant sword from her back, and simply He gave a knightly salute to the opponent in front of him.

"I met this kind of opponent in the first round..."

The opponent of the white elf female knight, the rather sturdy beast elf player No. 146, took a deep breath, pulled out the specially customized broad-edged sword from his waist, and responded with a crisp salute: "Repay that. Please give me some advice, Miss Diesel."

The next second, the referee signaled the start of the game, and he jumped off the stage for an unknown number of times.

At the same time, Liadrin swayed and rushed to the beast elf not far away without most people reacting. The giant sword in her hand whizzed out and hit the opponent hard. The one-handed broad-blade sword was placed in front of him in a hurry.

[Charge] + [Spinous Process]

With just one blow, Liadrin forced the beast elf, whose physical strength was far superior to that of the white elf, back several steps.

Without leaving any room for the opponent to breathe, the female knight's slender and strong figure swooped out like a shadow, appearing at the edge of the field almost at the same time as her opponent, and then——

A piercing sound like thunder exploded on the spot, and the beast elf knight who had no time to react was directly swept out of the competition field with a sword, and he lost the game neatly.

Amid the exclamations and cheers, Liadrin expressionlessly hung the greatsword back on her back and walked off the stage without saying a word.

…

"That's awesome!"

While Yuchen clapped his little hands that were already turning red, he turned to Mo Tan and smiled: "Yege sent a message saying that the handsome knight lady named Liadrin is the representative of Diesel this time. You are the leader among the young people in the group, eh! Hei Fan, your brows are so furrowed."

Only then did he realize that he had unknowingly put on a constipated face. Mo Tan quickly re-managed his expression, then lowered his eyes and said softly: "I don't know if it's an illusion, but I always feel that the person named Liadrin's elven knight is a little... too nervous."

Although it didn't matter if he didn't say it, since it wasn't a big deal, Mo Tan still didn't mind sharing his thoughts with Yu Chen, but he couldn't explain it in too detailed or straightforward manner.

Specifically, based on Mo Tan's understanding of Liadrin, under normal circumstances, even if she could easily win this game, she would not be as strong as she is now, or rather... anxious. .

As for the reason, it's really not difficult to guess.

Even if Mo Tan is not the Black Brahman at this moment, anyone who understands the whole matter can see that the reason why Liadrin is "anxious" is naturally because she should be the trump card. Something about someone getting knocked out in the first round.

As the strongest person in Diesel and the White Oath Knights Academy camp besides Mo Tan, even though she couldn't even defeat 'Mo' who was defeated by the white sword of the Paladin Knights Academy, even though no one gave him any help. There was no pressure on her. Even though everyone had already accepted the fact that the opponent would definitely win the individual competition, Liadrin still couldn't help herself from being nervous.

An important task that had not come to her and did not belong to her suddenly appeared in front of Liadrin after the failure of 'Mo'. Although no one had high hopes for her, this feeling still made Liadrin Lin's mentality has changed, and at this moment, 'Hei Fan' can clearly capture this not-so-obvious 'change'.

This is human nature, but it's definitely not a good thing.

Perhaps for the beast elf knight who was knocked out of the field by two swords, Liadrin is now more threatening, but as the opponent's level gradually improves, things may not be that simple.

[I need to think of a way. Even if the individual competition doesn't matter anymore, if Liadrin is allowed to compete in the team competition in this mental state... Phew, it's really troublesome...]

Gently rubbing his forehead, Mo Tan cheered up and smiled at Yu Chen, whose face was full of curiosity: "It's nothing, I just thought that Knight Liadrin fought very fiercely, and I was just thinking Could it be that Brother Mo, who was participating in the competition, was eliminated, so he was not in a good mood or something."

"Wow, Hei Fan, you are such a gossip."

Yuchen poked Mo Tan's arm, covered his mouth and chuckled, "I didn't see anything, I just thought she was awesome."

Yi Zou, who was sitting next to him, frowned and said seriously: "With all due respect, Your Highness, the strength of Miss Liadrin is much worse than that of my compatriot named 'Mo'. She should be On par with my brothers."

Yuchen smiled sweetly, took Yi Zuo's hand and said with a smile, "I've always thought you are awesome Yi Zuo."

"Not really……"

But Mo Tan shook his head slightly, turned to his cheap school girl and asked: "Yizou, if it were you, would you be able to catch the two swords thrown by Miss Liadrin just now? If it were you, would you be able to catch them?" She is in this state now.”

The latter nodded without hesitation: "No problem at all. I can even start to counterattack before she swings the second sword."

Mo Tan smiled and continued to ask: "So, are you confident in defeating her?"

"If nothing else happens."

Yi Zuo smiled reservedly and said confidently: "I can win completely."

Mo Tan shrugged: "Yeah, but I think if Ms. Liadrin can exert her full strength, it will be difficult for you to beat her."

"senior?"

Yi Zuo blinked, raised his lips in a rare move and asked unconvincingly: "Why do you think so?"

"In my opinion, if she can exert her full strength, she will be at least about 50% stronger than she is now."

Because of his experience as a 'Mo', Mo Tan was not afraid of saying the wrong thing, so he said the truth based on his 'feelings': "I've seen you fight many times with Sumir before. In comparison, Ms. Liadrin seems to be stronger."

Yi Zuo pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time before saying: "But, I am probably about twice as strong now as I was in Sumir..."

"ah?"

Mo Tan was shocked at that time, not just him, except Yu Chen who had no idea about strength, Feiyali next to him was also shocked.

After all, leaving aside special beings like players who grow very fast before high-level peaks, the growth rate of NPCs is generally quite satisfactory. Although those extremely talented beings are not very reasonable, according to Mo Tan and Feiya As far as Li knew, although Yi Zou was indeed a very talented paladin, he did not have the potential to double his strength in just a few months.

Fiyali, who had also seen Yi Zuo's strength from Sumir, took a deep breath and asked the half-dragon female knight with a stern expression with stern eyes: "So, Jie Laite, what is your current strength..." …”

"Yes...it's like this..."

Yi Zuo scratched his hair in embarrassment and whispered: "I don't know what happened. When I realized it, it was almost half an epic."

Mo Tan and Feiyali suddenly froze as if struck by lightning.

"I should have been just shy of the high-level peak in Sumir's last battle."

Yi Zuo looked down at his hands and spoke out for the first time what had troubled him for a long time: "I passed out for no reason later on... I have been cultivating my body since then. The...um..."

Feiyali's eyes widened, and she almost leaned on Mo Tan, who was between her and Yi Zuo, and said in shock: "Then it becomes an inexplicable half-step epic?!"

"Speak well and pay attention to your image."

Yuchen coughed slightly, pressed Feiyali's forehead, which had a healthy hairline, and pushed her back.

"Well, that's probably it."

Yi Zou nodded with some trepidation and whispered: "Because I don't know why, I haven't said it yet, and I haven't gone to the Knight Hall to do the strength assessment, but now it's basically confirmed that I have a half-step epic... …I still don’t know why though.”

Feiyali smacked her lips, then suddenly took out a gold coin from her collar, held it in her hand and said to Yi Zuo seriously: "Hey, look here."

"Um?"

The latter subconsciously turned to look at Fiyali.

A golden light appears!

The gold coin in Feiyali's hand suddenly seemed to come alive, and without any warning, it shot straight towards Yi Zou's chest, and then...

The latter easily caught it between his fingers.

"Your Highness Fiyali?"

Yi Zou, who subconsciously raised his hand to catch the 'sneak attack', blinked in confusion.

"Half-step epic."

Fiyali twitched the corners of her lips and said with a very subtle expression: "Congratulations, Jileite, you are a half-step epic."

After saying this, even Yu Chen, who had never understood the situation, understood that the gold coin just now was the test made by the Saint of Fortune to see whether Yi Zuo had indeed entered the half-step epic.

As for the result of the test, she had already made it very clear.

According to Jie Laite, a half-step epic, it's perfect.

"Well, you can apply to join the Guardian Knights of Dawn Sect when you go back."

Feiyali made a face at Yi Zuo, then casually changed the topic, turned to Mo Tan and asked: "But although Hafan, you were slapped in the face by Jileite just now, you seem to be quite discerning, that It can be seen even if the knight named Liadrin fails to exert her full strength."

In fact, Mo Tan, who just wanted to show off on a whim, laughed twice and said nothing.

"Okay, okay, don't waste time with us here."

Feiyali yawned and waved to Mo Tan: "You can go directly to the judging panel. Although there are not many people here this morning, there are not many who came here specially after Mu Xuejian's game to watch the big boss. Young Master, it will be good for your Dawn Sect to have a good chat with everyone and become familiar with each other."

After saying hello, Mo Tan, who originally planned to find an opportunity to avoid Yu Chen (which seriously affected his thinking ability) and go to the judges' seat to watch the competition quietly, nodded slightly, then stood up: "Then I'll go, I may have to do some things later. Do something else, you don’t have to wait for me for lunch and dinner.”

Yuchen nodded and smiled sweetly: "Be careful on the road and remember not to get lost."

Fiyali rolled her eyes and curled her lips: "Have you had lunch or dinner with us? Go ahead and do what you need to do."

"Senior, walk slowly and pay attention to safety."

Yi Xuan, who had been holding the gold coin thoughtfully since just now, also raised her head, and gave her instructions with concern to the senior who, in her eyes, although very great and trustworthy, was also "powerless". One sentence.

"How can there be so much danger~"

Mo Tan smiled, and then left with steps that were not very brisk.

[Before Diesel encounters the Paladin Academy, he must at least have a rough grasp of their fighting styles...]

Holding the jury certificate in his hand tightly, Mo Tan, who wanted to try harder, stared intently and began to look for a way out.

…

Game time AM11:45

Academy City Central District, Arena, Jury Stand

"How's it going, Tom?"

In a seat in the corner, a man with slender phoenix eyes and a monocle leaned lazily on the back of the chair and asked softly to the little snake in his arms: "Is there anyone worth caring about? "

"No."

Tom Lestrange, who was inhabiting his pet, gave a cold answer, snorting contemptuously: "Just a bunch of fish."

Lamorlock, who came from the Dreamland Theocracy in the Southwest Continent and had received an invitation from the judging panel of the fighting competition early, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Oh? Does the miscellaneous fish you are talking about also include the white-haired girl? That one is almost Mu Xuejian turned the sword into an art."

Tom was silent, and after a long time he said coldly: "If I can regain my full strength, that woman will never have a chance to draw her sword in front of me."

"Of course, I have no doubt about this. After all, unlike me, you are both geniuses in the field of combat."

Lamorlock shrugged, then changed the subject and said calmly: "But, what if that girl breaks through to the same epic level as you? Will you still be so confident?"

"certainly."

Tom answered without thinking.

"Haha, young man, you can even lie to yourself so easily."

Lamorlock grinned, shook his head and said: "Don't lie to yourself. When that girl drew her sword before, the murderous intention emanating from you... No, should I say it was a sense of vigilance? It was so scary that I couldn't help it. Breathe."

Tom was silent again.

"You should feel happy, dear Tom. After all, for a genius like you, it is very lucky to have someone like Mu Xuejian who can surpass you if you are not careful."

"What about you? Do you feel very happy now, Lamorlock?"

"I?"

"If I remember correctly, the 'Hei Fan' you have been thinking about all the time, the man who is destined to die in my hands, should also be one of the judges of this competition, right?"

"Haha, otherwise why do you think I would come over to join in the fun on the first day?"

"It's a pity he's not here."

"No, it's not a pity at all. After all, being late is the privilege of the strong."

"be late?"

"Look, isn't he coming right now~"

"are you sure?"

"What if? I've already seen him."

"But he's going in the opposite direction from here."

"Eh?"

Chapter 1071: End