“……”
Samimi fell silent.
This was the “annoying part” of adventurers—sometimes, they were too principled.
When dealing with monsters, they could unleash all the malice of human nature, which was of course a good thing. But when you were a support, and your teammates insisted on being honorable and dueling the enemy one-on-one, it was a completely different story.
She clearly had the power, but couldn’t use it.
“Let’s go take a bath together after this is over,” Samimi said offhandedly.
“What kind of time is this for joking? Can you be serious?” Blue Ghost frowned and scolded angrily.
“Then you take over, I’ll follow your lead,” Samimi directly ceded command. “For this kind of unconventional Tachi Swordsman, you command this team fight.”
“Watch us perform.” Blue Ghost didn’t stand on ceremony, taking the lead and charging out, full of confidence, pushing the three from the Second Guild to the rear.
The Twin Heroes eagerly stepped into the center of the dueling arena.
The swords were not yet drawn, but their intent was already rising.
The air seemed to be sliced, and scratches actually appeared on the sandy ground.
The use of Battle Aura was becoming more and more esoteric—these physical classes seemed to be developing in the direction of “cultivation.”
On the other side, Cresia stepped forward slowly.
She didn’t say a word, but her actions made it clear—she accepted the challenge.
What should have been a proper team fight was forcibly turned into an arena match.
Samimi even felt a bit embarrassed to attack for a moment.
Last time was a private sparring match, where she could cheat freely, but this was a public duel—if her methods were too despicable, she would be ridiculed.
‘To think that I, the Villainess, would also have a day where I’m bound by “honor.”‘
She sighed.
‘……No, wait, I am the villain. What rules am I talking about? I just can’t be too shameless.’
She quickly adjusted her mindset and gave a low order.
“Niubao, Serina, flank from left and right, but don’t attack for now. Wait for my command.”
“Call me Minuo,” Niubao corrected.
The two of them spread out to the left and right, forming a distant encirclement around the Hero Sword Saint from both sides.
Add in the Twin Heroes from the front—
A net spread from heaven to earth was completely formed.
No one could say this tactic was dishonorable.
This was a team fight strategy. At most, it made people uncomfortable, but they couldn’t criticize it.
If even this was to be criticized, they might as well go home and farm.
As the team’s core, the Battle Priest Samimi stood at the very back, not advancing a single step, keeping far away.
Blue Ghost glanced back and glared at her, but didn’t say anything.
As long as she didn’t interfere with their duel, it was fine.
As for when they couldn’t win… teammates could naturally come to help.
Blue Ghost sneered inwardly.
When it came down to it, they weren’t exactly “righteous and just” characters.
The Twin Heroes were inherently a two-on-one combination.
The so-called “Despicable Tachi Swordsman” was well-deserved.
The real righteous protagonist—
Was actually the blindfolded swordsman on the other side, facing four people alone.
Standing in the center of the arena, Cresia was surrounded by enemies on all sides.
She was the only “older generation” present, carrying a sense of melancholy, like “the waves behind drive on those before.”
But she had to defend her dignity—
She absolutely could not be defeated by these youngsters.
Cresia slowly drew the red-tasseled soft sword at her waist.
A weapon with a distinctly Eastern style.
It gave Samimi an inexplicable sense of nostalgia.
But at this moment, she stood in the “villain camp.” No matter how familiar the sword, she could not show mercy.
Hum—!
A chill suddenly rose.
Blue Ghost also drew her new sword.
Her original fine-quality tachi had been damaged during training. This time, she had switched to a unique purple-quality weapon.
[Snow Reflecting Mad Blade].
An ancient black sword, its blade naturally carrying a frost effect.
When swung, cold air spread, and snowflakes swirled.
Although it was only a Purple Weapon, because it came with an attached skill, its power far surpassed ordinary weapons of the same level, considered a top-tier existence just below legendary weapons.
At the same time, Red Ghost also drew her new sword.
Completely black, named—
[Sorrowful Good Blade].
The name was a bit strange, but the material was extremely special.
Forged from top-grade black ore, it had only one characteristic—
Hard.
Indestructible.
Strong enough to withstand the full output of Red Ghost’s monstrous-level strength.
Whoosh—! Whoosh—!
The sound of tearing air suddenly rose.
The next instant—
Blue Ghost made the first move!
Her figure seemed to vanish instantly.
Only the trail of ice and snow left by the [Snow Reflecting Mad Blade] revealed her movement.
Cresia simultaneously thrust with her sword.
Her movements seemed a beat slower, yet they captured Blue Ghost’s trajectory with precise accuracy.
Clang! Clang!
The Mad Blade and the Red Tassel Sword collided.
The battle officially began.
In the blink of an eye—
Blades flashed and sword shadows crossed continuously.
The two had already exchanged over twenty moves, yet no victor had emerged.
The hundreds of people in the arena were immersed in it.
Most couldn’t even see the movements clearly, only catching glimpses of cold light flashing and blurred figures.
But Niubao saw the underlying truth—
Every one of Blue Ghost’s slashes was effortlessly deflected by Cresia.
It seemed evenly matched, but in reality—
It was a cat toying with a mouse.
Cresia’s swordsmanship had already reached a “god-like” realm.
Blue Ghost alone was simply no match.
She couldn’t even touch the hem of her clothes.
Niubao watched intently.
She was secretly learning.
This seemingly simple-minded cow was actually quietly studying others’ swordsmanship.
Whoosh!
Suddenly—
A crimson figure charged into the fray!
Red Ghost had made her move!
The black blade tore through the air, forming a pincer attack with Blue Ghost, pressing directly towards Cresia.
At this moment—
Even a Sword Saint had to take it seriously.