Chapter 160: The Final

The atmosphere that night was quite different compared to the previous days during the competition. As Leva walked towards the arena, there was the sound of a traditional orchestra consisting of drums, flutes, and harps. Yes, it's similar to that striptease show, but the music is faster and more upbeat this time.

"Leva! Leva! Leva!"

"Ivan! Ivan! Ivan!"

The screams were deafening. However, as usual, Leva didn't care and focused on the arena.

"Leva, kill him!!!" Only that one sentence caught Leva's attention. It turned out that Brie was encouraging the red-haired girl with a manly version of her voice. The woman was so excited, I could see the protrusion of the veins on her neck and forehead.

Leva just shook her head and entered the arena. This time the place was dimmer, as the only lighting came from a few tall torches stuck around.

The woman took off her jacket with the help of Eric, stretched, then relaxed in the corner of the arena. She still seemed unconcerned about the surrounding voices.

It's good that he can focus like that. Her wounds were also almost completely healed, leaving only a tiny amount on her face.

[Happy fighting buff - Leva is very excited about the current situation, so her fighting ability has increased.]

Ah, she smirked a little. This woman was really looking forward to this, as it turned out. Well, it seems that this match is not just revenge for her.

The music changes. This time there was the roar of several trumpets being blown. The tempo of the music is slowing down, but that doesn't mean the drums' beat is reduced. Instead, the musicians are hitting the instruments more intensely.

The cheers from the residents of Acornhull grew louder, to the point of shaking the ground a little. Ivan walked into the arena wearing a robe, accompanied by four men. He puffed out his chest and lifted his chin.

The music stopped as Ivan entered the arena. The gong sounded three times, and the female announcer started talking through a funnel. "The friendly tournament between the three tribes has reached its peak, and now this final match will be the end of the festival!"

The crowd cheered in unison without calling out any of the fighters' names. Most of them clapped.

"Therefore, let's enjoy tonight's show!!!"

The powerful shout made the cheering even more thunderous.

"This match will only be stopped if one of the fighters can't get up after 10 counts, is unconscious, or they or their partner gives a surrender sign. And the winner will get 1000 silvers!" The announcer spoke in a rapid tone but could still be heard well. "Introducing first, she defeated her opponent in the first match with an incredible feat, then brought her opponent to her knees in the semifinals without breaking a sweat. This is the formidable fighter of the nameless tribe of the west, Levaaaaa!!!"

Ugh, I should really give my colony a name.

The residents from Redtooth were cheering, while those from Acornhulls were booing Leva. However, Leva did not care about all that. She didn't even raise her hand for her supporters.

"Then, the second fighter! This man can make it to the finals with no challenge at all! All opponents fall before him! Let's welcome the hero of Acornhull, the crusher Ivaaan!!!"

"Heeaahhh!!!" Ivan took to pole in one corner of the arena and raised his hands to his supporters.

This time the boos were from the residents of Redtooth, while the Acornhull audience cheered on Ivan.

"You two, to the center of the arena!" The referee signaled to both fighters.

Both Ivan and Leva obeyed the order, then the referee began to explain the rules of the match. Well, this is like professional martial arts match in the real world, not like previous matches where suddenly the referee ordered a fight.

Leva had to look up to see Ivan's face. My female colonist opponent grinned widely. While examining the man's muscular body, Leva raised an eyebrow. The man's two naked chests twitched several times. Is this a sign of intimidation?

A giant man and woman of ordinary stature though somewhat muscular. In the real world, a match like this would never take place. Their physique is very much different. Not to mention they are opposite genders.

However, this is a game, after all. Let's see what will happen.

"Don't worry, I won't abuse you like Dex did. I will respect whoever I fight. And respect for me is destroying the opponent." Ivan spoke after the referee finished explaining the rules.

"I'm glad to hear that." Leva gave a big smile.

Ah, seeing their twisted guardian spirits, I wouldn't believe the Acornhull people.

"Fighters, return to your corners!" The referee pointed to the two corners of the arena.

Leva and her opponent retreated. The gong sounded once, and the referee shouted. "Fights!"

The roar of the audience grew louder. Ivan stepped forward, but Leva ran instead. The red-haired woman jumped low, about to kick her opponent's knee with both legs.

However, Ivan was able to jump to avoid the dropkick that was aimed at knocking him out. I was surprised that he could jump that high with his big body.

Leva did not stop there. She immediately got up, jumped onto Ivan's back, and wrapped her forearm around her opponent's neck. Ivan immediately struggled to breathe and tried to get out of Leva's stranglehold. However, because Leva positioned his hands like a knot, Ivan couldn't do anything about it.

Ivan then backed away quickly until Leva's back hit one of the arena's poles. Unlike in the real world, the pole was only wrapped in a layer of leather, so Leva screamed in pain when her back hit that part.

Leva's strangle fell off.

Ivan had turned his body to punch Leva. But, Leva could dodge and run as far as possible to another corner of the arena.

And the two of them froze in place, looking at each other. Ivan rubbed his neck while Leva slightly arched his body forward, wincing in pain.

The audience also fell silent but soon cheered and applauded again. The scene was so fast-paced but fluid, and perhaps the audiences had never seen it before. Hence, they respect it very much.