Chapter 64 - Episode 64: Matches Of The Day.

Ivonna held a shield and a lance, she stood in front of Queenstar that was holding a greatsword. Both of them wore the same black full plate armor. Queenstar pointed her greatsword towards Ivonna.

"I have been waiting for this moment. But with these circumstances, it's a shame that I can win this match without even trying."

Ivonna mockingly smiled.

"Don't praise yourself too much. You're on top because of your equipment and being carried by Kingstar. You're nothing but a mascot and everyone knows that."

Queenstar scoffed.

"So do you. Miss Punching Bag."

Ivonna raised her eyebrow and readied her stances. Queenstar screamed and charged at her. Ivonna blocked and counterattacked all Queenstar's attacks while mockingly smiled at her. Queenstar is annoyed with her and started to use all of her skills. Even without a title and equipment, Ivonna got quite a lot of Soul Essences from farming Betelgeuse's Coin with me back then, so her DEF and VIT stats are still quite high. But then Ivonna didn't have the high ground anymore.

Ivonna was overwhelmed by Queenstar attacks and barely managed to dodge and block them. Ivonna finally realized what was going on. Queenstar has the same skill that Michael has, which is [Berserker]. Ivonna tried to run away from Queenstar, but she couldn't do it because Queenstar's MS and ASPD are higher than her. It was so intense and Ivonna patiently waiting for a chance to make Queenstar's [Berserker] stacks disappear while blocking and dodging Queenstar attacks.

In the end, it was all futile. Ivonna couldn't get away from her. Ivonna's HP is below 20%, and Queenstar kept attacking her relentlessly. Ivonna finally used [Macedonian Phalanxes] to buy some time to regenerate her HP. Queenstar destroyed all of the barriers and was about to hit Ivonna, but then Ivonna used a skill that surprised Queenstar, and not just her, I was surprised to see that skill as well. An ultimate skill that I know exactly who was it belongs to. [Dome of Purity], a dome barrier that will push away all the enemies around the user for a minute. It makes the user immune to damages and removes all debuffs status. All the enemies that got pushed back by the barrier will lose all the buffs they had. A skill that should belong to Saintess Miriam, and then passed down to the next saintess, Ordiane.

I don't know how she got it, but I believe she got that skill either before Miriam's death or after Miriam's death. That also means Ivonna's bond with Miriam is already reach 100%, or as a reward from doing a hidden quest from Miriam because I don't know about it since Miriam is already dead when I started to play this game back then. But still, giving away her ultimate skill from doing a quest is unbelievable. I guess she was hiding that skill from everyone, but now she had to use it.

Ivonna has the high ground again. Ivonna's regeneration rate is too high that she regenerated 40% of her max health in just a minute while Queenstar barely regenerated her HP because I believe she didn't increase her VIT status. Ivonna started to attacking Queenstar and did quite a lot of damage. Then Ivonna used [Shield Bash] and stunned Queenstar. She immediately used all her skills to drop Queenstar's HP to 10%. It was Ivonna's plan all along to provoke Queenstar and put her into Ivonna's grasp. It was unexpected that Queenstar has [Berserker] skill, but in the end, everything went according to her plan.

Queenstar is laying on the ground. Ivonna just won the match. Ivonna is looking at Queenstar without saying a word. When I check how many spectators on the bottom of the screen, it surprised both Grisell and me. Over a hundred thousand players are watching Ivonna's match. This will be a hot topic in the forum and I can guarantee that. Ivonna then teleports back to the Colosseum. She looks around and Grisell is putting both of her hands around her mouth and starts screaming.

"You're so cool Ivonna!"

Everyone is looking at Grisell with a huge smile on her face. Ivonna is waving at us while smiling. She then approaches us. She sighs and sits beside Grisell.

"I'm done for today."

I chuckle.

"Because you can't use that skill again for a day?"

Ivonna looks at me and scoffs.

"Yeah, I never thought that I would be fighting against Queenstar for my first match."

Grisell is giggling.

"It's better than fighting against Kingstar. You might lose if you're against Kingstar."

Ivonna nods in an agreement.

"I'm not denying that. It was unfortunate that I matched up with Queenstar and had to use that skill. But, it was fortunate that I didn't match up against Kingstar. I was hoping to meet Michael or Francesca at my first match."

Grisell nods while staring at the match on the screen in front of her. Ivonna is curious and looks at Grisell's screen.

"Is that Kingstar?"

Grisell nods.

"Yeah. This is apparently his third match. He won against Seven Diamond and Grim Rime earlier."

I raise my eyebrow.

"The 15th bracket is hell. I feel sorry for those players who just leveled up to level 201 and have to enter the 15th bracket. It's impossible for them to win in that bracket."

Grisell and Ivonna nod in agreement. Grisell then checks the others brackets and she's oohing.

"Look at the 7th bracket. This guy already won 5 times in a row."

I open the 7th bracket and this player [Aksevel] is dominating. A blight blue hair with yellow eyes, he's a mage and he's pretty good. His level is also the lowest compared to the other players in the 7th bracket, but he easily defeated all his opponents. I check his equipment and I'm surprised that he's wearing very good equipment and weapon, I wonder how did he get those. Speaking of this guy, I think I have heard of his name somewhere. Then I remember this [Aksevel] guy is the third player who found the hide and seeks NPCs.

Ivonna is humming.

"Oh, Aksevel. I'm not surprised since he bought all the best equipment that you sold for the event, Grisell."

Grisell is grinning proudly.

"Of course it's because of me! I'm the best after all. But still, this guy's pocket is really deep. He even asked about the auction back then. I think he's going to bid for the box."

I look at them both and raise my eyebrows.

"Wow, he bought all of them? How much he paid for all of them?"

Grisell is humming.

"I forgot about how much exactly, but it's around $50.000 for those armors and weapons. I heard he also bought all the best equipment from the other forgers. He spent more than a hundred thousand dollars that day."

I'm blinking my eyes with disbelief.

"Wow, for real? Who is he?"

Ivonna shakes her head and shrugs. Grisell is tapping her cheek.

"I heard from players that he just started playing a few weeks ago. He's quite famous among new players though. He achieved a lot compared to the others. He got offered by Kingstar to join Supremacist Clan, but he declined the offer. Not just the Supremacist Clan, but the other big clans also offered to join their clans but he did the same. I also Heard that he's so rich. If I'm not wrong, his father is an important person in the world. That's what I heard of course."

Ivonna and I are humming with understanding.

We were watching his matches and it was amazing not just because he has good equipment, but he also has the right set of skills that made him untouchable and undefeatable. Then Francesca and the others came back and sat beside us except for Michael, he's still inside the PvP room. They won 2 to 3 matches, Emma and William at the 14th bracket and they both were doing good as well.

Leonardo is looking at Grisell's screen.

"Oh, Aksevel. You guys are watching him? He's good."

The three of us nod. Ivonna looks at Leonardo and tilts her head.

"You know him?"

Leonardo nods.

"Yeah. A few days ago I was farming Betelgeuse's Coin on a low level map and we ran into each other. He recognized me and he asked for advice since we both are mages. He's a good kid, but his attitude is a bit... what should I called it... unrespectful."

Francesca is chuckling.

"You mean arrogant brat?"

We are chuckling and Leonardo is shrugging.

"Yeah... maybe."

Emma is looking at William.

"What is wrong with kids these days?"

William is surprised and confused.

"Why are you looking at me, Miss Emma. I don't know anything..."

We are laughing at him because of how funny is his reaction was. But then Grisell screams.

"Holy sh*t! Michael just lost against Kingstar in just a minute!"

We are looking at Grisell's screen and Michael is laying down on the ground dead. Then he teleports to the Colosseum. We lift our heads and look at the 15th gate. Michael comes out from the gate with his sour face. He walks towards us and he's startled when he looks at us because we all are looking at him. 

Michael sits down and lets out a big sigh then leans on the chair.

"F*ck... is my skill really that far from him?"

We are looking at him in silence. Then Michael is staring at me.

"Trev. join the PvP event and beat him up for me."

Everyone is immediately rejecting his words, especially Francesca. Francesca sighs.

"Dude, just because you couldn't win against Kingstar. It doesn't mean we have to ask Trevor to sabotage him. Just accept your defeat already."

Ivonna nods in an agreement.

"Francesca is right. We are not that kind of person, Mike."

Michael exhales deeply.

"I'm sorry. I'm just pissed that I lose to him."

Everyone is comforting Michael and then a notification appears in front of me. I'm surprised and immediately leave and find an empty place. I look around to make sure nobody is around. I look at the message.

[It's been a while, Trev. There's something I want you to see. Go to this coordinate [...] and you will be surprised.]

Becker just messaged me. But he didn't reply when I messaged him back. There must be something in that coordinate for Becker to told me that.