"Hmm..." Eli sighed, a subtle expression of acceptance mixed with frustration evident on his face. He wasn't against the Head Master's Decision, "So, I should stay here, not even moving or even blocking?"
"You do know what happened to him, right?" Head Master spoke with a defeated tone, revealing a sense of helplessness.
He was already doing his best to stay neutral. Adriana's (Lilith's) attack was truly fatal; not even Kayden was able to react, and he needed immediate medical attention, or he might have died.... Of course, they could revive him.
'Not again...Tsk' Eli clicked his tongue, expressing irritation and a hint of disappointment.
Observing Eli's visible displeasure, a collective curse swept through the onlookers, convinced that Eli was already receiving enough biased treatment.
"What happened, Eli?"
Hearing a stern and indifferent voice, everyone redirected their attention to the source and once again found themselves captivated by her beauty.
Adriana wore a smirking face as she looked at Eli, "Are you scared? You could at least do it for me... right?"
It wasn't that she was trying to provoke Eli instead she indulged in the desire to tease him before facing her impending punishment.
Acknowledging the inevitability of her situation, she decided to seize the moment and elicit a reaction from him, wanting to feel a sense of achievement.
Eli's gaze remained fixed on the woman who had finally directed her words towards him.
"OHHH!" Gasps escaped from everyone as their mouths formed 'O' shapes. The disparity in treatment from the Vampire Queen was glaringly evident.
"No, Your Majesty... Say a single word, and I will do anything for you... MY Majesty," Eli declared, executing a graceful bow with an alluring smile.
"..." Adriana found herself taken aback by his unexpected choice of words, and like the others, she too was momentarily frozen.
"H-Hey, D-Don't tell me!!"
"Y-Yeah, I-I also hope"
"B-But V-Vampire Queen is not r-reacting!"
The arena buzzed with chatter and wild assumptions.
"Though, My Majesty... I want a reward," Eli requested, his expression maintaining a level of seriousness that concealed an underlying smirk.
Adriana's composure wavered as she met Eli's serious gaze, fully aware that he was concealing a playful smirk.
In an effort to maintain her regal bearing, she responded, "Sure, what do you want?"
"Hmm..."
The audience, caught in the unfolding drama, momentarily forgot the gravity of the situation as they eagerly anticipated Eli's request.
"I don't mind whatever it is... as long as it's 'FROM' you!"
"..." Adriana's face flushed crimson, and she couldn't help but inwardly scream, 'Shameless!'
Truly a rare spectacle for everyone to witness the Vampire Queen's blushing face.
This only fueled the speculation that there was more than meets the eye between the Vampire Queen and Asher Eli. Some onlookers even pondered if Asher Eli was just a mere 'Toy,' as suggested by Carter.
Recognizing that the situation was veering towards chaos, the Master turned his attention to Aadya.
"Ahem, let's begin the duel" Aadya declared, clearing her throat before redirecting her focus to the impending contest.
"AAARRRRRR!!!" As soon as those words left her mouth, Kayden, without hesitation, grabbed his sword and with a war cry, launched towards Eli.
The crowd, previously engaged in idle chatter, refocused on the match at the sound of Kayden's battle cry. Many had assumed Kayden would emerge victorious, but the unfolding scene left them in suspense.
"The Gods have given me an opportunity to defeat this Evil!!" He shouted with heart-felt justice before striking Eli's body.
"I WILL PROVE YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A COWARD!!"
"TING!!"
"H-Huh?" Kayden gazed at Eli with a baffled expression.
"Now, where is that haughty face, Mr. Toy!" Kayden grinned, relentless in his assault, the atmosphere changed into something else....
"Chukk"
"Chukk"
"Chukk"
"Chukk"
"Hahaha.."
"Chukk"
"Chukk"
....
..
[Don't Lilith]
Adriana immediately restrained Lilith, preventing her from interfering once again.
Lilith's body trembled as she witnessed her husband being harmed by someone she considered a low-level bastard, unworthy to stand against him.
'I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry...' She repeated inwardly, her eyes turning teary. If she had controlled herself a little better, her husband might not have had to endure this suffering.
Moreover, this situation began due to her actions.... If she had only consulted with Adriana or even with her husband, this situation might not have arisen, preventing her husband's enemies from exploiting the chance to harm him.
Even so.... Even though..... Even after everything.... she harboured no regrets for her actions. Waiting for opportunities wasn't her style, and she didn't regret her proactive approach.
Yet, instead of anger, she felt intense pain..... pain for causing her husband to suffer due to her emotional instability. Similarly, Scarlett experienced a mix of anger and pain; she yearned to thrust her sword into Hero's throat. Despite her fierce desires, she understood that this wasn't the right place for such actions.
"2--I mean 3 minutes l-left!" Head Master announced with a trembling face, realizing the dire consequences that might unfold, he was sure he was so fucked up he might die this time.
"Papa!" Zera's body trembled in pain as if she herself were bearing the brunt of the suffering.
The arena's floor was now adorned with a sinister hue of crimson blood, painting a sombre picture of the intense duel that unfolded.
"Huhff-Huff-"
Kayden breathed heavily as he surveyed Eli's battered body, covered with numerous cuts and wounds. His focus shifted to Eli's face, and with each slash, Kayden envisioned the despair he hoped to see on Eli's countenance.
His primary goal was to mar Eli's appearance, to strip away the charm that might attract any woman's affection. Kayden yearned to witness Eli's suffering and humiliation.
Once a king-like figure, now reduced to a pitiful boy on the brink of demise, Kayden revelled in the transformation. His initial intention to gouge out Eli's eyes was discarded, opting instead to witness the impending despair etched on Eli's face.
Despite the relentless assault, Eli remained unperturbed, passively enduring the torment. In truth, he experienced minimal pain, feeling only a chilling sensation coursing through his battered body.... that's all.
"Now, let me show this foolish, backstabbing human what it means to be a hero, and I will save everyone from this wretched fate!!" Kayden shouted, unleashing his power.
/Domain/
Carter's expression shifted to joy as he felt the Mythical beast within his grasp.
'Crack, crack'
The entire arena was now covered with glass-like particles, signalling the manifestation of Kayden's Domain.
Head Master and Adriana raised their eyebrows, surprised by the extent of Kayden's power that almost engulfed the arena. Read exclusive content at m v l em pyr
With an amused smile, Kayden addressed Eli, "Allow me to introduce you to your 'first friend' who longs for a taste once more"
/Dimensional Eater/
"Crack, Crack"
"GGGRRRRRR!!!'