Shadow Slave

Chapter 541

"An incredible win by Lord… uh, by Mongrel!"

Looking at the cloud of blood rising above the arena, Syclus couldn't contain his enthusiasm.

Today, there were no simultaneous duels, as there were only thirty-two contenders left. Each battle was intense and exciting, and received the full attention of the commentators.

Looking at the cheering audience, Dimi laughed.

"Indeed, indeed… Mongrel did very well against No Wait. That Aspect of his is a real menace, believe me. I've been on the receiving end of those explosions way too many times!"

Dimi had been one of the first renowned duelists of the Dreamscape, back when it had been just growing popular ten or so years ago, so he was talking from experience.

Syclus glanced at the chat, knowing that it was a good time to involve the viewers in the discussion. Coincidentally, he noticed a comment concerning something that he himself was curious about.

"Yeah, very devious! But, Dimi… don't you feel like Mongrel behaved a bit out of character today? I mean, he practically called a respected Dreamscape veteran an idiot. With how noble, dignified, and chivalrous Mongrel usually is…"

Dimi thought for a bit, then shook his head.

"You see, Syclus… I respected Mongrel before, but now I truly admire him. It takes a very talented fighter to quickly recognize a battle style, true. Mongrel is talented... but he is also wise."

He smiled.

"Because it takes a very wise man to quickly recoginze an idiot. And make no mistake, this guy is a complete buffoon! Believe me, I have the misfortune of knowing him pretty well. I mean… only an idiot would end up with an alias like "What? No, Wait!"... right?"

Instantly, a deluge of comments flooded the chat:

"True! Mongrel is so wise!"

"Wise, deadly, and handsome!"

"How do you know that he's handsome, fool? He never takes off that creepy mask!"

"You mean SHE is handsome? Wait, that doesn't sound right…"

"...Can someone ban that troll already?!"

a complete idiot would end up with that alias. Why would an idiot like that even try to fight someone as wise as Lord Mongrel?

***

I've

remembered how he had entered the Dreamscape for the first time. Back then, he had almost ended up with that exact name after accidentally saying the

that's the guy! Poor

being called

the coils of the Soul Serpent, aiming to replenish

feeling that it wasn't going to

***

right. None of his next three duels were easy, although

he faced today was called Lowph. It was a young man with shoulder-length hair who wore a light armor, wielding a round shield and a spear. His technique was impeccable, but the most dangerous thing

The worst part was that

his weapons almost teleported from one

as possible, but Sunny was utterly fascinated by the way Lowph used his soul essence, so he lingered, trying to infer

ended up being the first human

and one of the spaulders, sinking

blade and then retreating to save himself from a retaliatory strike, Lowph

you're human,

pain and

"Am I?"

he was done learning Lowph's style,

how to deal with fast enemies. So, in the end, neither speed nor incredible mastery of essence managed to

as Sunny returned to

go as far as controlling essence goes, it

duel could have been really, really tough, but ended up being only slightly torturous. His enemy

as though a mountain fell on his shoulders. Sunny was barely able to move, while his enemy masterfully weaved the effects of Aspect Abilities into an already swift and lethal combat

with the Crushing.

made him rethink a lot

funny alias, Dynisor. Weirdly, he wore simple garments instead of an armor and wielded no

soon as the voice of the Dreamscape announced the start of the duel, his opponent… changed. His muscles suddenly ballooned and shifted, ripping through the simple clothes. His skin glistened, becoming covered by metallic scales. His nails

what faced Sunny was not a human, but a frightening hybrid creature that resembled a predatory humanoid lizard. A split second later, the creature was already upon him in a furious whirlwind of claws

it looked like a Nightmare Creature and was as strong and fearsome as one, the hybrid fought with a

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