Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 137: Offense x Defense - Monstrous Damage!

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's fight in the 200 class!" the announcer bellows, her excitement palpable as her voice echoes across the arena. "We've got an electrifying matchup for you tonight—a rookie versus a seasoned veteran! Introducing Finur, with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses! After losing his debut match, he bounced back with five victories and only one more defeat. If he keeps this up, he might have a shot at becoming a Floor Master!

"As you all know, his fighting style is one of the most unique in the arena—he's the Man of a Thousand Blades! Using an array of knives, daggers, and other bladed weapons, Finur overwhelms his opponents with speed and precision!"

The crowd erupts in cheers as Finur enters the arena. He looks slightly uneasy, his posture betraying his nerves. It's clear that whatever occurred earlier with Menchi has shaken him.

The announcer doesn't miss a beat, continuing with unrestrained energy. "And now, his opponent! There are rumors swirling around this one. Supposedly, he's already managed to set up ten fights! TEN, folks! How did our staff even allow that? Usually, only a few fights can be arranged at a time. I smell bribery! But hey, we're not here to speculate but to watch a fight!

"Not much is known about his fighting style, but here's what we've managed to dig up: he's a newcomer with a 0-0 record. Before entering the 200 class, his main technique involved unarmed combat—a personal variation of a claw-based fighting style. Oh! And here he comes now!"

The crowd turns toward the arena's entrance as Alex strides in confidently, waving to the audience. The announcer continues: "Our rookie appears to be wearing some formidable-looking gear today—a sleek, sturdy suit of armor. He's also carrying both a sword and a shield. Let's give a big welcome to Alex Kerber, the newest contender in the 200 class!"

Alex scans the audience as he walks in, spotting Menchi and Sua seated among the crowd. I better not screw this up, he thinks. Sua bet the maximum amount she could—100 million. If I win, I'll double that since I'm the underdog. I just hope not using the gun wasn't a mistake. Still, it goes against the code of the 200 class. Gotta keep it clean.

The commentator cuts in again, her enthusiasm barely contained. "LOOKS LIKE WE'RE READY TO GO, FOLKS! The referee is calling both fighters to the center of the ring. Probably going over the rules again. Honestly, if you don't know them by now, I won't bore you with the details. Let's just shut up and get to the action!"

Alex sizes up his opponent. Finur is dressed in a long robe, with two massive blades strapped across his back. Despite the announcer's commentary, Alex knows better than to underestimate him. Thanks to Sua, he has additional intel: Strike hard and fast, and don't waste time worrying about his attacks, Alex reminds himself. His style relies on speed, trickery, and cutting power. But his aura output is even weaker than mine. I'll stick to the high-risk, high-reward strategy I copied from Palm.

"GET READY TO FIGHT. BEGIN!" the referee roars.

Wasting no time, Alex decides to use one of his strongest cards immediately. He activates Sealion's Icewing Embrace lvl 3, cloaking himself in a frosty, menacing aura. With a quick In, he suppresses the visible portion of his Nen ability, leaving only a faint chill in the air and a patch of frost forming beneath his feet.