Translator: Hellscythe_ Editor: Hellscythe_
What happened?
Gentle Snow, who watched the fight from the spectator stands, focused on Cao Chenghua, her mind replaying Cao Chenghua's last attack.
No matter how she looked at it, Zhao Yueru had blocked the attack. Yet, somehow, Cao Chenghua's sword had appeared somewhere completely different.
It was like a magical sword.
Zhao Yueru was just as confused. She could not understand what had happened. However, she no longer had the time to think on it.
Cao Chenghua's attack dealt -1,241 damage, reducing Zhao Yueru's originally low HP to 470 points. If she suffered another attack, she would die.
Mages were especially weak in terms of Defense, Strength, and Agility. If a melee class like the Berserker close in on a mage, only tragedy awaited them.
Zhao Yueru instinctively used Flame Circle, a type of instantaneous activation spell. Immediately, a ring of flame expanded outwards, forcing her enemies to retreat.
Cao Chenghua remained unfazed by the incoming flames as he swung his greatsword down at them.
_Boom!_
Cao Chenghua's greatsword sliced apart the ring of flame. However, he was still forced to take a step back due to the resulting impact, abruptly stopping his attack momentum.
Taking this chance, Zhao Yueru retreated while pelting Cao Chenghua with Frost Arrows.
"Don't even think of escaping!" Cao Chenghua roared. Enduring the attacks from the Frost Arrows, he sent a Horizontal Sweep at Zhao Yueru.
Zhao Yueru used her staff to defend once more.
This time, Zhao Yueru focused on the greatsword, devoting her full attention to determining the weapon's trajectory.
Just as Iron Cutter was about to land, Zhao Yueru quickly shifted her staff to block the attack.
Cao Chenghua, however, simply revealed a mocking smile as he focused all his power into his slash.
Once again, something strange occurred...
Cao Chenghua's Iron Cutter suddenly disappeared before reappearing and striking Zhao Yueru's blindspot.
Before Zhao Yueru realized what had happened, her body was on the ground, her vision darkening.
"Zhao Yueru, do you understand now? Only by following me will you have a bright future ahead of you," Cao Chenghua said as he looked down at Zhao Yueru's fallen body.
Zhao Yueru wanted to rise and retaliate. Unfortunately, her HP had already fallen to zero...
Victor in the first match: Cao Chenghua!
Meanwhile, not only had Zhao Yueru lost a level after dying, but she had also dropped a piece of her equipment and lost a significant amount of Skill Proficiency.
After resurrecting, Zhao Yueru walked up to Gentle Snow, her disappointment written all over her face. Feeling deeply ashamed, she said, "Snow, I'm sorry..."
Her loss had undoubtedly increased the burden on the later fights. After all, out of the next four matches, they needed to win three to win this competition.
"It's not your fault. Cao Chenghua hid his strength too well. Not only did he learn a control removal skill, but he also learned a new, mysterious skill. There is nothing wrong with losing to him," Gentle Snow comforted. "Leave the rest to me."
