Chapter 460: Chapter 21 William
Thanks to Siegfried’s arrogant and overbearing demeanor, the battle with Ig attracted quite a lot of attention, forming a full circle around the arena.
Verafia and several other young ladies, with Elishia’s help, managed to squeeze to the very front, closest to the arena.
On the arena floor, although no weapons were used, the fluctuations from the attacks between just fists and palms were already astonishing.
Waves of impact from the collision of Dou Qi sent ripples across the defensive shield. Even outside the arena, one could feel the intense impact, stirring up gasps of amazement among the crowd.
Although she had claimed not to be interested in this young man named Siegfried, Verafia still tilted her head up, her golden eyes observing seriously as she watched Ig engage him in combat.
“This white-haired human feels so strong. With the enhancement of Dou Qi, his physical strength is not inferior to my Golden stage self at all!”
“Moreover, I haven’t seen any openings in his combat techniques!”
Although they had argued because of being mocked, the Ice Dragon Girl had completely forgotten about it at this moment. She stood on her tiptoes, her small face raised, her large, frost-blue eyes beneath beautiful long lashes showing curiosity.
Ophi’s words, while not sounding particularly remarkable, would be considered astounding if her identity as a Dragon Clan princess were taken into account:
From ancient times to the present, how many humans could compare their physical strength to that of royal dragons, let alone be praised by her?
“Hmph, this idiot, still pretending… Even as my attendant, why would he want to clash with others using just his physique.”
Verafia brushed aside her soft golden beautiful hair, her golden eyes gazing as she spoke with slightly furrowed brows.
Although Ig’s physical strength was decent among humans, there was clearly a significant gap compared to Siegfried.
If not for being tempered by her Nirvana Fire and having drunk Ophi’s dragon blood, after so many exchanges of blows, Ig’s physique would likely have been unable to withstand it, collapsing and resulting in him spitting blood and losing.
“Siegfried only has a superficial advantage. If the fight continues, I don’t think he can win.”
Suddenly, a gentle, jade-like male voice was heard.
Verafia turned her head sideways in a slight shock. What appeared in her vision was a young man with golden hair like gold, dressed in a black formal suit with golden-threaded trim, his entire aura radiating grace and elegance.
However, despite having the appearance and stature of a youth, Verafia felt a sense of steadiness from him that Ig couldn’t compare to. She almost mistook him for a young man.
“You are… ? Based on your words, do you have some connection with this Siegfried?”
Seeing the young lady’s gaze turn towards him, the golden-haired youth smiled charmingly, placed his palm on his chest, and bowed elegantly.
“You ladies can call me William. As for our relationship, Siegfried was with me throughout the journey from Langcaster to Peka Lichen, so I suppose we are friends.”
“William of Langcaster…?”
Elishia’s eyes fell on William’s face with great surprise. “Could it be that you are the William rumored to be a descendant of the Lionheart King in Langcaster legends?”
Verafia also slightly raised her eyes.
Before the Langcaster Republic, there was also a former kingdom ruled by kings, and the most famous figure of that royal family was King Charles the Lionheart, whom Elishia mentioned.
Of course, Langcaster’s Anru Dynasty was overthrown hundreds of years ago by an alliance of nobles and commercial city-states, and even the Royalist Party’s power gradually weakened over the centuries.
However, the ruling Council President did not annihilate the descendants of the royal family back then, and they still retained their status as citizens of the Langcaster Republic to this day.
Verafia was naturally interested in William’s identity, but as the “Young Lady Phoenix,” she slightly curled her red lips. In her expression of indifference, her turning eyes revealed a hint of curiosity.
William smiled faintly at the young lady’s expression.
“That is the glory of my ancestors from a thousand years ago; it brings me little benefit. May I ask if this black-haired young man is a friend of you ladies?”
“You mean Ig… This guy, of course, is this young lady’s attendant.”
William smiled and praised, “No wonder. Such an outstanding young man could only belong to a beautiful lady like yourself.”
“Hmph, do I need you to tell me that?”
Verafia playfully tilted her small face, but hearing the praise, the corners of her tender lips still curved into a soft smile.
Ophi’s head also poked through, her frost-blue eyes filled with curiosity. “It seems you value Ig quite a lot… So, William, do you think Ig can defeat your friend?”
“Just as I said before, Siegfried only has a superficial advantage.”
William’s cheeks showed a faint smile, and his gaze lifted, falling back on Ig and the white-haired young man fighting rapidly in the arena, praising.
“Moreover, this advantage can only be considered ‘before.’”
“I must say, Ig’s combat talent is truly astonishing. In just a few minutes, he has basically grasped the trajectory of Dou Qi circulation in Siegfried’s boxing techniques and can even effectively target it… You see, Siegfried now has far more openings than before.”
Verafia let out a soft “oh,” her estimation of this golden-haired youth William increasing significantly.
The situation on the battlefield was just as William had said. Although there was a gap in physical strength, with the enhancement of Dou Qi and incredibly sharp Sword Intent, Ig could barely hold his ground in the exchange, and was even capable of inflicting several bloody wounds on his opponent.
In Ig’s counterattacks, Siegfried’s moves became subtly unpracticed and chaotic, and he was forced to defend repeatedly.
Although Verafia had frowned slightly before, she had not worried about Ig at all.
She was well aware of the young man she had cultivated, having practically watched Ig grow little by little.
Just as William said, putting aside Ig’s own considerable combat talent, the “talent” he possessed, the Eye of Insight, was not just for learning the sword techniques she taught him.
In combat, as long as it was within Ig’s field of perception, even the most profound techniques and spells could virtually be broken down into the most basic points and lines. Whether it was for defense or counterattack, he undoubtedly had an absolute advantage…
With such an ability, she herself, who was once the peerless genius Rothel, could undoubtedly not achieve it.
“Furthermore, ladies, your friend Ig, his identity is actually a swordsman, isn’t it?”
William’s voice rang out again, a smile of admiration on his face.
“With his ability, his swordsmanship attainments will only be stronger, not to mention his other learned sword techniques. Thus, it is naturally difficult for Siegfried to win.”
