Dragon King's Harem Chapter 157. The Duel I (Patreon)

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 157. The Duel I

After a short walk, I returned to my office and immersed myself in the pile of documents with Eir.

Unfortunately, even though I preferred adventure, I knew I had to clear up these documents before I left for war in two days. At least I had to reduce it.

After another awkward dinner with the Fox siblings, I returned to my room. Luckily, this time Sela and Marissa joined us so the dinner was more lively. And at the end of the day, I spent that night picking up another skill. True Sight. It was a skill used to create a small creature made of Mana. It was commonly used to spy on the enemy.

On the next day, the city seemed busier than usual. Especially in front of the Palace's Gate. Many people gathered in front of it, curious about the duel. But none of them could enter since this was only a private duel.

Despite the upcoming duel, I still decided to have breakfast with Arter. This was to show that our relationship was fine and the duel was just a friendly competition.

Even though Arter and I looked relaxed, Jyne had a different reaction. Her sour mood was clearly visible on her face. She wouldn't even look at Arter during breakfast. So I decided to talk to her privately after the breakfast was over.

It was just a short talk that I ended by giving her a simple request and a bug transmitter crystal. Even though Jyne looked confused by that, she accepted it.

The morning suns were getting higher. The duel was almost starting. Arter and I were standing across from each other in the center of the arena. While the audience seats looked empty since our spectators were only my women, Eir, Chancellor Allan, and some healers ready with various medicines. Even Al chose to stay in his room. He said he could already predict the outcome so he decided to put all his attention on his potion.

“It is an honor duel for me, Your Majesty,” said Arter. I could sense his excitement and nervousness from his tone of voice and expression.

"Don't mention it. Just think of this as my hospitality," I replied.

"Of course... But despite this is only my father's requirement, I hope you use all your strength to fight me." The thunder that enveloped his body showed that he had activated his support skill.

At the same time, I also use my support skills.

[Adrenaline Surge has been activated.]
[Dragon Armor has been activated.]
[Power Boost has been activated.]
[Accelerate has been activated.]

[ATK: 485+243+485]
[M.ATK: 485+243+485]
[DEF: 192+96]
[SPD: 192+96+196]
[Time remaining: 14:56]

Our eyes met each other. The tense atmosphere enveloped us.
"Weapon?" I asked.

He smirked.
"I don't need it." His two hands turned into a pair of claws. His nails turned into a lethal weapon for him.

Due to his claws, I decided to summon my Gauntlet.
'Terror.' I decided to make this duel as fair as possible.

A second later, as if on cue, both of us lunged. Our claws clashed against each other at a terrifying speed. It was inhumane!

My inner human side never thought I could do this or fight with this speed. What I saw were shadows of our movements, yet I was able to counter all of his attacks. It was as if my body already knew what to do. This was my first time doing close combat with this speed.

Each impact was followed by a loud sound and wind, showing just how much our strength was. And I had to admit, he was fast. So I decided to spice up this fight.
'Shadow Walk!'

Suddenly my body turned into dark smoke and it shocked him.

Quickly, he looked around for me but I emerged from the shadows behind him and swung my claw at him.

But his tail lengthened and moved wildly to counter it.

It managed to push me back, but the smirk on my lips showed I wasn't done with my attack.

He swung his hand forward, commanding his tails to attack me. Like fearless soldiers, they charged at me.

But I didn't move from my position.

As the tails almost penetrated my body, again, I used my Shadow Walk. The tails only pierced the black smoke and in the next second, I was behind him. My claws raised, ready to give him a direct hit.

With his tails still elsewhere, I should be able to land a fatal wound on him.

But this time, it was his claws that warded off my attack at the last moment. Reflexively, he jumped and somersaulted in mid-air to dodge before landing as elegant as an alley cat. His eyes were fixed on me.

"Tch!" He clicked his tongue in annoyance and swung his hand. Dozens of blue thunder Orbs appeared in front of him and hurtled at me.

I quickly counter it with my Blazing Orb.

Dozens of my reddish-orange fireballs with dense energy appeared before me. Those orbs rushed toward him and counter each other.

- BOOM!

The thunderous sound of an explosion resounded. Smoke soared into the sky. It even made some Green Wyverns restless. Some of them let out their roars, but a whistle calmed them down.

That smoke covered our view, so I took advantage of the opportunity.

'Earth Grave!'

A pair of hands emerged from the ground and tried to catch him.

When the wind dispersed the smoke, I could see he was moving nimbly from side to side, past the fingers of the gigantic hands, as if he was mocking them.

Yes, although earth was strong against the thunder, speed was another matter.

'He's surely a handful fox,' I smirked as I threw my Ice Lances at him.

But he dodged all of them without stopping his movement. He jumped on my Earth Grave, his tail moving rapidly, cracking the hands here and there until they shattered into pieces.

He jumped down from the pile of rocks.
"Let's get more serious, shall we?" he said as he used his strongest skill. Thundara.