Aguile vs. Lance

At the Coliseum, Lance was originally set off to face No. 52, but 52 chickened out. So instead Lance challenges the newcomer Aguile. Aguile wins, and Lance dies.

## Battle preparations

Currently, Chen Rui's Aurora Shot couldn't be used yet as Chen already used it once and it needed 3 hours to recharge. From the situation where No. 52 escaped and he could get double the prize, the strength of this bloody hand, Lance was definitely quite strong. He was not stupid enough to face such a terrible opponent at the beginning of this actual battle.

## Details

### Chapter 46

A succubus with a revealing attire walked onto the stage mincingly and spoke with the power of magical amplification, "Everyone! We just received the news that No. 52 escaped for his fear, and he has been beheaded personally by Sir Arux. However, the exciting battle is not canceled! There is a mysterious No. 64 who will replace No. 52 to challenge ‘Bloody Hand', Lance with four-game winning streak! The initial bet is still valid!"

Previously, the audience saw the imp hanging a bloody head on a high pole, and they had already guessed the ending of No. 52. When they heard that the battle would continue, they were spirited again.

Judging from the cheers of the audience, the majority was supportive of ‘Bloody Hand', Lance who had won three consecutive victories in the previous battles. When No. 64 appeared ​​on the stage, his relatively tiny figure made more audiences inclined toward Lance. There were only a small number of people who originally bet on the No. 52 was trying their luck with the mysterious masked man.

"Bloody Hand" Lance was a strong centaur with a fierce look. Based on his record of three consecutive victories, he was definitely an experienced veteran. When the two men were facing each other on the stage, Lance grinned and showed his white fangs, "Kid, wearing a mask to act mysterious? Rest assured, I don't care what you look like. What I care about is how to torture you. Generally, I like to break my enemy's limbs first, then dig out the heart and finally squeeze the head until it explodes. Are you ready?"

Cruelty and violence had always been the theme of the arena. For the Demon Realm that advocated power, the more bloody and exciting the battle, the more excited the audience. Those words made more people cheered for Lance loudly.

Chen Rui did not bother Lance. The scenes of the poison dragon's special training in the past came to his mind. Although the poison dragon was fierce, he still controlled his strength. Yet, it was a different case now. It was truly a battle of life and death. However, Chen Rui didn't regret. What was meant to come was meant to come. Eventually, he had to face an actual combat. The chicks had to be pushed over the cliffs by the eagle over and over again to learn to fly. What Chen Rui did was nothing more than pushing himself over the cliff.

This match was not only his first battle in the arena, but technically, it was also his maiden battle in the since his rebirth in the Demon Realm.

"No. 64, do you have any battle declaration?" The charming succubus brought her hand that was casting magical amplification close to Chen Rui.

"What are my odds?"

Chen Rui's question stunned the succubus and then she replied proficiently, "As you replaced No. 52, and almost no one bet No. 52 to win, so your odds are now at 1:120."

"The odds are so high? So I earn 120-folds if I bet that I'll win?" Chen Rui took off his cloak and threw it to the ground [but kept on his mask]. He then threw a black crystal coin to the succubus, "I bet a black crystal now that I'll win."

The succubus didn't expect the mysterious No. 64 to do that. She received the black crystal coin, and didn't know what to do at once. At that moment, an iron-firm voice sounded, "The bet is accepted!"

"It's Sir Arux!" The audience looked toward the great demon that appeared in the VIP seats with their eyes filled with reverence.

No. 64's move was undeniably to provoke Lance, but almost no one believed that this cloaked guy could win against ‘bloody hand' with a four-game winning streak.

### Chapter 47

If there is no special condition, the battle is required to end within two hours. If victory is not decided when the time is up, Arux will judge the outcome. According to the rules, Lance who is on a winning streak gets to decide whether this round is empty-handed or with weapons."

Lance decides to melee it. He was quick and strong.

Chen Rui felt uneasy fighting with a mask on, especially in terms of sight, he couldn't adapt. Although he had been careful on defense, eventually he still left an opening. While Lance faked a kick and passed by Chen Rui, Lance's claws scratched Chen Rui's abdomen. Suddenly, blood was gushing out and dyed a large area of his clothes red. Chen Rui saw Lance's sharp claws and understood why was this guy called the "Bloody Hands", and why he didn't use a weapon. That's because his hands were the strongest weapons!

At the brink of life, Chen Rui had a sudden realization.

Why do I have special training?

Why did I come to an actual combat?

Why not hide in the lab?

Why not take shelter under the protection of Shea or Aldas?

Why didn't I retreat when I had no power before, but now I don't dare to move forward?

Even if he didn't come to the arena today, he would face it sooner or later. If he avoided, he could only rely on his cleverness and be an opportunist.

"What do I do when I can't stand it anymore?" Chen Rui suddenly spoke to himself loudly, "The more I can't stand it, the more I'll tell myself to keep going!"

Lance's body stunned because he didn't understand what his opponent was saying — Chen Rui was speaking Chinese.

Is that some kind of spell? Does this guy know magic?

Lance was experienced. He knew that his opponent still had spare strength. Oftentimes, fighting back at the brink of death was the scariest, so he carefully slowed down.

"Remember those words you pasted at your bedhead?" Chen Rui suddenly clenched his fist, "The reason why one can is because one believes!"

"Only those who are not afraid will have a road ahead of them!"

He clenched his teeth, endured the pain under his ribs and supported his body up with both his hands.

"Chen Rui, tell yourself, what are the biggest phrase written there?" Chen Rui snorted as if he was telling himself, and it was also like proclaiming to the entire arena and the entire Demon Realm, "Control the destiny yourself, and let it sing conquer for you!"

After he shouted that, Chen Rui who fell to the ground had already jumped up. It was just like how he stood up again and again after the setbacks in his life previously.

Regardless of the outcome of this life and death battle, from that moment on, he had taken a crucial step and successfully overcame himself.

Although Lance was shocked and confused, the strange spell from the opponent seemed to have no effect. His mind was calmed and he sped up his pace. His eyes met with the masked man's eyes. Suddenly, Lance found out that there were no longer fear in Chen Rui's eyes, and his entire body was emitting an intimidating grandeur.

Lance could only feel that his body's center of gravity immediately turned into a head-down; he knew that it would be bad. Before he could protect his head, he had already been wrestled to the ground by Athena's suplex that Chen Rui learned by himself. The slate on the ground was actually cracked.

Lance only felt a sharp pain in his head and neck. Fortunately, the physique of a centaur was strong; he staggered and stood up again. Chen Rui immediately followed like a shadow and launched a swift counterattack. His hands, legs and even head became deadly weapons; it was the fierce attacking style that he learned from Paglio.

Lance's previous winning streak was firstly relied on his outstanding strength among the early stage Intermediate Demon and his talent of a temporarily enhancing his strength. Secondly, it was his usage of brutal means to intimidate opponents. Yet, now, No. 64 wasn't affected. No. 64's intimidating grandeur overpowered him instead. Although Chen Rui's wound was severely painful, his brain was extremely calm. His remaining Star Power was slowly circulating and adjusted his body to the perfect offensive and defensive state. His eyes were glowing with faint light like a beast staring at its struggling prey.

What was even more frightening was that the opponent who was supposed to be seriously injured and had his combat power greatly reduced, had a surprisingly strong endurance. His physical strength and offensive and defensive capabilities had no obvious drop. Instead, it was Lance himself that started to be overdone under the influence of his injuries and psychological state.

Lance then used Berserk.

The audience who supported Lance saw the hope of a comeback and cheered.

Chen Rui immediately felt the pressure, but he wasn't lost like before. Lance's type of enhancement shouldn't last long. Otherwise, he would have used it earlier. Chen Rui immediately changed his tactic into guerrilla; he controlled his rhythm and slowly depleted the opponent's strength.

"Your center of gravity must be steady!"

"Don't just rely on your eyes! Judge with your feelings!"

Chen Rui's mind was constantly rehearsing the essentials that the poison dragon mentioned. Under a highly concentrated state, some of the shortcomings that were difficult to correct during the special training were actively corrected one by one. His judgment and timing were increasingly accurate; his control of the Star Power was getting increasingly mature.

He was just like a blunt knife, after sharpening by Lance, the whetstone, its cutting edge gradually appeared.

### Defeating Lance

Lance's Berserk ran out, and he is baffled by Chen's superior endurance. Chen's wounds have mostly recovered, and Chen is about to strike the fatal blow. Lance begs for mercy.

"Sir, please spare my life." Lance couldn't bother the shame, slowly stood up and laid before his opponent. No.64 hesitated for a moment and slowly turned away. While Lance was begging for mercy, his eyes showed malignant intent. He suddenly jumped up and the claws that had been charging was aiming at Chen Rui's brain. Before the movement could be completely unfolded, there was a sharp pain in his throat; he was struck by a fierce karate chop.

Lance looked stunned, and his throat made a "Keke" sound. Finally, he fell to the ground and no longer make a sound.

Chen Rui might not be very clear about the rules at the arena, but he clearly remembered the words that the poison dragon said again and again, "In an actual battle, the enemy will never show you mercy. The only way to survive is to kill your opponent."

Lance's sneak attack was suicidal; he became the first enemy to die in Chen Rui's hands.

### Applause

The audience calmed down and looked at the masked man slowly withdrew his hand, picked up the cloak on the ground, and put it back on the body. He remained silent for a moment, then he lifted both his fists that represented victory. The atmosphere of the arena was instantly lifted. A lot of people were shouting, "No. 64! No. 64!"

Everyone thought that the No. 64 deliberately led Lance to sneak attack, then he ended Lance's life with a final blow.

### Rewards

The victorious Chen Rui received the money bag handed over by the succubus which included today's participation fee and more than 100 black crystal coins that he earned from betting on himself. He ignored the succubus's wink, kept the money bag in the storage and left.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 46 (Steambun)
2. ↑ "在坚持不下去的时候，我会怎么做？"陈睿忽然对自己大声说了一句，"越是坚持不下去的时候，越要告诉自己,坚持下去！"
3. ↑ 朗克只觉身体重心瞬间变成了头朝下,心知不妙,还没来得及护住头部,已经被陈睿这个学自阿西娜的背桥摔狠狠地砸到了地上,地面的石板竟然出现了裂纹。
4. ↑ Chapter 47 (Steambun)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Chapter 48 (Steambun)