ONLINE: Blades of Eternity - Chapter 52

Chapter 52: A DECISIVE WIN

“Greetings Venerable, I didn’t know you will give us the privilege to grace us with your presence” Sylvester quickly said as he performed a slight bow while facing the Dark Saint along with the two internal students behind him. But the Dark Saint simply ignored them as he looked right into the eyes of Kelvin.

“Why are you doing this?” And not long after that, he suddenly asked Kelvin in a deep and solemn voice. But Kelvin refused to back down now as he stood upright and answered with a resolute expression on his face.

“Because I love my sister”

“His sister?”

“He has a sister?”

“Why haven’t I seen his sister before?”

“Did something happened to her inwhich senior Carolina knows about?”

‘His sister?’ Kaelen thought in a confused state before he turned to look at Morris. And what he saw is Morris having calm smirk on his face.

“You know something” Kaelen quickly said with an assured look on his face. And right after, Morris replied with the same expression on his face.

“Yeah I do, but I will tell you later. I don’t want to get unwanted attention”

“Ok then” Kaelen replied as he shifted his attention towards he stage.

‘His sister?’ Back on the stage, Carolina thought with a stunned look on her face. But not long after, her expression drastically changed.

When the Dark Saint heard what Kelvin said, he couldn’t help but let out a helpless sigh as he asked in much lower voice.

“Is there any way I can actually make you to give up in this your determined resolve to find out what happened to your sister?”

“Am sorry father but apart from actually telling me what happened to her, there isn’t any other way for me to give up on her” Kelvin answered quickly with the same expression on his face. When the Dark Saint saw this, he sighed helplessly before he turned his gaze towards Sylvester and said.

“Sylvester, seems like I will let you handle things here. My presence is no longer needed”

And in an instance, he spontaneously vanished from where he is in the air. As soon as he left, Sylvester quickly shifted his gaze towards Kelvin and spoke up in a bland tone.

“Since you want to seek your death so badly, I won’t stop you. Carolina, accept the duel”

“But Sir….” Carolina muttered with an hesitant look on her face. But right at this moment, the boy beside her suddenly spoke up in an indifferent tone.

“Are you trying to disobey our Headmaster Carolina?”

“No, I would and will never” Carolina quickly answered with a cold look on her face while she looked at the boy next to her.

“Then do as I say” Sylvester suddenly said with a cold look on his face. When Carolina saw this, she quickly took in a deep breath before she shifted her attention towards Kelvin and spoke up in a cold tone.

“You don’t know what you are trying to get yourself into”

“Even if I am about to enter the deepest parts of hell, I will still rush into it” Kelvin replied with a serious look on his face.

“Both of you should get on the stage” Sylvester suddenly said as he made a way for Kelvin to climb the stage. And not wasting a minute to remain on a spot, Kelvin quickly walked up the stage along with Carolina.

“Hey, do you think Kelvin will win this fight?” Morris suddenly asked Kaelen In a whispering tone.

“I don’t think he will win this fight, I know he will” Kaelen quickly replied with a solemn expression on his face.

“Really?” Morris asked with a shocked expression on his face. But right at this moment, Kelvin and Carolina are currently facing each other on the stage.

“Anyone who can make the other surrender or can make the other step out of the stage will be declared as the winner. Now, get yourself ready” Sylvester suddenly said with a calm expression on his face.

And right after, Kelvin brought out his menacing looking scythe. As for Carolina, she quickly brought out a scepter that seems to be made out of plants.

The scepter appears as if it has been sculpted directly from the heart of a lush, enchanted forest. Its shaft is a smooth, twisting amalgamation of thick vines and branches, all intertwined to form a sturdy yet elegant structure. The wood is a deep, rich brown, with hints of green and gold glistening along its surface, as if imbued with the essence of life itself.

Delicate leaves sprout from the scepter at various points, their edges shimmering with a faint, magical light. The handle is wrapped in a softer, moss-like texture, giving it a natural, almost living feel when held.

At the top of the scepter, the vines spiral upward to cradle a large, radiant gem that seems to pulse with an inner light. The gem is a vibrant emerald green, glowing with a warmth that suggests it contains the very essence of nature’s magic. Around the gem, small flowers bloom, each one a different shade of blue, violet, and white, adding a touch of beauty to the otherwise wild appearance of the scepter.

Tiny, luminescent spores occasionally drift off the scepter’s surface, dancing in the air like fireflies before fading away, leaving behind the faintest trace of a fresh, earthy scent. The entire scepter exudes a sense of vitality and ancient wisdom, as if it is not merely an object but a living extension of the natural world’s power.

“Nice looking scepter. But just to let you know, we aren’t doing a fashion duel here” Kelvin suddenly muttered with a sarcastic smile on his face. When Carolina heard him, a vein suddenly popped up on her forehead as she said in a chilly tone.

“You will regret making that statement”

“Begin!” Sylvester suddenly exclaimed before he stepped back and stood at the edge of the stage.

A hush fell over the crowd as the signal to begin was given. Carolina was quick to act, her scepter glowing with a soft green light. The ground beneath Kelvin erupted with a burst of thick vines, shooting up to ensnare him. Kelvin, however, didn’t move, his expression unchanged as the vines wrapped around him. With a chilling smile, he allowed the tendrils to draw closer before he finally acted.

Swish!!

Bang!!

With a flick of his wrist, Kelvin’s scythe slashed through the air, emitting a dark, ethereal energy that sliced through the vines as if they were paper. The severed tendrils shriveled and fell to the ground, blackened and lifeless. Carolina’s eyes widened at the sight, but she wasn’t deterred. She raised her scepter again, and the arena responded. From the earth burst forth a towering tree, its branches reaching out like massive arms, aiming to crush Kelvin.

Kelvin remained unfazed, his focus sharp as he sidestepped the tree’s attack with fluid ease. His scythe whirled in his hands, deflecting another branch as it came crashing down. The chaos orb within him pulsed, feeding his movements with unnatural speed and precision. He could feel the dark energy coursing through him, guiding his every action.

Carolina’s expression grew tense as she realized her opponent’s strength. She channeled more of her magic into the tree, causing it to swell with even greater power. But Kelvin was already on the move. With a powerful leap, he launched himself into the air, his scythe raised high. The crowd gasped as he descended like a shadow, bringing the scythe down in a devastating arc.

Bang!!!!

The blade of his scythe met the tree with a thunderous impact, slicing through it with a burst of dark energy. The tree groaned as it split in two, crashing to the ground with a resounding thud. Carolina staggered back, her scepter dimming as the magical connection to the tree was severed.

Kelvin landed lightly on his feet, his scythe still crackling with the remnants of the dark energy. He didn’t give Carolina a moment to recover. With a swift motion, he advanced on her, his scythe moving in a blur. Carolina barely had time to raise her scepter in defense, summoning a shield of thorny vines. But it was too late. Kelvin’s scythe tore through her defenses, the dark energy overwhelming her magic.

Badump!

Badump!!

Boom!!

“Argh!!”

The chaos orb within Kelvin pulsed again, stronger this time, as if sensing victory. He could feel its power rising, urging him to end the fight. With a final, powerful swing, Kelvin’s scythe cut through Carolina’s shield and struck her down. She cried out as the force of the blow sent her sprawling across the stage and out, her scepter clattering to the ground beside her.

“Winner: Kelvin Bowel” As soon as Carolina went off the stage, Sylvester announced with a shocked look on his face.