lovenovelstory Chapter 347 - 348: Battle of the Totems!
Chapter 347 - 348: Battle of the Totems!
"What kind of freak is that human? Not only is the Angel’s power terrifying, but even the Elf’s power is no less than that Angel from earlier."
"The strength of this Demon is close to Totem Tier Two, yet even so, it was instantly killed by this Elf!"
"Where did this human prodigy come from?"
"If they can continue participating in Totem level competitions, does this mean..."
"The Divine Pattern might be taken by this weakest race, the Human Race!"
All around the Kratosium, whispers spread like a plague.
The previous disdain and mockery towards Aster Grant had now transformed into fear, suspicion, and a barely noticeable panic.
However, Vera, at the center of the discussion, was deaf to all the noise.
Her emerald eyes were like icy ponds, her cold gaze locking onto the leading Frost Serpent among the Dreadbeast Faction.
A concrete killing intent spread unrestrainedly.
If not for these Dreadbeasts’ existence...
She would still be in Aster Grant’s embrace, feeling her master’s warmth.
But now...
Everything was tangled up by these ants!
Thinking of this, the fierceness in Vera’s eyes intensified—
These obstructions must be cleared away, entirely!
[First match of Half-step Totem Level, Human Race, victory.]
[Now the second match begins: Human Race versus Vicious Beast. Contestants please enter the arena.]
The cold mechanical female voice echoed again, sounding like a death curse to the heart of every strong figure in the Dreadbeast faction.
The Shadow Leopard representing the Dreadbeasts was now tense to the extreme, its claws deeply embedded in the ground.
Its gaze was fixed on the empty space of the Kratosium—
Just moments ago, a Demon strong figure, stronger than itself, was effortlessly reduced to nothing there.
Fear, like a cold snake, coiled around its heart.
It knew very well that the result of going on stage would be no different considering its strength.
Just as the Shadow Leopard was about to collapse under the invisible pressure, a cold voice came from the high platform, which to it sounded celestial:
"Dreadbeast side, forfeits this match."
The Frost Serpent coiled high above, its vertical pupils glaring at Vera in the arena, eyes filled with intense concentration.
It saw clearer than the Shadow Leopard.
That strike just now was no accident.
The Elf’s control over the Law of Life had reached an incomprehensible realm...
And her ability just happened to effectively restrain the Demonic Qi of the Demon Clan, relying on burning and eroding origins.
But even with that, she could so easily kill a being close to Totem Tier Two.
This proves that the Elf’s true strength definitely surpasses ordinary Totem Tier One!
Therefore, dragging the Elf down with Half-step Totem Level...
Don’t even think about it!
For it, keeping the Shadow Leopard at Half-step Totem Level was better.
And as the Frost Serpent abandoned the second match, the mechanical female voice instantly announced the results.
[Dreadbeast forfeits the match, Human Race wins. No points awarded due to opponent withdrawal.]
[Current points tally: Human Race: 2 points; Demon Clan: 2 points; Dreadbeasts: 1 point.]
[Totem level final battle, about to begin!]
The numbers on the points board froze.
Aster Grant nodded slightly at the result.
Though the second match gave no additional points.
But...
Neither the Demon Clan nor Dreadbeasts gained any points.
Now Human Race and Dreadbeasts have equal scores, tied for first.
Though Dreadbeasts now have only one point, they remain formidable...
After all, the Frost Serpent is the strongest presence among everyone here.
As long as the Frost Serpent secures first in Totem level, the Dreadbeast faction can still claim the Divine Pattern.
Zane Drake understood this too.
He quickly walked to Aster Grant, a hint of worry on his face, and spoke in a lowered voice:
"Aster Grant, you’ve already participated in two Half-step Totem matches, the upcoming Totem level matches..."
Though Zane Drake didn’t finish, Aster understood his meaning.
Previously, the first match used the will of the Divine Realm as a threat.
The second exploited a loophole in the rules.
But the third match...
Aster gave Zane a reassuring glance, signalling not to concern so much.
Then, he shifted his focus to distant Noelle Quinn, carefully tended but with faint breaths, and asked with concern:
"Drake, how are Noelle’s injuries?"
Since his arrival at Baelgard, Noelle had offered him considerable assistance.
Therefore, if he could, he definitely wanted to repay that debt.
At the mention of Noelle, wrinkles seemed to deepen on Zane’s face.
Though Aster returned, they lost the second Human prodigy.
He sighed heavily:
"Noelle’s current condition isn’t good."
"He used Monarch Peak’s power to forcibly perform a Blood Sacrifice, enhancing his strength to Totem level."
"Though he won a match, yet...the price was too steep!"
Zane shook his head.
His foundation irreversibly damaged!
Even if Noelle heals, his strength will forever remain at this realm, unable to advance.
And presently, what’s paramount...
Even recovering Noelle is extraordinarily challenging.
With that in mind, Zane spoke earnestly to Aster:
"Aster Grant, if there’s a way, you must save Noelle."
Hearing Zane’s words, Aster solemnly nodded:
"Drake, you speak too heavily."
"Noelle has also shown me kindness; lending a hand is my duty."
He contemplated a moment, then proceeded:
"But given her situation, ordinary means might be powerless."
"I think only one person might have a way..."
"Who?" Zane asked eagerly.
"Snow Maiden!"
In the entire Alternate Space, only this most adept healer could fully restore Noelle Quinn.
Then he looked at Zane, making a promise:
"Drake, rest assured, once the Divine Realm matter concludes, I’ll personally bring Noelle to the Snow Domain."
Snow Domain, he was destined to go.
Lilith and Sally both were in the Snow Domain.
Moreover, the Monarch Level spot...
He had already planned to reserve it for the Snow Maiden.
Upon hearing this, Zane’s heart slightly eased.
"Good! Good! With your word, I’m relieved!"
At that moment, the mechanical female voice deciding the ultimate fate echoed once more over the Kratosium.
[Final match—Totem Level Melee, begins now!]
[The rules are: Each faction sends one Totem Level representative into the arena!]
[Three compete simultaneously, no limits on methods, life and death irrelevant!]
[The final one standing in the Kratosium, their faction will receive all 5 points!]
[Divine Pattern’s ownership will be determined by this battle!]
[Each faction, within one minute, decide and dispatch your final contestant!]
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