Chapter 40: Chapter40-Duel to the Death


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    Owen had just arrived at the dueling platform, looking at Princess Marry in his arms with a serious expression, though his heart was pounding with excitement!


    What a great opportunity!


    On his way here, he was still contemplating how to get close to Princess Marry. Unexpectedly, as soon as he approached, he encountered such a heaven-sent opportunity.


    He had already noticed a thumb-sized badge pinned to Princess Marry''s heaving chest.


    The badge emitted a faint blue glow, displaying an endless sky that radiated a soft, veil-like light.


    Under this light, the surrounding mana seemed to become more active.


    Evidently, as he had anticipated, Princess Marry was wearing her family crest at this important occasion of the Magic Competition!


    Such close proximity was definitely a great chance to copy it!


    Absolute Copy, activate!


    As Owen''s burning gaze focused on the family crest on Princess Marry''s chest, activating his magical skill, Princess Marry felt Owen''s eyes become extremely bright, with a hint of inexplicable heat.


    Especially the masculine aura he exuded, it ignited her entire body. Her snow-white skin quickly turned pink, blushing with shyness and heat.


    Princess Marry had always been very proud since childhood. She had hardly ever been in such close contact with a man, not even sharing a room with one.


    Besides, Owen''s talent and appearance made her feel inferior. She had already had a slight affection for him.


    Now, with Owen gazing at her so affectionately, her heart was pounding like a deer running wild. She instinctively turned her face away, not realizing that burying her cheek in Owen''s chest made their relationship seem even more intimate.


    "Owen has arrived!"


    At this moment, everyone''s eyes around the dueling platform fell on the approaching Owen.


    Owen was already a prominent figure in this Magic Competition. Alfonso''s arrogant actions earlier made them even more eager for Owen''s appearance.


    Though Alfonso displayed great strength, Owen had previously killed the half-step


    platinum-tier Tony with a single move.


    Many people wanted to witness the duel between these two prodigies.


    Under everyone''s gaze, Owen''s heart raced. Fortunately, Princess Marry was too flustered to notice.


    After a moment, Absolute Copy succeeded!


    Owen let out a slow breath and then gently placed Princess Marry on the ground.


    She was somewhat dazed, and as everyone''s eyes focused on her, she quickly walked away from Owen, breathing rapidly, even forgetting to ask Owen for help.


    Princess Marry''s sudden departure left a faint floral fragrance lingering on his fingertips.


    Owen steadied himself and then looked at Alfonso on the dueling platform.


    Although he had just arrived, he had heard Alfonso''s arrogant remarks from afar.


    This person was simply too conceited!


    peculiar.


    Seeing the crowd start to discuss, Alfonso''s face turned serious.


    He took out an echo stone from his pocket and spoke loudly, "This is the death message sent


    by our Kyrik commander Bada not long ago. Everyone, listen carefully. This matter demands


    blood for blood!"


    As Alfonso''s voice fell, the echo stone began to emit sound.


    "This is... the Godslayer Staff. You are Owen! You are that Owen!"


    "Owen! Our Kyrik prodigy, Lord Alfonso, is already on his way. If I die, he will never let you


    go!"


    As Bada''s voice fell, the area around the dueling platform erupted in an uproar! They had heard of Bada''s fierce reputation and his formidable strength, known for his killings


    in Kyrik. But now, he was dead! And killed by Owen!


    Their first thought was disbelief.


    However, the echo stone couldn''t be faked, and with Alfonso''s confident demand for an


    explanation, the likelihood of the event being true was very high.


    However, in previous battles with the Azure Kingdom, they had always been at a


    disadvantage, causing everyone to fear Kyrik''s people.


    Owen not only dared to take on someone like Bada, the butcher, but also killed him without


    hesitation!


    Immediately after, Alfonso''s cold words rang out again, shocking the crowd.


    "Commander Bada''s death must be avenged!"


    "Today, you and I will fight to the death, and no one shall interfere!"


    He was issuing a challenge to a duel to the death with Owen!


    A duel to the death is different from an ordinary duel; it is a fight to the death with no quarter


    given!


    The duel continues until one side dies, and during this time, neither party''s allies can


    intervene.


    It is an extremely brutal way to resolve a grudge.


    They hadn''t seen a duel to the death in a long time, and a duel to the death between two top


    prodigies was even rarer!


    For a moment, the eyes of all the mages present were fixed on Owen and Alfonso. They even held their breath, afraid to disturb the two.