The large arena was abuzz with excitement as thousands of spectators gathered to witness the highly anticipated duel between Young Master Ruan Von Arcblade and Leon.
The air was electric with anticipation, and the crowd was filled with people of all ages, each eager to see the young contestants in action.
As the audience waited for the duel to begin, they chatted among themselves, speculating about the contestants.
One audience member asked, "Why are we gathered here?" Another replied, "Young Master Ruan Von Arcblade is participating in a duel."
A third person wondered, "Isn't he only 5 years old? How can he duel?"
The first audience member explained, "According to the rules, only children below the age of 4 are exempt from dueling. Once they reach 5, they're eligible to participate."
The conversation turned to Leon, "Who is Leon?" someone asked.
"He's Victor's son," another replied. The next one said "Oh that bastard!."
Someone said "Victor was once considered talented, reaching 2 stars at the age of 6," one person said. "...But he was poisoned, and his growth was stunted."
Someone else chimed in, "But wasn't he an S-rank?"
The another's response was, "Despite his limitations, Victor's hard work and his wife's help allowed him to awaken aura, even at the stage of 2 stars,and because of this he became S rank."
A mysterious figure in black attire, sitting among the crowd, suddenly spoke up, his voice low and commanding. "Shut up."
The audience fell silent, intimidated by his presence. The man in black attire,continued, "One's strength isn't based on their parents. It's about their own abilities and determination."
Meanwhile, in the VIP section, a red-haired lady,Who was tall,Beautiful,Sharp eyes,And Looked like A 23 year old women, observed the scene below from behind a glass partition.
She seemed to be a high-ranking noble, with an air of confidence and authority.
Below, Ruan sat in a chair, being pampered by servants who were massaging his arms and legs.
The arrogant maid stood nearby, reporting to Ruan about Leon's whereabouts. "I sent him to the monster forest near Katana Castle," said the maid.
Ruan smiled, believing Leon would be dead by now. "So that bastard went to that forest alone? Good, he'll be dead by now!" The maid nodded in agreement.
The maid then requested " can i get position in your palace,Young master?."
Ruan agreed and said "Ok,You can work there."
Then A butler, muscular and tall, approached Ruan,He gave Ruan a drink.And said ".....Young master?."
"What?." Asked Ruan.
"I think the duel be held in private somewhere far away, without the presence of any people?"
Ruan said "why is that?."
Butler said "If you Hold this duel in here,Leon would be humiliated,in front of all these people,if somewhere private,It would be less humiliating for Leon.
however, spat juice in the butler's face for showing concern for Leon.
"You're my butler! Why are you caring about that bastard?" Shouted Ruan.
The butler's face stung from the insult, but he maintained his composure.
In his mind, he thought, "This young master is arrogant and cruel!He treats his servants poorly and bullies them. I was once the butler of Katana Castle, serving Lord Victor."
He thought " But after Victor ran away, this brat and his father took the katana castle's treasures and servants, including me. Now, he wants to humiliate Victor's son?!,Despicable.."
But on the other hand the audience began wondering where Leon was. "Where is that Leon?" someone asked.
One of the Audience said "He has probably ran away."
Just then, the mysterious figure in black attire spoke up again, "I thought atleast he will be brave enough,but He has not come here,So he too is scared...I wasted my time..."
As he stood to leave,one of the audience shouted "See there!." And pointed out to the sky.
An Bright red object,was slowly moving in the sky.It then began to come towards the arena.
"What is it?,is it a meteor?." Said Ruan confused.
The people shouted "It is coming towards us!."
The red object which illuminating ,Hit the ground,in the arena.It Made a great blast.
The people in the arena got panicked and stood up.
The knights came in front of Ruan,and raised their shield to protect Ruan.
whole area got covered with smokes and dust.
While everyone was panicked, The man in black attire,was calm,and was sitting Calmly.
Theat man said "What is this?."
The red haired women in the vip secion said "Interesting..."
While Every others kept panicking,The man in black attire said "Wait...I can sense people inside it."
And the smoke slowly began clear.
"see there!,There two are people standing there!." Shouted one.
When the smoke completely got cleared,
Leon and Felix stood confidently.
Ruan's eyes widened in shock, and the audience gasped in amazement.
Every one present there was either shocked or Confused.
As every one was scared,and were watching Felix,and Leon with their eyes completely opened.
Ruan said "Y...You...You are Alive!??."
Leon said "Hi Ruan,Did you miss me?."
While Ruan was still standing,astonished,not able to believe his eyes.
"See the reaction in his face,He is very Shocked,Hahaha!." Said Nox,and burst out laughing.
Leon saw the surrounding people.
Nox said "See this bastard!,He arranged the duel in such a crowded place."
"Of course he want to see me completely humiliated." Said Leon in his mind.
He continued "How about i use this situation?."
Nox,confused said "Use?."
Then Leon came forward,and introduced himself, "Hello everyone, sorry for the delay. I'm Leon Von Arcblade!"
The crowd erupted in surprise, and Ruan's face turned red with anger and humiliation.
The man in black dress said "mm....So,He is Leon,...."
The red haired women in the Vip section,Smiled and said "Such a interesting brat."
Then a Knight came to the Red haired women.The knight said "Lady Ariana!,You have an important meeting.According to the schedule,The time you allocated for watching the duel is Over."
The Lady said "No,i will not."
The knight afraid said " What!?,But...But the Lord will!."
The lady disrupted his sentence and said "The Real Fun begins Now!." And turn Towards the Stage.
The knight in his mind thought "Even if that Brat Leon is Lady Ariana's Nephew,Isn't she wasting too much time one him?."