José, Justin's palace steward, came out after being summoned for a long time. He showed up for the first time at the golden banquet tonight, leading his guards and walking in front of the two duellists under the silent gaze of the guests. [No pop-up novel website]
Anthony and David looked at Jose together, waiting for him to announce the result. Jose, on behalf of his family, Mr. Su Yu, naturally had to show off his power. He cleared his throat and said, "My lords, I'm very sorry. Lord Su Yu is unable to be a witness for the duel between the two of you tonight." He euphemistically expressed Su Yu's absence at the golden banquet tonight.
The guests couldn't help but whisper. Although everyone guessed that Lord Su Yu was not in the Golden Castle, guessing was one thing and being confirmed was another. Everyone couldn't help but wonder, and they were even more unsure: What is the relationship between the upstart Ranger and Lord Su Yu and Justin? If there was an alliance, Lord Su Yu did not personally come forward to support him. And if there was no hookup at all in private, how could he come out of the lounge above the banquet hall?
David had already expected this result, so he was not surprised. He smiled and asked Anthony: "Since Mr. Su Yu is not here, how about a classical duel?"
"Of course it's a classical duel." Anthony agreed immediately without any hesitation.
On the surface, he looked calm and happy, as if he had the same heroic views as David Duran, but inside, Anthony was actually very angry.
Anthony was absolutely unwilling to engage in a classical duel with an Acropolis man like David Duran. But it would be even worse if there was a direct energy duel. Antony was certainly able to defeat David, there is no doubt about that. Energy barriers are the first law of superpowers. David Duran is still at level seven. Anthony, who has the rules of level eight, can easily defeat him in a duel, but the trouble lies in this "easy".
The key to the question is not whether Anthony can beat David, but whether he can beat David here.
David Duran's level 7 is not the level 7 of the unlucky Giovanni. The level 7 that is condensed with ultimate potential, a solid foundation and the most orthodox education of Thousand Worlds House is destined to be difficult for any level 7 to match him. Including Danyang, who is known as the pinnacle of the seventh level, if you want to be slightly better or even tie with him, you have to take great risks and go through an arduous fight.
If Anthony wants to defeat David, he can only use the eighth-level rules just like when he defeated Danyang in the spaceship duel arena. But this is not an empty space. There are too many discerning people at the golden banquet. Anthony doesn't even have to guess. As long as he defeats David Duran here today, his true identity will be exposed before dawn. And once he is exposed, Gu Hanhan's secret can no longer be concealed.
There is no way to cover it up, that is Anthony's previous suggestion to let Su Yu be a witness to the duel. As an eighth-level superpower, Su Yu could easily conceal the truth of the duel under the energy field. Even with Anthony and Su Yu teaming up, it was not difficult to hide it from David Duran who was in the game.
However, just like Anthony, despite all his calculations, failed to predict that Su Yu would come out to vent his anger on him first, now Anthony, despite all his calculations, failed to predict that Su Yu would retreat in the face of the battle and prevent him from coming out. I can't even scream.
Is this still the arrogant and willful Mr. Su Yu who does whatever he wants, or is this how the arrogant and willful Mr. Su Yu should be like?
Lord Critikus, who had never expected the enemy to have the best possible plan, had no choice but to curse in his heart: "What a naughty boy!" When faced with this dilemma, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree to the classical duel.
——It's just a classical duel. After practicing for several months, he may not necessarily lose!
David laughed as soon as he heard that Antony agreed to a classical duel. He said: "Since there is no need for an energy field, there is no need to ask the master of the temple or the executive committee of the association to be a witness. If you and I are dueling, it would be just right to ask Hanhan to be a witness. What do you think?"
This was in line with Anthony's plan. It was a foregone conclusion that Su Yu had retreated before the battle and Gu Hanhan could step forward to make up for it. He was wondering if David Duran would still be as relaxed and calm as he is now when he won the duel and lost to Gu Hanhan.
Seeing that the two of them wanted to 'think alike' again, Jose quickly said: "I'm afraid it's not convenient for Miss Gu to be a witness to the duel now."
"When Miss Gu heard that the two of them were going to duel, she was so frightened that she almost fainted. The doctor gave her some soothing medicine and she was just a little better. Now she has been asked to go to the castle to rest." Mr. Butler did not dare to look at Anthony. , just said worriedly, "I don't think I can ask Miss Gu to come out, so as not to be frightened again."
David was caught off guard when he heard what the steward said. His heart softened after finally hardening up. He vaguely regretted coming to the Golden Banquet with Gu Hanhan today, and he should not have asked her to be a witness to witness the duel between him and the ranger. Although she was forced by the ranger to have no choice but to fight, he was definitely not willing to inflict violent wind and rain on Gu Hanhan. She should be a protected woman, not a man who should face changes at any time and accept any blow and pressure. She should be allowed to avoid this embarrassing scene.
Anthony didn't believe it at all: Gu Hanhan would be frightened and faint? This is simply impossible! Unless she was knocked unconscious, she had never been stunned!
Is she being entangled by you, Mr. Su Yu?
Anthony glanced at Director Jose and knew exactly what was going on, but he couldn't explain it.
The unlucky Mr. Butler was so shocked by Anthony's sight that his legs and knees were spinning. However, for the sake of his family's honor, he could not escape to the ground. He could only hold on and said with a dry smile: "Both Your Excellencies are talking about credibility. I'm sure you won't. Will deliberately violate the rules in the duel. As for this witness, I think it may not necessarily be Miss Hanhan. There are so many Your Majesties at the banquet today, and there are many highly respected people, such as His Majesty Emperor Ogra, and of course our Prime Minister Mr. Justin , in my opinion, anyone can be a witness for you two, haha..."
Emperor Seifert XI of Ogra, who had been watching the excitement, was very willing to support Mr. Steward. At this time, he immediately said: "I am willing to bear witness for you two."
The guests gave way one after another and looked at Emperor Ogra who stood up bravely. These professional politicians and born royals were thoughtful, and they all felt that today's duel was complicated, and it was far more than just two eighth-level potentials being jealous. A gloom swept over their hearts, making them shudder. For a moment, the vast banquet hall was silent, and no one spoke. Seifert XI's laughter became even louder,
Anthony turned his eyes. "Are you the current Emperor Ogra?" he asked.
Seifert XI held his head high and had a calm demeanor. He said: "The people elected me Emperor of Ogra."
Anthony was startled and couldn't help but look at the emperor carefully. He had never seen Seifert XI before. Of course, he knew the Seifert family. It was a long-established electorate family in Ogra with great international and domestic influence. He is familiar with some of the high-ranking officials in this family, and they all once worshiped at his feet devoutly in exchange for a higher status and greater power. There was even an old man named Seifert who was officially accepted as a retainer. Incorporated into his family, he served as his political advisor until his death. But he didn't know Seifert XI at all.
Like all great sect leaders, it was impossible for him to know all the young people from the vassal families, let alone the Seifert family, which had never been truly accepted as a political family outside of the sect. Seifert's own development trajectory has nothing in common with Antony's experience in Ogra.
When Antony chose to enter the world in Ogra, the eleventh, as an ordinary third-generation descendant of the Seifert family, was still an inconspicuous one among the countless dandy children in the capital's Shaking Star, hanging out with young people of the same age as him. Waiting to graduate from Imperial University in majors such as philosophy, history, and literature. While Antony was dying on the front line, Seifert XI graduated from university and entered the imperial government as an assistant clerk of Guan Rong. Since then, he has been working in various central departments to cultivate qualifications. There is no chance of dealing between the two.
And when Anthony defeated Posis and returned to Shaking Star, Seifert XI was finally promoted to a third-class civil servant with the help of his family. He was officially an official of the empire and had the opportunity to deal with military attachés. But at this time, Anthony had broken through the eighth level and entered the world. As a third-class civil servant, only the secretary next to Emperor Cagula would have a chance to let him know. After a few years, Seifert XI finally transferred from the government department to the palace. However, a bolt from the blue, Emperor Kagoula died.
Ogra's high politics were in turmoil and bloodshed after that. Caesar lost interest in the emperor, let alone his secretaries. In those days, only occasional visits from local governors or fleet commanders could be granted. Seifert XI rushed to the frontier and worked hard to govern. He had just become the governor of one side, but the war between Mars and Ogra broke out.
In this war, Seifert XI shined brightly because of his attack on the political infiltration of the Dark Temple, and gained the support of the people. He was even noticed by the attendant Chang Shamanda, who designated him to inherit the title of elector of the Seifert family and served as the emperor. He was later elected emperor, but Caesar disappeared and died during the war.
This is really a sad story——
Anthony looked at the emperor. This man was only in his forties. For an emperor, he was in the prime of life and still very young. His sharp features and resolute eyes all indicate that he is ambitious and endearing. Anthony felt very sorry for this. This person should have been seen by him three to five years ago.
The emperor didn't know that Anthony had such regretful thoughts, and still asked enthusiastically: "Your Excellency David, Your Excellency Anthony, are you willing to trust the reputation of Emperor Ogra?"
David Duran smiled: "I trust him."
Anthony turned back, glanced at David meaningfully, and then said, "I trust him."
The guests retreated, leaving room for a classical duel of swordsmanship. Mr. Jose, the manager who had been forced to block the gun tonight, quickly took the opportunity to escape. The guards of the castle sent long swords, both of which were exactly the same. Anthony unbuttoned, threw away his dress, picked up one of the swords, tried swinging it twice, and then pressed the tip of the sword to David. On the opposite side, David Duran also took off his coat and only wore his shirt. He picked up his long sword and made a horizontal stroke, connecting the sword with Anthony.
With just one movement of his hand, David's temperament completely changed, as dazzling as a sword unsheathed. It was so stunning that even those princes and nobles who had been immersed in court etiquette since birth had never seen it before. Many princes and princesses exclaimed on the spot, lost in infatuation.
Seifert XI stood where the sword tips met, and his voice was extremely powerful under the echo of the dome of the banquet hall——
"The God of the Universe is above. I, Seifert XI, in the name of Emperor Ogra, am here to witness that the duel begins!"
The cold light flickered, and Anthony quickly handed over his sword and stabbed David first.
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