Clash of Titans
Chapter 24: Clash of Titans
Team 3 found themselves under immense pressure, and Dante realized that winning three consecutive matches to change the tournament rules seemed like an insurmountable task. The weight of this reality pressed down on them like a heavy boulder. Beru, the determined and unwavering member of the team, spoke up, "We will give it our all, no matter what."
Dante nodded silently, acknowledging the fire within Beru's spirit. The time of the match delay was over, and it was Beru's turn to enter the arena. As he stepped onto the battleground, the audience erupted in cheers, eagerly waiting for another unforgettable fight.
Beru's opponent, Theron, exuded an aura of raw power. He possessed the extraordinary ability of super strength, and there was no mistaking the intense muscles that rippled across his body. He smirked at Beru and said, "You're Beru, right? Well, I don't have any fancy powers like you all, just pure strength. Let's see what you've got."
Beru remained silent, his dual blades gripped tightly in his hands. The nobles announced the stakes: if Team 5 won this match, they could change the tournament rules, a prospect that weighed heavily on Team 3's shoulders.
The battle began with a thunderous clash as Beru and Theron charged at each other. Beru's dual blades glinted in the sunlight as he swung his right blade at Theron. However, Theron was no ordinary opponent. He didn't dodge the attack; instead, he caught the blade with his massive hand, causing bones to crack and sending shockwaves of pain through Beru's arms. Theron effortlessly pushed him back with his superhuman strength.
Beru, undeterred, deftly evaded Theron's powerful punch. The impact of his fist hitting the ground sent tremors through the arena, and the audience gasped in awe. They were witnessing a battle of titans.
Theron, not content with a mere exchange of blows, took a different approach. He raised both hands and slammed them into the ground, causing the earth to quake. Large rocks were sent hurtling into the air, a cacophony of ground-shaking impacts filling the arena.
Beru stood his ground, his eyes focused, and his determination unwavering. He knew that this was no ordinary fight. Theron began to punch the airborne rocks with incredible speed, sending them hurtling toward Beru like a hailstorm of boulders. The sound of his blades clashing with the rocks was like a symphony of steel.
The audience watched in disbelief as Beru swung his blades with incredible precision, attempting to defend himself from the onslaught. Bones continued to crack as he deflected and shattered the rocks, each collision accompanied by a resounding clang.
Then, Theron increased the speed of the rocks, and Beru felt the pressure intensify. In his mind, he thought, "No way, these rocks are getting too fast. I can't defend against all of them. He's fast too." The relentless barrage left him barely any time to react.
In a desperate move, Theron threw an enormous rock directly at Beru. The impact sent a deafening roar through the arena as the rock shattered into a cloud of debris. Beru, temporarily blinded by the explosion, fought to regain his composure.
Theron capitalized on the momentary advantage and closed the distance between them with astonishing speed. With his superhuman strength, he unleashed a colossal punch directly into Beru's chest. The sound of the impact was like thunder, echoing through the arena. Bones cracked, and Beru was sent flying backward, his body slamming into the unforgiving ground.
As he struggled to stand, Beru found it difficult to breathe, his chest throbbing with pain. Theron stood confidently, ready for the next move. Dante watched from the sidelines, a look of concern on his face. He shouted to Beru, "You can do it, Beru! Get back in there and fight with all you've got!"
Beru, his voice strained, managed to reply, "I won't give up, Dante. This fight isn't over yet." The audience watched with bated breath as Beru rose to his feet, his determination shining through despite the pain.
End of Chapter 24