Duel Competition

In the days before the disaster, Theo continued training his magic and sword skills, including learning the earth magic "Earth Spear", and sharpening his sword skills. Furthermore, he also managed to increase the level of his military building to level 4, and with that, he received a chest as a reward. From the chest, he got a better sword than his previous one, which was great.

Even though he didn't know what the next disaster would be like, he could still use it in his daily life to hunt the inhabitants of the forest and other players. But better than that, it was a mask that could hide from others that he was a wizard. Because it blocked others from seeing the fluctuation of his mana, he could deceive enemies by starting the fight as a melee attacker, and at the right moment, he would use his magic to destabilize his opponent.

The days passed quickly, and soon the day of the event had arrived, and to everyone's surprise, it would be an individual combat competition between players. A magical arena was created where each player would be teleported to face their opponents individually. Spectators waited anxiously to see who would stand out in this clash of skills.

Meanwhile, Theo prepared for his battle, reviewing his strategies and fine-tuning his earth magic, he knew he couldn't underestimate his opponents, even if they couldn't use summons. His subordinates watched, eager to see their leader in action, from a magical screen placed in each camp.

Before Theo's fight, other fights took place in the arena, highlighting different combat styles. Some players were experts in archery, while others preferred hand-to-hand combat. Each duel was a unique display of skill and strategy.

In one of the fights, an agile and fast player who specialized in dodges and quick strikes faced an opponent who wielded a large sword. The agile man's cunning proved superior, dodging heavy attacks and counterattacking with precision, in the end, the dodging specialist emerged victorious.

Another duel involved a fire magic caster against a warrior skilled with a spear, the caster tried to keep his distance, throwing fireballs, while the warrior sought to close the space and find an opening for a deadly blow. The battle was intense, but the warrior's stamina prevailed over the mage's amount of mana and he emerged as the victor, this gave Theo a good idea of how to begin his fight.

Now, it was Theo's turn to enter the arena, his opponent was a player skilled in hand-to-hand combat, known for his dexterity with a long blade, the crowd fell silent as the two players faced each other. While waiting for the signal to begin, the fight started with quick movements. Theo's opponent tried to close the distance, while Theo used his sword and agility to dodge his attacks and try to find an opening in his movements to counterattack.

The enemy player showed impressive sword skills, dodging Theo's attacks with dexterity. Theo, however, did not underestimate his opponent's physical strength. He wielded his sword masterfully, combining precise blows with some small earth magic to unbalance his opponent, the crowd began to vibrate with the intensity of the battle.

The fight reached its peak when Theo, in a moment of maximum concentration, raised his hands and made a sharp stone spear emerge from the ground. With a fluid movement, he threw the spear towards his opponent, who barely had time to react. The spear hit precisely, and the opponent was defeated, but this was only the first fight of the event.

The crowd erupted in applause, impressed with Theo's skill, he left the arena with his head held high, knowing that each victory brought him closer to winning the competition. The individual combat event not only highlighted his abilities, but also united the camp around their leader, showing how powerful their leader was when compared to the other lords.

After his first victory in the arena, Theo was even more confident and determined, he prepared for the next fights, aware that each opponent would present new challenges. In the second fight, Theo faced an agile archer who mastered the art of precision, the archer tried to keep his distance, shooting sharp arrows towards Theo.

However, Theo used his earth magic to create temporary shields and get closer to the archer; when the battle reached hand-to-hand combat, Theo revealed his prowess with a sword, surpassing the archer in skill and determination.

In the third fight, Theo faced an imposing warrior, specialized in brutal techniques with a mace, the warrior attacked with powerful attacks, but Theo demonstrated his agility, dodging and counterattacking with a combination of magic and sword strikes. It was an intense battle, but Theo emerged victorious once again.

Meanwhile, among the other fights in the arena, a wizard skilled in ice magic faced a player wielding a shield and a short sword. The wizard tried to freeze the opponent, while the player with a shield skillfully defended and advanced with precise strikes. The balanced fight highlighted the different approaches to combat, and finally, the wizard emerged victorious after achieving a lucky strike.

So after several rounds, it was time for the long-awaited final between Theo and the ice mage. The arena was filled with anticipation as the two players prepared for the battle that would determine the winner of the individual combat event.

The fight began with the wizard launching ice spells towards Theo, who skillfully dodged and counterattacked with his sword, the ice magic created obstacles, but Theo used his earth magic to neutralize the adverse effects. The confrontation evolved into an intense duel between the wizard's magical abilities and Theo's physical prowess and versatile manipulation of earth magic.

Realizing the need for a more direct approach, Theo wielded his sword with determination, he combined agile movements with precise cuts, pressing the wizard to defend himself against both sword and magic. It was an epic fight where Theo's skill stood out, at the height of the battle, Theo concentrated his earth magic to create a wave of sharp stones towards the wizard while simultaneously advancing with his sword. The overloaded wizard was unable to resist the combination of physical and magical attacks. Theo emerged as the winner of the fight, applauded by the crowd.

Theo's victory strengthened his subordinates' confidence, the single combat event had been a challenging journey, preparing Theo and his subordinates to fight against other players. Now that they knew their limitations and that only a few of them could use magic, this would be a crucial point in Theo's victory over the others.