Thunderstorm (Part 1)
Unfortunately, Nicola's two origins were delicate. Demons were not well regarded almost anywhere, and kitsunes did not come into contact with clans other than through commercial means, many even believed that there was a curse on the fox clan that prevented them from leaving their lands to fight.
This information about the foxes clans was collected by Nicola and made him remain anonymous in order to be able to participate in the tournament without repercussions. "Unfortunately I can't show my true identity, it is a bit sensitive. But don't think I'm an outlaw, this could prove I'm a person with a clean record." Nicola took a badge from inside his clothes and placed it over his cloak.
A silver medal with seven stars etched into it, which made many of the spectators look in surprise, thinking Nicola was a bad guy or someone. Brianna looked at the mercenary guild branch master and saw him nod, indicating that this was a real badge and any attempt to stop Nicola from receiving the prize, if he won, would be an offense against the entire mercenary guild. Something that not even some ancient clans were willing to pay, the Balta clan made news even in this country, losing the support of the Guild and losing much prestige among its peers and recently was even extinguished for conspiring with demons to rise again.
Brianna also nodded her head waiting for the referee to start the match. She spared no effort from the start, her instincts tingling, indicating that Nicola was a formidable opponent and she should give her all to stand up to him.
Dozens of bolts hit Nicola's sides at the same time as the match started, the attack was so fast that even Nicola barely had time to react.
Kwarurung!
Lightning magic did contain a powerful destructive force. Only the armor of pride reinforced with the Earth Heavenly Essence that Nicola wore was useful when the lightning struck them. It was tremendous power. As a result, the eyes of the audience naturally move towards the source of the lightning.
"Kwaaaack! How amazing, show me more Brianna, let's take this opportunity and fight to our hearts' content"
Brianna was a 'Noble of Thunder' that everyone feared. Her clan held a lot of prestige among the clans of magical beasts, the lightning magic, which she developed with her clan's heritage and improved from a young age, is the only one with which she excelled along with her physical strength. However, she had to cancel the next attack she prepared.
Piing.
A shiver ran down Brianna's spine as a flash of light went through her head, destroying a few strands of her hair. If she had been a little slower to dodge, she would have died with a hole in her head. The viking warrior's relaxed expression disappeared as she glared in front of her. Her intuition warned him that the attack was dangerous. No, the figure that triggered the flash was dangerous. It had been a long time since she'd been engaged in a life-and-death battle, but her intuition hadn't faded.
"Nicola, huh? You're too dangerous…" Brianna was intrigued for a moment before agreeing. "Indeed, someone who managed to achieve seven silver stars in the mercenary guild. Getting to this position before age 30... It's a daunting achievement. " Brianna had access to the register of candidates for the draw and saw the age he put in there.
"You're praising me too much."
"It's not a compliment. I hope you realize that all chances of winning this tournament will be destroyed today."
The conversation between the two ended there. As soon as Brianna finished speaking, she went into combat mode. Her opponent was a genius who had become a master at a young age, so she couldn't dispense with any power. She attacked without hesitation. 'Pajijik! Paijijik!' Threads of lightning appeared. Blue lightning erupted on her armor surface and was channeled by the hammers, starting with faint static before turning into a lightning storm. This was not made of electrical magic. The mana contained within her body was being replaced by real lightning.