Chapter 169: Combatments

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Chapter 169 : Combatments

Thor couldn't contain his anger any longer, even swiftly arm himself and made an attempt to interfere.

But that amounted to nothing as Arnett stood in front and pointed her scythe in front of him. "Thor… Don't make me do this… stay back…"

Thor narrowed his eyes at Arnett as well as his father and his fellow comrades, all before he sighed in defeat but made a promise to the gods watching. "So be it… but if that girl ends Ingrid's life… her life ends as well…"

As the internal conflict was deescalating, Murayama chuckles as she slowly circles Ingrid, enjoying the sight of Ingrid on her knees, struggling and weak. "Not so tough now, It's a shame really. I was looking forward to seeing you go all out"

Issei and his harem were watching with shock and awe, amazed and sacred at the sight of Murayama.

Whispers of worry and concern were circling amongst themselves, wondering how and when did Murayama have her dark side, and did Katase know about it.

Soon, Murayama raised her sword, all her power built up and ready to unleash her strongest attack, but the build-up was brought to an abrupt end as Katase was sent flying, colliding with Murayama and knocked her to the ground.

Asuna took the opportunity to snap Ingrid out of the state, running to her and placed her hands on her cheeks and gave her some encouragement needed.

"Ingrid! You need to snap out of this! You can't let that schoolgirl defeat you! We need to do this for Odin! We need to do this for ourselves and our pride!"

Ingrid showed signs of fighting off Murayama's curse, her grunts and growls made sure of it, but small whimpers were heard as well of submission.

"I… I am trying! Argh! But… It… It's…!" Asuna continues to encourage Ingrid the best way she can. "That's it! Come on Ingrid!"

Katase and Murayama got up, this time with smirks on their faces, knowing that they can fully take advantage of the situation.

With that, they've grasped their blades firmly and tightly, charging up their swords, and made their charge towards the 2 valkyr.

Asuna watched on, and for that moment life was hanging in the balance, she knew she couldn't fight alone. If they have a chance of fighting back, even win the fight, she needs to quickly snap Ingrid out and fast.

Asuna faced Ingrid, placed her hands on her shoulders and begged her to come back "Ingrid! This could be it! We could die! Snap out of it! They're coming! INGRID!"

The end was almost certain for the valkyrs, the Kendo duo were close and ready to make their brutal strike.

However, Ingrid, saw the danger, suddenly snapped out of her degrading state and swiftly swung her blade and blocked the duo with all her physical strength.

Asuna gasped and rolled back, incredibly surprised to see Ingrid having that strength to fight back. "Ingrid!?"

The onlookers were amazed and surprised, seeing that Ingrid has actually snap out of that state and continued to on fighting, even risking her own body and weapon to defend Asuna.

Thor even showed a small grin, pleased to see Ingrid showing more strength she has than Murayama at that moment.

Ingrid looked at Asuna and nodded at her, wanting her to fight alongside her again, wanting her to know that they will not cower or back down and will fight to the bitter end.

With that, Asuna leaped up and began pushing forward with her attacks again, even overwhelming the Kendo duo to the point where they were knocked down to the ground.

The Kendo duo's comrades and king were watching on, this time worrying and thinking that Katase and Murayama might not actually survive this and lose their match, meaning that they will not be able to bring back Elsha.

Slowly, Ingrid and Asuna slowly moved forward to the duo, though slightly limping, gripping their swords tightly and ready to deal the final blow to end and win the match.

Time even began to slow down for Katase and Murayama, thinking that death would be inevitable, that surrender might be too late for them and for Issei to rescue them.

Fortunately, time was at their side, as the battle was at its end. Odin's clapping ringing in their ears forced the 2 valkyrs to stand down and watch their opponents getting their breath back. Issei and Lucy leaped and ran to the duo and helped them up and retreated them back to their side of the arena.

Odin showed a small grin, even stood up and cleared his throat for attention. "This is no doubt a fight to remember, and I give credit to the combatants.

Ingrid, even though you were on the verge of defeat, you came back and showed your strength to protect Asuna, who helped you recover from your corrupted state."

Ingrid showed a small smile and nodded at Odin's direction, proud to be given praise from Odin. "Asuna, as soon as you saw your partner at her worst state, you were willing to give yourself to save her and ensure that the battle would go in your favor.". Asuna nodded as well

Soon, Odin looked at the Kendo duo, but with a rather warm smile. "And there goes me thinking you 2 wouldn't last 10 minutes against Ingrid and Asuna… But you 2 have made yourselves worthy warriors. You took opportunities to attack and defend, and always stood up no matter the situation, even willing to use your weapons abilities to have a greater advantage"

The duo nodded weakly, tired and exhausted, but nonetheless proud that they've managed to win the fight by time regulation. "Even though you 2 would've lost if it weren't for time… I am, however, declare this victory to the Sekiryuutei team".

With that, Issei and the others cheered with jubilance, proud that they've won the match but by the skin of their teeth. But the fight was not completely over as the next combatants were soon announced.

"Will the next combatants for the Sekiryuutei's team step forward?" Göndul said as Theodora stepped forward eagerly awaiting her opponent.