Chapter 325 (Teaser)
A draw.
Such an ending for the finals should have been an exciting outcome, but not now, under the current circumstances.
“A draw? Aria clearly won.”
“She even broke Yeom Sung-Ha’s spear…”
If they had fought in true combat, breaking the opponent’s weapon didn’t automatically mean victory. However, in a duel, such symbolism carried weight. And with the already high expectations of Aria to have the upper hand, many questioned the decision of making it a draw.
But of course, there were also those who agreed with Ludwig's decision.
“You’re talking nonsense. Didn’t you see the barriers collapsing at the same time?”
“They both would’ve died together if it were true combat. Why are you making such a fuss about one broken weapon?”
Under Ludwig’s supervision, the tournament was held under conditions designed to mimic those accompanying true combat. Thus, breaking the opponent’s barrier held greater significance than usual. However, that wasn’t something the audience could fully appreciate from their perspective.
Even the atmosphere between the two finalists on the stage, surrounded by all of the murmurs of dissatisfaction, was anything but pleasant.
“…”
Glare was covered in cracks. Though it had narrowly avoided breaking, Aria was dissatisfied that it had.
I’m sure I swung knowing it would shatter.
To be even more honest, she had intended to break it outright, pouring all her strength into summoning the sword that existed in her synesthetic mindscape. And yet, despite her resolve, her sword didn’t break, and the match ended...
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