Chapter 204: The Second Round

Alex readied his weapons while cautiously watching Leonardo (Arthur) every action. 

Leonardo (Arthur) smiled when he saw this, however, while outwardly he was smiling inwardly he was sighing.

'This body can support my soul for too long or else it will explode. Gotta finish this match fast.' 

Extending his right arm, Excalibur appeared inside it, Leonardo swung down, it was just a casual swing, however, this casual swing was able to split the ground into two. 

Fortunately, Alex had accel-ed from where he stood thus dodging the sword strike. 

Leonardo disappeared, 

Bang! 

Making use of his six senses, Alex dodged the sword and counterattack. His bullet was cleaved into two. 

Leonardo (Arthur) sheathed his sword before performing a quick draw. 

Instinctively, Alex crossed the two guns in the front of his chest.

Clangs! Boom! 

Alex was blasted back, he rolled on the ground while vomiting blood. Leonardo (Arthur) appeared behind him like a ghost, his speed was almost as if he just teleported. 

Ten sword strikes were sent toward him because he was still recovering from the last attack, he couldn't avoid the strikes, so he was sent spiraling into the air again. 

Even though most of the damages were reduced thanks to Loki, it still hurts like hell. 

As if he had anticipated where Alex would appear, Leonardo (Arthur) was already there waiting for him, however, he switched stance from attacking to defending as Alex let go of his guns and launched ten knives while still in the air. 

Clangs! Clangs! 

Using this chance Alex distanced himself from Leonardo and started his counterattack. 

Bang!!! 

Leonardo (Arthur) got hit on his left shoulder, this surprised him as he thought he was cut the bullet, however, it seemed it wasn't in the case. 

Bang!!! 

He got hit again, he started wondering what going on, how he wasn't able to cut, nor dodge the bullet in time, almost like the bullet was too fast. Wait too fast? Don't tell. 

A certain hypothesis appeared Leonardo's (Arthur), so decided to check it. 

He carefully observed Alex's attack through his senses as since the moment he appeared, his eyes were closed. Leonardo did this simply because, it will be hard to fight Alex if he was looking at him, (because of Alex's death eye). 

Leonardo (Arthur) was surprised as it was what he thought, after shooting the first bullet with fake Silveria, Alex used the real Silveria to shoot twice, he aimed the two bullets at the first bullet to boost its speed. It was a God-like technique that not everyone could perform. 

Outside, Gracier raised a question. 

''Why big brother is now able to touch Leonardo without the latter being able to react?" 

There was a silence before Maria explained that what Alex did. 

''Big brother is sure awesome to be able to pull out such a move,'' Gracier said, proud of her big brother.

''Indeed, he's awesome, however, he needs to do more than that if he wants to win because I believe Leonardo has not gotten serious yet. Let not forget that Leonardo is currently using spirit possession while Alex is not.'' Artemia said while looking at the two moving at fast speed exchanging blows. 

The others nodded their heads as they could only feel that Leonardo not being serious yet.

''Why, Leonardo's eyes are closed?" Eris couldn't help but ask this as she noticed this detail a while ago.

Touching his chin, Ferris said, ''Isn't it because this way he will be able to control his sword better?" 

Because Alex only swiftly uses his right before closing it, none of them was able to see it, except for those who were already aware of him possessing a special eye. 

''Maybe, it is as you said but I doubt it's the case. They must be something we are overlooking. Not only, Leonardo, have his eyes closed, but even Alex is also doing the same, well, in his case it's only his right eye. I wonder why.'' Sakuya said. 

''Well, doesn't matter let's focus on the match. It's becoming interesting.'' Maria cut Sakuya off and said. 

Sakuya couldn't only drop the matter and watch the match.

With his new technique, Alex was able to fight on equal ground, however, he knew the other party was not fighting seriously yet. 

Leonardo (Arthur) smiled while thinking, 'This guy is not bad. You got yourself a pretty decent master.' he said. 

〖Indeed, he is a good Master.〗Silveria replied as if she could hear what Arthur said. 

Looking at Alex, Leonardo decided to end the match with one last attack. 

〖He is about to use one of his strongest moves, even though he couldn't bring out its full power due to his host body weak. This attack is still, deadly, should we switch places?〗

Silveria proposed because from Leonardo's expression, she knew he was going to use one of his abilities, not Leonardo's abilities.

'No need I believe I still can handle it. Tell me Sil, is it possible to use this method?' Alex said before explaining to Silveria what he had in mind to counter Arthur's attack. 

〖Are you serious?〗Silveria couldn't help but ask just to be sure.

'I'm pretty serious.' Alex said.

While thinking about her master's proposition, Silveria couldn't help but smile. It was a pretty dangerous idea but with it, they may be able to win.

〖Let's do it.〗She said. Feeling excited at the prospect of creating a new ability even though it may be dangerous. No risk no gain, some says.

Suddenly, Leonardo who had not opened his eyes since the start of the second round finally opened them, it was pure gold, lightning seemed to be dancing in them. 

Raising Excalibur into the sky, space started trembling, a majestic came out the golden longsword wanting everything in his way to bow, even gods should bow. 

For a moment Alex couldn't move, not even lift a finger, he felt frustrated, roaring in his mind he ordered his body to move, however, his body refused to listen to his command. 

Bitting his lips he tried again, somehow he was able to move, this surprised Leonardo (Arthur), he chuckled. 

Suddenly, Alex's right eye twitched uncontrollably, so Alex was forced to open his eye, he was astonished to find that the pressure on his body disappeared like it wasn't there in the first place.

'I shouldn't have done this since the start.' He thought. 

The moment, Alex opened his right eye, Leonardo (Arthur) sensed it, he could only sigh before saying. 

[3rd Chronicles: God's Fall] 

The moment he muttered his sword technique move, he swung it, 

The world seemed to have been cut into two, space cracked, the mini-world became unstable, a golden sword strike moved toward Alex at extremely slow speed, and yet he found it impossible to move. 

Sweating Alex decided to gamble, 

Pointing Silveria at the incoming golden sword strike, he said.

[Chaos Bullet] 

Bang! Bang! Bang!

First, an Ice bullet was fired followed by a Fire bullet and a Phantom Bullet. The three bullets got mixed, turning into a black bullet darker than the night itself. 

The moment the black bullet appeared, the whole stadium shook, space cracks appeared. 

Elseria and Freya looked at each, their expressions were grave, they disappeared.

Leonardo's (Arthur) froze still his mouth agape. 

His God's Fall seemed to be afraid of the black bullet.

Kabooooom! 

The mini-word was destroyed, Alex and Leonardo were blasted back. Alex started losing consciousness, he saw Leonardo being thrown in one of the space cracks, one of his arms and legs were missing, a white hand appeared and wrapped around his body. 

Leonardo was not the only one injured, Alex could feel fresh blood dripping his mouth, he couldn't feel his right arm, the one he used to shoot the bullet.

'It's my win.' This was his last thought.