Chapter 764 (1/2)
Chapter 764: The Miracle Route
Translator: TransN Editor: TransN
At night, the Skull Cup became the liveliest place in the small oasis.
“I watched the duel between Osha and Sandstorm with my own eyes!” A customer swilled down a jug of Firelantern Wine and exclaimed. “The black-haired Divine Lady was simply unstoppable! The instant the gong was rung, she charged straight up to the opposing Divine Lady and knocked her out with a single blow from her shield!”
“Isn’t the Divine Lady from the Sandstorm clan called Sandra Sandrain? She can use sand to create armor and launch attacks. How did she lose so easily?” Another customer questioned. “Even if she couldn’t respond in time, the sand armor she was wearing should be tougher than the Northerners’ armor. How did it not block the attack?”
“You think I’m lying? I wasn’t the only one who saw it!” The customer bawled disgruntedly. “The sand armor may be tough, but I didn’t see it work at all. The moment that Osha’s Divine Lady charged up to her, the sand covering her body spattered on to the floor, and her face took a full blow from the shield. Don’t you remember that in the first duel, Osha’s Divine Lady stood up to a dozen Cut Bone warriors on her own? With that kind of strength, it’s only out of mercy that Sandra isn’t dead!”
“Spattered on to the floor…? Was she wearing a God’s Stone of Retaliation?”
“Maybe, but I’m not sure about that. The Cut Bone and Sandstorm duelists were certainly wearing them, however. Maybe these things don’t work on her.”
“A Divine Lady who isn’t affected by God’s Stones…? How’s that possible?”
“Will you stop interrupting?” Someone whined. “Give this man some more liquor and let him finish speaking!”
“Thank you.” The customer took a sip of his newly-filled jug and continued, “Sandstorm clan probably didn’t expect their Divine Lady to fall first, and quickly lost their formation. They had only sent out half of the quota, and Sandra was surely their side’s linchpin. Once she fell, there was virtually no chance of victory.”
“Not one person died, again?”
“Indeed. All 15 of them are alive. They were either struck by arrows on their shoulders and knees, or were knocked out by Osha’s Divine Lady!”
A flurry of whispers was heard amongst the crowd.
“But this is nothing.” The customer suddenly became even more excited, and stood on to the bar counter so that everyone could see him. “The duel two days ago was the truly unforgettable one! Osha versus Black River, a large clan infamous for its audacity and cruelty! I’m sure everyone has heard its name before. Of the duelists that fought against them, very few managed to survive! Though they don’t have a Divine Lady, they are entirely made up of top-top-class warriors, and always send out a full strength of 30 people. Compared to the other two duels, a lot more blood was spilled this round, but…”
The entire tavern quietened down when they heard the word ‘but’. Everyone was eager for the customer to complete his sentence.
“But… once again, not one person died on the platform!” The customer exclaimed.
Everyone in the crowd gasped.
“That’s impossible! When I did some trading in Iron Sand City today, everyone was discussing the news of Black River clan’s heavy losses. They even hung a black flag on the Stone Castle for mourning. And you claim that not one person died?”
“Ha, you really need to listen more carefully.” The customer twitched his fingers. “I said that not one person died on the platform!”
“I can attest to that,” someone swiftly chimed in, “I was also watching!”
“That’s right. Although I wasn’t in time for the second holy duel, I was able to make it the day before yesterday. The platform could be said to be flowing with rivers of blood, hence it’s extremely impressive that no one died!” Another person added.
“What exactly do you mean?”
“Please elaborate for everyone’s sake.”
“Miss, give him another three jugs!”