Chapter 278: Last Laugh (1/2)
Italy Team.
Enrica had taken her blindfold for the sake of this battle and stared at the screen in amazement. ”Theodore will lose…”
”…” None of Italy Team's Members denied her because they could clearly see how Nella blew away Theo and Sihan together.
”That attack.” Ignazio frowned as his expression darkened. ”B Rank Skill, isn't it?”
”Yes. It's already hard to even use C Rank Skill and it turns out she has been sealing a power above that this whole time.” Enrica scratched the back of her head. ”I don't want to admit it, but I can't see any way to win against her.”
”Are you telling me Theodore… Theo will lose this battle?” Agata asked. Her tone was filled with disbelief. ”Are you sure Theo can't do anything in this competition and his team is bound to lose against the United Kingdom Team?”
”As much as I hate to tell you, you can employ so many strategies on the battlefield, but it will only be effective to someone on a similar level or just a bit higher than yours…” Ignazio shook his head in disappointment. ”It's useless in front of absolute power.”
”Still, doesn't this feel weird?” Agata asked.
”What's weird? Agata… I am sorry to force you of that role to pull him to our country, but I think it's better for you to remain neutral and observe this situation a bit more clearly, okay?” Enrica pinched the bridge of her nose, wondering how Agata could fight for Theo in an argument like this.
”I know, but he hasn't released all his skills yet. From my point of view, I have only seen eight skills. Two Spear Skills, Magic Bullet, Clone, Teleportation, Shield, and two Illusion Techniques…”
”!!!” Ignazio widened his eyes before adding, ”He used nine. When he used his clone to launch himself, I saw something weird. The power didn't match up, so I believed it was another skill.”
”…” Enrica let out a long sigh before smiling, ”I take back my word then. He may have been hiding this trump card this whole time.”
”Yes. To think I am still underestimating him.” Ignazio agreed as he explained, ”Take a look at his teammates. With Sihan and Ellen accompanying him in this round, his plan must be that.”
”That?”
”Yes. He wants to take the second battle with Alea, Phyrill, and Laust. I doubt the injured Clark can do anything against them.” Enrica nodded with a serious expression.
”At the same time, with Nella releasing all this attack, he is making her exhaust herself. Even with thirty minutes of rest, Nella won't be able to fight at her full strength in the next battle. Meanwhile, have you seen how the others moved?” Ignazio continued.
”They are conserving their strength? Even Theo never used something big other than his Cannon Blast a few times.” Lavinia answered.
”Yes, I can see that the Cannon Blast is not that powerful. With the continuous illusion tricks, he is baiting Nella and the others to exhaust themselves. In other words, the only reason he participated in the first round was for the preparation of the next battle.
”In the past, if one couldn't win against their opponent, they simply aimed for their supplies. They will start getting hungry and can't exert all their strength. Theo is doing the same thing, but he is trying to exhaust the enemy with his illusions. Dammit, I can't help but admit this guy is too sly.” Ignazio clicked his tongue and looked at Agata. ”How do you even know about this?”
”I don't know. I just feel something weird in his movement, but I can't understand the rest. It's like a woman's intuition, okay?”
”Should I ship you to Thersland to drag him back here?” Enrica shook her head when she looked at her childhood friend.