Chapter 17: If I Win, She Stays! |
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"I just wasn't ready just now!
Let's go again!"
Slynda gripped her sword tightly with both hands, her eyes fixed intently on Olivia in front of her.
Her father's words and the recent events made her realize that this Albino standing before her was no ordinary opponent. She had to give it her all.
No matter what, she could not be defeated by an Albino.
Whether it was reputation or dignity, the consequences were unbearable for her.
Olivia exhaled lightly and said softly, "Not ready?
You say you weren’t ready even after being defeated..."
But she couldn’t tolerate Slynda calling the young master incompetent.
The young master was a beacon of light in her dark, filthy life; she wouldn’t allow anyone to speak ill of him.
She would show no mercy.
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The corner of Slynda’s mouth twitched, her eyes locked fiercely on Olivia as she said each word deliberately, "You’re dead..."
The next moment,
Her aura stirred the surrounding air, forming a powerful gust.
Her hair whipped wildly, as if merging with the spinning whirlwind.
The long sword in her hand gleamed with a chilling cold light, like countless sharp blades.
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Such a terrifying sword stance made Asher, watching from below, unable to help but be shocked.
After several battles, Slynda’s Whirlwind Slash had become increasingly skilled.
The destructive power was already terrifying.
The audience below couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment.
"What a terrifying sword stance!"
"Lord Slynda has killed many enemies on the battlefield with this very technique."
"This is the true strength of Lord Slynda; just now she was careless."
"Haha... I knew it, this Albino is going to die!"
"Yeah, just a mere Albino, even if they have some skill, how could they compare to Lord Slynda?"
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Bang—
The next moment, Slynda lifted her foot and charged toward Olivia.
At this moment,
Olivia faced the assault with an unchanging expression, her white hair fluttering lightly.
Inside, she relaxed a little.
So much for a genius?
Compared to the young master, this Whirlwind Slash was nothing.
The young master's Whirlwind Slash had left her gasping for air; by contrast, Slynda’s seemed weak and unimpressive.
Olivia tightened her grip on the long sword, holding it in front of herself.
Watching Slynda rushing forward, Olivia closed her eyes.
She recalled that night when Jonas effortlessly shattered her Whirlwind Slash with his own.
The next moment, she opened her eyes.
Her right hand spun.
Using the same Whirlwind Slash, she spun back.
Then she thunderously slashed forward!
Yes!
The young master had even told her how to defeat Slynda.
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Seeing Olivia unleash the Whirlwind Slash in return, Slynda was stunned in her mind.
W-What...?
This despicable Albino can also use the Whirlwind Slash?
But before she could think more, the two attacks collided.
The clash of sharp swords produced a huge noise.
The people below covered their ears instinctively from the sudden roar,
But their eyes were glued to the stage.
They couldn’t understand how this Albino could use Lord Slynda’s own move.
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After the fierce collision, both stepped back a few paces without agreement.
However, unlike the slightly embarrassed Slynda, Olivia’s momentum did not weaken in the slightest but grew even stronger due to the advantage of her sword moves.
Without hesitation, she stepped forward again, the sword in her hand slashing like lightning, carrying fierce sword energy aimed directly at Slynda’s vital points.
Seeing this, Slynda hurriedly swung her sword to block.
In an instant, sword shadows crossed, emitting a sharp, piercing sound.
Then the two swords clashed repeatedly, each collision sounding like a loud bang.
However, this intense fight did not last long. Slynda quickly fell into absolute disadvantage.
Olivia’s sword moves were impenetrable, suppressing her tightly until she could barely breathe.
Slynda gritted her teeth, staring fixedly at the Albino before her, filled with disbelief.
She truly could not understand how this seemingly unremarkable person possessed such terrifying strength.
The saying goes: the second attempt weakens, the third fails.
At first, Olivia held the upper hand, but as time passed, Slynda’s resistance grew weaker.
Finally, in the last clash, Olivia decisively destroyed all of Slynda’s sword techniques with overwhelming force.
Her final slash carried unparalleled power, striking so hard that Slynda’s sword was knocked from her hand.
"Ah—"
The sword plunged deeply into the ground.
The momentum was so great that Slynda sat heavily on the ground.
Just as she tried to struggle to her feet,
Olivia’s iron sword was already pressed before her face, towering above.
The silver strands of Olivia’s hair shone dazzlingly in the sunlight.
Slynda sat frozen in place, unable to accept what she saw.
It couldn’t be possible!
How could she lose to an Albino?
She was unstoppable on the battlefield!
Was this a dream?
But the numb pain in her mouth reminded her this was no dream.
Looking at the stunned girl sitting on the ground, Olivia snorted lightly and said:
"You say the young master is incompetent?
Heh... In my eyes, you’re a hundred times more incompetent!
Not even worth his little toe!"
Olivia gripping her sword was somewhat surprised.
Being bullied by Lord Jonas every day, had she really become this strong?
Even the so-called geniuses outside were no match for her.
Hearing Olivia’s words, Slynda gritted her teeth, pointing at her.
"You..."
"You what?
Not even I can defeat you... what right do you have to slander Young Master Jonas?"
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Such a scene stunned the audience below.
"Huh? The Albino won?"
"Lord Slynda was defeated by an Albino, how is that possible?"
"How could this Albino be so powerful?"
"This is ridiculous!"
"Thi-this-this..."
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Watching her sister on the stage,
Watching countless people stare and discuss her sister in shock,
Phil below couldn’t help but cover her mouth.
"Sis... is she really that strong?"
At the same time, she couldn’t help but feel envy.
How great!
As an Albino, to come across such a stage and defeat Slynda.
When would she be able to stand on the stage too?
She knew her sister was personally trained by Lord Jonas.
When would Lord Jonas give her such an opportunity?
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Asher below the stage was also shocked.
He knew Olivia’s swordsmanship talent was strong, but he never expected her to improve so quickly.
How long had it been?
From a complete novice to defeating Slynda.
Years ago, Slynda was known as the local genius.
"This shouldn’t be possible. How could Olivia improve so fast?
Is there really a gap even among geniuses?"
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At this moment, Holdo was stunned as well.
He never imagined his proud daughter would be defeated by an Albino.
And so quickly at that.
As a stronger swordsman, he knew it wasn’t that his daughter was weak, but that the opponent was too powerful.
But according to Asher, Olivia had only been studying swordsmanship for a few months!
How could she have reached such strength?
No wonder Jonas listed her as his retainer.
If given more time, she would definitely become a powerful swordsman.
Watching Holdo’s hesitance, Jonas smiled and said, "Father, I think Olivia definitely qualifies as a retainer."
Olivia also stepped down from the stage and stood behind Jonas, looking at Holdo expectantly.
She knew the final decision rested with the lord.
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Holdo looked at his defeated daughter and then at the murmuring crowd.
He pressed his lips, feeling burning heat on his face.
Slynda was his daughter and a noble; how could she be defeated by such a lowly Albino? He felt deeply humiliated.
If someone like that defeated her and was accepted as a retainer, where would the Regin Family’s dignity go?
Holdo said bluntly, "No. An Albino is just an Albino; they can only become slaves!
And slaves can still fight for the Regin Family!"
Hearing this, Olivia pursed her lips, lowered her head, her gaze dimming.
Still a slave?
But that was true... no matter what, she was an Albino despised throughout the empire. How could she possibly become Young Master Jonas’s retainer?
But even as a slave, it was better than her previous life...
Just as Olivia drifted into these thoughts, Jonas patted her shoulder.
Then he stepped forward and said:
"I’m not making Olivia a retainer of the Regin Family, I’m making her my retainer, even my partner!
Whether she qualifies is not your decision, Father, it’s mine!"
Holdo looked at Jonas with a grim expression and snorted coldly, "Your decision? With your lifelong incompetence, what right do you have to decide?"
Jonas snorted coldly and shouted:
"Fine!
Then now,
I challenge you, Father!
If I win, she stays!
If I lose, I will leave with her!"
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