Arad's Sword

Chapter 459 Core Disciple Challenge
Based on Midi's understanding of Verna, the other party could even bear to refuse the Ice Lotus Potion, no doubt what she desires is something more valuable.

And as long as Midi agrees, presumably, she can also learn more secrets about Crystal Dragon Castle from Verna.

But Midi is also very clear that since it is what the Black Dragon High Priest of the Death Scorpion family wants, it is absolutely impossible to get it easily.

Leaving aside the difficulty of clearing Crystal Dragon Castle as a relic, just the competition among talented elites from various families is enough to make Midi cautious.

If you're not careful, you might put yourself in it directly.

Therefore, before he really knows the specific details, he will definitely not make any guarantees lightly.

"I'm ugly at the beginning. Before giving an answer, I must know all the details." Midi replied calmly, "And, before discussing this matter, the most important thing right now is to defeat Canis."

"In this regard, I believe you will not disappoint me." Verna showed a charming smile again.

The high priest of the black dragon left the alchemy studio without a sound, leaving Midi alone in thought.

In the early morning of the next day, the challenge of the core disciples, which had been widely circulated in the Death Scorpion family, finally kicked off.

In fact, the challenge itself is fairly simple.

As long as there is a black dragon priest present, after the two parties have made a blood oath, they can immediately enter the arena to compete and decide the winner.

However, after all, this is a challenge to determine the eligibility for Menzoberranzan fighters to be recommended, and various interest entanglements are involved openly and secretly.

Not only that, as a human being, Midi also has the status of a master of alchemy in pharmacy and mechanics, coupled with her strong rise in the past two weeks, and even her close contact with Verna, has become a It explained what the dark elves wanted to know at a close distance.

Who told Kannis to be pursuing Verna during this period of time?
Although most people are not optimistic about Midi, since he was recruited by the stern martial artist Hawke, it shouldn't be a problem to survive a few rounds under Kanis.

Therefore, this challenge not only involves interests, but also has quite a lot to watch.

All kinds of factors were intertwined, and before the real fighting parties arrived, the arena inside the Death Scorpion family was already full of seats.

"I didn't expect that there would be such a big scene." When Midi finally came to the arena, she was also slightly surprised.

Of course, more than [-]% of these audiences are unfamiliar faces to Midi.

However, just relying on the strength and sharpness of the aura emanating from his body, Midi can easily distinguish the positions of several strong men from the crowd.

The strongest, of course, is the deacon elder who is in charge of hosting this challenge.

Secondly, there are Elder Alchemy, Midi's immediate boss, and the Elder Law Enforcement who wants to see Midi's death.

Of course, the aura of the high priest of the black dragon who entered the arena with Midi is also impressive.

However, in addition to this, on the side of the box, Midi also felt two strange but powerful auras, which were firmly locked on her at this moment.

He looked up and immediately saw two dark elves, a man and a woman.

These two dark elves each occupied a corner, and no one around them dared to approach.

The woman was a gunner with a huge hand cannon on her back, while the man was dressed in black with a blade hidden behind his back, obviously an assassin.

They just stood proudly outside the crowd, like lone wolves hunting, exuding an aura that made one's spine feel extremely cold.

"That's it?" Midi frowned slightly.

"The core children of the family, the male one is an assassin, ranked fourth, and his name is Nim, and the female one is a gunner, ranked third, and his name is Akdina." On the side, Verna replied lightly.

Most of the core children of the family usually don't see the tail but don't see the head. They either practice for a long time in a specific area with a high concentration of dark magic power, or they perform difficult tasks outside to earn contribution points.

Even an arrogant guy like Kanis, apart from walking around Verna, rarely stays in the cave.

But this time, the two core disciples ranked third and fourth unexpectedly appeared at the same time, just to watch such a challenge.

The fourth-ranked Assassin has a 64-level mastery, and the third-ranked gunner has a 65-level minor...

Midi quickly assessed the strength of the two.

All of them are taller than Kanis, and there is no doubt that rank is not their only advantage.

"These two core disciples came here to test my methods?" Midi couldn't help but asked.

But the next moment, Verna's mocking expression immediately made Midi understand that she was thinking too much.

Obviously, the two core disciples were indeed here to watch the battle, but what they wanted to see was definitely not Midi, who was only at level 62, but Kanis, who was also a member of the core disciples.

"I really didn't expect you to come, Akdina." The pale-faced assassin Nim glanced at the gunner who was ten meters away from him, and said eccentrically.

Akdina, whose name was called, just snorted coldly, and said mockingly: "I'm just curious to what extent Kannis's blood power has been awakened. If this continues, I'm afraid it won't take long. He Will it surpass you?"

"Hmph..." Nim, who had a naturally ugly face when he was poked at the sore spot by the other party, became even more sour at this moment.

You must know that there is also competition among the five core disciples, and every other ranking, the priority will be one level lower.

In other words, no matter what No.5 does, it must be ranked after No.4.

For example, once Kanis, who is ranked fifth, wants to use a certain magic vein, and Nim, who is ranked fourth, also wants to use it, then the magic vein will definitely be handed over to Nim for use, and there is no time to wait. limits.

As long as Nim is willing, he can even continue to occupy it forever, while Kanis can only choose to wait forever.

That's the scary thing about prioritization.

He will make you keep your head lower than the person you want to beat, always one step behind, and never catch up, thus becoming an insurmountable "one step away".

Because of this, each of the five core disciples is extremely sensitive to rankings.

Since Kannis has the powerful bloodline of the "Steel Battle Scorpion", his real strength cannot be measured by obvious levels, but must be evaluated through actual calculations.

Therefore, when he heard that Kanis was going to challenge someone this time, Nim, who was ranked fourth, came over immediately, in order to get a glimpse of the opponent's strength.

However, Nim was immediately disappointed after seeing Midi, who was only level 62.

"I heard that Hawke recruited a ruthless character, but I didn't expect that it was just an ordinary level 62 ghost swordsman." Nim shook his head, "Although it is really not easy for a human to survive in the Underdark, but , it is simply impossible to challenge the core disciple of the Death Scorpion, he will definitely be smashed to pieces by Kannis."

"That's not necessarily true." Akdina laughed, "Don't forget, although this kid is only level 62, he is still an alchemist who can refine level [-] potions. Takes a place in the machine shop, and even the picky techno-crazed Buck has nothing but praise for him."

"So?" Nim was puzzled. Would these non-combat skills help the current challenge?
"So, I don't think the elders will watch him die. Of course, it is impossible to beat Kanisa." Akdina concluded, "In short, Nim, you can't see yourself something you want."

This gunner, who ranks third among the core disciples, obviously knows how to look at problems from the height of the "family".

Because just like what she said, the upper echelons of the Death Scorpion are also preparing for Midi's failure.

"Midi will not be Kanis' opponent, but we can't let this person die in this kind of place. Please concentrate on the two of you. In a critical moment, the three of us have to work together to save him." Responsible The deacon elder who presided over this challenge directly spoke to the alchemy elders and law enforcement elders on the left and right by means of magic communication.

Elder Alchemist nodded immediately. After all, the existence of Midi would greatly increase the value of his alchemy workshops and mechanical workshops. He naturally hoped that Midi would live.

On the other side, although the chief law enforcement officer had a stern look on his face, he finally nodded.

Although he doesn't like Midi very much, what is a little emotion compared to the interests of the family?
"Elder Law Enforcement, you have to open up a little bit." On the side, the deacon elder smiled slightly and persuaded, "This time, the Patriarch gave Midi a chance, which is tantamount to selling a big favor. And if we can Taking action to save Midi is equivalent to adding favor to favor, and when the time comes, won’t he be able to make any medicine and design any weapon at his fingertips?”

"Hmph, of course I know. When the time comes, I will fight with all my strength. I just hope that this human kid won't be killed as soon as he comes up." The law enforcement elder narrowed his eyes and said coldly.

Viewers look forward to seeing humans fight, win or lose.

The core disciples are looking forward to seeing that human beings can test out the details of Kannis, no matter whether they are dead or alive.

The elders, on the other hand, expect to gain greater benefits through Midi's defeat.

All kinds of thoughts are surging back and forth in this arena, like a big net full of gloom and indifference.

However, for Midi, none of this is a problem.

As long as the sword in his hand is still there, he can cut open a piece of heaven and earth without hesitation.

"Are you ready?" Stepping onto the arena covered with white gravel, Midi asked calmly, looking at the heavily armored Black Dragon Knight opposite.

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