Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

"First up are the two knights from the Gorge Wind Squad: Rift Knight Andronev and Storm Knight Winter!"

"You are probably all familiar with Rift Knight. He is the strongest newcomer of the Mountain Knights. In just one year since his debut, he has accumulated enough points with a win rate of nearly 90%, allowing him to skip the points competition and directly enter the knockout stage. He can be called the dark horse of this knockout stage!"

"Storm Knight, belonging to the Howling Wind Knights, has a subordinate named Plastic Knight Serkiak who, with his rich combat experience and swift fighting style, has achieved excellent results in breaking through the elimination rounds of the Special Championship for two consecutive years. As the successor of Plastic Knight, he has also been regarded by outside judges as 'the future hope of the Howling Wind Knights'!"

After saying that, Mob raised his hand and shouted, "The two knights have donned the latest knight armor jointly developed by Woma Heavy Industry and Peak Sports. They are fully armed and ready to face their opponents in a brand new way. Let's cheer for them!"

A small cheer immediately erupted from the stands, and Rift Knight and Storm Knight turned around and waved towards the audience.

The things a competitive knight can least afford to offend, besides the Business Federation, are their fans. The most important thing for a successful competitive knight is to cultivate and manage their own fanbase, while never missing an opportunity to gain more followers. Unless you're an overpowered character like the Candle Knight who appeals to everyone.

However, when Storm Knight and Rift Knight interacted with the audience, they did not receive the enthusiastic cheers they had expected. The audience, seeing the two knights stop and wave to buy time, not only did not appreciate it, but also showed impatience, and even the polite cheers became much quieter.

Storm Knight and Rift Knight exchanged a glance. Storm Knight curled his lip in disdain, muttered a curse under his breath, and turned away. Rift Knight, on the other hand, sighed softly. He knew perfectly well that the spectators' minds were not on the two of them at all.

Sure enough, as soon as the two stepped into the ring, before the commentator Mob could even open his mouth, the cheers from the crowd turned into a wave, boiling the entire sky!

"Looks like my commentary is superfluous!" Mob immediately changed his original commentary, humorously mocking himself, and stretched out his hand, shouting in the same cheering tone: "Then, let us solemnly and affectionately announce the league's dark horse that everyone knows in Kazimierz, the miracle of breaking 127 records, the great Meteor Knight - Roy, and his companion, Marna Nearl!"

"Roy! Roy! Roy!" The shouts grew louder and louder, almost lifting the roof off the arena. Roy turned around, nodded to Marna, who looked at him with a mixture of disgust and surprise, and said, "It's our turn."

Marna paused, took a deep breath, nodded, stood up, and picked up the golden longsword beside her.

"You all know Roy's record better than I do, but please allow me to briefly recount this legend!"

Mob the Big Mouth threw away his lengthy commentary and launched into a rapid-fire monologue, reciting a list of dishes almost without pause: "Debuting and forcing the Bronze Knight to kneel, defeating the Candle Knight in the second battle, taking a break because he was too strong to find a suitable match, and being invited to the January Major, the Great Wilderness Starfall Knight swept through 127 people and killed Roy! Greetings to you, our legend, our miracle!"

Cheers, hoarse shouts, maniacal laughter, and even fans who were almost breathless! Walking past the audience seats, through the imported Yan-made glass, Roy glanced sideways and gave a bright smile to the other side of the transparent barrier.

"Ohhhhhhhh!"

The cheers from the fans almost drowned out Mob's voice, but the commentator, clearly having anticipated this outcome, and seeing that his microphone was malfunctioning, activated the stadium's loudspeaker, plugging the microphone into the large speaker he had brought with him, and shouted:

"And his partners, brothers and sisters, I only need one sentence to tell you what he represents!"

"His surname is Lin Guang!"

His surname is Lin Guang! One sentence is enough!

Compared to the knightly competitions that have only emerged in recent years, the name Nearl is a household name among the older generation of Kazimierz. Its prestige, compared to the countless so-called "competitive knight nobles" that are appearing now, is to many traditional knight enthusiasts the difference between a national-level veteran actor and a greasy young idol! His appearance also signifies that, after four years since Margaret Nearl's victory and subsequent exile, the Nearl family has once again sent a competitor to participate in the Major!

Moreover, and most importantly, the fact that Marner is standing here means that the previous accusations against Roy for "deliberately damaging the Nearl mansion, having a grudge against Nearl, and deceiving the world" have become a complete joke! If Marner Nearl really hated Roy, how could she have agreed to participate in such a crucial match with him?

Applause and cheers erupted again, just as loud as Roy's.

However, Marner frowned, looking somewhat displeased.

He knew that the plan to reveal his identity on the field was not Roy's doing, but the Business Federation's. After all, how could they possibly let go of such an opportunity to gain reputation and profit by using the name of Lin Guang?

But that didn't stop him from feeling annoyed.

He only took this job to earn money, which is no different from doing manual labor. Since it makes him uncomfortable, he can only help the Business Federation to clean up the workplace!

Be ruthless later.

"Be ruthless later!"

Having witnessed Roy and Marna's popularity firsthand, the Rift Knight whispered to the Storm Knight.

Normally, he would never be bothered by such trivial matters, but now, the stimulants were starting to unconsciously stimulate his mind, and his emotions were rising. The huge difference between his appearance and Roy's appearance amplified this emotion called anger without limit.

He has a professional team of thousands to help him analyze Roy's attack methods, a new type of armor jointly developed by two giant companies, and rich experience and formidable strength. He is not comparable to a Major Tournament goalkeeper like the Rusty Bronze Knight!

He wanted to punish Roy severely, make him realize his weakness, and understand what it means that "human beings have limits," and then defeat him decisively!

At that time, the fans, the armor, and a huge prize pool will all be his! Even if he retires, he can live a life of ease.

A bright future was within reach, and opportunity had already presented itself on the other side of the arena. Rift Knight took a deep breath, trying to keep his thoughts from being completely overwhelmed by excitement. Roy's strength was undeniable; defeating him wouldn't be easy. The simplest way was to eliminate his teammates first, creating a numerical advantage, and then fight Roy 2-on-1. So...

Seeing the blond man still rooted to the spot with his sword, showing absolutely no sense of danger, the Rift Knight gave the order:

"Storm, the plan is to take care of Marna first. We'll go together and defeat him as quickly as possible, understand?"

"understand!"

"Alright, three, two, one, let's begin!"

Rift Knight, wielding a heavy hammer, leaped up!

Volume 1: Chapter 56 What kind of marksmanship do you have? My Piercing Star Spear

"Alright, the match has officially begun. Neither side has made a move immediately; perhaps they are waiting for an opportunity... Oh, look, it's the Rift Knight and the Storm Knight! Their target is Marnna!"

Mob's commentary was interrupted by a sudden shout from the arena. Rift Knight leaped into the air, wielding a heavy hammer, and smashed it down on Marna with tremendous force. At the same time, Storm Knight, who was cooperating with him, raised his spear. His exoskeleton armor vibrated, amplifying his strength to more than half of his usual level. With a roar, the spear flew out of his hand and headed straight for Marna's arm!

One would launch a frontal assault, while the other would use javelins to contain him. Although Roy was powerful, he couldn't defend both ends. If they launched a lightning-fast attack together, how could Marner, armed only with a longsword, withstand the heavy blows of a hammer and with only half a set of arm armor to defend against the piercing javelins? If Marner was defeated in an instant, reducing Roy's team by one member, under the current doubles competition format, even if the two of them were no match for Roy, the judges and organizing committee would have ample reason to manipulate the situation and give Roy a low score.

By then, they will have completed their mission.

Thinking of this, Rift Knight grinned and slammed his hammer straight down on Marna's head.

However, in an instant, almost a second before the hammerhead was about to cover Marna's indifferent face, a crisp metallic clang shattered the Rift Knight's beautiful dream.

"Ding!"

His arm went numb instantly, a sharp pain shot through his hand, and his fingers trembled uncontrollably, almost unable to grip the heavy iron handle of the power hammer. The Rift Knight's eyes widened, a bewildered gaze passing through the peephole in his full-coverage helmet, where he saw a longsword radiating golden light.

No, it wasn't a longsword. That blunt outer shell was just a scabbard that the man gripped tightly with one hand!

"what?"

Before Rift Knight could react, Marna let out a disdainful sneer. His seemingly slender arm, hidden beneath his suit, suddenly unleashed unimaginable power. A muffled thud, reminiscent of the "inch strike" from the legends of the Great Yan martial arts world, pierced through the sword sheath and struck the heavy hammer. What followed was an immense force that caused Rift Knight to stagger backward uncontrollably.

"impossible!"

He straightened up in disbelief, a chill running down his spine. What he had just witnessed was no illusion. If it weren't for the latest, custom-made knight's armor that was specially optimized for balance, he might not have even had a chance to stand up in that instant; he would have been knocked over by Marna in a heartbeat!

But how could this be?! He was wearing brand-new, heavily armored gear, and his weapon was a specially made gravity warhammer that could be described as "legal cheating." His attack method involved using the armor's propulsion to accelerate and launch a high-altitude leap attack in conjunction with the warhammer. With an attack of this magnitude, let alone human bones, he was confident he could shatter even a solid rock in front of him in an instant! How could anyone possibly block his attack so easily with just one hand and a sword sheath, and even push him back?

Did I underestimate him? Rift Knight thought to himself. This matter had almost touched a blind spot in his knowledge. If Roy's Great Wilderness Meteor Fall could be explained by special Originium Arts, how could Marna's move be analyzed?

Pure power?

Sensing something was amiss, the Rift Knight quickly turned his head and looked in the direction of the Storm Knight.

Just before leaping into the air, he and the Storm Knight had coordinated to focus fire on Marna together, and during the leap, he had indeed heard the Storm Knight's roar and the javelin he had thrown. But the moment he and Marna officially engaged, the Storm Knight's unstoppable javelin seemed to vanish into thin air, failing to restrain Marna's right hand or even prevent Marna from making a defensive move!

He wanted to question him, but when he turned around, he suddenly understood why the Storm Rider had suddenly fallen silent.

The lance-throwing knight was now trapped by his own lance. His rapid, relentless attacks had not only failed to subdue Roy, but had instead become Roy's playground. The lance the Storm Knight had first thrown was nowhere to be found, and now he was completely entangled with Roy. Every lance he threw at Roy was like a straw boat borrowing arrows—Roy would retrieve one, throw it back, and then throw it back with even greater force and weight!

The special A-grade module [Margaret Pantheon] has been loaded!

Longswords were not Margaret or Pantheon's preferred weapons. Using longswords to unleash the Great Meteor Shower would cause each sword to shatter irreversibly in mid-air due to the force of the impact. Spears, on the other hand, are inherently throwing weapons; in ancient times, some nations even trained spearmen specifically for combat. Like the Rift Knight's heavy hammer, the Storm Knight's spear is a special weapon jointly crafted by Woma Heavy Industries and Peak Arena. It boasts enhanced hardness, toughness, and lethality, and its durability and versatility have also been specially strengthened.

This spear can be used for close combat or thrown from a distance; its main advantage is its convenience and ease of use!

Originally intended as a weapon to deal with Roy and Marna, it has now unexpectedly become Roy's most handy weapon besides the longbow!

With the weapon's enhancement, the power of the [Margaret Pantheon] mod was finally brought to its full potential. Storm Rider's spears were just spears, but Roy's spears were all piercing spears, and each one was a full five plus one, plus a bonus red-rage Q!

Who dares to provoke me? I will end their life! The Radiant Knight's Soul Reaper Q rune is configured! The effect is simple: burst damage!

"Piercing Star Spear!"

After stacking five spear throws once more, Roy charged up and threw the spear, which broke the sound barrier and exploded violently as it flew towards the Storm Rider.

The knight, known for his spear-throwing prowess that was as fierce as a storm, stared blankly at the spear hurtling through the air. He reached out, instinctively trying to retrieve a weapon from the spear storage box behind him to defend himself, but found nothing.

"Finished submitting?"

Storm Knight's mind went completely blank. This wasn't how the script had gone. Not only had Roy intercepted all thirty spears, but he'd also thrown them all back at him, and he couldn't even catch them?

This isn't right. Aren't you best known for that kind of swordsmanship that falls from the sky? How come you're so good at throwing spears too? If you can kill your competitors like this, then you should be the one to call me Storm Knight.

Despite his inner turmoil, Storm Knight didn't necessarily intend to fight to the death. He dodged to the side with all his might, sacrificing his right arm to regain the ability to move. Storm Knight wanted to raise his hand to announce his surrender.

But the next second, his movements stopped in place. To be precise, it wasn't his movement, but the "armor's" movement.

"how?"

Storm Knight was stunned. Just as he was about to report the armor malfunction to the referee, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his back. Something cold had pierced through his skin and was embedded in his body.

Seeing Storm Knight suddenly stop moving, Roy frowned in confusion and stopped moving as well.

The arena wasn't a battlefield, and the opponent wasn't a pure enemy. The Storm Knight, unarmed and paralyzed, was undoubtedly incapable of resistance. Roy didn't need to kill him; he could simply wait for him to surrender. Taking this opportunity, Roy turned to look in Marna's direction. The blond Pegasus, wielding an unsheathed longsword, advanced with ease, deflecting all of the Rift Knight's attacks and gradually forcing him to the edge of the arena.

Seemingly sensing Roy's gaze, he turned around and looked at Roy at the same time when Roy looked at him.

Roy raised his hand in greeting: "Did you get it sorted out too?"

Instead of Marna's approval, Pegasus's pupils constricted sharply, and he cried out urgently, "Watch out!"

Behind Roy, the Storm Rider had suddenly closed in at an unprecedented speed. Now unarmed, three claws sprang out from the armor on his wrists and stabbed toward Roy's chest!

He showed no mercy, intending to kill Roy!

Volume 1: Chapter 57 I've already joined the ranks of Deep Sea Hunters

The claws hurtled through the air, their speed far exceeding that of the Storm Rider from before. The instant he heard Marna's warning, Roy reacted, turning his head sharply to defend himself. But even so, it was too late to block the claws with his spear or to cleave the attack with his blade.

At the critical moment, Roy gritted his teeth, steeled his heart, and directly let go of the spear he had taken from the Storm Knight, catching the blade with his bare hands and grabbing at the Storm Knight's grappling hook.

The next moment, a bright flash of light, accompanied by Roy's roar, resounded throughout the entire arena.

“Stella!”

"boom!"