DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 119: Tedious Arena Battle? I'll Take You All On!

"Too late."

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The rapid forward dash of "Thrusting Smash" gave this adventurer no opportunity to surrender. With a flash of sharp sword light.

Even though he wore armor forged from refined steel.

It still couldn't match the sword aura slash, easily piercing through his defense.

The subsequent aftershock sliced his body in half at the waist. Warm blood splattered backward, and the smell of blood gradually enveloped the circular arena.

Having experienced the massacre of the "Soma Familia."

And with their stances completely opposed, any soft-heartedness could potentially leave hidden trouble for his future self!

Cut the grass and pull out the roots.

Liam, of course, did just that. He lightly shook his short sword, and the few remaining drops of blood dripped from the blade onto the ground.

His eyes were calm as he swept his gaze over the crowd in the Apollo preparation seats.

In terms of real combat intensity, it wasn't even as high as facing a Monster Party in a strong gravity field in the Dungeon…

There were still quite a few challengers.

Dealing with another battle so quickly made the on-site atmosphere become noisy. Liam didn't mind, taking out the microphone he hadn't returned.

The young man's smile was relaxed, but the killing intent emanating from him…

Was as if he were an Asura walking out of hell. Every word spoken was like a death-hastening talisman for the members of the Apollo Familia!

"Next."

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The urging voice was exceptionally harsh. On the Apollo Familia's preparation seats, yet no adventurer dared to leave.

They looked at each other, their once confident expressions.

After witnessing these two... completely crushing battles, their firm gazes were gradually enveloped by fear.

For no other reason.

Both were Level 2 adventurers, but the strength Liam erupted with.

Completely exceeded their imagination. Whether it was combat methods or speed, it was like a dimensional takedown!

To continue entering the stage.

The outcome was laid bare before them. He was killed directly before he could even call out his surrender.

Becoming a Lv2 adventurer, a person above others in Orario, even if fleeing in the face of battle would be pointed at, but in the face of life.

The latter was clearly more important.

"Captain…"

"Is this guy really a Level 2 adventurer? If we continue in the original way, what's the difference between this and sending ourselves to our deaths?!"

The first to raise a question was the female adventurer who was about to enter the stage.

As a long-range DPS mage, her magic required chanting incantations, but with the strength Liam currently displayed.

She was afraid she absolutely wouldn't be given this chance!

"That's right…"

"If we really have to continue fighting, then I... I choose to quit the Apollo Familia!"

"I am very grateful to the Apollo Familia for cultivating me, but I absolutely cannot die here. If it's my turn."

"I'll surrender directly!"

Continuously, adventurers with ordinary loyalty to the Familia, noticing their captain's ashen face, still firmly expressed their inner attitude.

No one wanted to be a lesson for others, and no one was willing... because of this War Game, to die in the circular arena!

All the pressure.

Fell entirely on the captain, Hyakinthos. His ashen face already indicated his terrible mood. To put it accurately.

That was…

"Even myself, do I really have a chance of winning against Liam?"

To continue letting Familia members fight in the arena was undoubtedly sending them to their deaths. Besides, there was still the loophole of being able to surrender!

What to do next?

Hyakinthos also had no idea. If he had known in advance that Liam possessed his current strength, even if his Familia was weak.

He would absolutely have advised Lord God Apollo to give up his thoughts on this guy.

To continue hitting a rock with an egg, and critically, there was no guarantee of winning this War Game.

Hailed as the "Sun's Favored Emperor," Hyakinthos was unconditionally loyal to Apollo. Even if he would die in this battle.

He, without hesitation, proactively requested of his god, "Lord Apollo."

"Let me go up for the next battle."

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The strength Liam displayed could no longer even be described as that of a Lv3 adventurer!

As a god, Apollo was, of course, clear about this. It was just that the current stalemate had put him in a dilemma.

How to choose?

Continue to send his once-favored dependants to their deaths for a slim possibility?

And with no one taking up the challenge for a long time, the elephant god Ganesha, acting as the main referee and part-time commentator, directly used the microphone for a final urge.

"As the challenger in the War Game, if no more challengers from the Apollo Familia enter the stage, according to the previously discussed rules."

"It will be regarded as a forfeit!"

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Regarding today's arrangements, it was nothing more than winning against the Apollo Familia and then counting the spoils of this War Game.

Time could be said to be quite precious.

When Ganesha made his supplementary statement, he wasn't trying to steal the show. He swept his gaze over the adventurers who had thoughts of retreating and didn't dare to take up the challenge.

After the referee's reminder ended.

Liam still maintained his smile, his words filled with provocation, "If you feel you can't defeat me in single combat."

"Then…"

"I'll allow all of you to enter the stage at the same time!"

"!!!"

Having an absolute advantage in an arena battle – this was already a result that countless spectators had never anticipated.

And Liam's next statement.

Could be said to be absolutely explosive. He wanted to use his crushing strength to directly take on all the remaining members of the Apollo Familia!

A clamor of discussion was about to engulf the circular arena.

The pressure was once again on Ganesha. From an arena battle to a group attack, things had once again exceeded his initial expectations.

But if one were to speak of fun, this was probably it…

In a one-on-one Lv2 arena battle, it was impossible for Liam to lose. But if it was a group attack, the suspense would be raised again.

"Madman…"

"But it feels inexplicably reasonable."

The person involved had already indicated there was no problem, so as the referee, Ganesha of course agreed. This was what the gods sought upon descending to the lower world.

A miracle!

Standing at the commentary platform, his tone was spirited, "Rules are made to be broken!"

"The person involved, Liam, has already agreed to change the arena battle into an unregulated martial arts tournament. Does the Apollo Familia agree?"

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Especially Hyakinthos, facing Liam's relaxed, smiling provocation, the anger sprouting deep in his heart was about to consume him.

To have become a Lv3 adventurer, his personality was naturally proud.

He had never expected that he would be provoked by Liam... this new adventurer who had only been in Orario for a short time.

An arena battle turning into a siege?

Hyakinthos's inner persistence wouldn't allow this, but noticing Lord God Apollo's moved expression, he chose to endure.

"Those who don't want to continue fighting can forfeit."

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"Although a siege is dishonorable, for Lord Apollo's goal, this is a responsibility we must bear!"

Hyakinthos's pre-battle declaration, and Liam's provocation.

Undoubtedly ignited anger deep within some dependants loyal to their god. Besides, the Familia captain was also fighting on site.

An absolute numerical advantage.

And a Lv3 adventurer captain. Why couldn't they win?

And as the Familia's commander.

Daphne's expression was undoubtedly spectacular, but she didn't show it too obviously. A commander, of course, had to remain clear-headed at all times.

Observing these two crushing massacres…

She even had an illusion in her heart, that Liam, holding just a single sword, seemed to be holding back his strength?

After being endlessly pursued and lured into the Familia.

Although she hadn't been forced to do anything and was given the greatest degree of freedom, if one were to speak of loyalty…

Of course, it hadn't reached that level. Maintaining a calm mind for analysis, the current Familia members no longer had any thoughts of sending themselves to their deaths.

As long as Hyakinthos couldn't defeat Liam.

This War Game, with the goal of "snatching Liam," would most likely end in failure!

Daphne looked at Cassandra. She didn't continue to stand in the crowd, but came to her close friend's side, frowning as she asked.

"Um..."

"Is it convenient to tell me about the nightmare you had last night?"

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With the start of the battle, the defeat of two consecutive Familia members gradually overlapped with the images from last night's nightmare.

Also realizing that next, she would have to face this kind of monster.

Long blue hair covered her cheeks. Cassandra's shoulders couldn't stop trembling slightly. Facing her close friend's inquiry.

She looked up, her face ugly.

She lowered her voice, "I think I dreamed of the collapse of the Apollo Familia…"

"It's too late…"

"Everything is too late now…"

"The War Game has begun, and even both gods can't stop it. There are still so many things I haven't experienced."

"I don't want to die here."

Towards her close friend's two mentions of a nightmare, Daphne hadn't paid any mind. But when the result was truly leaning in this direction.

A strange emotion gradually enveloped her heart.

Could it really be as Cassandra said, that even with the combined strength of all the Familia members, they still couldn't defeat Liam?

"Is this for real…"

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Daphne suppressed the turmoil in her heart, simultaneously turning her head sideways to observe her Lord God, Apollo. His expression was full of gravity at this moment.

Signaling Cassandra not to speak.

The solution was already laid out before her. Surrender before even entering the stage. As long as this War Game ended…

And the Apollo Familia disbanded.

It seemed like a perfect way to escape?!

Thinking of this, she once again looked at the young man's figure in the center of the arena. A strong desire arose in her heart.

"Maybe, he can really create a miracle…"

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Facing Hyakinthos's scrutinizing gaze, Daphne's expression remained unchanged, and she clearly stated the specific reason for forfeiting.

Even if she was ostracized after it was over, this was the result she wanted!

"Cassandra and I forfeit. She is not good at combat, and in this kind of siege situation, my command will only be a hindrance."

"This guy, what on earth is he thinking!"

As Liam's angel investor, so to speak, Hephaestus's expression was not good at this moment. The crushing battles in the first two rounds.

Had already completely opened up the situation.

The adventurers of the Apollo Familia had already developed thoughts of retreating. If things progressed step by step, he could definitely win the War Game steadily.

She had never expected.

This crazy request to "fight everyone" would be raised by Liam.

Hephaestus didn't think that Liam wanted to leave the Hestia Familia. Then it couldn't be that he found challenging them one by one…

Too much of a waste of time?

And the one whose mood was on a roller coaster was also Hestia, who had seen the hope of victory. The sudden turn of events made her嘴角 (corners of her mouth) twitch.

She wanted to stop him, but Ganesha didn't give her the chance.

But her gaze fell on the young man on the circular arena, who was in high spirits at this moment. She had no intention of reprimanding him.

This was Liam.

The usually meticulous, mature Liam, completely unbefitting of his current age, gave Hestia a strong sense of detachment.

Roughly speaking, old-headed?

This way now was quite good.

She hoped that in the future, when Orario mentioned Liam, it wouldn't be "leveling up fast doesn't mean you're strong."

But rather…

"Facing the impossible, yet still writing an epic miracle!"

"Need my help?"

Yamato Mikoto looked up. She had never experienced such a scene. Although her heart was filled with apprehension, despite this.

She showed no signs of shrinking back.

Even though her own strength couldn't provide help, by using the "Futsunomitama" skill, she could buy time for Liam!

"We will win."

Looking at Mikoto beside her, her face grave, wanting to provide support, Hestia shook her head lightly, refusing. Liam hadn't asked.

Then she wouldn't interfere with his thoughts.

The young woman propped her hands on the railing, her eyes showing an unconcealed pride for Liam that came from her heart.

"I believe in him!"

As long as he could win this War Game and achieve Lord God Apollo's goal, Hyakinthos didn't care about those gazes.

Leading the 13 Familia members willing to fight, he entered the challenge arena.

Not because all the Familia members were present did he relax his inner vigilance. He took out the weapon Lord Apollo had bestowed upon him.

"The Sun's Flame Sword."

Commanding the battle positions of the Familia members, it was clearly the posture of challenging a floor lord.

The battle hadn't completely started yet. As the main force of the battle, Hyakinthos knew that as long as he could delay Liam.

And wait for all the magic skills and the siege to take shape, there was definitely a chance to take Liam down!

Consider it stalling for time.

Also, the strength Liam displayed could indeed be compared to his earlier provocation. Hyakinthos took off his white gloves.

He gripped the short sword in his hand.

The youth, whose features were as delicate as an elf's, had a calm tone, "If you had continued the arena battle, you would most likely have seen me."

"Both being Level 2 adventurers, I'm indeed not your match."

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Of course.

Whether he could defeat Liam, Hyakinthos also wasn't sure.

He looked at the figure maintaining a safe distance, and Liam's perpetually calm and indifferent look.

He felt an inexplicable fire in his heart.

Noticing the Familia members had gradually dispersed, the smile on Hyakinthos's handsome face was gradually covered by a distorted coldness.

"You can only be said to be too arrogant."

"When the arena battle was clearly your advantage, just because you wanted to show off, you chose to challenge all the adventurers of the Apollo Familia."

"In that case, you must be prepared to pay the price."

"Is it possible."

"That I felt solving it via arena battle was too much of a waste of time?"

He didn't interrupt Hyakinthos's idle chat. As for the actions of the Apollo adventurers present, they certainly didn't escape Liam's sight.

Facing the provocation.

He just gripped the hilt of the other First-Grade armament short sword with his white demonic hand.

He no longer concealed it with the grayish-brown cloak.

Facing the gazes of all the adventurers and countless spectators present, Liam held a sword hilt in both hands, suddenly thinking of a fitting line.

The young man's smile was relaxed.

"Well then."

"Have you ever seen me in my full-glory stance?"

(End of this chapter)

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