I don't want to be an elf!

The champion of this year's Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival is definitely going to be recruited by the Alcant Research Institute.

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Meanwhile, on the dueling arena.

As she looked at the massive mecha made entirely of alloy approaching, and another robot with a humanoid appearance but an internal structure still made of alloy, Miku Izayoi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Although in the original story, Miku Izayoi easily dealt with the DEM's mechanical soldiers by simply shouting.

However, DEM, a low-level mechanical soldier that lacks even self-awareness, is clearly no match for the two mechanical mimics in front of them.

These two mechanical avatars possess consciousnesses as complex as human consciousness, making them super AIs, and their bodies are combat machines created by the world's top research institutes using all their cutting-edge technology.

If I had to use a metaphor, then what Miku Izayoi is facing now is Mariya Orimori piloting the strongest CR-Unit armor.

Mental interference was ineffective, and sonic attacks were also ineffective.

With top-notch equipment and AI, this lineup is far from easy for Miku Izayoi, who excels at clearing mobs but is not good at attacking strongholds. Winning this duel will not be as effortless as in previous battles.

"I never expected that the opponents we would face in the finals would be you."

The towering Aldi hovered his great hammer beside him, crossed his arms, and said, "Before the competition, Master thought that the person most likely to pose a threat to us was Ayato Amagiri. It's a pity that he was eliminated before he met us. What a shame."

"Hey, stop looking down on people with your piece of junk."

Irene's eyebrows shot up, clearly understanding the implication in the other party's words, and she sneered: "You should know that it was us who defeated Ayato Amagiri!"

“Yes, in terms of combat strength alone, you are stronger.” Aldi nodded. “However, what we seek is the highest level of martial arts, but we see no trace of the so-called martial spirit in you. We cannot learn anything from fighting you.”

"Tsk, a robot talking about the heart of a warrior." Irene chuckled dismissively. "Didn't your master feed you enough data?"

“In fact, before the competition, my master did instill a lot of combat data in me, which gave me the confidence that I was invincible.” Aldi touched the deep knife scar on the alloy around his eye. “However, after experiencing many battles, I realized that to become a true strongman, data alone is not enough.”

"Then let us take your master's place and impart some data to you that you don't have."

Irene raised the Executioner's Mace and said arrogantly, "For example, the taste of defeat."

Aldi did not continue the conversation.

However, he also picked up the giant hammer beside him.

Both sides were prepared for battle.

The countdown on the big screen also began at this moment.

"Beep—!"

With a loud electronic whistle, the final championship match officially began.

However, Aldi and Rimshi stood still, choosing not to strike first.

"Use whatever cards you have up your sleeve."

In front of Aldi, a field shield similar to that of Miku Izayoi appeared: "This is my ability as a defensive pseudo-human, the All-Around Field. If you can't even break through my defense, you might as well surrender now."

Aldi's all-around defense system is among the most advanced defensive technologies in the world.

In the original Star Martial Festival, apart from the Black Furnace Demon Sword, which can "burn everything", no other weapon can break through its defense.

This is why Aldi only considered Ayato Amagiri as his true rival.

"Is that so? Then so be it."

Miku Izayoi smiled and slightly raised her chin: "Then, Irene, let them witness the power of the Killing Lord, who can 'cut everything'."

Upon hearing this, Irene's face lit up with excitement.

After holding back for so long, the big move has finally had a chance to be unleashed.

"Going all out from the start? I like that."

Irene's smile grew even more arrogant.

He walked up to Miku Izayoi and lifted her hair.

She opened her mouth, revealing two sharp canine teeth.

"Hmm? What is Elena doing?" the referee explained with slight surprise. "Isn't bloodsucking the price of using the Bloodthirsty Scythe? Why does Elena still need to drink blood when using the Bloodthirsty Scythe?"

However, none of the people present could answer this question.

Under the watchful eyes of 200,000 people, Irene's fang pierced Miku Izayoi's neck.

As each drop of blood entered her throat, she could feel a power far greater than the power of stars beginning to coursing through her body.

Soon, her skin began to warm up.

The violent power made her feel like her body was being inflated like a balloon, about to burst.

"Not even close."

Despite the discomfort in her body, she continued to drink Miku Izayoi's blood.

Just when she felt her skin was about to crack, she seemed to sense something in the depths of her being, which made her stop sucking blood.

"By the way, what was that thing called again?" Irene asked.

“The Last Sword,” Miku Izayoi replied calmly.

"Ah, right, it's the Last Sword."

Feeling the fusion of stellar power and spiritual power within her body, Irene poured all the power within her into the Aosha Gong.

Instantly, the silver giant sword shone with a brilliant purple light.

She seized upon a fleeting, unseen impulse and struck the ground with the tip of her sword.

As she released her power, she couldn't help but roar, "Give it to me—!"

"boom------!"

The next moment, a dark gold throne pieced together from countless fragments rose from the ground.

Just like during previous practice.

Irene skillfully swung her silver greatsword, shattering the throne.

As if drawn by gravity, each fragment of the throne adhered perfectly to the Duke of Aosha.

The silver greatsword was fitted with dark gold armor, making this already majestic weapon even more awe-inspiring.

"That, that's?!" the referee exclaimed. "The second form of the Killing Queen? I didn't expect them to have such a hidden killing move!"

"So there really was a hidden trump card."

In the VIP viewing room, Enesta's lively expression subsided considerably, and a rare seriousness appeared on her small face: "Fortunately, I had instructed Aldi and Rimshi beforehand that since the opponent had used their trump cards, we should use ours as well."

On the arena, after witnessing the Throne of Sword rise from the ground, Aldi and Rimshi exchanged a glance.

As mechanical mimics, they lack the intuition to judge the strength of their opponents like the Star Pulse Generation, but they possess more intuitive energy analysis devices.

At this moment, in their vision, the energy levels of Irene and the Killer King in Irene's hand had risen to a level that required extreme vigilance.

"ACM external armor, first external armor deactivated."

"Eliminate all Huang-style armed forces and transfer ultimate control authority."

"External device link".

All of Limshi's armor was removed.

After transferring control, all of these armors that belonged to it were worn by Aldi.

This made the already tall Aldi appear even larger.

"Not only does the Slaughtering Prince have a second form, but even Aldi has a second form?!" The referee's eyes widened. "It seems that both sides are no longer hiding their trump cards in order to achieve final victory!"

"I never expected someone with your tough-guy image to wear a little girl's pink jacket."

Holding up the final sword, which was over ten meters long, Irene uttered a mocking remark.

Aldi, however, showed no sign of being provoked.

"Pink?"

Feeling the immense energy emanating from the armor that had broken through its limits, it laughed heartily.

"This is a magenta!"

Chapter Sixty-Six: Nothing is beyond the power of a final, decisive strike.

"Quickly, reinforce the contraction barrier, quick!"

Inside the Star Martial Festival Committee, the staff monitoring every move during the duel were frantically adjusting various parameters.

The supervisor in charge of protecting the audience's safety looked even more ashen-faced. He stared at the two black and red energy sources on the monitor, and the shrill alarm in his ears made him even more agitated.

Isn't this the venue for the Star Warrior Festival?

How did two energy sources for strategic-level military weapons appear?

"It's one thing for a mechanical morph with more than ten pieces of universal crystals embedded in it, after all, it's a creation of the Alcant Research Institute, and the energy value is barely acceptable."

The supervisor stared intently at the weapon in Irene's hand, his eyes filled with disbelief.

But why is it that the energy value of just one pure Blazing weapon can reach such an abnormal level?

To ensure the smooth running of the Star Martial Arts Festival and the safety of the audience, the defensive devices surrounding the dueling arena utilize the world's most advanced high-precision technology. Unlike Aldi's defensive technology, which can only withstand attacks, the technology used by the Star Martial Arts Festival can even absorb all kinetic energy.

Even if a nuclear bomb were to explode inside, the shockwave and radioactive material would be trapped inside, ensuring the safety of the audience.

This defense system normally outputs at most 20% of its power.

In this situation, the safety supervisor immediately turned the energy output to the maximum, fearing that there might be the slightest mistake.

Inside the committee, all the staff members were intently watching the two teams on the screen.

If the energy levels displayed by these two teams can increase further, then he will have to call a halt to the duel.

"Although you lack superb martial arts skills, we must admit that you are indeed worthy of our serious attention."

Clad in crimson outer armor and granted unrestricted access, the dozen or so universal crystals within Aldi's body resonated with each other, and even the machine itself showed signs of cracking, revealing the surging pale blue energy within.

"Isn't it a bit too late to say something like this now?"