Asura in Arknights

A hand reached out from behind Renn and pressed down on the greatsword in his hand.

“That’s enough,” Li Ang said.

Chapter Thirty-Six: Hurricane Knight

Leon violated the rules of the knightly competition by forcibly intervening in the match, after all, he couldn't just stand by and watch Rein make a grave mistake.

Serious injury or disability is permissible in the Knights' Game, and even death after the game will not have serious consequences. However, killing an opponent on the spot is absolutely forbidden, and even if it is later proven to be an accidental killing, there will be very serious consequences.

Ordinary people have absolutely no way to fight against a behemoth like the Knights Association.

Li Ang grabbed the hand holding the sword from Renn's hand, stopping his somewhat irrational behavior.

However, Raine did not react to what Li Ang had just said. The muscles in his arms were still working hard, trying to break free from Li Ang's restraints and kill Byron, who was blocked by the barrier on the other side.

When Byron tore off one of his opponent's legs, Li Ang suggested that Rennes give up the match, but Rennes refused without hesitation, leaving Li Ang no room to persuade him.

After the match against Byron began, Li Ang noticed something unusual about Renn, but he couldn't put his feelings into words.

Since losing his sight, Li Ang's way of recognizing others has changed significantly from that of ordinary people. Ordinary people usually distinguish others by their appearance. Although Li Ang's perception can depict the shape of a person's facial features, the lack of color makes a person's appearance less distinctive.

In Li Ang's perception, everyone exudes a different 'aura', and he has become accustomed to using this to identify each person's identity.

But just now, the aura around Renn suddenly changed, becoming unlike the Renn of before. It was as if something had enveloped him, interfering with Li Ang's perception.

When Renn raised his greatsword, preparing to deliver the final blow to Byron, Leon knew he had no choice but to intervene.

Li Ang's sudden appearance caused chaos in the arena. Hearing the commotion around him, Li Ang frowned and turned to the camera drone beside him, shouting, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and have the referee announce the result of the match!"

"Ah, but..." Upon hearing Li Ang's request, the commentator on the other end of the camera was clearly taken aback, unsure of how to respond.

"Go quickly, I'll take responsibility for the consequences. You don't want to lose your job because of this."

"Right?"

Li Ang's tone was completely calm, but the commentator inexplicably shivered.

Just as the commentator was hesitating, someone stepped in to help him out.

"Need not."

Byron, who was on the other side of the barrier, suddenly spoke up, "I have lost this time. I concede."

After saying that, he covered his wrist wound and jumped off the ring.

Seeing this, the commentator quickly seized the opportunity to announce the result of the match: "Although there were many unexpected events during the process, everyone is already clear about the final result. Player Ren has won the final victory! Let's cheer for the birth of the champion!"

However, very few viewers responded to him. Although the fight when Ryan suppressed Byron was very exciting, the ending was disappointing and most viewers felt a bit conflicted.

As the commentator announced the result of the match, Li Ang felt the muscles in Renn's arm relax, and the greatsword in his hand clattered to the ground.

The strange aura surrounding Renn dissipated, and Li Ang knew that the Renn he knew had returned.

"I'm sorry... I've caused you trouble this time..."

Ryan's voice revealed deep exhaustion; if it weren't for Leon supporting him, he would have collapsed onto the ring long ago.

"Brother Renn, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired..." Renn replied weakly.

At this moment, the medical team arrived at the scene, took Ryan from Li Ang, and placed him on a stretcher.

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Someone prevented the tragedy from happening, and Zofia naturally breathed a sigh of relief, but when she saw who it was, she couldn't help but frown.

"Hurricane Knight... what is he doing here?"

The Storm 14 experimental armor of the Howling Guardian was worn by very few knights, and the wind wall that appeared on the arena directly proved the identity of the newcomer.

A rising star who has only recently made his mark in the competition, nicknamed "Hurricane" by the crowd, is one of the players to watch out for in this Major. Zofia has naturally heard of him.

"Aunt, do you know that person?" Maria asked curiously.

“I don’t know him, but I’ve heard his name before,” Zofia answered readily. “He’s probably one of the hottest riders right now, and I’ve heard that barring any unforeseen circumstances, he’s a shoo-in for the quarterfinals of the Major.”

"Oh, the quarterfinals of the Special Championship... How does that compare to you, Auntie?"

Zofia thought about it seriously for a moment, then shook her head. "I think I'm probably no match for him."

"Is he really that amazing?" Maria was very surprised.

Maria was well aware of Zofia's strength. If it weren't for the underhanded tactics of some villains, Zofia wouldn't have been eliminated in the round of 16.

"Well... you can't treat this kind of person like an ordinary knight. I think you'll know what I mean if you just watch the recording of his first battle."

Zofia explained under Maria's slightly puzzled gaze, "The Howling Guard's armor... it's really perfect for that guy. Their armor prioritizes speed over frontal attacks... I think it's better not to treat him as a sorcerer."

"His superb Originium Arts combined with his formidable melee skills make him more like a Lytanian sorcerer than any Lytanian." This is probably the best description of him.

"I really want an autographed copy..." Maria murmured softly. Without connections, it would be very difficult to meet such a famous knight.

But... what's the relationship?

"Oh right, he seems to be an acquaintance of Rennes, so if that's the case..."

Suddenly, Maria remembered something and looked at Adele with shining eyes. "Eyjafjalla, you don't know him either, do you?"

"Ha ha……"

Adele smiled somewhat awkwardly, then gave a rather subtle look. "I guess... we know each other."

Through the wind wall on the arena, Adele sensed a very familiar aura. Without even thinking, Adele immediately recognized the person's identity.

"That's wonderful! Let's go see that knight right away!"

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Maria grabbed Adele's hand without saying a word and pulled her out of the box.

Zofia thought for a moment but didn't stop her. Instead, she got up and followed.

She was also very interested in those two people.

Chapter Thirty-Seven: An Unawakened Dream

"Doctor, how is he?"

Seeing the doctor come out of the ward, Li Ang hurriedly went up to him and asked about Renn's current condition.

"Reporting to the Knight, the patient is not seriously ill; he simply fainted from exhaustion."

The doctor replied, a hint of confusion in his voice, "However... the patient's condition is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like physical fatigue caused by overexertion; rather, it seems like prolonged meditation has taken a toll on his mind. There isn't even much lactic acid buildup in his muscles..."

"As long as you replenish your nutrition and rest for a while, you'll be fine. Do you understand my explanation?"

Li Ang nodded and asked, "I understand. When will he wake up?"

"He should wake up soon, right?" the doctor said somewhat uncertainly. "Anyway, I suggest he get some rest."

"I understand."

After the doctor left, Li Ang leaned against the wall by the ward door, lost in deep thought.

During this time, Li Ang also had his own things to do and was not with Renn all the time, so he knew nothing about Renn's experiences during this period. However, in the depths of his heart, Li Ang had an ominous premonition... Li Ang could not ignore the strange aura he had sensed at the beginning.

Now, all we can do is wait for Raine to wake up and ask him what he did.

As Li Ang was pondering his next move, three people suddenly entered his field of vision. Judging from their direction of advance, it was clear they were heading straight for Li Ang's location.

The Knights Guild has come knocking? They moved so fast? But then, Li Ang spotted a familiar figure among the three—

It's Adele.

But why is she here? Although Leon didn't intend to hide it from Adele, her appearance now is indeed somewhat untimely.

According to Li Ang's perception, they stopped at the corner, and Adele was pushed to the front by the other two, and very reluctantly came out from behind the corner.

“Li, Li Ang…”

Adele stumbled and walked up to Li Ang, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Eyjafjalla? What are you doing here?"

In front of outsiders, Li Ang naturally didn't forget to call Adele by her pseudonym. He looked at the two women behind Adele and asked, "Are you out watching the game with your friends?"

"Um……"

Adele had barely nodded in agreement when a girl of similar age jumped out eagerly, waving excitedly, "I'm Maria, Eyjafjalla's best friend!"

"Um, could I have an autograph?"

Li Ang's feelings were somewhat complicated. Although he had been stopped by people asking for autographs recently, this was the first time someone had asked for an autograph in front of Adele. Li Ang felt a subtle sense of shame.

She skillfully took out a pen and paper, signed her name, and then ran off excitedly to the side after receiving the signature.

Another more mature woman extended her hand to Li Ang, saying, "I am Zofia, it's a pleasure to meet you, Hurricane Knight."

After shaking hands with her, Li Ang said directly, "It's nice to meet you, but... I'm sorry, as you probably know, I don't have much free time right now."

Adele asked with some concern, "Brother Renn... is he alright?"

"I'm not entirely sure either," Li Ang said, gesturing to the hospital room behind him. "The doctor said it was due to overwork, but Brother Renn still has some..."

"Cough cough cough-"

At that moment, a violent cough suddenly came from the ward. When they opened the door, they found that Raine had woken up at some point and was sitting up against the headboard.

Following the sound, he looked towards the door and said weakly, "Leon... Eyjafjalla, you're here too... I'm sorry for causing you trouble... cough cough cough..."

“I know you have a lot of questions to ask, but…”

"Can you take me back now? I'll explain everything then."

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"Damn it..."

Pressing the wound on his wrist, Byron ran out of the arena through the back door in a disheveled state.

Doctors wanted to treat him, but Byron chased them away. He didn't want to stay there any longer; every second he stayed was an insult to him.

Byron staggered along the gaps between the skyscrapers toward his hiding place. He no longer had a place he could call home; the place he was living in now was just a temporary hiding place.

As he rounded a street corner, Byron suddenly stopped and roared at a shadowy figure not far away, "Who goes there! Show yourself!"

A middle-aged man in a suit and tie walked out from the street corner. He bowed respectfully to Byron and said, "Sir Byron, I am Adams."

"After watching your match record, we are very interested in your skills. We wonder if you would be interested in discussing a business deal with us?"

"Power, I don't think you'd refuse something like that, would you?"

After a long silence, Byron slowly nodded.

……

Leon brought Raine home. He seemed very tired and fell into a deep sleep as soon as he touched the bed.

The next morning, the head of the Knights Association came to our door.

Regardless of how valid Li Ang's reasons were at the time, he did indeed violate the association's rules and arbitrarily interfered with the progress of the competition.

Along with the head of the Knights Association, people from Pol Pharmaceuticals also came to visit. However, it wasn't Adams, whom Li Ang was familiar with, but rather another ordinary project manager. With Pol Pharmaceuticals mediating, the Knights Association ultimately only imposed a symbolic punishment on Li Ang.

Deduct a certain number of Major Championship points and give a symbolic suspension of a few days, and that's it.

This punishment might be severe for an ordinary knight, but for a knight of Leon's caliber, such a loss could be fully recovered in two days of hard work.

The deal between Leon and Marner also made a breakthrough, and taking advantage of this opportunity, Leon's contract was transferred to Pol Pharmaceuticals.

After a friendly negotiation, Bell Health Products also obtained authorization from Bohr Pharmaceuticals to sell the drugs produced by their company. In short, it was a deal that satisfied everyone.

The fat, big-eared minister, having discovered the rising star 'Hurricane Knight,' saw his status within the company soar, perfectly illustrating what it means for a petty person to achieve success.

However, his smugness won't last long. Once the deal between Li Ang and Marna is finalized, the higher he flies now, the harder he'll fall.

After falling asleep that day, Ryan never woke up again. One day, two days, three days... time passed little by little, but he still showed no signs of waking up.

Just like...

I fell into a dream from which I will never wake up.

Just got home, updates will be late.

I just got back from a family dinner, so the update will be late.

RT......................................................................................