Round #2, Duel #4

“Ah so exciting! A goblin Sword against a Blood Sword” Archmagus Crowley said “I cannot wait for this duel.” Azazel shared that excitement.

After today’s round, from sixteen warriors there would be only four left. Four semi-finalists to fight for a spot in the final. Fighting for a chance to become the first ever BlackSand Tournament Champion. More than just glory was at stake here.

The fourth and final duel of Round Two was about to commence.

On one side of the arena stood Cornelius, who was proudly wearing is black business suit and red tie. In his right hand a golden goblin sword.

On the other side was Addanc, who was wearing a full-body plated armor and holding a heavy iron shield. In his right hand the massive Blood Sword that got him through the first round.

The tension and excitement amongst the crowd was unprecedented. Base on what everyone had seen from each of the two warriors in the previous round, this duel was expected to be extremely close. Any misstep or wrong move could result in defeat, or worse, death.

“Cornelius is more of an offensive fighter, Addanc will likely rely on his defense stance” Crowley commented right before Azazel gave the sign to start the fight: “May the last duel of Round Two commence!”

As Crowley had predicted, Cornelius jumped forward looking for an early hit. Addanc parried easily with his shield.

Cornelius lunged forward again, spinning around, with his sword firmly held in front of him. The move didn’t seem to surprise Addanc, who repositioned his stance so to be fully protected by his shield.

Cornelius hit the shield again. And again he tried to hit with a third attack. This time Addanc was slower to react and had to parry with his Blood Sword.

Cornelius smiled, seemingly pleased by Addanc’s slower reaction.

Cornelius went for a fourth strike, but this time Addanc moved first, pushed his shield against Cornelius and tried to hit by swinging his sword in an arch movement above his shield. Cornelius, surprised, had to jump back to avoid the sudden hit.

But he was determined to attack again. Cornelius tried another hit, swung his sword fast and twisted his wrist to change the angle of his attack last second. It was a hit! Addanc did not manage to counter the quick movement and the Goblin Sword pierced through Addanc’s armor right below his right shoulders, inches from the lungs.

In a terrifying roar of rage, Addanc dropped his shield and immediately reached for Cornelius, grabbed him and pulled him back towards him. The Goblin Sword pierced deeper into his body, but now Cornelius was closer.

Addanc struck. The Blood Sword moved extremely fast from the right into Cornelius side all the way through both lungs. A deadly hit.

Cornelius’ eyes widened in shock as he started to cough blood, gasping for air. Addanc violently hurled his head against Cornelius’, who immediately lost consciousness. As soon as Addanc removed his sword, Cornelius fell.

“That’s the end of it! Azezel shouted. “Healers to Cornelius. Now! Addanc is our winner and last semi-finalist!