I Can Contract Beauties-Chapter 257: Sophomore Grand Championship Begins

On the highrise platform where the elders and important figures were seated, Miguel pondered about the previous battle with a hint of interest in his face.

The fight was indeed intense on the same level. However, as someone who witnessed and even experienced fights more bloody and intense as that one, he was naturally hardly impressed.

However, to say that he did not enjoy the battle was an understatement as well.

The unique way of fighting with their companion beast was not something he had not witnessed before but the nuance between each system was also clear to see.

In particular, the Absolute Shield was obviously one of the greatest factors why Summoners in this world continued to be dominant compared to Martial Artists that possess individual strength.

Miguel reckoned that as they grow stronger, Summoners strength would scale exponentially, allowing them to defeat Martial Artists more easily.

The higher the tier, the harder it would be for the Martial Artist to advance as well since they did not gain Experience Points like Summoners after defeating their opponent. If they want to grow stronger, they must train, learn and experience a lot of things. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The next fight would be between Erika Red and Victor Hall. Both were sophomores and geniuses of their own might and divisions.

A genius summoner and a genius Martial Artist, their fight was one that everyone was looking forward to the most.

Even Miguel himself had some expectations regarding this eventual fight as well.

If the previous between Simon and his opponent was an appetizer, then it was obvious that Erika Red and Victor Hall’s fight would be considered the main course of the day.

Once the officials cleaned up the venue, the audience immediately quietened down.

Once there was only stillness, the announcer finally began to introduce the two contenders.

The first to get introduced was Erika Red, followed by Victor Hall.

Their accomplishments in the academy were announced one after the other. Their remarkable journey, and anything noteworthy to be listed was announced one after the other.

It was obvious that they were heavily promoting the two.

After all, the more glorious their record was, the more it would benefit the academy’s reputation as well.

On the stage, Erika Red, wearing a red robe stood proudly and full of dignity.

Opposite her, an aloof man was standing with still and emotionless eyes. His presence commanded confidence beyond belief, as if nothing in front of him was worthy of him taking action.

For others, his action might be considered as arrogance. But for him, it was merely fact and confidence.

He will let his strength do the talking.

Everyone knew that he got defeated by Erika Red a few days ago. However, what they did not know was that since then, he had actually improved his Martial Artists Rank.

After that battle, everyone realized that he was an Intermediate Warrior Martial Artist. However, what they did not know was that he had actually improved to Advance Warrior Martial just the day before.

Fueled by his desire to win against the genius Erika Red, it ultimately made him realize a breakthrough.

This rematch was his for the taking.

Having advanced to Advance Warrior Martial Artist at such a young age, his confidence was not unfounded.

With such strength, he could face a Normal Grade Level 6 Beast head-on. If it was a Bronze Grade beast, fighting a Level 2 would no longer be a problem either.

It just so happened that the beast Erika Red used to defeat him a few days ago was that Bronze Grade Level 2 Red Sparrow.

Erika Red still has her Flaming Skull. But the last time he knew, it was only at Normal Grade Level 4. Even if somehow managed to advance and became Level 5, Victor Hall was confident that he would still be able to defeat it.

He would wash away his defeat, and claim the Grand Championship to obtain that Silver Grade Weapon.

A Normal Grade Level 5, and a Bronze Grade Level 2 Beast was already considered the best for their grade and age.

’It’s just that I am a different kind of breed than them...’

The referee stood between the two contenders with a serious expression on his face.

To be honest, he was already underqualified to be a referee between these two contestants. After all, he was just a Beginner Warrior Martial Artist and these two’s strength known in public was already enough to crush him.

He did not know why Lumier decided to switch with him at the last minute, and in such an important match too.

However, this was a work he must do. He just hopes that no accident would happen. He doesn’t need to interfere anyway.

His only job was to announce the start of the fight, and then the end of it.

If an accident happens...

He looked around and saw the Academy Elder’s present as well as the guards around the stage.

’Everything will be alright, right?’

"FIGHT!"

He announced the start of the fight. The crowd burst into cheers as Erika Red and Victor Hall went into action.

Unlike before, the moment the fight was announced, Victor Hall did not move an inch from his position. He merely grip his spear tightly, watching Erika Red with a calm expression on his face.

Erika, although bewildered, did not take this to heart too much.

Her goal has always been to win.

Especially since Miguel was watching, she could not disappoint him.

Since Victor Hall did not move, she did not waste her time to retreat either as she immediately chanted to summon her grimmoire.

A moment later, her bronze grimoire was summoned, her speed of summoning was obviously much faster than before. Although it was just a fraction of a second, for an intense battle such as this, even a fraction of second could be lethal for both fighters.

The moment the bronze grimoire was summoned, the bronze-colored shield also appeared around her.

Her grimoire’s page flipped on its own. Surprisingly enough, it only lifted once before stopping.

As her chant ended, her Innate Beast, the Flaming Skull appeared right in front of her with a ghastly roar.

Contrary to everyone’s expectations, she actually summoned her Flaming Skull, not the Red Sparrow that defeated Victor Hall a few days ago.

Even Victor Hall himself showed a surprised expression when he saw the beast that she summoned.

However, he did not take it too seriously.

Whether it was the Red Sparrow or the Flaming Skull, he would be able to defeat them the same.

And now that the Flaming Skull was summoned, it was now the time for him to take action.

He brandished his spear with great might and prepared to strike and finished the battle as soon as possible.

However, at the exact moment he was about to dash forward, a sudden tremor and explosion suddenly resounded in the surroundings.

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A/N: Its been a while since I last updated. The reason for this is because I created a new novel titled SSS Awakening: I Can Steal Attributes.

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I hope you guys support me with this new novel as well. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as you enjoyed I Can Contract Beauties. Thank you so much!