The others freshmen not participating in round one had already been led into the passage towards the sidelines. They took their seats and looked down, ready to see the various different fights that would start at once in one place.

Down below, in the arena, the participants of round one took fighting stances, heightening their senses to full alert and keeping their guard up constantly.

They all looked at each other, with heavy battle intent in their eyes as well as determination.

"Round one, start battle!"

The old man signalled the start of the first round of the tournament, making all the participants instantly move towards random enemies.

Many took out royal grade weapons or higher while those with King rank or above bloodlines manifested their bloodline weapons to counter.

Soon, metallic clashing sounds rang out every second.

Ayeon had been observing every single battle between the freshmen with Awakened Sight and could finally see a strong person, at least two among the others.

Those two were incapacitating their opponents at a fast speed. Because they were moving very fast. Faster than level 7. Only those with keen observation could see their actions.

Soon, the arena had several bodies lying on the ground, unconscious. In the middle, there were three people left.

"System, does the last person have a bloodline related to stealth and whatnot?"

Ayeon grew interested in the last person because he escaped his Awakened Sight's perception. Although he had a stronger technique, it was only used for important things.

'That person has a Divine bloodline as well. Although I'm not sure which bloodline it is, it is definitely one of the following three: Divine Concealment Lord, Divine Hundred Traces or Divine Soundless bloodlines.'

The system said with confidence.

Ayeon's interest grew even more. If he could get that person to become his subordinate or ally, he could start to form a information gathering organization where the members excel in assassination and stealth.

In the arena...

The three people warily looked at each other, eyeing each others every movement, waiting for the one who will attack first.

After a minute where time was very slow for the three, one of them moved towards the person closest to him. He didn't target the last person because of his intuition screaming danger every time he looked for openings.

The person who got attacked quickly brought his bloodline weapon in front of them, blocking the other bloodline weapon slowly pushing him down with its power and weight.

The two were engaged in an intense attack and defend that they didn't notice that the last person had sneaked behind them. He striked as quickly as a snake before they noticed his presence, making them fall unconscious, crowning him winner of the first round.

"Cobra Shadow has won the first round. He will be moving into the next stage!"

The old man announced before calling out to the round two participants to go into the arena. By this time, the unconscious people in the arena had already woken up looking a little depressed.

Cobra Shadow.. huh. A fitting name for someone who excels in stealth and assassination indeed.

Ayeon smiled happily at finding a potential future subordinate or ally.

The rest of the rounds followed after until it was finally his turn. He had watched Sabrina win round three, Alexia win round four and the beauty win round six. Myra came second in round two, losing to the winner of the round. This still got her ranking to the top twenty.

"Round seven! Get on the arena."

The old man finally announced.

Finally! It was his turn.

Ayeon stood up and stretched, cracking his joints before blending in with the participants of round seven, walking amidst them to the arena.

After everyone got into position, the old man immediately signalled beginning of the round.

Ayeon had already moved to the farthest place, intending to observe first. Unfortunately, some people followed him thinking he was weaker.

Ayeon mentally pitied them yet also praised them as they came in a group but would unfortunately lose.

He vanished from his spot, drawing his bloodline weapon while moving. His body appeared behind one of them and that person stabbed his bloodline weapon behind him, sadly it was an afterimage and Ayeon had already knocked him out.

The other three became solemn after seeing this and rushed at him, brandishing their weapons in a thrust, slash or swing.

He directly jumped back, avoiding their weapons while holding his bloodline weapon in front of his c.h.e.s.t in a horizontal stance with one hand on the hilt and the other behind the sword's blade for unexpected attacks.

The three who missed, became angry because Ayeon hadn't activated his bloodlines aura to pressure them during the entire fight while they did, as if disdaining them to not be worthy enough.

While Ayeon did think this, he just didn't see any reason to. He neither needed to nor respected his current weapons. Ayeon would certainly do so if they were near his level or higher and could make him fight when he is 100% serious.

"You three... I'm sorry but this is as far as you go." Ayeon smiled before his speed increased, becoming like heaven and earth's comparison to his former speed when battling them.

The three grew even more furious after they heard Ayeon, but before they could attack they widened their eyes and fell to the ground with shocked eyes

Behind them, Ayeon had appeared like a ghost, gazing at them indifferently.

He then turned his focus back towards the center and was surprised to find only three people standing there, looking at him.

"Were you guys waiting for me to finish?"

Ayeon laughed while walking towards them.

"I, Dan Gryf won't do something as petty as sneak attack for I aspire to become a knight!"

One of them said. He had light brown hair and eyes. He had a fit body and a sharp face. He was carrying a holy-looking sword and gave off a strict aura. Judging by his strict voice, he was someone who followed his beliefs rules wholeheartedly.

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