As Louis turned back, the remaining students from the three houses stepped back in disbelief. It turned out Louis had been fighting in his base form the entire time, barely using any abilities beyond Iron Body.
While Louis stood there, two figures stepped forward, overflowing with power. Unlike their lords, who had barely taken the fight seriously, these two—Ingrid from Camelot and Zaidu from Mesopotamia—had trained diligently since childhood to protect their masters.
"We will not go down easily!" Ingrid roared. She swung her great sword, gleaming with gold and spiritual energy, and unleashed several devastating slashing waves.
"Holy Sword Art – Heaven Cleaver!"
Louis's eyes gleamed as he manifested a sword made of Ashen Frost and swung it with exploding draconic power.
"Interesting technique. However…"
"Dragon King's Divine Blade Art!"
"First Form – Ascending Heavens!"
SLAAASH!
BOOOM!
Both attacks collided and unleashed a massive explosion, shattering the arena further.
