(Sky-God Arena, Finals match 4)
Mikhail Serrin was the next fighter to step up from Geneva, and he was expected to defeat Leo by his team.
Afterall, Mikhail specialized in neutralizing close-range, high-speed fighters, with his unique combination of short sword and pointed shield combat—designed not just to defend, but to control spacing, intercept movement, and dismantle momentum.
"This is it kid…. You're going down—" Mikhail said, giving Leo the thumbs down sign as he took his starting spot, as the Geneva supporters roared in approval.
"Bozo…." Leo muttered under his breath, not letting the opponent's pointless theatrics get under his skin, as he maintained his state of calm and focus.
"Both fighters ready?" The referee asked at this moment, as both Leo and Mikhail nodded.
"Alright, then begin—"
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As soon as the fight began, Leo disappeared from Mikhail's view in an unusual battle strategy that he hadn't used in the circuits so far.
