THE REBIRTH OF A GENIUS. CREATOR/DESTROYER

Chapter 69. Final Round I

Sam was sitting with the 6th team member. Soon, some food and water were sent to all of them. While Sam was eating, he could feel the look of hatred from the others in the team. To be exact, the four of them, were separated without agreeing with Sam's leadership.

He did not care about them and ate the food casually. After that he started observing the other team. Everyone is in bad shape. Although their cultivation was restored, they were mentally exhausted. They did not think that they would become this miserable without their cultivation. Now they almost had a newfound respect in normal people who were not cultivating.

After some time, Hawk and Kelly walked towards him while Philip, Freya, Haley also came to greet him.

"Thank you so much Sam." Hawk immediately bowed as he thanked her as soon as he came. He did not even say anything, other than a deep bow, he did not say any arrogant words about how he would reply to her or how he would go through hell blah blah blah blah.

Sam did not say anything and only nodded when the latter finally stood up properly. Meanwhile, the remaining candidates were all in shock. In particular, those from the Falcon Cliff city. They know exactly how popular and respectable the Hawk is in the city. However, someone like him was bowing in front of a character from a normal subordinate city. They want to know what happened. But unfortunately for them, the characters involved would not tell them what was really going on and they could not ask either.

Soon the day passed slowly. The next morning. Everyone was led by an officer through a road that looked like a tunnel leading to the stadium. It is shaped like a colosseum, but is rather small in size when compared to the colosseum in Rome.

The seating was full of spectators and there was a rectangular-shaped stage in the center. The stage itself occupies seventy percent of the area. It's very big. The remaining area was also filled with several seats. The officer left after leading them here.

Sam looked around and his gaze finally landed on the main audience area, where the Count, the Headmaster and several other important people from the noble families and other towers were seated. He observed them for a while and then continued to observe other spectators, the stage, etc.

Then the Headmaster stood up from the chair and took a step forward as he spoke in a voice loud enough to not only reach out to all the audience but also leave them speechless.

"The second round of the tournament has ended and the candidates are here to take part in the final round of the tournament. But before that, the scores of the candidates in the second round as well as the cumulative grades will be announced." After the headmaster spoke, he gestured for the Elder sitting behind him to speak and the Elder came forward and started announcing the score from behind.

Ranked 60th Candidate Kiba-0 points in the second round and fifteen cumulative points.

Ranked 59th Candidate Tom-0 points in the second round and sixteen cumulative points.

58 rank…..

rank 57….

The Elder announced the points and came into the top 10 spots and the second round points almost reached double digits in the top 5 and that person was none other than Hawk.

Ranked 5th round Hawk Candidates are twelve points and thirty-five cumulative points.

All the spectators were surprised. They think that Hawk is likely to get the highest points. But the top four candidates not only surprised the audience but the entire official as well. Because, the difference in points is quite high.

Rank four Candidates Shor 47 points {including points collected along with their survival day points} and 63 cumulative points.

Rank three Candidates Eve 47 points and 64 cumulative points.

Ranked two Candidates Jack 58 points and 81 cumulative points.

When they heard the difference, they almost bit their tongues. The difference is not just ten or twenty. But the first place made them almost have a heart attack because.

Candidate Sam's second-round ranking of 150 points and cumulative 180 points.

When Sam heard the score was even, he had a heart attack. After all, he had no idea where all these points came from. Jack said from behind.

"After you lost consciousness, Kelly and I explored the cave and found many scrolls. So, the total points became this much."

"Why don't you guys take part?" asked Sam in surprise.

"Well, you're the one who destroyed the whole cave. Although we made some contributions, they were all shallow. If it wasn't for saving Hawk, you might be able to clear it yourself with the right time and planning. I don't think we deserve much praise."

After Jack's explanation, he said nothing and remained silent.

The remaining candidates looked at him as if he was a monster. They were already exasperated by the high scores from the four positions and now they almost had doubts about the meaning of their lives.

But Sam felt a sharp gaze other than Envy, Jealousy, and Admiration. They are hostile gazes. Sam turned around and saw the strange trio. He did not know why he was getting enmity from them. There were others with more ridiculous expressions and they were four people from team six, who left Sam.

They looked at Eve and Shor with shocked and jealous expressions. Then three others set their sights on Dustin, who was responsible for the separation from Sam and his group.

Dustin hid his face in embarrassment at the sight of them. But he also felt unfair. After all, these people could always choose to join Sam. They blame him unfairly. The Headmaster's voice woke them up.

"Now the rankings are announced. The final round is about to begin.

This round is about direct combat.

In this round you can challenge anyone to a duel. But the person must be within ten ranks above you and you will miss the chance to challenge again if you lose three times in the duel you are challenging.

But no matter how many times you lose in a duel in which you are challenged, it will not affect your right to challenge.

Every battle you defeat will give you negative points and every battle you win, you will get positive points. The duel will end at dusk. Once the sun goes down, the score will be frozen.

So, the score at the end of the day will be added to the cumulative score and the rating will be determined." The Headmaster finished his speech and went to his seat. Then an Elder went up to the stage and stood in the middle. Candidates swarmed the stage and waited patiently. After all, they were very disappointed with their own performance in the second half. They stared at Sam intensely.

But when they recalled that terrible score, they felt that dropping people in cumulative rankings was impossible. After all, they did not have many chances to challenge accumulating that many points.

The elder in the center of the stage, made a hand seal and placed it on the ground. Then the stage was divided into six rings separately. Although the rings were divided, each ring was still as big as a basketball court. Then the other five elders came and climbed the other five stages.

The elder who came first said. “There will be six duels taking place simultaneously. One can have a maximum break of 10 minutes between each duel if he is challenged after just finishing the duel.

The fight will end, if one of the candidates is unconscious or killed or surrenders. If the other party gave up and the candidate still attacked, the knight would be eliminated not only from the third round but also the entire competition."

After the Elder said these words, he gestured for them to begin. Immediately six people climbed into the ring and issued their challenges.

Sam was also challenged by several players in the first round. The challenging one is one of the weird trio that also made the top 10. He entered the top ten because of his cumulative score from the first round.

In fact, Sam saw a lot of people he knew in the top ten. For example, his three second-half teammates, Hawk, Kelly, Philip and the odd trio.

When challenged by Yash, he was not surprised and went up on stage. Yash was at the Level 1 Beginner stage. Sam did not know, whether the other party was a Warrior or a Mage, but he did not care much.

Sam stood at one end of the ring while the opponent was at the other end of the ring.

"start." The elder confirmed and as soon as his voice faded, Yash moved. He was fast and his movements were quick and smooth. He moved towards Sam straight ahead. But the latter did not move at all, standing in the same place.

Yash suddenly changed his movements and flicked his sleeves. *Swish**Swish*He saw a few flashes in the air as two small blades walked towards him. Both of them were looking at his vital organs. One in his heart and one in his eyes. No one expected this. They thought that Yash was a warrior who was good at close combat, which was why, they were a little surprised.

As Yash thought that Sam was off guard about the knife, the latter moved his hand and by the time he stopped, everyone gasped in shock. Sam caught the two knives with his finger.

Yash was the most surprised. He felt that he was doing a good job of distracting the other party with his movements, but all of that was nothing.

Sam didn't move as Yash retreated. He only looked at the blade as if he was checking his skills.

Sam slowly started moving towards the center of the stage. Yash was a little cautious and decided to make a move.

He moved like the wind around the stage as he threw a knife at Sam. The blade flickered as it cut in the air.

In no time at all, Sam was surrounded with a fast-moving knife. He must say he was impressed.

The audience stared at the stage with interest.

"good knife throwing technique. The kid has potential." Count Falcon said with great appreciation.

"Indeed. But the other kid seems pretty calm." Castor said from the side.

They also looked at this fight intently. They were even more impressed by Sam's calm state.

Sam looked at the blade that was emitting spiritual energy, from all directions. Yash moves and throws them.

Sam avoids some at first but the next one seems to be growing in number.

He grinned and Sam also made his move, which left the audience dumbstruck. Sam did not move from his place but rather his movements were combined into the same place as he stood up as he moved quickly.

All they could see were pictures of his hands, feet, and head. He dodged some knives, he rejected some and he caught some. By the time Yash rested, he was dumbfounded.

Sam was standing in the same spot. But this time, he had many knives in his hands. Sam caught a knife between his fingers and he even caught some with his toes and he even had a knife in his mouth.

Yash gaped his mouth as he looked at Sam in disbelief. By the time he regained consciousness from his daze, Sam moved again. This time, the gesture made Yash angry, as Sam imitated his own movements.

Sam moves around the ring just like Yash did and starts throwing knives from all directions, but the problem is that the blade is enveloped with golden flames and its speed is even faster than Yash's.

Yash was immediately alerted and tried his best to hold on. By the time Sam finished with half of the knife in his hand, Yash was already panting. It took all her energy, but her black dress still had a few holes in it.

Sam smiled and said. "Not bad. Now let's see, how you're going to deal with it." This time Sam started using his Phantom steps and moved.

The knives flew again and this time, Sam picked up a stray knife on the stage. He's pretty relaxed. But Yash is in the very opposite condition.

Because the blade this time was very different and the reason was Sam throwing a blade with light element energy along with fire element energy. Their speed increased slightly and had the same effect as the phantom steps. Yash can't see them properly.

"Ohhh..." Yash yelled as the knife pierced his calf.

*swoosh**swoosh*

"Ahhhhhhhhh"

Just then two knives flew up and pierced through the stomach.

"MM- SURRENDER. Yash did not even hesitate as he gave up. Sam stopped his attack and stood still.

"Sam one point. Yash minus 1 point." The elder announced the results.

Sam stepped off the stage and gave a provocative smile to the strange trio. He knew that they were targeting him for a reason. He didn't know why, nor did he care. He only had one thought in his mind.

'You better get ready if you want to provoke me.'

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