Chapter 133
Translator: uly
Chapter: 133
Chapter Title: Master of the Arena
The arena was dominated by a Level 150 boss monster, the legendary Gladiator King Uruta, who truly lived up to his title as the absolute ruler of the battlefield with his terrifying and unrivaled destructive power. However, his raw strength was merely the beginning of the nightmare he presented to his challengers, as he possessed over twenty distinct combat patterns that shuffled in a completely random sequence with every exchange of blows. To make matters even more daunting, five hidden berserk patterns were woven into this irregular mix, creating a situation where a direct frontal confrontation was considered practically impossible by most veterans. This was precisely why even Roxie, the former top-ranked rookie, had ultimately decided to abandon the prospect of defeating him, choosing instead to focus solely on the monumental task of survival.
But Luke was a different kind of entity altogether, for rather than simply holding his ground against the onslaught, he managed to completely overwhelm Uruta by beating him down in a shockingly unilateral fashion. There were several factors that facilitated this incredible feat, but the core reasons could be summarized into three primary elements: his raw physical statistics which were approaching Level 130, the activation of the Night Hour which boosted all of his attributes by an additional ten percent, and most importantly, the Dragon's Eye which allowed him to predict every single movement his opponent made before they even began. With his already superhuman stats amplified to their peak and every possibility foreseen through his draconic vision, the encounter didn't even qualify as a standard boss raid; it was a one-sided execution that made Uruta look like a pitiful piece of prey in the eyes of a master predator.
A severed head tumbled across the dusty floor of the arena, signifying that Uruta was no longer the ruler of this battlefield, for a true and far more terrifying master had arrived to claim his throne.
You have successfully defeated Gladiator King Uruta!
Your contribution score has increased dramatically!
You are the very first individual to defeat the legendary ruler of the battlefield!New Achievement Unlocked: [Master of the Arena]
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You have achieved a solo victory over Gladiator King Uruta!
Exclusive promotion battle rewards have been added to your account! Please collect them individually from Admin Peril at a later time!
The man known as Iron Mask slowly raised his head as his vision became flooded with system messages detailing the spoils of his historic victory. The most intriguing reward was undoubtedly the new achievement, as he had rarely earned such distinctions since his time as the Spirit Whisperer. Luke was quietly stunned by the windfall, finding it hard to believe that an orc boss would grant such a prestigious title when even the monstrous Drauder had failed to do so.
Master of the Arena
Effect: All Base Statistics +2
Description: You have decisively defeated Uruta, the dominator of the battlefield. Your legendary feat shall echo across the entire continent for all eternity.
Luke marveled at the effect, realizing that a permanent boost of two points to every stat was equivalent to gaining eight levels' worth of raw physical progression. He now possessed a trio of signature achievements—Worst Criminal in History, Spirit Whisperer, and Master of the Arena—which proved that his extensive preparations for the promotion exam had been worth every ounce of effort. He had targeted the second phase from the very beginning, intending to summon Uruta by neutralizing the trained elephants, and his timing with the World of Night had been flawless. To him, once the random patterns were pierced by the Dragon's Eye, the Gladiator King was no more threatening than Drauder had been.
He deactivated his Dragon's Eye, a skill he had stolen from the ancient dragon Andaros himself, and looked around as the arena monsters began to vanish into light, signaling the end of the defense phase. While Kenny collapsed onto the sand in a state of absolute exhaustion, muttering about the hellish experience they had just survived, the Petra Team stood in stunned silence, their own defense coming to an abrupt halt as they realized victory had been snatched away from them in a single, overwhelming moment.
Luke noticed that Uruta’s headless corpse remained on the field even after the other monsters disappeared, identifying it as a prime target for looting. Despite the gazes of tens of thousands of spectators, he decided to make his move. He cautiously approached the body and casually sat down upon it, a gesture that the crowd interpreted as a grand display of performance art, erupting into fierce cheers. In reality, he was using the position to subtly rummage through the boss’s remains with his hands, praying for a high-quality drop while the scoreboard overhead locked in a record-breaking final tally. Peril’s voice echoed across the arena, announcing a new historic record as the Iron Mask Team’s score of 34,412 shattered all previous rookie benchmarks.
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The Promotion Trial has concluded!
Final Result: VictoryYou have passed the promotion trial with unparalleled glory!
Total successful candidates: 12
This historic result will be prominently displayed at Sentinel's Gate! Your name and feat shall spread rapidly through both low and mid-tier regions!
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Rewards are being tallied! Please proceed to the lounge!
As the trials ended, Luke lounged in the waiting room, knowing that his record-breaking performance would likely place him last in the sequence of reward distribution. He opened his inventory to admire his latest acquisition from the boss’s corpse.
Uruta's Battle AxeGrade: Rare
Description: The former weapon of the battlefield’s ruler. It possesses a unique chance to double its destructive power on a successful hit.
Luke allowed a sharp smile to tug at his lips, knowing that warriors would pay hundreds of gold coins for such a massive, strength-focused weapon at the auction house. When the lounge door finally opened, he began to walk down the hall toward Peril, only to be halted by the sight of Kenny approaching from the opposite direction. The poisoner stopped short, the air between them thick with an awkward tension. Kenny muttered that Luke should feel free to laugh at him, as his attempt to surpass the Iron Mask had only led him to a wall of absolute despair.
"I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing," Luke stated firmly, halting the other man’s retreat. "You were the best partner I could have asked for. Your poison mastery is the finest I have ever seen in action, and you should have absolute confidence in your abilities." The unexpected praise left Kenny frozen like stone, his face filled with a conflicted emotion as Luke simply offered a light nod of gratitude and continued toward the end of the hall. He truly felt thankful to Kenny for the endless supply of toxins and the new acidic brew he had provided during the chaos.
He entered the final room where the coliseum administrator, a hyperactive tiny fairy named Peril, greeted him with overwhelming enthusiasm. She zipped around the room, praising his feat of taking down Uruta and setting a new arena record. Luke, maintaining his cold exterior, simply demanded his rewards, prompting Peril to let out a mock pout before rummaging through a corner of the room. While she was occupied, Luke noticed her status window and felt a sudden flash of curiosity.
She was a ridiculously low-level NPC, but since they were alone, he decided to test his luck. He glanced at her and activated his Scout skill, watching as the rectangular scroll appeared and began to fill with text. However, the results that manifested left him completely bewildered.
[Duplicate Data: Longinus (0%)]
[Duplicate Data: Dainsleif (0%)]
[Duplicate Data: Mistilteinn (0%)]
[Duplicate Data: Sarnga (0%)]
[Duplicate Data: Failnot (0%)]
[Duplicate Data: Ruyi Jingu Bang (0%)]
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Luke stared at the screen, his mind racing to comprehend the meaning of the entries. What on earth was "Duplicate Data," and why did this administrator possess the signatures of legendary artifacts?