11 Combat

"Gather around everyone, We're about to start the competition in 10 minutes, all participants gather around"

It has been one year since the announcement of the 'Battle of Combats'. Family members from all over the Triangle came to witness this competition. Although it would be shown on the big screens, people would still rather watch it in person. 

In the center of Black Bay, also known as district one, was a large gathering of people, camera drones can be seen flying by from time to time. 

And what they were flying over was a grand colosseum battle ground, with its ancient architecture rising majestically against the backdrop of lush landscapes and advanced architectures.

Surrounded by tiered seating, throngs of spectators eagerly gather to witness the impending spectacle. 

After the announcement was made, the arena's central stage immediately became the focal point as contestants kept emerging from the two entrances.

In the lead is the 10 feet tall Agnes Loxias, wearing a white and green robe with the tree emblem on his right chest, with a Giant Sword strapped to his waist, and on the opposite side, on the other side of the arena, is Apollo Loxias, standing a 15 feet tall, he had no weapon with him, only the same giant white and green robe with the tree emblem on his right chest.

They both seemed to have similar expressions, to fight to prove that their style of combat is superior it seems that they went all out. 

Agnes looked down to his side, and seeing Nugeru with her hands holding on to a white silver sword, a smile couldn't help but escape his mouth. But he was quickly brought out of his thoughts after sensing someone had appeared in the center of the arena. 

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to the First ever 'Battle of Combat between Elder Agnes and Elder Apollo" It was the new President speaking.

Hearing Ranger Belbub's voice, the arena was filled with loud cheers, and laughter, he had to wait until the people calmed down to continue. Even the watchers in their home island's watching from the Giant Screens felt the emotions present in the arena.

I will be the Host for today's competition. I hope everyone can enjoy themselves, and cheer for both sides, win or lose, Okay!?"

The people in the arena all nodded their heads like well trained pets listening to Ranger's words, but Ranger new that these guys probably didn't hear a thing he said and just wanted him to move on with the competition.

"I'm sure you're all aware of the purpose of this competition, the two brothers Elder Agnes and Apollo have two different combat styles, and both of them have two schools specialize in teaching their combat styles, and to prove which combat style is better, they have decided to chose three of their best students to fight In a 3 V 3"

Although the audience knew a little about the backstory, that didn't stop them from cheering louder, they have seen the peak power of swordsman, and those that witnessed Apollo fight against the president have also seen the close combat, brawler style of combat. 

But they have never really thought about which was superior, but now they can see for themselves.

"Of course, what is a competition without prizes, the Elder group has decided to reward the winning side with three Aroma potions!" As Ranger said this, he couldn't help but feel emotional.

He was only allowed to get a hold of an Aroma potion after making contribution towards the Family during his time as a Marine, and here comes four little lucky brats, that simply have to win a 3v3 competition and the three participants of the winning side will each get 50 years of life. 

And he wasn't the only one emotional, the entire arena became silent after hearing the reward, even the contestants were shocked. The aroma flower is a well known item in the Triangle, it is one of the things that made people truly believe that they are in paradise.

And to earn it, one only needs to accumulate contribution points(CP), a system made by Elder Ephon, and this CP can be earned by one's contribution in any job, it is not limited to the police and marines alone, it is just easier for them to earn CP than others.

From time to time, they would see in the newspaper a scientist earning large amounts of CP for making a breakthrough in their experiments and inventions, not to mention the members of the marine, they have more chances to fight, meaning they earn more CP, hell, their current president is a beneficiary of this system.

That is also why many parents support their kids dreams to become a police man or marine when they grow older. Because there's a chance for not only their kids to earn a Aroma potion, but even the parent to get one if their kids can earn enough CP.

But the only person to have provided his entire family with Aroma potions to date is the current president, and all of his actions were known to the citizens/members through the newspaper. 

So they couldn't help but be shocked, but after recovering they cheered even louder, the people watching from different locations in the triangle also cheered.

"Why didn't you tell me before, don't tell me you forgot old man?!" At the side of the arena, Nugeru was now looking at Agnes with a dampened smile.

"Whaha, would you believe me if I told you I forgot" Agnes rubbed the back of his head and said with a forceful smile.

"Yes!" Nugeru replied and turned her attention back to the arena, leaving behind a speechless Agnes.

Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, Apollo's students were also unaware of the reward because Apollo forgot to tell them. 

"Now can the Elders send their first fighter on to the stage" Ranger's voice silenced the loud colosseum.

"Nugeru, I'll choose you to go first, I want you to win as fast as possible to destroy the morale of the remaining two" Agnes said looking at Nugeru with a mischievous smile.

Seeing Nugeru entering the Arena platform, Apollo knew that Agnes wanted to go all out from the start so he decided not to hold back.

"You go Allen, that girl is a master swordsman, you are the only one that can compete with her, remember what I told you, a swordsman's weakness is the opposite of their strength, at least that's what brother Nolan told me to help me remember in my early days"

Apollo was trying to boost the morale of his student Allen, but his last words only left Allen confused, it seemed that only he understood the meaning. But Allen still nodded his head as he entered the arena.

What greeted him was the gentle smile of a beautiful black hair woman, but he quickly shook his head to stop his distracting thoughts and entered combat form.

"Begin!"

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Author's Note

Which one do you believe is superior?

A brawler like Garp

A swordsman like Roger