The competition format is straightforward: two contestants sit in chairs with their weapons, and then clones for the competition are created on the platform. The original bodies remain in a sleep-like state, controlling the clones on the platform to fight against each other as if in a dream.
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Each person starts with zero points, and as they fight, their score increases based on the extent of their injuries and pain, with the score increasing in relation to the user's willpower. If one cannot overcome the pain after being injured, their score will increase significantly. Conversely, even if injured but emotionally stable, the score will increase more slowly.
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Additionally, any wounds and broken limbs caused during the battle will continue to be felt as pain. However, considering that all the students are beginners, the pain levels set by the "Imperial Ceremony" are only one-third of those in regular matches, and the size of the arena is also less than half of that in regular matches.
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When either side reaches one hundred points, surrenders, or the match reaches three minutes, the system immediately severs the connection, and all sensations of pain are not felt by the original body, just like waking up from a dream.
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The eight students will be divided into four pairs for battles, with only one chance, and there is no advancement system.
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"So, this competition not only emphasizes victory or defeat but also observes your skills, willpower, mental aspects, character, and so on. Based on a comprehensive evaluation, three winners will be selected for the Onyx Badge, the Crimson Seal, and the Emerald Crest. Approach this battle with the mindset of not wanting to lose!"
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Although the battle itself is straightforward, only Kazami and Lambo show smiles. The others remain expressionless because, even though they are clone bodies, it is still difficult for them to overcome the psychological barrier of killing another human being.
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Shoyo is aware of this, and he exchanges a glance with Cloude. "If your opponent were me, I would not hesitate to strike. After all, it's just a clone."
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"Hey, I wouldn't hold back either. If you feel pain, just surrender," Cloude responds coldly, but there is encouragement hidden within, understood only between friends.
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"The first pair of contestants is..." After explaining the rules, Baron begins announcing the first participants, and everyone is nervous.
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"Cloude and Jennie, please come forward with your weapons and take a seat."
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Upon hearing the results, Cloude immediately looks nervously at Jennie, but she shows no signs of hesitation and walks straight to the chair. Why is she so calm? Does she completely disregard their relationship? But in the end, Cloude has never seen Jennie fight, so even her qualification is questionable. But he can't surrender before it starts; this is a battle for lifelong honor!
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So Cloude sits down and closes his eyes. Soon, their consciousness is linked to the arena. At first, their bodies are not used to the movement, but when they look back and see their sleeping selves, they immediately understand what's happening.
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Cloude notices that Jennie's eyes are not quite right, much fiercer than usual, which he has never encountered before. But this is a competition; there is no room for mercy.
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When he is preparing to draw his sword to fight, Jennie suddenly appears in front of him and delivers a slap, stinging his left cheek, which increases his score by thirty points. Just as he is surprised that he couldn't keep up with Jennie's speed, she leans in close to his ear, their faces almost touching. Cloude stops abruptly.
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After maintaining this position for a few seconds, Jennie steps back, and Cloude puts down his hand that was about to draw the sword and speaks to Jennie. "I can't harm my childhood friend, but I won't surrender either, and I definitely don't want to lose." And then he stands there motionless.
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"Useless, then let me hit you until you reach one hundred points." Jennie steps forward again, delivering another slap, but this time, Cloude's score only increases by fifteen points. Maybe Jennie's strength was weaker, or Cloude was less afraid of pain.
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After that, Jennie slaps him repeatedly, with each slap adding fewer points than the last. It takes fourteen slaps to make Cloude retreat from the arena with a score of one hundred.
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In the first match, Jennie wins with zero points.
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After returning to the student area, Shoyo hurriedly asks Cloude what happened and why he stood there and let Jennie hit him. Cloude raises his index finger, indicating that he shouldn't ask.
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"If you can achieve the Emerald Crest rank or above, I'll tell you," Cloude sighs inwardly. He can't feel Jennie's strength at all.
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At this time, Baron, Anwar, and Leo are whispering to each other.
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"Cloude is quite good, but his opponent is too strong," Leo easily notices that Cloude is not unable to strike but unable to strike.
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"Jennie, she has a good reputation among the instructors, kind-hearted, and has excellent control but deliberately hides to keep a low profile. With such potential, it's certainly inherited from her mother, Honora..." Baron introduces Jennie's background to Anwar and explains her family relationship.
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"Oh, so it's her? I've never heard her mention her daughter before," Anwar is quite surprised by this. "So this match is a showdown between prestigious families... Interesting."
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Next, it's the turn of the second pair, Rico against Iris.
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