With Nolan's command, Scarlet burst into laughter, gripping a sword as he charged straight into battle.
"Come on! Let me see just how strong you two really are! Hahaha!"
As Scarlet taunted them, a flicker of seriousness flashed through the Duo of Doom's gazes. The aura before them was strong.
"You go."
Finn glanced at Dax before stepping back a few paces, making it clear he had no intention of fighting two against one.
Hearing this, Dax let out a cold laugh and charged straight at Scarlet.
Sparks erupted in an instant as their two blades clashed. The two fighters seemed evenly matched, their attacks colliding repeatedly, neither able to gain the upper hand.
But then—two minutes in—Scarlet seized an opening. With a swift strike, he slashed his sword across Dax's left arm.
The tide of the battle shifted in an instant. From that moment on, Scarlet had the upper hand.
"Is this all you've got? Come at me together! You're no match for me at all! Hahaha! I, Scarlet, will trample over you both today and claim my place among the Tiger Ranking! Hahaha!"
Scarlet laughed maniacally. His attacks grew even fiercer and deadlier.
Despite Dax giving it his all, it was clear he wasn't a match for Scarlet.
Even Vernon could see that the situation was turning unfavorable. He turned to Finn and asked quietly, "Aren't you going to step in? Things aren't looking good."
Finn's expression had turned cold. Watching Scarlet's relentless onslaught, he could clearly sense it—Scarlet was strong.
Individually, neither he nor Dax could say with certainty that they could win against Scarlet. But at the same time, Scarlet killing them outright was just as unlikely.
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