Farina looked at Angel with curiosity: “Oh?”
“I thought you'd say The Deceiver, given his excellent performance just now. Moreover, I've heard from Lianna that Flora's new Disciple is a rare talent, with a promotion speed not inferior to yours. Of course, I'm referring to the Apprentice stage.”
Angel nodded: “Not just at the Apprentice stage, I believe his speed in advancing to Official Wizard will not be any slower than mine.”
After all, Spiwey was once the infamous “Little Demon” Glarke.
Although he has become Spiwey, his memories and experiences haven't vanished, and even Sanders returned his space badge to him. With all of Glarke's fortunes contained in that badge, his advancement would naturally not be slow.
It can be said that his rapid promotion is to be expected. Even becoming an Official Wizard is just reclaiming what he once lost.
Farina: “If that's the case, why don't you favor him? Or do you also know about Spring Waltz?”
Angel, silently watching the ongoing match, had no knowledge of Spring Waltz and did not think that Dominico could truly defeat Spiwey. Whether it was in terms of technique, experience, or even the props in the space badge, Spring Waltz was at a disadvantage.
You see, Spiwey's space badge surely contains a myriad of items enough to secure his victory.
But Angel still didn't think Spiwey would 'choose' to win.
Yes, Angel had believed from the beginning that the result of the match was in Spiwey's hands.
He could choose to win or lose, all within a fleeting thought, depending on how he decides to act out this play of victory and defeat.
So, if Spiwey controls the rhythm of the match, would he choose to win or lose?
Angel believed he might choose to lose.
As for the reason, Angel's gaze drifted lightly and looked towards the other side of the dome: 'Old Night' Kemonir was carefully observing the match, appearing very dutiful in his judging duties.
Kemonir is the reason Angel thought Spiwey might choose to lose.
Kemonir and Spiwey are close friends; Kemonir himself has said this, and at the time, both Farina and Hydra were clearly aware of it.
Taking into account their friendship, Angel re-examined the match.
Since Spiwey has “reborn,” he wouldn't acknowledge his past friends until he reaches or exceeds the achievements of the past Glarke. That means, he has to avoid giving away any hints to Kemonir in this match.
Therefore, he can't show his full strength, such as his previous fighting style, combat details, handling of combat experiences, including the props in his space badge–all of these he cannot use.
Spiwey can only use common Tricks and newly learned combat methods. However, he has only been reborn for a few short years; thus, the new things he has learned are not many.
In other words, he is almost completely handicapped right now, while Spring Waltz can fully utilize all his strengths.
Spring Waltz is also not weak, he can even be said to be strong; otherwise, the Official wouldn't have arranged for him to compete in the first match.
Given these circumstances, even if Spiwey has the advantage for a short time, he can't afford to let loose, and the outcome would only result in a loss.
Angel's train of thought continued, but he did not voice it. Farina waited for a long time but did not receive an answer, she shrugged: “Well, I was leaning more towards Spiwey before, but since you said Spiwey will lose, then Spiwey will probably lose.”
The fight on the stage was still fiercely underway.
Five minutes into the match, exactly as Angel had predicted, Spiwey hadn't made any effective counterattacks apart from a beautiful play at the beginning.
Moreover, Dominico was no fool; after being tricked twice, he became more cautious. It wouldn't be easy for Spiwey to succeed with deceptive tactics again.
Even though Spiwey didn't use other special techniques, based solely on combat experience, he hasn't shown any signs of defeat yet and is still holding his own.
This made Farina couldn't help but exclaim: “The Deceiver's battle experience is very rich. If he had a few more powerful attacks, I guess the match would be over by now.”
Angel silently mused on the side: His techniques are anything but scarce. Knowing that the “Little Demon's” mischief could give Dusknights' Blade wizards such a headache, his techniques are definitely plentiful.
It's just that he doesn't dare to use them right now.
Angel sighed, this could only be said to be bad luck; if Kemonir wasn't a special judge, Spiwey would probably have won by now.