The spectator stands had already blown up in discussion due to that exchange. They had never seen a beast that quick before. Even if the two of them were already at a safe distance, there was a very good chance that Fane would not have been able to avoid the attack if he had not used the laws of space. Fane might have gotten injured, even, affecting the final results.
Looking at that exchange, they could not help but wonder if they would have been able to escape unscathed if they were on the stage.
Arne let out a cold laugh as he said, "Karma always finds a way to punish those who deserve it. This guy has done so many nasty things, so that's why he's being punished.
"He chose the strongest of the beasts, and he won't even be able to win the first match. He might end up destroyed by the rainbow feathers on that bird in just a moment!"
The moment he said that, the other disciples from the Deer Pavilion behind him started to laugh. As long as Fane met misfortune, they would be elated. Arne, on the other hand, looked like he had struck the lottery.
Rudy was actually not that far away from Arne, so Arne deliberately raised his voice to make sure Rudy heard everything.
Rudy, unable to stand it anymore, turned to Arne with a cold look and said loudly," You're right, karma always strikes back! The beast Lesley chose was even stronger than this bird. He died such a horrible death, and it just proves what you said is right!"
The moment Rudy said that, the crowd burst into laughter. Rudy's words had truly stung, using Arne's own words against him.
Arne's face darkened as his prideful self faltered in a flash. He gritted his teeth as he stared at Rudy, looking like he wanted to rip him apart.
Arne's lips twitched as he raised his voice." You filthy mongrel. You're just as wicked as Lucius. Just you wait! Once I get the chance, I'll have the two of you begging me for mercy!"
Facing threats like these, Rudy's heart would still shake a little, but he had already gotten used to it and started to even feel immune.
He did not even bother raising an eyebrow before he let out a cold laugh. "If you have the skills, then come right over. Stop bragging before you actually do something. Make sure you're not the one begging for mercy before you die!"
The two of them shot at each other back and forth, causing the atmosphere to grow tense by the minute. The warriors around them knew that those two would not be sitting if not for the rules of Hundred Beast City.
They would not be able to forgive themselves if they did not start fighting right away.
Arne was already so furious that his hands were trembling.
"Alright, then! You're just an ignorant cur like Lucius! I won't even need a few days for me to show you who'll be crying!"
Rudy raised an eyebrow, deciding to just turn away. Nothing would come from arguing like that. Both of them were just shooting words back and forth. Even if he beat Arne in a war of words, what did it mean? It was not like he could do anything to Arne at that moment. All it did was push Arne back slightly.
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