They all call me Great Master-Chapter 474 - 471: Arthur, Number One in South Los Swordsmanship!

Lady Glast was dumbfounded by a single phrase from Arthur.

In fact, not only Lady Glast but also Marinda and the Female Swordmaster stood frozen in their tracks.

Because when Marinda and the Female Swordmaster heard that phrase, they always felt an indescribable sense of mockery and ridicule permeating it.

And Lady Glast?

There was, in addition to mockery and ridicule, a sense of provocation.

Indeed!

Provocation!

A simple "You're quite saucy," once reaching this lady's ears, transformed into—

'You think by mimicking the mysterious ways of the woman I love, you can compare yourself to my beloved? Don't delude yourself; you're just an ordinary, ugly woman! Stop joking around in front of me, you're not even fit to carry her shoes, you're not a patch on her!'

These string of words slightly altered the lady's expression.

Arthur caught this subtle change.

Eagle Eye and Insight swiftly flickered into action.

Then—

"Do you think by mimicking Marinda's mysterious demeanor, I would be subconsciously attracted to you?"

You're mistaken!

Marinda is Marinda, she's unique!

Comparing yourself to her is utterly delusional and only makes me feel disgusted!

Similarly, you think by attracting my attention, you can arouse Marinda's competitive spirit and arrange a direct confrontation between you and her.

Then, you plan to exploit her vulnerability of being pregnant to defeat her and thus escape from here?

You're wrong again!

Marinda's trust in me surpasses your imagination!

She would never fall for such a trick.

As for why she cooperated with you?

That's your third mistake—

Did you not realize that instead, you fell into Marinda's trap?

Full of confidence, thinking you controlled everything, you never considered your own defeat, and with Marinda's cooperation, you finally emerged between us three from West Mok Avenue.

This place is the perfect spot for an ambush!"

Arthur declared loudly.

While speaking, the young 'Spirit Medium' cast an admiring glance at the 'Lady of the Eternal Night,' seemingly genuinely impressed by Marinda's intelligence and adaptability.

Marinda immediately responded with a 'you truly understand me' look.

Though she was inexplicably angry just moments ago, under Arthur's explanation, she wasn't angry at all; she was just luring the enemy deeper.

Yes, that's right.

Marinda thought to herself, her expression becoming ever more natural.

The Female Swordmaster, on the other hand, looked as if she suddenly understood.

"So that's what it was!

The understanding between you two, Arthur and Marinda, really embarrasses me.

I hadn't noticed any of this just now."

The Female Swordmaster's exclamation made Lady Glast feel even more dejected.

The lady looked at Arthur and asked softly.

"Am I not good enough?

Am I not beautiful enough?

Is my bloodline not excellent enough?

If I were carrying your child and gave birth to him, he would inherit both our looks and surely become a striking beauty once in a century, and his talents could even make him the King of South County!

I've already arranged everything!

Now, I just need your consent!"

The lady said, her emotions becoming somewhat agitated.

She raised her hand, pointing at herself and then at Marinda, continuing.

"Don't worry!

I can 'Distort' the fact that she is pregnant, making her child in her belly mine, Arthur you don't need to worry about the child's safety.

I have already prepared the 'Sacrifice.'

They will make our 'child' safe.

Like you, he will remain concealed among people until he truly needs to burst forth, then he will shine brilliantly."

Lady Glast said, her face distorted with excitement, her body trembling slightly.

The lady said this and stepped toward Arthur.

However, Arthur moved his feet slightly to the side and stood beside Marinda.

"Do you still not understand?"

Arthur asked softly after a sigh.

"Understand what?"

Lady Glast responded.

"You value my talents, bloodline, and strength, and you're even willing to bear my child because I'm excellent, and this child will be too.

But when Marinda first met me, I was...

I had nothing!"

Arthur said, turning his head to look at Marinda beside him.

The lady, as if telepathic, also turned to look at Arthur.

After sharing a smile, Marinda picked up an unlit pipe, her gaze at Lady Glast filled with undisguised disgust.

"Who do you think you are?

How dare you arrange my child's life?

Even I don't have the right to restrain or arrange him—he will only grow under the protection of me and Arthur and then choose what he likes to do.

He could be a doctor, or a lawyer, or even become a Relic Explorer.

Or he might choose to be an explorer of the seas.

"We won't bind him, as parents, we will only lend our shoulders to him, let him see further, walk further," Marinda scolded.

Watching Lady Glast's face darken, Arthur almost wanted to applaud at her side.

She truly was the partner he valued; even if her words were filled with some 'unreasonableness,' the situation at hand was just right.

And Marinda's words continued—

"You think that by suddenly appearing, you will gain everything because you used your 'Distortion' to change it all.

The real you?

You have nothing at all!

You are but a scum, hidden in the shadows, who, upon seeing the beloved object of others, spares no effort and breaks all recognized boundaries to snatch it away!"

Marinda did not hide her swearing, much like the middle finger she raised.

And Lady Glast's face became increasingly embarrassed.

Because Marinda had hit the nail on the head.

In Lady Glast's original plan, there had been no place for Arthur, but as Arthur gradually displayed his extraordinary talents, she had some ideas, especially when Horton, the person she favored, had fallen powerless before Arthur; she had slightly altered her plans.

But she had never expected this change to make her so embarrassed.

She had not been so embarrassed in over a hundred years.

It wasn't just Arthur's disregard for her, but also Marinda exposing the deepest desires of her heart.

Her greatest pleasure was 'snatching.'

She loved this feeling.

Snatching everything precious to others, destroying everything cherished by others.

In the end, causing their death.

And her?

She would properly handle their funeral.

This feeling was too wonderful, each time, advancing her 'Ritual' further.

Each time, the thrill of increasing her strength, kept her addicted.

However, this failure made Lady Glast somewhat sober.

But only somewhat.

The next moment—

Lady Glast shook her sleeves.

An ancient parchment fell to the ground, spreading out and shining brightly.

"This is the Empire's Duel Contract, under the witness of this contract, I will have a fair duel in swordsmanship with Arthur Kredos.

No Bloodline, no secret techniques, props, and certainly no support!

All there will be is pure swordsmanship!"

As she spoke, a 'door' of illusion appeared behind Lady Glast.

She looked towards Arthur, smiling lightly.

"What do you say?

Champion of South Los, do you dare to have a fair duel in swordsmanship with me?

If you don't dare, I will just leave—and after I leave, I swear I will use all my power and influence to target your child.

I will make you and that despicable woman watch as your child struggles helplessly, gasping for breath, living a life worse than death."

Lady Glast spoke these extremely malicious words.

Hearing such words, the Female Swordmaster couldn't help but grip her sword hilt tightly.

To the naive Female Swordmaster, the woman in front of her seemed like a lunatic, one who would transform into a 'Bizarre' existence even after death.

But she couldn't draw her sword.

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Because of the Empire's Duel Contract.

The contract specified only the other party and Arthur.

This kind of contract surely had a time limit, or it would become invalid if Arthur didn't agree.

"Arthur, don't agree to this lunatic!

I will ask Lord Count to take action later!

As long as she is still in South Los, we can surely defeat her!" the Female Swordmaster turned her head and urged Arthur.

In the eyes of the Female Swordmaster, the crazy woman using this contract to 'restrict' swordsmanship must be extremely skilled in it.

Of course, Arthur's swordsmanship was also extremely skilled.

But comparing it with the unknown adversary was disconcerting.

However, what surprised the Female Swordmaster was that there was a strange look in Arthur's expression, and he directly nodded in agreement—

"Alright!"

After speaking, he stepped into the range of the contract.

His manner appeared eager, as if afraid that Lady Glast would change her mind.

The Female Swordmaster scratched her head again.

Although she was typically two and a half meters tall, she never considered herself a blunt and clumsy person; she thought of herself as cautious and somewhat cunning.

But somehow, after much contact with Arthur and Marinda, she felt herself to be reckless and stupid.

Just like now.

The Female Swordmaster couldn't understand what made Arthur accept the opponent's conditions so calmly.

Subconsciously, the Female Swordmaster looked towards Marinda.

In her heart, Marinda, who was 'closer than gold' to Arthur, must understand why Arthur did it.

But Marinda didn't know either.

She also thought Arthur was too eager.

However, she was sure of one thing, that Arthur, that troublesome fellow, was definitely not reckless.

The lady firmly believed that since Arthur did it, there must be a reason for Arthur.

Therefore, Marinda simply stated—

"Arthur, the number one swordsmanship of South Los!"