My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2500

"This sword is called Blizzard. When the sword array is unleashed, it'll begin to unconsciously and irregularly slash its opponents within the sword array.

"As the only person holding the sword, I can slightly suppress its power. When I put Blizzard down, it'll continue to attack unconsciously."

When Marino finished speaking, the array closed. She then took Blizzard back and sheathed it.

Denevor suffered a lot of injuries, but they were not fatal.

Marino had slightly adjusted the scope and intensity of the entire sword array when she opened the array circle. She did it so that even if Blizzard were to go out of control, Denevor would not be killed.

"The winner of the second match is Marino Hansel."

Marino walked back to the waiting area.

"It seems that you're right," Marino said to Anox.

"So, what do we do now?"

"It’s okay. They should be arriving soon. You should go over and support them."

"Alright. You must be careful yourself."

"Yeah, got it."

Afterward, Marino packed up her sword and started running toward the outside of the arena.

Anox was preparing for the last match. He began to recall the moment before the second match started.

…

Anox quickly broke into the infirmary.

"What's wrong, Anox?" Teresa asked.

"Guys, can you do me a favor?"

Everyone looked surprised.

Kalo spoke up at this time, "Anox, what's wrong? Just tell us what’s going on."

"What I'm about to say might be a little strange. Except Marino, can you all go to the other arena?"

Kalo was confused as he asked, "The other arena? There are no matches there today, right?"

Anox said, "No, there are no matches taking place there, but there may be a major event related to everyone’s fate in the East District of the Northern Territory happening there!"

Anox nodded and said, "So, except me and Marino, I need everyone to do me a favor. Please go to the other venue and stop what's happening there. But do so only if it's within your capabilities."

"Wait, why can’t I go?" Marino asked.

"The two of us are the participants for the next two matches."

"So what? Can't we just surrender?"

Anox said, "It's not that simple. Since the first match, I've been having a strange feeling. How should I put it? The other participants seem to be stalling for time."

"Stalling time?"

Everyone was still puzzled.

Anox explained, "Think about it. If Sergey really wanted to win, he could accumulate enough power and then deliver one killer blow like he did all the previous times. But when he was fighting against Enid, he seemed to be holding back deliberately.

"His attacks were never fatal. They could cause damage to Enid, but she would not lose the ability to resist. Just think, a person who really wanted to win would never do that."

Anox continued, “He was actually stalling time and tempting Enid to use her power. So, Marino and I can't leave for now."

"I understand what you mean now," Marino said. "Since they're stalling for time, it means that their plan will take time to implement. If we leave now, it'll probably alert them."