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    The battle was set to happen at the battle ring in Shinefield Lake


    Many people were excited to hear about the duel


    Ever since Dustin won the Knighthood Society Tournament, all eyes were on him. The attention only


    became more intense as he became the prime suspect in Paul’s death


    People from both alliances caught wind of the duel And now, everyone was eager to watch the battle


    unfold


    By dawn, many martial artists had arrived at Shinefield Lake Most of them came because of


    Augustus


    Augustus was a well–known grandmaster. His name was familiar to the people in Balerno.


    He had beenying low for the past few years. But it didn’t diminish his fame


    After all, grandmasters were extremely rare. Most martial artists could only dream of meeting one


    Inside the gazebo by theke, many important figures had gathered together.


    That included Ronald Reeds, the senior members of the alliance, as well as several geniuses. A


    few Hill family members were also present.


    “Sir Reeds, is the duel really going to happen? Will that guy actually challenge Sir Augustus?” Spring


    asked.


    “Most likely. The Doyle family already issued the challenge. It’ll happenter in the afternoon Shinefield


    Lake.” Ronald nodded.


    His spies had been keeping an eye on Dustin. That was why Ronald knew everything that


    happened in Zephyr Lodge.


    “Is he crazy? Why would he challenge Sir Augustus?” Spring was confused.


    “Hmph! That foolish brat! He better not think he has the right to challenge a grandmaster just because


    he did okay in the tournament,” Autumn sneered.


    Although Dustin was one of the strongest among his peers, he wasn’t a match for someone as strong


    as Augustus. A grandmaster was on apletely different level.


    “Dad, do you think he’s hoping to be killed?” Torben asked.


    “Hoping to be killed?” Autumn frowned. “What do you mean?”


    “Just think about it. Dustin killed Grandpa and became the alliance’s enemy. He also ingested


    Septemortis.


    “He knows he isn’t going to live long, so today’s hisst chance at fame. After all, being kille Sir


    Augustus will be much better than dying to poison,” Torben exined.


    No wonder Dustin had the balls to challenge Augustus He must be hoping to die today


    Being killed by a grandmaster was a much more noble way to die It was better than having poison tear


    him apart from the inside.


    “We meet again, Sir Reeds, someone said yfully


    Everyone turned and saw Conrad smiling as he walked in with his men


    “What brings you here, Su Melling? Ronald was surprised


    “I heard about what’s happening There’s no way I’d miss out on the show,” Conrad answered.


    He stroked his beard “After all, it’s been years since I watched a duel involving a grandmaster”