Everyone was surprised to see how Vishi was combining WOKG and Black Knight Arts. WOKG was primarily not a martial art developed for duels; it was a method mercenaries and assassins used to carry out missions on the battlefield. Its moves were stealth-based and only effective when aimed at vital body points—otherwise, they were almost useless.
The three primary forms of Black Knight Arts that Vishi knew were only meant to serve as the foundation for advanced forms. Both martial arts had serious drawbacks, but when combined, their attacks became terrifyingly effective. However, such a combination was not easy. To make moves both fast and impactful required years of practice. Johann knew that was not the case with Vishi.
Johann shouted, "Fuck!!!!!"
What sort of genius is this guy? he thought.
Yet what terrified him more than Vishi's genius was the bloodlust radiating from him as he laughed maniacally.
Vishnu, watching from behind the glass cabinet, was equally shocked. At first, he had been surprised to see Vishi smiling during the fight, but now that smile had twisted into a mad laugh.
Is he over-exhausted? Vishnu wondered.
Suddenly, Vishi began attacking Johann even more violently.
This fucker!! Johann thought. He knew he couldn't copy the entire Black Knight martial art, so he only copied certain stances and leg movements.
Johann was no longer able to resist. Vishi brutally overpowered him, slammed him to the ground, and climbed on top of him, raining down blows. Laughing maniacally, he shouted, "Now fight, you motherfucker!"
The bloodlust he radiated was so intense that everyone watching the duel could feel it.
Alex Mercer, who was sitting beside Shika, suddenly stood up.
"I guess that guy isn't going to stop," he said, walking toward the yard.
"Please don't be too brutal, sir," Shika pleaded.
Alex didn't reply. When he reached Vishi—who was still beating Johann—he grabbed Vishi's hand.
"Stop it, kid. The duel is over."
Vishi froze, then turned around and looked at Alex gripping his arm. He stood up, pulled free, and said coldly, "Well, you know what?"
He looked Alex straight in the eyes.
"Fuck you."
He attacked.
Everyone gasped.
"Vishi, stop!" Shika shouted desperately. "You don't know who you're messing with!"
Alex casually moved his hand, sending Vishi flying backward as if he weighed nothing.
"Kid, stop your little play," Alex said, releasing a predator-like bloodlust that made even Vishi hesitate.
Still, Vishi kept attacking. Alex effortlessly dodged or countered every move. Eventually, Alex's patience snapped.
"Kid… playtime's over."
He attacked. No one could deny it—Alex was completely dominating Vishi.
Up in the glass cabinet, Vishnu suddenly stood.
"Alex might kill Vishi if this continues. I'm going down."
The Supreme, who had been silent the entire duel, finally spoke.
"Sit down."
"He should accept the consequences of his own decisions," the Supreme continued calmly.
"No matter what you say, sir, I won't watch my friend die," Vishnu argued, moving toward the door.
Before he could open it, a hand grabbed his neck and lifted him off the ground.
"You wasted three whole years," the Supreme said coldly, staring into Vishnu's eyes. "And now you want to protect your friend? Do you even have the strength to protect yourself?"
The clan leaders were stunned to see the Supreme turn violent. Vishnu struggled, his vision blurring, his body shaking and burning—until suddenly, his eyes snapped open.
He attacked.
The Supreme was thrown backward.
Silence fell.
Miss Rodriguez gasped as she looked at Vishnu. Those eyes…
Vishnu's sclera had turned black, his pupils white.
Is the Black Knight back?
Vishnu didn't stop. He attacked the Supreme relentlessly with brutal techniques, overwhelming him completely. No one dared interfere. The aura Vishnu radiated screamed only one word—DEATH.
Meanwhile, down in the Crucible Yard, Alex continued thrashing Vishi.
Bloodied and exhausted, Vishi finally dropped to his knees, looking like a battlefield warrior who had survived countless wars.
"Are you done now, kid?" Alex asked.
Suddenly, Vishi attacked again. Alex dodged easily.
"It won't work on—"
Before Alex could finish, Vishi struck—faster, sharper, and completely unpredictable.
Alex spat blood.
The crowd erupted.
"Did he just land a hit on Alex Mercer?" Miley whispered.
Alex realized the truth. He kept attacking the same point while I struck him… the hits were small, so I ignored them. That final blow triggered everything.
Suddenly, something crashed through the glass cabinet.
It was the Supreme—broken and bloodied.
Everyone turned to see Vishnu standing behind the shattered glass.
Johann stared in horror. Those eyes… The Black Knight is back.
At the same moment, Vishi collapsed.
Vishnu collapsed too.
Exhaustion claimed them both.