Chapter 196

However, Theodore secretly praised his son-in-law for his cunning scheme. Naturally, he was biased toward Tiger. "There was no rule in the agreement that forbids the use of weapons, so there was no foul. Continue the match."

Tiger’s weapon was called the Serpentine Swordwhip, and he had spent a lot of money on it. The hilt was carved in the shape of a golden serpent’s head that could also serve as a belt buckle. The blade was densely covered in scale-like patterns. It was usually inserted into the flexible sheathe and acted as the body of the belt, but it could be whipped out when needed.

Now that he had a weapon in hand, Tiger was brimming with confidence. He brandished his sword and rushed at Elio, swinging it repeatedly. He was trained in swordsmanship, too, his attacks devoid of any openings.

Elio was forced to fall back again and again. Having lost the initiative, he was now in danger. Suddenly, he took a diagonal step forth, closing in on the blade at a dangerously close dista