World's Unbound by Tao Wong

Author:Tao Wong [Wong, Tao]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Tags: Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781775380979
Publisher: Self Published
Published: 2018-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

It takes an hour for Mikito’s fight to be arranged. In the meantime, the unlucky Samurai ends up losing all the matches she bets on. At Asgauver and Quityan’s urgings, Lana and I eventually partake in the betting after receiving contradictory advise from both Fist members. Toward the last couple of fights, Lana and I just decide to bet against Mikito’s choices, much to the mock outrage of the Samurai. If it wasn’t for the fact that some of the duels are multi-party free-for-alls, this might have been a winning strategy. It’s Ali who does the best, the Spirit quietly placing bets and winning a large number of his wagers.

While we wait, a few aspects of the arena battles which had puzzled us are explained. For one, use of grenades, portable shield generators, and drones are disallowed for most Classes. There are exceptions made for those who are not direct combat Classes, to make the fights a little fairer. Another thing we learn is while the arena can and does change its geography and features, providing everything from semi-permanent urban structures to even an aquatic environment, for today, a more sterile approach has been decided—a mano-o-mano fight. Unsurprisingly, many long-range, rifle-, and bow-wielding fighters have declined to fight in this kind of boring terrain. Without cover, portable or pre-made, they are in danger of being rushed by the melee fighters. And in this System-enhanced world, it is all too easy to close in on long-range fighters. My Blink Step is only one of the many teleporting abilities available.

All of this and the various safety procedures are explained to us while we wait for our friend’s fight. Eventually, it arrives.

Mikito walks out on the sand, her naginata already summoned and in her hands. She’s changed into a simple red-and-white armored jumpsuit, one that provides her full coverage and flexibility, with a simple helmet covering her face and hiding her long hair. Surrounding her body is the Ghost Armor of her Skill, giving her another form of protection similar to my Soul Shield, if more Mana intensive.

I stare at my friend, curious to see her really let loose in such a setting, before looking at her opponent, the shield guardian wielding a halberd-and-shield combination. Except the long blade of the polearm glows with an ominous light.

“What kind of Skills are we looking at with the Guardian?”

“In their main Class, mostly defensive Skills obviously. Two major builds that split along passive and active. Emven has a passive build, so while he’s got a significant health pool, he has a really low Mana pool and regen rate. He’s going to be able to soak up damage like a troll eats rocks.”

“I see you have bet heavily on your friend,” Asgauver says. “An admirable show of support.”

“I was looking more at taking you to the cleaners,” I say.

“Har. A nice thought, but he is not a champion for no reason,” Asgauver says. “She is good but young. Inexperienced. All of you humans are.”

Before I can answer, the referee signals the start of the fight, focusing everyone’s attention.

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