Fairleya attempted to challenge for an upgrade in the lower grade of the Arena, but unfortunately, she was defeated by the robots twice. Today marks her third attempt.
Standing in the preparation area below the stage, Fairleya nervously twisted her fingers, clearly feeling uncertain about this challenge. Fortunately, Kairuot was there to encourage her: “Fei Leiya, you can do it! Our training has been so rigorous, and I’ve seen how hard you’ve worked. I know this competition challenge will be a piece of cake for you, as long as you don’t get too nervous.”
“But… I feel like the practice time has still been too short,” Fairleya couldn’t help but express her worries. “After all this effort recently, I really have no idea how much my skills have improved…”
At that moment, the instructor Fair Connie placed a hand on Fei Leiya's shoulder. She had evidently been standing not far behind and overheard the two children’s conversation. She encouraged the girl: “I’ve watched your previous two matches against the robots. You didn’t lose due to martial arts skills; it was just that your power was slightly lacking, combined with your nerves. Now that Kairuot has directly transferred his energy to you, your internal strength must have increased significantly. You should have no problem defeating the robot in this challenge.”
Fairleya widened her eyes to look at Fei Er Connie, then glanced at Kairuot, and finally nodded.
The spotlight illuminated the center of the Arena. Fairleya, dressed in a fitted martial arts outfit with white and blue trim, stepped onto the Arena. Her figure appeared curvaceous under the martial arts uniform, with her golden hair styled into a high bun. Her fair oval face featured large, expressive blue eyes that sparkled with determination for battle.
Today, there were quite a few spectators; after all, Fairleya was considered the beauty of this year's junior class—her looks certainly drew attention. Even Feilbolai had rallied a group of Cheerleading supporters who treated Fairleya like their goddess, waving flags and cheering for her from below the Arena.
This challenge came too soon after her last attempt—only a month had passed—leading many to wonder if Fairleya had gone mad wanting to advance so badly. It seemed unimaginable that she could significantly improve her martial arts skills in such a short time.
From her previous two challenges, it was clear that she was outmatched against the competition robots. In her first match, she was knocked down heavily within just over a minute. In the second match, although she lasted over ten minutes, her punches lacked power and could not defeat the robot, resulting in another failure.
Given the outcomes of those two matches, most people were not optimistic about Fairleya, predicting she would lose again today. Some had even come just to witness how badly she would be defeated by the robot.
Fair Connie and Kairuot eventually retreated to two inconspicuous chairs closely placed in a corner, silently cheering for Fairleya as they watched the match.
Fairleya stood in the center of the Arena, fists clenched and eyes wide open. With the sound of a whistle echoing through the arena, a Combat Robot flew into the Arena, landing firmly. Before anyone could think, the robot launched an attack at Fairleya with lightning speed.
The sudden attack caught Fairleya off guard. Although she instinctively dodged, she was still hit on the shoulder by the robot, causing her to stumble and nearly fall. This surprised everyone watching.
Once she regained her footing, Fairleya jumped high into the air, avoiding the robot's second strike. After quickly gathering energy in mid-air, she leaped behind the robot and swung her fist down at it. This series of movements was completed in just a few seconds. Although the robot reacted quickly and faced her head-on, it still took a heavy punch to its chest, forcing it to stagger back several steps.
No one expected that in just a few days, Fairleya would become so fierce. Not only had her Lightness Skill improved rapidly, but her punching speed and power seemed to have reached a whole new level, making everyone take notice. The audience erupted in excitement.
“Fairleya! Go! Go!!!…” The cheers echoed throughout the venue.
Feilbolai’s Cheerleading shouts were particularly enthusiastic: “Go, Goddess! Go, Goddess!!!…”
The Combat Robot quickly adjusted its attack strategy, frequently launching assaults at Fairleya. In response, Fairleya changed her fighting style; instead of engaging in a direct confrontation with the robot, she stayed close to it, sticking to its side and preventing it from executing its moves. This fighting style resembled Tai Chi from Earth.
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