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Chapter 2455 The Blue Bear Dwarf Attacks Loki!
Even through the magical barrier, the scorching flames seemed to faintly shine through.

The heatwave made the spectators around Duel Arena 27 feel a wave of heat and their mouths dry.

Inside the venue.

Merleona casually flicked her right hand.

It was as if they had not defeated a giant lieutenant colonel, but merely a pitiful beast blocking their way.

Her fiery red hair was like a burning flame.

His turquoise eyes were filled with an undisguised, wild fighting spirit.

This is a fierce woman with an almost aggressive nature.

By this time, Merleona had already changed into a red pantsuit.

He wore a jet-black coat of justice with the epaulets of a lieutenant colonel on his back.

But none of this could conceal the surging magic within him that seemed ready to burst forth at any moment.

When the levitation ball device announced that she had qualified for the challenge above her level.

Merleona's joyful smile grew even brighter.

At the same time, the red magic book glowing with fire in front of him automatically closed and flew back into the right pocket of his coat.

"Please proceed to Ground Duel Arena #83 at 2:15 PM today."

"Your opponent is Colonel Price."

Merleona ignored the gazes and words of these people.

Navigating between different dueling arenas by sensing the strength of the aura.

Colonel Alva and Lieutenant Colonel Carlson of the Meteor Clan.

Lieutenant Colonel Earth Spider of the Demon Clan.

Colonel Sicilian of the Lion-type Mink Clan.

The adjutant of Admiral Onigumo, Colonel Nahash is said to be from the world of Teigu.

Major Genya Shinazugawa, the younger brother of Lieutenant General Kazehachi.

Major Whitey Bay, daughter of Admiral Beluga.

These are all people she thinks are quite capable and worth taking a look at.

However, the one who truly deserves our attention is the one right in front of us.
Meleo Leona arrived outside Duel Arena #12.

He stared solemnly at the imposing figure inside, whose size far exceeded that of an adult giant.

A normal adult giant is only about twenty meters tall.

However, the other party estimated it to be close to seventy meters away.

His opponent, however, was a dwarf who was only 1.5 meters tall.

Lieutenant Colonel Liam.

At this moment, he was wearing a black coat of justice and exquisitely crafted dark red armor.

He gripped a long-handled metal warhammer that was much taller than himself, with a menacing hammerhead.

He looked up with a determined gaze at the exaggeratedly large giant before him.

But what made Lieutenant Colonel Liam feel most desperate was the other party's identity.

Loki, the former king of Elbaf, son of Harald, and a descendant of ancient giants!

How could I be so unlucky?
This person is basically destined to become a General in the Army Headquarters!

He could already feel the pitying gazes coming from the sidelines.

Do you want to surrender?

This was a perfectly normal thought for Lieutenant Colonel Liam.

Perhaps it was the rebound from rock bottom that stirred up the stubborn, obstinate, and indomitable character of the dwarves.

He gritted his teeth and abandoned this reasonable idea.

Why did you choose to join the Army Headquarters? Wasn't it because you enjoy fighting against strong enemies and want to fight desperately on the most intense battlefield?
Now that we've finally met a general-level opponent, how can we back down before the fight even begins!
"Heh, this is a rare opportunity. Even if we can't beat him, we'll still give him a good whack."

Lieutenant Colonel Liam murmured to himself, trying to muster his courage.

"That's right, now is the time to go all out, and I also have my own trump cards!"

"Drink————"

next moment.

His short, stocky body began to undergo drastic changes under Loki's mocking gaze.

The sickening sounds of bones cracking and muscles swelling rang out in rapid succession.

His body was rapidly expanding and growing taller at a rate visible to the naked eye.

The originally loose-fitting coat and armor of justice were instantly stretched taut and on the verge of bursting.

Thick, coarse, bluish-black hair covered his entire body.

At the same time, his head protruded forward, his mouth and nose transformed into a bear's snout, and his fangs and sharp teeth were clearly exposed.

The warhammer in his hand now felt much more comfortable in his giant claws.

Just a few seconds.

He transformed from a dwarf warrior into a bear-man with a body over five meters tall, bulging muscles, and a ferocious aura, with a blue-gold complexion!

His body exudes a raw, ferocious power!
"Roar!"

Lieutenant Colonel Liam, now in his orc form, let out a deafening roar.

A fierce fighting spirit gleamed in the huge bear's eyes.

This is not over yet!

A fiery red light shone from his body.

This caused the temperature inside the venue to rise at a visible rate.

"Special abilities of Mythical Zoan species?"

Loki recognized that Liam's transformation was due to some kind of Zoan-type Devil Fruit ability.

Moreover, judging from its appearance, it is probably neither a common species nor an ancient species.

That means it can only be a dangerous species, or even a mythical beast species.

"It's not a mythical beast, it's a Kamida!"

"The divine power bestowed upon us dwarves by Danken, the god of fire and forging!"

Liam roared as he explained the source of the fire.

It's just not very rigorous.

It is likely that Danken used the 'faith artifact' Haotian Hammer to share divine power with the dwarves who believed in him.

Liam channeled all his strength, dominance, and divine power into his arms as he swung the massive warhammer.

【boom! 】

He stomped on a large patch of ground beneath him, unleashing a fierce gust of wind and heat that seemed to tear everything apart, and slammed it down on Loki's right knee!

"Flame-Forged Overlord - Azure Bear Hammer!"

This was his original plan to use as a trump card to challenge major generals and lieutenant generals.

however.

Faced with such a devastating, all-out attack.

Loki grinned, sticking out his long tongue, his playful smile unchanged.

He was too lazy to even move his body.

He simply and casually extended his right index finger, seemingly slowly.

This was a huge finger, even thicker and longer than the entire body of Billyam.

In an instant.

Loki's fingertips casually touched the flaming hammer that was carrying immense power and intense heat as it crashed down.

【clang------】

A deafening explosion that exceeded the limits of human hearing!

The visible flame shockwave spreads out suddenly in a ring shape from the point of contact.

It crashed violently into the surface of the surrounding magic barrier, creating violent ripples.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Lieutenant Colonel Liam's all-out attack—the swelling muscles, the boiling power, the swung warhammer.

Everything was controlled by that casually extended finger.

We must absolutely stop them!
Not an inch!

Liam's eyes widened in horror at the sight, filled with terror and rage!
Although it was expected, the feeling of resentment was still inevitable.

next second.

Loki simply pressed his finger down slightly.

【Boom! 】

An indescribable force, like the collapse of the sky, was transmitted through the warhammer!
Liam's five-meter-tall blue bear-like body was completely unable to withstand it.

Suddenly, the bones in his arms emitted a teeth-grinding cracking sound.

The warhammer flew out of his hand.

It was as if he had been struck by an invisible mountain, and was slammed back to the ground at an astonishing speed.

The ground shook violently, and dust billowed into the sky.

When the smoke clears.

Those watching from the sidelines saw Liam lying covered in blood at the bottom of a pit filled with lava.

Its form reverted to that of a dwarf.

His dark red armor was completely shattered, and he had fallen into a coma and lost consciousness.

At this moment, Loki bent down, looked down at Liam, who was tiny and miserable in the pit, shook his head, and stuck out his long tongue to mock him:
"Commendable courage, little one."

"Unfortunately, just as I was born in the wrong era, you also encountered the wrong opponent."

"We're all just unlucky."

“Not necessarily.”

After saying that, Loki, with his purple hair, turned his head away through the magical barrier.

He met the gaze of Meleo Leona outside.

(End of this chapter)