Drexel watched with growing concern, his thoughts racing. "The honor of our kingdom rests on Kairo's shoulders. He's never failed us, always driven by his relentless pursuit of being the best, the strongest, the smartest, the fastest. It’s in his blood—he isn’t a mere child; he’s a prodigy."

Kairo stood tall in the arena, his gaze locked onto Khonsu, and with a sneer, he mocked, "You clearly don't stand a chance against me. Your power is nothing in the real world. Your rank is a mere royal guard, not even the captain. You're at the bottom of the list—the strongest weak person I've ever heard of."

Menes clenched his fists, his anger boiling over. "That brat's voice makes me furious!" he growled. Meanwhile, Yune observed with a calculated eye. "He's taunting Khonsu," Yune analysed. "Kairo's strength lies not just in his abilities but in his psychological tactics. He tries to undermine his opponent's confidence. But Khonsu won't be so easily shaken."

Khonsu simply laughed in response, pulling out a small knife and flinging it toward Kairo. Unfazed, Kairo raised his hand, and the knife halted in mid-air. "Float," he commanded. The knife obeyed, hovering before it could reach him.

The Royal Army's balcony was struck with a mix of awe and concern. "He's evolved his power to a higher level," Kamil noted, furrowing his brow. "Before, he needed physical contact to make things float. Now, he can do it with just his will."

Kairo yawned, unimpressed. "If that's your best tactic, we're done here. Let’s finish this swiftly; I have a victory to claim for my kingdom."

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Khonsu grinned defiantly. "It's not going to be that easy to kill me, you know."

With a smirk, Kairo muttered, "Float Undone." Suddenly, Khonsu felt a chilling breeze sweep through him, unsettling his focus. A sense of dread washed over him as Kairo's voice echoed through the arena. "LET'S END THIS AT ONCE, SHALL WE?"

The clouds above the colosseum parted, revealing a massive, spherical rock descending from the sky, a slow-moving meteor that none had sensed before. Gasps erupted from the crowd, disbelief and fear mingling in their expressions.

Kairo laughed mockingly. "You see, I can just float up and avoid this, but you can't. Your power is useless—I don't even know what it does, but it won't save you now."

Ramon jumped to his feet, shouting, "That's cheating!" His face was pale with horror. Kamil nodded in agreement, anger evident in his voice. "He's using something other than a sword. That shouldn't be allowed!"

Kairo shrugged dismissively. "The rules don't say otherwise. I'm here to follow the rules, not people's thoughts or logic. Understood?"

Henu slammed his fist on the balcony railing, his voice filled with rage. "This is madness! He's threatening the life of not only Khonsu but also the people of Thebes in the colosseum!"

In the crowd, Renjiro watched the scene unfold with a calm smile. He knew he could escape if necessary, but Atom, the young child beside him, was not so composed. "Ru, Renjiro, we need to get out of here!" Atom screamed, his small voice trembling in fear.

Meanwhile, Nefru of the Anubis looked on, concern etched on his face. "This won't end well if we use our powers here. They'll figure out who we are," he murmured. He glanced at the leader of the Anubis, who simply gave him a sharp look and gestured for him to stay seated. They would not intervene. Not yet.