The silence spread across the place, and everyone looked at Basil with astonishment.
At that moment, Sikyū, one of Morani's brothers, stepped forward toward Basil, holding an axe in his hand, and said in a voice full of challenge, "You seem strange to this kingdom. You are not from here."
Basil replied, "I am from there… I am from here… and I am not there… and I am not here. I have two names that meet and part… and I have two languages."
Sikyū stepped toward Basil with angry strides, confusion written across his face, then said in bewilderment, "What are you talking about? What is this nonsense?"
Meanwhile, Hunter also approached, carrying a broad sword, and said, "You dare challenge us? We will teach you a lesson you will never forget!"
The two brothers prepared to attack Basil together.
At the same time, Hamza stepped forward with steady steps and drew the sword hanging at his waist, ready to stand beside his friend, and said in a firm voice, "You will not be alone in this fight, Basil."
Hunter laughed mockingly and said, "It seems you have a companion in this battle. But you will need more than that to face us."
Sikyū and Hunter rushed toward Basil and Hamza, and the fight began fiercely.
Blows flew in every direction, and Basil's exceptional skill allowed him to evade Sikyū's strikes with great agility, while Hamza faced Hunter's attacks with precision and strength.
Everyone tensed when Sikyū prepared to attack Basil again, while Hunter moved toward Hamza.
At that moment, an angry shout burst from Morani, who had risen from the ground after receiving a powerful punch from Basil.
Morani shouted in a booming voice, his eyes blazing with anger as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, saying, "No one interferes! This fight is between him and me!"
Hunter and Sikyū stopped advancing and looked at their brother with hesitation. Morani's furious expression made them step back. Then Morani stared at Basil, gathered his strength, and swung his spear in the air before striking the ground with force.
At that moment, Basil stepped forward with a slight smile appearing on his face and said confidently, "This is better. I do not like unfair fights."
Then he extended his hand to the side toward Hamza with a clear gesture, without looking at him, asking him to step back.
Hamza understood from his friend's movement that Basil was completely confident in his ability to face the fight.
Hamza sighed lightly, then stepped back and returned his sword to its sheath, choosing to watch the fight silently.
This scene caught the attention of the crowd, as they saw in Basil a powerful warrior whose presence and confidence made his companion leave the field entirely to him without question.
Morani stepped forward, anger clear on his face, then lunged at Basil with a series of attacks, using his spear with fast and powerful movements, while Basil moved lightly to evade the strikes, forced to retreat quickly.
At the moment the spear was about to hit him, the bracelet spun on its own around his arm, and the metal extended to cover his entire forearm, transforming into a solid shield.
Morani's spear struck the shield with force, sending sparks flying into the air. Basil was pushed slightly backward, and the vibration of the impact echoed through his arm.
Morani raised his spear again, determined to deliver a stronger blow. But at that moment, Basil extended his hand, and a chain shot out from the glove at great speed, wrapping tightly around Morani's leg. Basil then pulled the chain with force, causing Morani to lose his balance for a moment.
As Morani tried to turn and attack, Basil did not miss the opportunity. The bracelet moved again, and the edges of the glove extended rapidly, transforming into a sharp claw that gleamed under the light of the square.
Basil dashed forward quickly, delivering a strike toward Morani's chest, but his opponent avoided it at the last moment. Even so, the claw scratched his leather armor, leaving a clear mark.
Morani's anger ignited. He gripped his spear with both hands and raised it high, preparing to deliver a vertical strike toward Basil.
At that moment, from among the crowd, a figure appeared with astonishing speed. With a single strike, he delivered a powerful punch to Morani, knocking him to the ground instantly.
A murmur of shock rose among the people, and the fight suddenly stopped.