Due to his promise, the emperor would not actively explore Princess Su Rui's thoughts, but the emperor himself connected some possibilities through existing intelligence. Even without using magic to detect thoughts, what Princess Su Rui and Queen Ramonda said
The relaxation shown was also visible to the naked eye. Until the priest of the Black Panther Temple explained, T'Challa, who had entered the waterfall arena below, and En Jadaka, whose pseudonym was Eric Killmonger, had no idea why they were fighting.
will be temporarily suspended.
Under the persuasion of the priest of the Black Panther Temple, the two sides distanced themselves to maintain the fairness of this duel as much as possible.
Now even if T'Challa voluntarily gives up using the chainsword, it is too late, because the priests of the Black Panther Temple need to discuss a rule that can be used into the future. This is not something that can be solved in a short time. If the chain sword
The saw sword can be used, so due to the definition of the word machine, many weapons and even combat mechas can also become weapons. The priests of the Black Panther Temple who were favored by the previous king T'Chaka and those priests who were determined to remain neutral were quarreling.
, and those who support the use of chain swords have all had conversations with Queen Ramonda without exception - the Golden Tribe has been the owner of the Black Panther Throne since ancient times, even the Black Panther Temple, which is nominally always neutral.
It was impossible not to be affected. The only people who wanted a fair duel from beginning to end were T'Challa and En Jadaka.
At present, it seems that the number of insiders of this small conspiracy is not large, and the members of the War Dog organization who are surrounding Queen Ramonda have also attracted the attention of the emperor. The emperor can determine the reason why Princess Su Rui is delaying
Just to allow the War Dogs organization to execute certain plans.
He told Princess Su Rui all his guesses.
"My guess is correct, but I'm sure you can't guess what mission I asked them to perform." Seemingly seeing the emperor's doubts, or eager to defend herself because of guilt, Princess Su Rui took the initiative to ask the emperor
Explained, "I have not asked the War Dogs organization to perform any tasks that violate ethics and law. What they did is completely compliant and will never affect the fairness of the fight. No one dares to undermine the fairness of the fight, not even the Black Panthers
It's not good at all, because it represents the contract signed by the Golden Tribe and the other four tribes. Wakanda is a country based on this contract. The fairness of the succession struggle is equivalent to the constitution. Because of this, those Black Panther priests
That's why we discussed it for so long without rushing into a succession duel."
"I hope that after today's battle, T'Challa can still listen to your explanation." The emperor pointed to T'Challa standing in the stream below, with a deep meaning in his tone that ordinary people could not understand. "You persuaded him to bring him with you last night.
When he picked up the chainsword, he certainly didn't tell him that the weapon would spark so much discussion."
"Indeed not." Princess Su Rui nodded, "If he wins, then there is no need to implement my plan. If he fails, then I will bring him an all-round victory, and at the same time, I will also be able to defeat Wa.
Kanda is united. I believe that no matter how dissatisfied he is, he will have to admit that I did the right thing. But how do you know that it was me who persuaded him and not my mother? Oh, shit! Your magic, right?
?”
"If you want, I can also shoot lasers from my eyes. It's temporary, but it's enough to scare people."
I don’t know if it is a common problem in human social organizations. No one expected that the meeting of the Black Panther Temple priests would allow those old guys to discuss for such a long time under the scorching sun. There were already many people in the audience.
They suffered from heatstroke under the hot African summer sun, but they still spat on each other in high spirits. Until the sunset, these guys who were useless except for their mouths - this was Princess Su Rui's comment - finally
A suitable solution was come up, that is, any weapons powered by external energy cannot be used in the arena. At this time, the stream water had been scorched by the scorching sun, and the granite walls were carved with the images of Black Panther warriors and Bastet.
The remaining warmth of the star still lingered in the auditorium. When the Black Panther Priest announced the result, even the most devout believers in Bast could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
It is already the dry season, and if possible, Wakandans would prefer to stay in a room with a temperature control system and blow on the air conditioner. No matter how the nobles in the audience dress up to welcome the new king, in such hot and dry weather
Such costumes became a kind of torture. Although lunch was provided at the venue, many people lost their appetite due to the heat and could not swallow anything except filling their stomachs with ice water.
"I am now very glad that the temperature control system was taken into consideration when designing the power armor." The Emperor of Latovinia accompanied Princess Su Rui to sit in the granite auditorium for a whole morning. Compared with the embarrassed people on the left and right, his
His expression should look much more relaxed. "I thought you would show your trump card at this time."
"Me too, but I can't do it." Princess Su Rui looked around anxiously, "It must be that mother can't hold it back. If the succession duel can't be carried out by sunset, then the nobles will have reason to suspect that we have given the order.
The Black Panther Temple delayed the duel. This charge is an insult to her father's honor, and there is absolutely no way she can let the nobles find excuses. The war dogs should be here by now, why haven't they come back yet?"
"If I were you, I would care about what happens below." The Emperor of Latovinia pointed to the sparkling stream below, and the distant roar of the waterfall drowned out what the Black Panther Priest said to the two contestants.
The setting sun dyed the stream into orange-red and gray colors, reflecting the remaining sunlight into the eyes of the audience. According to the ritual process, T'Challa would first stand in the center of the arena and declare that he had inherited the throne, and then invite those who had objections to come forward to challenge
——However, this time he cannot do so, because En Jadaka has the same power as him, and even T'Challa's power has been shaken due to the crime of parricide by the previous king T'Chaka.
Therefore, the Black Panther Priest asked the two to duel face to face from the beginning, announcing that the ceremony of inheriting the throne would be carried out by the victor. This was also the product of Queen Ramonda's political tactics, but it did not succeed.
Gladiatorial combat is the best place for both parties to compete in physical strength, intelligence and skills.
Most gladiatorial fights in history were bloody and brutal fights, with both sides only seeing each other and their weapons.
If there are no weapons, then use fingers and teeth. If teeth are smashed and fingers are cut off, then drown the opponent with your own blood. No matter what, use it to let the opponent's life scatter on the sand and ashes. The only way
Only in this way can it be called a victory. Although the succession duel in Wakanda has become more ritualized, so that the game can end with surrender, but this time the contestants are fighting to the death for their father's honor. This is Wakanda's last millennium.
Come to the only succession duel at the cost of death. This is a gladiatorial battle, not a martial arts competition in the training ground where you can win by just hitting the target and scratching the skin, but a bloody battle to the death, where the victory or defeat can be won in an instant.
It is certain that even a person with superior weapons may be defeated.
The Black Panther Priest ordered a brazier to be lit near the arena. Both contestants took off their shirts, held weapons in hand, and began to approach slowly.
Most people held their breath, especially Princess Su Rui and Queen Ramonda, who were extremely nervous.
"Everything I have experienced has brought me here." En Jadaka pointed the tip of his spear at T'Challa, "What about you, cousin? Is it your poor self-esteem? After your father committed the crime, he
Have you expressed any remorse? Where were you when I was rummaging through the community trash cans for food when we were about the same age, eh?”
"I don't know why my father did this." T'Challa and En Jadaka circled around, concentrating on holding the short spear, ready to stab out at any time. He had a shield, but En Jadaka refused
Instead of using any protective equipment, he chose two short spears. T'Challa knew that En Jadaka was more offensive, but it was not that he had never faced an opponent with strong offensive abilities. "But I believe he has reasons to do this.
." He felt his throat being filled with black smoke from the brazier, and irritability crawled up his back, "I sympathize with your situation, but there is still a chance to redeem yourself."
"No more, cousin. When my father died, nothing could be undone."
En Jadaka rushed forward like a vigorous cheetah, and the two vibranium short spears were his sharp claws and tusks.
He completely gave up on defense. The moment he pushed aside T'Challa and thrust out the short spear, he unleashed a storm of attacks. The continuous thrusts instantly put T'Challa at a disadvantage. Between En Jadaka and T'Challa
The distance between them was far less than the length of the weapons. It was almost a hand-to-hand fight. The fight between the two was also surprisingly fast. The three weapons reflected like streams, shining with gray-orange light. En Jadaka said to
T'Challa's thigh was cut open, and T'Challa smashed En Jadaka's forehead with his shield, and then penetrated the opponent's arm with the tip of his spear.
Thirty seconds after the fight began, the blood of the two men flowed uncontrollably into the stream.
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The first chapter was updated late, and as apology the second chapter was updated early.