Cold weapons are a man's romance

"What medicine did Alex take by mistake today? Why did he beat him so hard?"

Backstage, Alex's defeated opponents from previous rounds gathered to complain.The "beast of the Griffon Guard" is famous in the field of military strikes for his swiftness and strength. He has always been merciless in his attacks, but today his violence is even stronger than before.If it weren't for the rules that forbid deliberately injuring opponents, the defeated players almost thought that they were going to die on the field.

"I heard that he and Roman of Aurora have never been at odds. The reason he is in such a strong state today is probably to reach the semi-finals so that he can play against Roman?"

This guess was unanimously endorsed by everyone.Anyone who has watched the video of the last friendly match can feel Alex's hostility towards Roman.Aurora and Griffin are old rivals all the time, and Alex and Roman are the best in their respective teams, so it is not surprising that they are full of strong smell of gunpowder with each other.But this time Alex's anger was stronger than before, and it was hard to figure out what kind of energy he was holding back.

"Ah, maybe it's because Cesar and Roman are having sex?" A man stroked his chin, pretending to be a detective, "He was quite normal at first, but as soon as Cesar and Roman showed affection on the sidelines , his reaction was super strong. Straight men homophobic?"

"...I'm afraid you have some misunderstanding about the straight man. I think he has some opinions about Cesar and Roman. Are you jealous?"

"Wait, aren't Alex and Roman rivals? He...he is to Roman...?"

"It may also be against Cesar! Didn't he always like to go to Aurora to exchange martial skills? Could it be to take the opportunity to kiss Fangze? Look, don't you often have to adjust your posture with your hands during practice..."

"It turned out to be for profit! His heart is to be punished, boy!"

A group of people were discussing, half terrified and half excited, whether Alex had a crush on Cesar or Roman.If Nolan had heard their whims, he might have written everyone's names in his little secret notebook.

Alex didn't know how badly his opponents had misunderstood him.He is being coached by Lucinda before the game. After the quarter-finals, he successfully reached the semi-finals and will face Roman in the semi-finals.By defeating Roman, more than half of his goal for this competition has been achieved.The other half of the goal has to be achieved by defeating Edward, but for Alex at this moment, Edward is nothing, and venting anger for Nolan is the top priority.

"What's wrong with you? Suddenly you look very fighting." Lucinda asked with a smile.

"Isn't this a good thing? Why ask so many questions!" Alex squinted at his coach while wiping his sweat with a towel, curling his lips in displeasure.

"Don't try too hard. Sometimes things just go too far."

"There is no such concern for me!"

At this time, a volunteer shouted: "Alex! Someone is looking for you! Can you go outside and meet him?"

Backstage is an important place, and irrelevant people are not allowed to enter. If you have to meet the players, you can only invite people out.

"Who the hell is so annoying?!" Alex was impatient.The semi-finals are about to start. At such an important time, who doesn't have a good eye to disturb him?

"Say it's your brother!"

Alex stood up suddenly and threw the towel to Lucinda. "I'll go back as soon as I go."

Lucinda scratched her head in confusion.Doesn't this kid usually feel sick physically when he hears his brother's name?Why are you so brotherly and friendly today?

Alex came to the entrance of the stage, where the isolation line was pulled, and the man wearing prosthetics and suits stood on the other side of the line.There were spectators coming and going outside, and many of them looked at Nolan's icy prosthetic blade in surprise and curiosity, then turned their heads hastily, pretending that they were not staring at the disabled person disrespectfully.

"Say something quickly, don't delay my game!" Alex stood on the side of the separation line, not crossing the line to meet his stepbrother.Nolan is also very disciplined, just looking at each other across the line from him.

"I'll cheer you on." He said, "You're going to fight Roman next time, so don't be nervous."

"...you want me to win?" Alex raised his eyebrows.

"Of course." Nolan felt that his brother asked a strange question.One is his younger brother, and the other is an outsider who has nothing to do with him. Of course, normal people want their younger brother to win, right?Although he rationally felt that his younger brother was unlikely to be born, emotionally he still hoped that Alex could create a miracle.This is the paradox of being an older brother.

But Alex had other ideas.He actually wanted Roman to lose!The brain of the red-haired youth began to work rapidly.Sure enough, love begets hate!Pitiful!Since the stepbrother can't play, then leave everything to him, and he will vent his anger on his brother's behalf!

He held his elder brother's shoulders firmly, and said sincerely: "Don't worry, I will win, for you!"

Nolan widened his eyes slightly, and his expression was slightly shaken.Alex actually wanted to fight a hopeless battle for him... His heart was moved.My younger brother has never thought about him so much!Could it be that this kid who has been indifferent to his efforts for so many years has finally become enlightened?

He leaned over the barrier and pulled Alex into his arms.The red-haired young man opened his arms at a loss, hesitating whether to push him away or embrace him.

"Thank you." Nolan took a deep breath.

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Have you been beaten out of your mind?"

"Nothing, I just..."

Nolan let go of Alex and looked into his brother's eyes seriously.Nothing needs to be said, everything is said.Nolan just watched it for a while, then hugged Alex tightly again.

"You just have to be the best you can be," he said softly.

There's no need to fight so hard for him.There is no need to think about outrunning all enemies.Just doing your best and surpassing yourself is enough.

"I'll watch you, Alex." Nolan let go of his hand.The time is almost up, and the next game is about to start. He rubbed his younger brother's cheek reluctantly, "I will always watch you. Don't worry about anything."

Nolan's military knowledge is almost blank, and he can't protect his younger brother in this field. He can only use his own ability to break through the world.All Nolan can do is watch him silently in the distance, like a lighthouse, forever waiting for the ship returning from the night voyage.

"I...I'm leaving!" Alex took a step back and quickened his pace suspiciously.Nolan was still standing on the other side of the separation line, staring at him intently.He couldn't help but shiver.

That guy looks like a slave overseer!The redhead thought.I was working hard on the court, and he was watching me from the stands to see if I was playing well!Don't I fucking know my big brother is watching me?Can you just not trust me?

But this also shows from one aspect how strong that guy's hatred for Roman is, right?Alas, it's not that I don't understand his mood.How pitiful, just forgive him this time!

Alex could not help but be intoxicated by his own generosity.

***

The long-awaited semi-final finally kicked off amidst the roaring applause of the audience.For many spectators, the Romain vs Alex match was more interesting than the final.Not everyone knows the past of the entanglement between Edward and the Aurora Club. They only care about the duel between the top players in the two top fighting clubs, Aurora and Griffin.

"The first person to enter is Alex, from the Griffon Guard. His coach is Lucinda Meier, the winner of the long sword event in the first Swordfish Championship. As the proud disciple of Miss 'Battler' , He played well today, and it can even be said to be his best performance ever. Can he continue the good momentum?"

With a stern face, Alex raised his hands to the audience, as if the head of state received people from all walks of life.Although he is arrogant and arrogant, there are not a few people (especially female audiences) who follow his style.His every move elicited exaggerated screams from fans.Many people even brought flags and hand banners to cheer for him. At a glance, the stands were almost flooded by the golden and red flags of the griffins.

The commentator Dmitry prepared long and passionate introductory speeches for each player, and Alex's opponent was no exception.

"The next one is the highly anticipated new star - Roman, a young knight from Aurora, who is a rare Asian face on the field. He studied under 'Caesar of the Sword' Cesar, the relationship between the two It is also quite intriguing. Ahem, Roman defeated his fellow Auguste before and got the chance to advance to the semi-finals. This time, he will face his old opponent Alex. The two are not only personal enemies, but also belong to the tit-for-tat two Which side can win the fierce game? I think for many viewers, this game is the 'final' in their minds?"

The number of black and white flags representing Aurora on the stands was slightly less than the golden and red flags of Griffins, but that was because Roman was not as famous as Alex.If Roman comes to the Silver Memorial again a year later, the color of the stands may have to be changed.

The referee pointed to the center of the arena with his long stick.He didn't even bother to say "handshake".

Alex stepped forward with his head held high, and grabbed the black-haired opponent's hand.

"Take it easy!" Roman yelled in pain.

Alex sneered: "This is unbearable? It's so cute. Next I'll make you scream louder."

The referee poked Alex hard on the back of his foot with a long stick. "Shut up! There are minors watching our game! Can't you pay attention to your words!"

Alex thought for a long time before realizing that the words just now had some ambiguous meaning.His face instantly turned as red as his hair.He hurried back to the sidelines and put on a mask to cover up the blush on his face.

"Please pay tribute to your opponent!" The referee clenched his long stick tightly, and after the two contestants saluted with their swords, he shouted, "The competition begins!"