Perhaps, there wasn't anyone expecting Van to win the duel, so it took quite some time for them to realize the result of the match.
Soon, a slow clap began from the sidelines. A few older servants exchanged stunned looks. Then, someone let out a cheer.
"He won! He actually won!"
"Did you see how he struck? Like a needle—clean, efficient!"
"Rogar didn't stand a chance once the rhythm shifted!"
But Van said nothing.
He stood in the center of the arena as he calmed his adrenaline. His body was bruised, but he stood upright. The attacks from a Second-Level Aura user were no joke.
If he had just advanced or if he hadn't consumed that Strong Heart Pill, he would be in a terrible condition even if he won.
Indeed… He knew that he could still win even without the pill but in a very bad condition. After all, he hadn't used his Mind Sword and Dawn's Crescent Reversal during this duel.
