Chapter 113 Heated Round

As Suzuka strode down the dimly lit corridor towards the arena for her semi-final match, she couldn't help but notice a shady-looking man standing in her way. He was a middle-aged man with a bald spot, dressed in fancy attire that reeked of wealth and power. Something about him made her feel uneasy.

The man stopped Suzuka in her tracks, his eyes glinting with a greedy gleam. "Hey there, little lady," the man said in a sly tone. "I couldn't help but notice your performance. You've been lucky so far, facing weak opponents. But I'm afraid your luck is about to run out. Leonidas is on a different level, and you'll never stand a chance against him."

Suzuka's battle instincts had taken over, and her blood lust was boiling within her, emanating a menacing aura that made the man uneasy. He could feel the intensity of her gaze, her eyes burning red from the cast shadow on her face, she glared at him with a look that could freeze a man's soul.

Despite her clear hostility, the man persisted in negotiating, "But listen," he said while wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, "I'm a generous man and I am willing to give you an offer." 

Suzuka's eyes flashed with anger, her fists clenched at her sides. "Offer?" She spat, her voice low and dangerous. 

With a sinister glint in his eyes, he leaned in close and whispered, "I have a proposition for you, my dear. You see, these fools in Coliseum are impressed by your luck and they are betting on you, high stakes. But we all know you can't possibly beat Leonidas so how about you throw the match and I'll make it worth your while? You could walk away with a fortune."

Suzuka didn't give the man a second glance and walked away, "I'll fight Leonidas and I'll come out on top. Now get out of my way."

With that, Suzuka pushed past the man and continued on her way to the arena. The shady-looking man watched her go, his face twisted in anger and frustration. The man's smile faded, and his expression turned dark. "Suit yourself, but you'll regret it. Let's see how confident you are when you're lying on the ground defeated," He hissed before turning and walking away.

Suzuka felt a chill run down her spine as she watched the man disappear down the hallway. She couldn't believe that someone would stoop so low as to try to bribe her to throw the match. But she knew that she had to stay focused and not let the man's words get to her. She shook off the encounter and continued on her way to the arena, ready to give it her all in the upcoming match against Leonidas.

The crowd hype man began, "Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for the fight of the day?! We have two warriors that have battled their way through the tournament and have earned their place in the semifinals! In one corner, we have the fierce and fearless Leonidas the Lion! He's known for his brute strength and relentless attacks and is not afraid to take on anyone who stands in his way!"

After a short pause he continued, "But in the other corner, we have a fighter who has proven her strength to be equal. She has been tearing through her opponents with ease and she's not slowing down anytime soon! Give it up for Helen! She's agile, she's quick, and she can pack a hell of a punch!"

"This is sure to be a battle for the ages, folks! Who will come out on top? Will Suzuka continue her winning streak, or will Leonidas prove to be too much for her to handle? There's only one way to find out - let's get ready to rumble!"

The bell rang but the fighters did not rush in. Suzuka and Leonidas stood across from each other, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze. Suzuka held her sword and battle gloves at the ready, while Leonidas twirled his shield and sword in his hands.

Without warning, Leonidas charged toward Suzuka, his sword aimed for her chest. But Suzuka was ready for his attack, she swiftly dodged his strike and countered with a powerful blow of her own.

Leonidas guarded with his shield but because of the force delivered he stumbled back, surprised by the strength behind her hit. He regained his composure and charged again, but Suzuka was too quick for him. She used her enhanced speed to dodge his attacks and counter with her own.

The atmosphere in the arena was electrifying as Suzuka and Leonidas began circling each other.

Leonidas made the first move, charging toward Suzuka with a fierce strike. But Suzuka was too quick for him, and she dodged with ease. She followed up with a flurry of strikes, each one hitting Leonidas' shield with an incredible force that felt like a ton of bricks fell on him. 

 Undeterred, Leonidas picked himself up and charged again. He threw his sword towards Suzuka to distract her, but she deftly dodged it, and it embedded itself into the wall. Leonidas then charged toward her, intent on engaging in a fistfight.

Suzuka, however, drew her sword and swung it with incredible speed and force. Leonidas tried to parry the blows with his shield, but Suzuka's strength was too much for him. With one final swing, Suzuka's sword struck Leonidas' shield and shattered it into pieces.

 Leonidas was now unarmed and vulnerable, but he didn't give up. He charged toward Suzuka with his bare fists. Suzuka grinned and welcomed the challenge, she dropped her sword onto the sandy floors of the arena and met him head-on, trading blow for blow.

 The two fighters were evenly matched in the art of fist fighting, but Suzuka's enhanced strength and unlimited stamina gave her the upper hand. She landed a powerful punch to Leonidas' stomach, sending him staggering backward. She followed up with a flurry of punches, each one hitting Leonidas with incredible force.

 The commentator's voice boomed across the arena. "I don't know about you, folks, but I'm on the edge of my seat right now. The passion, the intensity, the pure raw energy, it's all here in this ring tonight! Who will come out on top? We'll just have to wait and see! But one thing is clear, Leonidas still have some fire left in him!" 

Despite being wounded, Leonidas refused to go down and stayed on his feet. With a fierce glint in his eye, he lunged toward Suzuka, grabbing her arm with a vice-like grip. Suzuka, who had never experienced grappling fighting style before, was caught off guard by his swift maneuver. Leonidas, a skilled master of grappling fights, wrapped himself around Suzuka like a python and locked her in a solid hold. 

Suzuka felt her body being squeezed as the muscular arms of Leonidas wrapped around her, trapping her in a tight front triangle hold. She struggled against his grip, but he was a master of the art, and his movements were fluid and controlled. The feeling of his hard muscles pressed against her soft curves ignited a strange sensation within her, making her feel both vulnerable and aroused at the same time. Her heart raced as she tried to break free, but Leonidas had her in his grasp, and he was not going to let go easily. 

Despite Leonidas' impressive grappling skills and martial art mastery, Suzuka's enhanced flexibility allowed her to slip out of his hold.

The commentator was on fire today, he didn't let a single thing slip past him without him announcing. "Oh, look at Helen's flexibility as she slips out of Leonidas' hold. This girl is one tough cookie, and she knows how to put up a fight. But, wait a minute, it seems that Leonidas is not ready to give up just yet. He grabs her in a bear hug, and oh my goodness, the way their bodies are touching is just too hot to handle!"

 Leonidas wasn't ready to give up just yet, and in a swift motion, he caught her in a bear hug that lifted her off the ground. As their bodies pressed against each other, Suzuka's enhanced senses picked up the masculine scent of Leonidas, and she felt her heart racing with excitement and arousal as her chest pressed against Leonidas' face. 

The crowd hypeman started to shout across the arena, his voice loud and clear. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have an absolute barn burner of a match here! Leonidas, the king of the grappling, has got Helen locked in a bear hug that would make any man envious. And I don't just mean jealous of the technique, folks, I mean jealous of the position!

Helen, the beast that dominated the match, is trying to slip out of his grasp, but it looks like Leonidas has got her locked in tight. Oh, she's flexible, folks, but can she break free from this hunk of a man? "

 Despite the pain caused by his tight grip, Suzuka couldn't help but feel embarrassed and turned on at the same time. This was the first time she had ever been this close to a man, let alone being touched by one. As the pressure increased, her breath grew shallower.

 Leonidas was giving it his all, his muscles bulging and veins popping, his face turning red with effort as he grunted loudly. If it had been an ordinary person, they would have been snapped in half by now, but Suzuka couldn't help but feel a strange sense of pleasure from the pain she was experiencing. It was almost as if she was enjoying the sensation of his strength against her body, and the way his muscles flexed and strained as he fought to take her down.

 As the hold went on, Suzuka couldn't help but let out a moan of pleasure, "Ah! Yamete kudasai!"

Leonidas got flustered and said, "Hey now, don't make it weird, okay?" 

As Leonidas' grip falter, Suzuka felt a rush of excitement surge through her. With a sudden burst of strength, she lifted her leg and thrust her knee into his gut, feeling a satisfying jolt as he released her from his grasp. Leonidas stumbled back, stunned and gasping for breath, while Suzuka stood there, breathing heavily.

She inhaled deeply and said, "You're the one who is making it weird! We come to fight, stop groping me you pervert. Come on, swing a fist or a sword, stop touching me."

But Leonidas was out for the count, he was down on his knees, and he raised his arm signaling his defeat.   

The Coliseum commentator shouted across the arena as he wiped the sweat off his face. "Ladies and gentlemen, what a fight we have witnessed today! Helen and Leonidas put on an absolute show for us! The way they grappled with each other was simply unbelievable, it was like watching two wild beasts fight for dominance! But in the end, just like that, Leonidas is down for the count! He's signaling his defeat, he couldn't handle the heat from Helen! What a fight, what a woman, what a day! Give it up for these two amazing fighters!" 

As the bell rang, signaling the end of the round, they both left the arena and headed back to the ready room. The coliseum commentator then announced the conclusion of the match and informed the crowd of a brief break until the start of the next fight.