Summoned As A Mere Nobody-Yet Possesses An SSS-Rank Ability

Zero moved back smoothly, deflecting another flurry of punches. Then, feigning a strike, he slipped his sword into a defensive position, thrust his boot forward, and launched a swift strike with his left fist, sending both Zing and Zion staggering back.

They felt the impact but quickly recovered. Seizing the opening, the twins grabbed the hand he had used and twisted their bodies in perfect unison, landing a coordinated kick to Zero's head. The armor rattled under the force, but he barely moved.

"Brother, we can keep going like this," Zing said, panting slightly, "but if we fight like this, it's never going to end. It's time… we need to use our full power."

"I didn't want to show it yet," Zion admitted, determination blazing in his eyes. "This is just the first match of the day. Using our special attack now… it's risky. But we have no choice."

The twins' fists glowed brighter than ever, energy crackling as they prepared to unleash the true extent of their strength. The arena trembled slightly, the crowd gasping at the sheer aura radiating from the united pair.

Zero tilted his head slightly, a small smirk forming beneath his helmet. So they've decided to show their full strength… finally. Let's see what they're really capable of.

Zing and Zion's fists glowed with a fierce blue light as they charged forward together, the energy radiating off them like a storm. The ground beneath their feet seemed to tremble under the force of their combined power.

Zero stood perfectly still, calm as ever, his sword at the ready. As they neared him, he swung his blade in a precise arc—but the twins dodged effortlessly, moving like a single entity.

"Brother… what now?" Zing muttered.

"Not yet… we hold back for now," Zion replied. "Let's keep testing him."

Then, with a synchronized shout, they unleashed their combined attack—a massive energy blast that surged forward like a living entity, consuming everything in its path. Rocks and debris were drawn into the torrent, swirling violently as the attack rolled across the arena.

The spectators gasped. "What… what is that power?" someone shouted. "It's… incredible!"

Zero's sword gleamed as he activated Paladin Defense Strike: Series One. The energy from the blast collided with his blade, splitting the torrent into two. Sparks flew as the explosion erupted, shaking the arena floor. Dust and debris filled the air, but when it cleared, Zero still stood unscathed.

Zion's eyes widened. "He… he survived that?"

Zing's jaw tightened. "Impossible… yet he's still standing."

The twins exchanged a glance. "Then it's time. We go all out," they said in unison.

Zion summoned another massive energy hammer in his hand, while Zing coated himself in his own glowing aura. With a mighty leap, Zing rode on Zion's hammer strike, barreling toward Zero with blinding speed. Fist after fist slammed into Zero's mithril armor, each hit shaking the air with explosive force.

"It's fast… really fast," Zero murmured. But even if I let them strike, my armor will hold.

Zing increased his speed, hammer after hammer striking violently. The twins' combined energy began to bend parts of Zero's mithril armor.

Wait… how is this possible? Zero thought, alarm flashing in his eyes. This armor is mithril-forged… nothing should even dent it—and yet, they're doing this with bare hands?

He leapt back, dodging the next barrage, but the twins were relentless. Zion swung his energy hammer with precision, slamming Zero in a sweeping strike that sent him crashing to the arena floor. Zero rose calmly, only to be hit again, the twins' synchronized assault unrelenting.

Impressive… truly strong. I underestimated them, Zero admitted to himself.

Zion raised another massive energy hammer and slammed it down continuously. The crowd was on the edge of their seats, cheering wildly. Could this really challenge him? many whispered

Zero steadied himself, a determined gleam in his eyes. "Time to show you the truth… I've been holding back. Ten percent… barely ten percent." A radiant yellow aura burst from his body, enveloping him as his speed skyrocketed.

Before Zion could land a strike, Zero was on him. A lightning-fast punch to the stomach sent him flying. Simultaneously, Zing was caught by a brutal kick to the shoulder, and both twins crashed into the arena floor.

Zion groaned. "Does this… mean all our attacks were nothing?"

Zing's eyes narrowed. "What… what is he?"

Zero's aura blazed brighter. "Now… I end this." In an instant, he moved so fast that even the eye could not follow. He grabbed both twins by the heads and slammed them into the ground. Their hands went limp as unconsciousness took them.

The arena fell silent.

Finally, the emissary said. "Winner… Zero."

The crowd erupted into a deafening roar, chanting his name, amazed at the overwhelming display of power. Zero lowered his aura and stood quietly in the center of the battlefield, calm and undefeated.

"Those two… they were really strong," Zero thought, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Perfectly synchronized. Impressive. I didn't expect them to force me to use even ten percent of my power, but they did. And I never intended for my next opponent to witness the full extent of what I can do. If they did… it would be disastrous. I want them to underestimate me. But now… I've revealed a fraction of my strength."

He glanced down at his bent mithril armor. I wonder… will I even be allowed to fix this?

As Zero walked calmly out of the arena, the crowd erupted in applause.

"Wow… that was an incredible fight," the emissary said. "But don't forget—Zing and Zion were just as remarkable. That energy they wielded… forming it into a hammer-like force… extraordinary. Yet, even so, Zero—alone—defeated two opponents at once. Truly astounding."

Then two healers came and picked up Zion and Zing. The first healer put Zion on his shoulder, while the second put Zing on his shoulder. They were finally half-conscious.

Zion slowly raised his head as he rested on the healer's shoulder and looked at Zing. "We didn't even last… in the next round, our first fight, and we lost," he said, his voice weak but filled with frustration.

Zing nodded faintly. "Yes, you're right. We thought we were strong, but it looks like we weren't."

Then they slumped forward, fully exhausted. The two healers carried both of them away from the arena.