Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

Chapter 157 - 96: The Coronation Ceremony: Song and Dance, Sacrifices, Light, and Blood_5

"You are my beloved father," Oyet said seriously, looking at Stanley to convey his respect for the opposing samurai.

The two began their duel immediately. However, the disparity in strength and equipment predetermined the outcome of the duel from the very start.

To make the fight as long and spectacular as possible, Stanley continually defended during the lengthy prelude. Occasionally, Oyet’s war club would strike Stanley’s leather armor, creating a loud bang, and Stanley would wince in feigned pain. Cheers and praises echoed from beneath the temple.

Oyet was indeed an elite warrior. He continually shifted his footwork, attacking Stanley’s unprotected right side. Stanley simply used his war club to block or sidestepped to defend with his shield. Meanwhile, Otomi maidens danced gracefully around them, their light steps weaving. At times they whispered mournfully of life’s ephemeral nature, and at other times, they sang loudly in praise of the samurai’s bravery.

The samurai’s fortitude and the maidens’ gentleness, the intensity of combat and the smoothness of the dance, merged perfectly together. Inspired poets on the square burst into loud praises and recitations.

"I yearn for the samurai’s bloom to never wither! Where can I find such beautiful flowers and melodious tunes? I

This was the splendid yet bloody Aztec civilization! These were the Mexica people of flowers and beauty, dance and poetry, war and sacrifice, sun and blood!