“It’s been quite a while, Damien, how have you been?” Marcus greeted, settling into a horse stance and stretching his arms outward while pushing his right leg forward.
“Don’t talk to me as if we’re buddies, the last time we met, you tried to kill me, remember? It’s time for me to pay you back,” Damien retorted, swiping his hand and summoning a pitch-black sword with red cracks.“If you said that when you were in a better state, maybe I would have believed it, but how do you plan to defeat me with your current mana state? If you want, I can give you a little break,” Marcus teased, but Damien chuckled.“We both know you won’t do that, so stop pretending to be nice and come at me, as for Mana, you don’t have to worry. I may not be at my best, but I managed to draw some blood from your previous teammate.”“ Although converting his blood energy to mana will cause me to lose some of it in the process,” Damien explained.“But it’s stiThe entire crowd remained entranced, their eyes fixated on the massive blood dome that enveloped the battle ring. It all began when Damien started casting the [Blood Mist] spell, and it soon became clear to them that his intentions extended beyond obstructing Marcus’s vision. Damien had strategically placed runes around the battle ring while obstructing Marcus’s vision, the runes are what activated the domain, so he had his blood clone diverted Marcus’s attention for a while and that’s why, It was only now that Marcus realized he had been ensnared within a sprawling blood dome. Initially the crowd perceived his attempt as a mere tool to impair Marcus’s sight, but the spectators are beginning to comprehend its true purpose, and that is to disrupt Marcus’s senses entirely.They came to this realization because they had witnessed Damien’s actions first-hand. Although the blood dome obscured their view, the screen ab
“Dragov Dragonmir, it’s your turn to take the stage!” The red-haired referee called out, since Damien had been escorted out of the battle ring by the reserve team of the Bloodline Academy. Now, it was only Marcus Sanctus who awaited Dragov for the climactic final match to commence at the battle ring.Without hesitation, Dragov rose from his seat and began his deliberate stride toward the battle ring, the resounding drag of his battle axe accompanying each of his slow yet steadfast steps as he made his way to the battle ring stairs.“Dragov!!!” The fans of the Bloodline Academy erupted in cheers, their voices ringing out even before he set foot in the arena.It was as if they were summoning him to make things right, to secure victory for their Academy team. To them, Dragov was not only the last warrior standing but also the captain of their Academy squad. And they placed the weight of their academy’s ambitions squarely on
As the light beam hurtled towards Dragov at incredible speed, the crowd eagerly awaited the outcome, their eyes fixed on the intense spectacle.Among the spectators, a few fans of the Bloodline Academy grew increasingly concerned for Dragov’s well-being. But despite their worry, they knew that convincing him to evade the impending attack would be futile. Dragov was the type of person who relished in challenges, and if he hadn’t been willing to face them head-on, he would never have allowed Marcus to unleash such a powerful assault against him in the first place. Marcus’s strategy of channelling the light beam after a brief moment of charging was a prudent move. As no seasoned Mage in their right minds would willingly grant their opponent the opportunity and time to gather such a devastating spell that could leave them in a perilous state. Had Marcus attempted the same tactic against Damien, he would have nimbly rushed forwar
“Begin!” The referee’s voice boomed through the arena as the final match between the Holy Grail Academy and the Bloodline Academy commenced. Like previous matches, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic cheers, fervently supporting their respective team captains.“Well, it has all come down to this,” Alec muttered to himself, his hands intertwined as they covered his mouth. His head bowed, lost in deep contemplation, the intense battles of the second round stirred thoughts within him. Alec wondered if he would be able to defeat all five members of an opposing team without his golems. If any of the other captains from the Great 8 academies could hear his thoughts right now, they would undoubtedly be tempted to blast him away with their spells. Even though they exuded confidence in their ability to triumph in one-on-one matches against their own team members, facing multiple consecutive battles without rest would take a toll on b
Julian focused his gaze on the rapidly approaching Dragov, who charged toward him with astonishing speed.The battle axe he wielded was raised high above his head, its blade shimmering with the elemental power of the wind.Realizing he had limited options, Julian stretched out his hand and swiftly cast a defensive spell infused with light element.As a spherical ball of light materialized around him, forming a protective barrier. However, even this formidable defence proved insufficient to halt Dragov’s relentless onslaught. As Dragov’s axe crashed down upon Julian, sending him hurtling towards the ground.–Selene, who had been watching the match alongside the rest of the War God Academy team, frowned and turned towards the VIP section when she got a mental message.“I’m afraid this is where our analysis gathering ends, the Dean has asked to see the captain and the team in our quarters,” Selene announced,
The Dean had anticipated that the team of mages would eagerly accept his offer, motivated by his apparent goodwill. However, when he extended his hands with the expectation of a grateful response, the room fell into an uncomfortable silence. The lack of reaction left him in an awkward stance, unsure of how to proceed without embarrassing himself, his arms still outstretched as if he were Santa Claus bestowing gifts.“Um, what seems to be the issue? Do you doubt my sincerity, or do you believe I’m incapable of fulfilling my promises? If there’s anything you need, anything that you believe could enhance your combat abilities and contribute to victory in the next battle, please speak up,” the Dean finally said, his words laced with a sweetness intended to coax a response from the team.Alec’s eyes narrowed with a hint of sly curiosity. He was tempted to make a brazen request, but he hesitated, recalling that he had only ever been so u
“Wait! You don’t all have to be so resistant, we can settle this amicably, instructor Phil and Jasper are only trying to help the team progress further,” the Dean pleaded, attempting to find a compromise.“I understand that as a team, you have the right to voice your concerns about who works with you, however, you need to consider their help, especially Jasper.” “He has a keen eye and can provide valuable analysis and insights on a higher level, allowing you to take advantage of strategic opportunities,” the Dean explained, trying to emphasize the potential benefits of having the Instructors on the team.“If you don’t mind, just let him be part of the team, he won’t interfere too much, but rather offer a few suggestions for the line-up.” “ Now, don’t tell me you’re willing to miss out on these benefits just because an unfamiliar person will be deciding who fights first,” the Dean said, directing his gaze towards Alec.His eyes
“Well, I want the corpse of a Peak Tier 6 Demonic beast and any unrefined Tier 5 Spirit metal, I don’t really care about the name or attributes of the unrefined spirit metal as long as it is Tier 5, I will gladly accept it,” Alec stated. The two instructors standing beside the Dean looked at Alec with puzzled expressions.Initially, their minds struggled to comprehend just why Alec would request such items. However, it didn’t take long for them to consider the cost that would be deducted from the newly assigned team fee, causing them to nervously bite their fingernails.“What do you need the corpse of a Tier 6 demonic beast for?” Instructor Phil, who is now responsible for the team’s finances, asked. But before he could say more, the Dean’s raised hand silenced him.“Consider it done already!” the Dean replied with a frown. No matter how hard the Dean also pondered about the matter, he couldn’t understand what Alec wanted with