Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 5. Rescue.
When teleporting to the basement where Professor Asparata's sister is being held they both witness something horrific.
Inside, the basement they see an estimate of 20 young children ages as young as 3 years and 12 years from all races (humans, Demon, Demi-Human, and elves)
"What?.... What is this place?"-Professor Asparata asks herself, covering her mouth while feeling fear.
Upon closer inspection, they noticed that the children are not well.
Most of them have bruises, even the 3-year-old.The older children even have a few broken limbs.Valoran casts <astral> telepathy magic to contact Artemsia.
"Artemsia, please come to my location it's urgent I need your assistance."
"I will be there in a blink of an eye"-Artemsia said.
The moment she said that Artemsia teleported to Valoran's location.
"Thank you for coming."-Valoran said.
When she arrived she was also shocked and just as confused about what is going on here."What is this? Children who are hurt."-Artemsia said.
"Yes. Children have been abducted over the last few weeks for ransom."-Valoran explained.
"Please heal them. As for me, I'll deal with those four and I don't want to do it in front of the children"-Valoran said.
"Of course, I will help."-Artemsia said.
" Also Artemsia this my teacher at the academy. Professor Asparata this is my good friend Artemsia a powerful magic-user. "-Valoran introduced them to each other.
They both shook hands.
"Nice to meet you."-Artemsia said."Likewise thank you for your assistance."-Professor Asparata said." Her little sister was also abducted and is held here as well. Please help her find her."-Valoran asked."I will"-Artemsia said.
"Thank you"-Valoran said.With that Valoran then turned his attention to the four demons.
He casts irum (teleportation magic) and teleports all four demons and himself into an abandoned side road with no escape.
The demons and Valoran arrive at an abandoned alleyway with a dead end.
The four demons are sitting on the ground with their backs against the dead-end wall.
Valoran towering over them four with his bright crimson eyes facing them.
The fear these four are feeling is something they never have felt previously."What to do with you?"-Valoran asked with an angry tone of voice.
" Please don't hurt us"-One of the demons begged Valoran."Why should I show you mercy? You abused those poor kids. "-Valoran replied.
"You-"-The demon gets interrupted.
" My question is. I am aware that you kidnapped these poor children for ransom. What I want to know is why did you additionally abuse them?"-Valoran asked with his red eyes staring down at them.
"Those brats didn't want to be still. Constantly crying out for help. We had to discipline them"-One of the demons said.
" He's right. Those brats couldn't keep their mouths shut. Also constantly asking for food"-The lead demon said.Valoran was furious hearing that.
"Quiet"-Valoran firmly instructed.
The moment he said that all the demons were immediately frozen in place as Valoran controlled them by controlling all their blood and mind.
" How dare you talk about those children like that?"-Valoran asked angrily.
Valoran at that point is more angered than ever before.
"I will punish you accordingly"-Valoran said.
Valoran explained to those four how they will be punished.
" First I will make you all immortal. Curse you with eternal youth and no matter what you do you will never die.
Don't think that's a blessing. I will send you all to a dimension where there is an endless desert. Not my first time doing this. However, the last time I did that I did not curse them with eternal life.You will feel the pain of death as you starve. If by the off chance you manage to locate food and water it will also be futile. The moment food and water enter your mouth it will turn to ashes.Death will not pardon you."-Valoran said.After he explained the punishment he cursed them with life and opened a portal to the endless desert dimension and threw all four demons inside.
The four of them land in different locations. Separating each of them by thousands and thousands of miles.
"NNOOOO!"-All four demons screamed.
Valoran closed the portal trapping them all in an eternal prison.
Valoran casts <irum> teleportation magic and teleports back to Professor Asparata and Artemsia.
When he arrived every child was healed and Professor Asparata thankfully found her little sister.
"Valoran your back."-Professor Asparata said." I am. Don't worry. Those four are gone for good"-Valoran said.
"All the children are healed"-Artemesia replied.
" Thank you for helping out. I appreciate it"-Valora said.
"It was my pleasure. Helping out a friend is thanks enough"-Artemsia said.A boy walked up to Valoran with urgent news.
" Sir. Sir. My brother is with the others. He's just a newborn. Please help him and the others"-The boy begged.
Valoran crouched down to the boy's level.
"Where are they? Do you know the location?"-Valoran asked.
" Yes I can take you there"-The boy replied.
"Let me go."-Artemsia said.Valoran looked up at her."Are you sure?"-Valoran asked.
" I am. I want to help these other children. It has been so long since I was in a fight."-Artemsia said.Valoran thinks about it."Alright. Take the boy and save the others. "-Valoran said.
She takes the boy by his hand and leaves the room.
"Artemsia"-Valoran said
Artemsia stops and faces Valoran." Your number 1 priority is the safety of those children. Don't lose yourself in the battle"-Valoran said."I won't. I will save them"-Artemsia replied with a smile and left with the boy.They left the building and are now outside.Artemsia carries the boy and starts levitating high up in the air for the boy to pinpoint the location of the other children who are in captivity.
" Ok. Can you tell me where the others are?"-Artemsia asked while levitating high up in the night sky.
The boy looks around the points to one abandoned warehouse.
"There. That's where they are located"-The boy said filled with energy.
Artemsia flew towards the building that the boy pointed to.
As soon as he revealed the location Artemsia did not hesitate and flew directly to the building.
They arrived within seconds.
She landed with the boy in her arms and put the boy on the ground.
"Wait here. It is too dangerous for you."-Artemsia said.
" Yes ma'am"-The boy replied.
Artemsia then headed towards the door and stood directly in front of the door.She then uses her magic eyes to see through the door. Only one of her eyes’s many abilities.
"I see. Four guys. The children seem to be out of harm's way."-Artemsia said.
She then blasts the door open.
The four men are in shock to see her standing there.
" Hello, boys. I came here to save the children."- Artemsia said with a smirk on her face.
"You bitch" "Who are you?" "We will kill you"-The four men replied.
The four men lined up. They attacked her with izaru (fire elemental magic) and blaze (lighting elemental magic).
Artemsia stood still and took the attacks head-on.
On impact, an explosion, as well as a huge amount of wind and smoke, was produced." There you go. She's dead"-One of the men said.
"You really thought that this would kill me?"-Artemsia asked in a mocking tone.
As the smoke cleared they saw Artemsia unharmed. Not even a single hair strain was moved out of place.
The four men are in shock.
" Impossible. We gave it our all"-The four men said in shock.
"That attack didn't even tickle"-Artemsia replied."Now then. I believe it's my turn."- Artemsia said as her purple eyes began to glow.
She freezes all men in place.
"I can't move"-The men are barely able to speak.
She then walks past the four men and goes to the back room where she witnesses the same image as the first place.
Children aged between 3-12 are all in bad condition with bruises and some of the older children have some limbs broken.
" What cruel fate has been done to you?"- Artemsia asks in shock.
She immediately casts <vita> healing magic. She creates a huge vita magic circle that heals all the children within a couple of seconds.
"Your safe now"-Artemsia said.
"My pain is gone" "Thank you" "Thank you lady"-Some of the children said.
Artemsia is filled with joy that she was able to help out these innocent children.
" It's ok now, head outside."-Artemsia said.
She then looks a little closer and sees a makeshift crib made out of old wood and some straws as padding.
She walks towards the crip and sees an infant kicking his legs.
The infant then looked toward Artemsia and smiled."What a cute little baby"-Artemsia said with a huge smile.
She grabs the newborn and makes her way out of the building passing the four men.
When she arrives outside the building all the children are waiting for her.The boy who initially asked for help is filled with joy and tears when he sees that his little brother is unharmed in Artemsia's arms.
" He's alive!"-The boy said.
He runs toward Artemsia and can't hold back his gratitude and excitement.
"Thank you so so much for saving him and the others."-The boy said.
He then hugs her.
"You're welcome"-Artemsia said and was moved by the fact that she helped those who were in need.
She then carefully passes the boy to his brother.
" Careful. I'll be right back. Wait here I have some unfinished business to attend to"-Artemsia said.
She then walks back inside the building with the four still frozen in place.
"You four will pay for what you have done. I will show you now mercy"-Artemsia said with an angry tone of voice.
She then unfreezes the four.
" We can move again"-The four men said.
"Let's charge at her with our swords since magic does not work on her"-One of the men said.
" Agreed"-Another man said.They then pulled out swords and charged toward Artemsia who was not impressed in the slightest.
"AHHH!"-The four men are yelling.
" Ha. This will be over quickly"-Artemsia said.
Finger Snap.
Artemsia snapped her fingers and all the men vanished into thin air.
"Consider this your punishment"-Artemsia said.
She then goes back outside to the children.
"Everyone. I will bring us to the others"- Artemsia said.She then casts irum (teleportation magic).She and all the children arrive at the other place where the other children, Professor Asparata and Valoran are standing outside together with city guards who came to aid.
" Those are the remaining children ''-Artemsia said."Thank you"-Valoran replied.
" What about the men?"-Valoran asked."They won't be a threat ever again"-Artemsia replied.
" I see. "-Valoran replied.
Professor Asparata is holding her own little sister in her arms and can't thank them enough for their help." Thank you Valoran. Thank you Artemsia. If there is anything I can do, please tell me."
Valoran smiles and says."How about you become our teacher again? We all miss you."-Valoran said.
" Of course, I will return."-Professor Asparata said.
"I can't wait to see you teach tomorrow. We should go now Artemsia's mom is likely worried at this point"-Valoran said.
" Of course"-Artemsia replied.
"You two live together?"-Professor Asparata asked.
" Yes. My mother offered her a place when she had nowhere else to go"-Valoran said.
"If that's the case. I have an idea"-Professor Asparata said.
Both Artemsia and Valoran curiously look toward Professor Asparata.
The next morning.
Valoran greets his friends in class as usual.
" Morning"-Valoran and his friends greet each other.
Professor Asparata then enters the class hall.
"She's back" "I am so glad she is." "I was worried that she would really quit"- Selina, Biatrix and Atticus said as well as all the other students.
" Now class please settle down. I have an important announcement to make."-Professor Asparata said.
"Please come in"-Professor Asparata said.
A beautiful female with black hair and purple eyes walks into the class in uniform and walks in front of the class.
Everyone is amazed at her beauty, in particular the male students.
" She's so pretty" "What pretty hair." "Wow"-The other students are saying.
" This is our new student. Please introduce yourself."-Professor Asparata said.
The female starts to speak.....
".....I am Artemsia it's nice to meet you."-She said with a smile.Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 6. PreparationsFlashback to the night before.Professor Asparata mentions that she has an idea.Both Valoran and Artemsia look curiously and await what idea Professor Asparata has."How about Artemsia joins our Academy?"-Professor Asparata says.Artemsia looks shocked to hear that. However, she is excited to hear that it could be possible to spend more time with Valoran and meet new people." I would like to join"-Artemsia said with a smile." Is that possible for her? She has not taken the enrolment exams."-Valoran asked."It is fine. Just come to the academy one hour early tomorrow" -Professor Asparata said.With that Valoran and Artemsia teleported home as their assistance was no longer required since the city guards are now taking care of the situation involving the children and parents are starting to arrive with tears of joy and are glad that their children are alive.They arrive home.They walk into the door where Aelina awaits them both."Where have you
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 7. Atticus the Winner of Hearts.Crowds consisting of: Humans, Demi-Humans, Elves and Demons are all cheering and cannot wait any longer for the duels to begin.The demon narrator then announces the first duel.The duels are selected at random. A magic crystal announces a group number from each academy within each year group."LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. IT'S TIME TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST GROUPS OF THE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS!FOR HALIVARRA ACADEMY WE HAVE GROUP 1 AND AS FOR HALIVARRA SECOND ACADEMY, WE HAVE GROUP 3. ""Looks like we are up first."-Valoran says calmly." Can I go?"-Atticus asks, wanting to prove himself."Are you sure about this?"-Selina asks with concern.Atticus' face is written all over with confidence." I am. I can do this. I am not the same fragile boy as I used to be. I'm now a confident young man. Thanks to all of you. Especially you. Valoran."-Atticus says with confidence.Valoran is proud to hear these words."Alright. Show them what you got. No ma
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 8. The Challenge.After Valoran protected Atticus from Kanan's final strike Kanan's fury grew exponentially and was about to attack Valoran when a mysterious female voice says:"Stand down Kanan"Kanan instantly obeys the order and calms himself.A beautiful human woman with blue hair enters the arena and by her side are two elves one of them is a male and the other is a female.Valoran looks toward Atticus."Whatever happens, stand behind me"-Valoran says to Atticus.The blue-haired female introduces herself."My name is Merial Seal. I am a third-year student at the Halivaara second Academy."Valoran just stands there unphased, smirking a little."My name is Valoran Silver. I am a first-year student"-Valoran says.Merial chuckles a little and then talks about the intervention in the battle between Atticus and Kanan."You sure made Kanan angry with your little invention. Boy."-Merial says.Kanan is getting angrier and angrier by the second."I will crush him"- K
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 9. The Impossible Duel.The narrator and commentator announce the beginning of the match.3,2,1 begin.With the match officially beginning, Merial is the first to strike.Blaze (lighting elemental magic).Valoran counters easily as he is opening a portal which takes in the attack and opens another portal directly in front of Merial."WOW VALORAN OPENS A PORTAL WHICH SHIELDS HIM FROM THE ATTACK AND LAUNCHED THE ATTACK BACK TOWARD MERIAL"-The commentator says.The crowd is cheering and cheering on." YYYAAAAAAYYY"Merial gets hit full force with her own attack.A large amount of wind and dust covers Merial and her teammates.Then the dust settles.....Merial stands there as if nothing happened."Ohh I see you took your attack head-on and managed to take no damage. Impressive."-Valoran replies.Kanan then starts to speak."I'll crush you so hard that even your shadow will run from me"Valoran stands smirking."Shadow...Kanan, I never thought I would say that but yo
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 10: A Vital Lesson.Valoran has won the duel. A duel is also called the "impossible duel"." THE WINNER IS VALORAN SILVER. EARNING A NEW RECORD OF 20 POINTS"-The commentator says.The crowd is cheering....."YAYYY!!!!"There are hundreds of thousands of cherry blossoms flying around the stadium carried by the wind.Vedika is filled with excitement and breaks into tears as she sees this beautiful site as it reminds her of a tragic past.Valoran then notices her tears gradually pouring down her cheeks.He crouches down....."Vedika, what's the reason for your sadness?"-Valoran asks.Vedika wipes her tears and responds..."My papa and I used to watch cherry blossoms bloom in the spring. They were his favourites just like myself...I just thought... would have enjoyed the sight you created"-Vedika says sadness.Both Everlyn (Vedika's mother) and Mary (Vedikas older sister) also begin to shed tears."Ohh Vedika"-Both Everlyn and Mary say in sadness."Vedika...Wipe the
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 11. The Importance of Trust.The final duel of the first day is about, to begin with, Biatrix and Selina getting ready to fight.The crowd is as always cheering and cannot wait for the duel to start.The commentator and narrator are both counting down.3,2,1 BEGIN!"Ladies first"-Melios says mockingly." What a gentleman"-Biatrix says.Biatrix is the first to strike with izaru (fire elemental magic) directly toward Melios.Melios raises a magic barrier."What a cute little flame"-Melios says.Biatrix is angered by that comment." Don't get so cocky"- Biatrix says as she is preparing to strike again...When Selina steps in to stop her."Wait, Biatrix doesn't let them provoke you"-Selina says.Valoran is observing the duel closely." She's right. If you are letting yourself be provoked this will lead to your battlefield awareness being clouded. Staying calm and level-headed leads to your awareness being sharp; this is the most important aspect of a fight"-Valoran s
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 12. The First Day is Over.The crowd was cheering with great excitement. Another great duel."YAAY!!!""What a fantastic duel"- The crowd discusses with each other astounded by the quality and magic that they have witnessed today.Biatrix and Selina could not be any happier than they are right now."We won!"-Selina yells in joy, hugging Biatrix while simultaneously laughing." Yes, we did. I am so proud of both of us"-Biatrix replies also laughing not as heavily as Selina's laughter, however.Both Selina and Biatrix make their way back to Valoran, Artemsia and Atticus, who are all waiting for them in the student seating area section of the arena.They arrive and are met with compliments from their team."You two were amazing!"-Atticus says in excitement." Great job you two."-Artemsia complementing both of them."Great job you two. You showed us that when you two work together, you are unstoppable. I am also beyond impressed at just how advanced your magic has b
Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 13. Artemsia vs Demonlise.Artemsia and Demonlise are facing each other.With the magic officially beginning Artemsia wastes no time and casts earth elemental magic.Three 20 feet golems made out of rocks moving directly toward Demonlise for an attack.Demonlise stares smirking at the golems seemingly unphased by the attack."What a nice trick"-Demonlise said.Demonlise, then waves his left arm slightly as a countermeasure...Then the golems turned to fine dust as a result.The crowd is speechless at what they just saw." Three golems gone?" "With just a single wave of his hand?""WOW, WHAT A GREAT OPENING ARTEMSIA GAVE HERSELF A NUMBERS ADVANTAGE BY CREATING THREE EARTH GOLEMS, HOWEVER, DEMONLISE DESTROYED ALL OF THEM WITH JUST A SINGLE WAVE OF HIS HAND"-The commentator announces.Valoran, who is carefully observing the match, is also impressed." Not bad indeed, not anyone could take out three golems just like that, especially a first-year student. It's