Chapter 27. Match Ended
Lucian sprinted through the academy grounds. His breath came in sharp bursts, his mind racing faster than his legs. Leonhardt... what are you? Have you completely lost it?
After two days of grueling travel, he had returned only to hear whispers of his brother's reckless duel. Panic clawed at him as he reached the arena steps.
He skidded to a stop at the viewpoint, gripping the railing for support. His chest heaved as he caught his breath, his eyes slowly lowering to the arena below. What he saw made his heart stop.
Garrik stood in the center of the arena, his massive fists adorned with golden gauntlets.
Resonance weapons—symbols of noble bloodlines, weapons summoned from their very essence. Only those born into noble bloodlines could wield them.
Lucian's gaze turned to his brother. Leonhardt stood calm, unarmed, his crimson eyes steady and unshaken. No weapon, no fear—just that unnerving stillness.
Garrik sneered, vanishing in a blur of speed. Reo's eyes darted, searching, but Garrik appeared in front of him in an instant, his massive arm swinging down like a hammer.
Reo barely ducked, the gauntlet grazing the air above him.
His speed increased. Reo thought
Reo calculated quickly, aiming an uppercut, but Garrik caught his fist mid-swing, the gauntlet clamping down with crushing force.
Reo's jaw tightened, but he didn't hesitate. Twisting his body, he launched a sidekick aimed at Garrik's ribs. Garrik's other hand shot out, catching Reo's leg with ease.