Chapter 166. Anger on him
Rin’s staff flicked, sending lightning-fast beams of pure mana at Lucian that were each sharp enough to pierce magic armor.
Lucian’s eyes shone, his red aura flaring as he used Blood Dance, a rare Caulem skill sharpened by hard training. His sword moved too quickly to see, perfectly aiming to block the mana beams as his body turned into a storm of red light.
The arena floor shook as each blow sent shockwaves through it. He quickly closed the distance, swinging his blade precisely at Rin’s chest, but she disappeared as her body faded into a glimmer of light, the Aether Phantom spell that Isolde had taught her.
Rin appeared behind him, her staff crackling with mana as she swung with extra strength, aiming for his back. Lucian spun, his reflexes amazing, his sword meeting her staff with a loud BOOM that broke the arena’s mana barriers, sending glowing sparks falling like stars.
Their weapons locked, shaking with raw power, their eyes burning—Rin’s pink with stubborn determination, Lucian’s gray with thrilled respect.
The crowd held its breath, the bronze students still, Velmera’s hands clasped so tight her knuckles turned white. In the stands, Professor Gidon gripped the railing beside Avoor, Vaelm, and Isolde, his voice a low rumble of wonder.
Isolde’s smirk grew, pride clear, her sapphire eyes fixed on Rin.
Her voice cut through the arena, sharp and final. "The match ends here!"
The Ethereal Dominion sphere faded, its runes disappearing as the arena’s air calmed, dust settling slowly. Rin and Lucian stepped back, breathing hard, weapons lowered, sweat shining on their faces.