Chapter 54: The First Match
Truth be told, each member of the seven families was a genius in their own right, and they never underestimated one another. Growing up together, Adam knew how challenging it could be to deal with Azalea, which was giving him a headache, but he had no intention of losing. Looking in Azalea’s direction, his eyes burned fiercely.
Feeling intense stare directed at her, Azalea spun to check out but when she saw it was that gruff dwarf, she harrumphed, giving Adam the middle finger salute, of course she made sure nobody was looking this way.
The princess was busing thinking how to toy with his next opponent, unfortunately it wasn’t Nero as she wished.
Elreth was set to face another promising cadet from one of the lesser families, which were powerful families below the seven prominent ones.
"Let’s begin!" Balrog announced, and the two cadets stepped onto the stage to test their skills. Both were women from Barak’s group: Leslie and Jordan, both knights with specialized classes. While most knights were typically swordsmen or spearmen, other types of knights existed too. Leslie wielded a rod, while Jordan used a warhammer.
Of course, this was just a sparring match, and the weapons they would be using weren’t the real deal; instead, they were alternate weapons made from a special type of wood known as Ashenwood. This wood was extremely durable, able to withstand significant impact, and above all, it could endure the power of a Law. Its unique properties made it an excellent choice for training weapons, allowing cadets to hone their skills without the risk of serious injury. Ashenwood’s resilience inspired confidence in both cadets as they prepared to engage in their match.
Leslie’s inherent Law was the Law of Earth, much like her family known for their affinity with the earth element. Although she could only use it at a basic level, under the influence of the Law of Earth, her rod could become incredibly heavy, making it difficult for her opponent to face her. She could also create small earth spikes, which would disrupt her opponent’s movements and provide her with an advantage.
Standing opposite Leslie, Jordan wielded the Law of Fire. She could envelop her warhammer in flames, enhancing its destructive power, or surround her feet with flames to increase her speed.
As the match began, Leslie immediately tapped into the Law of Earth, raising her rod high. With a swift motion, she slammed it into the ground, causing the earth to tremble.
Boom!
Several small earth spikes erupted from the ground in Jordan’s direction, forcing her to leap aside just in time to avoid them.