Chapter 59: Fire Vs Lightning
It was then that it happened. Time seemed to freeze as Nero’s entire being was suddenly enveloped in blazing crimson flames, the fire reaching even his sword. His body was encased in a brilliant inferno, the flames licking at him with fierce intensity, illuminating his form in a radiant glow. The crimson fire swirled around him, creating an aura of power that was both mesmerizing and terrifying, casting flickering shadows that danced across the arena.
"What?" Barak froze, unable to comprehend what he was witnessing. A deadly silence enveloped the classroom, the shock palpable among all present. No one had seen this coming; the intensity of the moment left every single person in stunned disbelief.
"You didn’t disappoint me." Balrog was the first to snap out of his shock, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Nero’s ability to wield a Law didn’t surprise him in the least; he had anticipated this development, though the speed of it left him momentarily taken aback. What puzzled him was why Nero had awakened the Law of Fire instead of the Law of Lightning, which was inherent to the Raizen family from which he hailed. This choice must have stemmed from his mother’s lineage. Balrog even entertained the thought that Nero might eventually awaken a second Law, the Law of Lightning, making him the first dual Laws user. He shook his head, dispelling the absurdity of the idea.
Meanwhile, various cadets expressed their disbelief, still reeling from the shock.
"This is so unexpected! To think he would finally be able to use a Law, but why the Law of Fire instead of Lightning?" Azalea remarked, deep in thought. Glancing beside her, she was startled to see the princess behaving strangely; Elreth’s face was flushed, as if filled with heat, and there was a dangerous glint in her eyes. Azalea instinctively distanced herself.
’She has gone mad this time.’
Inside, Elreth was feeling ecstatic. To think Nero would be blessed with the same Law as her thrilled her, but what excited her even more was his complete mastery over it. This must have been his first time using it, yet the way he handled the flames suggested a deep understanding of the Law. While others might not notice the details, she could immediately detect it as soon as Nero unleashed the Law of Fire. Her excitement surged; once more, she reaffirmed her desire to have him. He was a real diamond, too priceless to be left for anyone else.
"Go, go, go for it, my friend!" Adam shouted excitedly. Though he hadn’t expected this, he was determined to support his friend.
Some of the cadets whispered among themselves, speculating that Nero had hidden his abilities well, able to wield the Law of Fire all along but choosing now to reveal it for dramatic effect.