Chapter 226: System Operation (Part 1)
Silence fell where the wind had passed.
The students were speechless. In just five minutes, Shirone’s relentless assault had brought Dante—the kingdom’s most talented mage—to his knees.
"What the...? Is this real? Dante just...?"
One student shot to his feet, shouting.
"Shirone took him down! He actually took Dante down!"
As if on cue, the training grounds erupted in cheers.
"That was completely one-sided! Was Dante even a match for him from the start?"
"Even Dante doesn’t stand a chance against Shirone. I knew Shirone would win from the beginning!"
The students clamored, each throwing in their own comment. Among all the students of the Royal Magic Academy, Dante’s defensive prowess was considered unparalleled. Yet here he was, overwhelmed by Shirone’s onslaught without even managing a proper counterattack. It was only natural for the crowd to lose their minds.
If the shield had been broken once, who was to say it wouldn’t happen again?
The duel wasn’t over yet, but judging by the battle so far, victory was already tilting in Shirone’s favor.
The crowd’s emotions surged, their fervor rising like scorching heat into the sky. The only ones who remained composed were the hidden protagonists of this duel—Alpheas and Olivia.