Chapter 231: Different Skies (Part 3)
Dante’s first defeat since entering the world of magic—the end of a decade-long unbeaten streak.
Amid the roaring crowd, Olivia remained seated, expression calm.
She worried for Dante—but neutrality was necessary for now.
Siana checked on Dante and signaled he’d be fine. Only then did Olivia release a small sigh.
’So Dante lost.’
She’d never doubted his victory. Yet strangely, now that he’d lost, she felt no emotional turmoil.
Maybe it didn’t feel real yet—but it was an undeniable masterpiece of a duel.
’I have to admit it. Dante gave his all. Shirone was stronger. That’s all. But...’
That final spell Shirone cast—what was that? It resembled his signature Photon Cannon, but Olivia was certain:
That was no ordinary Photon Cannon.
Even she, a specialist in verbal magic, would’ve struggled to unleash such power deliberately. And beyond raw force, the amplification defied common sense. Elevating a student-level spell to archmage-tier was impossible—even for her.
Olivia glanced at Alpheas. His silence confirmed he’d known all along.