Academy Tournament Part 5

Chapter 78 - Academy Tournament Part 5

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"Ah, I forgot..."

Oof, forgot to ask her name. Well, don't matter, as long as I managed to help then we're good. I'm really glad I still have those spare [Immunity Potions] I made during our Jungle Expedition. Though sadly, that's the last one I have but I doubt we'll use them anytime soon, so I guess it's okay.

I came back to my seat where the others were currently sitting—and by the time I arrived, looks like the 2nd match had already started. Let's see...

Oh! It looks like it's Seia's turn. At the Centerstage, Seia can be seen fighting against a Man whose her fellow 『Gunslinger』. I stopped on my tracks for a moment to watch the battle carefully.

Both of them were storming each other with the round of their guns while moving at an incredible speed and reflexes. The guy was using a gun called a 『Minigun』, a strong gun that can even be used to fight against the 『Four Elementals』. I can see that the guy was very experienced in this. But...

"Adrian down! Winner Seia!" Loud cheers came from Seia after the announcement. Looks like a large number of males had started to also like Seia. I'm proud.

Both their skills and equipment were vastly in difference. Aside from her upgraded equipment, Seia currently possess equipment that's currently one of the strongest items you can get early. That guy on the other hand was using a starter armor called 『Hunter Armor』. Its appearance is of just a ragged cowboy outfit nothing more. In any case, He sure were very confident, isn't he?

"An easy win huh...." I mused.

Now that I think about it, I wonder whom I'll be fight against this afternoon... This afternoon is the quarterfinals of the Tournament so I'm a bit curious...

While pondering so, I went into my seat but was greeted by Sora and the others who were very cheerful for some reason.

"Congrats Sai," Sora greeted me with a broad smile. "Despite the harassment, you sure were very kind huh."

"Huh...? What do you mean—"

"You don't need to hide it Sai," Lily interjected. "Your voice can be heard even here when you were at the Centerstage. And also, after the fight, you helped that green-haired girl, right?"

"Guh...!" I flustered a little. "You even knew that..."

Is it because the audience were silent when we're fighting? In any case, I did try myself to hide the fact that I helped... Just how did they know...?

"You sure was easy to read when flustered huh." Astra teased.

"You don't need to be embarrassed Sai. I really thought you were amazing." Aedan added, looking at me in enthusiasm.

I can't help but strained a smile at their remark. I sat on my seat silently as the girls tease me uncontrollably. Gosh, this is embarrassing than I thought...

"Master, are you okay...?"

"Aruji-sama..."

After a while and the teasing had finally ceased. Taking the opportunity, Luna and Akari who was beside me whispered their concern. The solicitude from these two made me feel better. I don't want to cause another awkward moment, so I just pinch their cheeks both in response and adoration.

"Thank you, you two..." I gently whispered. "That made me feel better."

Though, after I said that, I suddenly feel the male audience staring daggers at me. But it was instantly stopped when Luna glared them back. I didn't saw Luna's expression but the guys sure were showing a pure terror from their reaction.

The rest of our fight had been very easy and didn't create any major occurrence so far. Sora, who doesn't know how to hold back despite his kind attitude diminished his opponent with ease.

Luna and Lily also had won the match with ease. The 『Chaos Mode』 had just started, and we rush things quickly with the help of my knowledge, so I don't blame them for losing.

Lastly was Astra who won with her amazing sword skill. The fight was a bit slow compared to the last fight, but it was great overall. Actually, out of all of us who are considered strong, Astra is the only one whose stats were still at base. Meaning, the 『Mana Essence』 was still of an unknown existence to her. I don't know, in the story, Astra was supposed to already have the same stats as us. I wonder why...

What happened to the original story, you ask? Haha, good question... Okay I'll be frank; I don't know what the fuck is happening anymore. Those that are currently happening right now was supposed to never happen. Am I the reason...? Yes. You know how I wanted to continue the story so that I can anticipate where the later bosses will come? Yes, I'm the one who ruined that.

Anyways, those who were utterly defeated were carried away by the medics. It might have been like a simulation, but you can still experience the pain, albeit a bit tiny amount, it still hurts nonetheless.

"Sai." I was called by Sora crossing his arms and is looking at the front in full anticipation.

"Yeah." I nodded in response. "It's them."

"And for the 7th fight!! This match will be fought by one of the most anticipated competitors in this tournament, Jett Midnight!! on the centerstage!!"

Vigorous cheers reverberate the whole Arena—mostly guys who's probably captivated by the coolness of the person mentioned by the announcer. After a moment and Jett finally enters the centerstage together with his opponent—whom I think is—

"—a 『Summoner』 huh..."

""Summoner?"" Everyone asked in bewilderment, with the exception of Rina-san, Akari, and Aoyuki who already has the knowledge of it.

"A 『Summoner』 is one of the classes where they summon a mob to aid them during battle. As for the person, they use a weapon type called 『Whips』 which they can use to command the summons on who to attack and whatnot."

"Heh," Luna displayed a mesmerized expression. "It's the first time I've seen one..."

"Yeah, it looks fun." Lily said, then looks at me in anticipation. "Right?"

"Haha," I beamed as I talk. "Don't worry, we'll get to use that at some point of our adventures."

"Yay!" Lily cheerfully celebrated. "I can't wait!"

The two competitors faced each other and took their fighting stance, waiting for the announcer to start the fight.

"And now, for the 7th Match!! Ready...!! Fight—!"

At the match's start, the two immediately made their move. The guy quickly summons his mobs, a bat and 5 of it no less. After doing so, the guy took out a whip that looks like it was burning hot.

"Not bad," I mused, stroking my chin. "For him to already summon 5 numbers of bats, he probably came here fully prepared."

But when the summoner was just about to be fully prepared, Jett already got close enough to attack him point blank. In doing so, Jett brute force his way and tried to stab the summoner with his 『Shinobi Blade』 But...

"!!"

It was successfully defended by the summoner guy using the molten hot thong of his Whip. Failed on doing so, Jett kicked the ground and then the summoner guy to propel himself out of the summoner's range. Unfortunately, the bats whom the summoner had summoned begins to attack Jett in a high-speed elliptical movement.

"Tch!" Jett clicked his tongue in infuriation. "What a pain...!"

"That guy... Is strong...!" Sora sternly said.

"Yeah," I nodded in response. "Looks like we didn't see him when we took a break for a moment."

We actually took a break midway of the match. We started to get bored after the last fight when Davis ended so It's probably this guy's match when we weren't there.

As for Jett's current case, he's dodging the 5 simultaneous attacks coming from the bats coupled by the summoner's Whip, swiping him without giving him an air to breathe. To everyone's surprise, despite the almost impossible to dodge situation, Jett perfectly managed to dodge almost everything without being fatally hit.

"I-Impossible...! How can you—Ugh?!"

"Got 'chu!"

When the summoner guy started to lower his guard, Jett took this opportunity and secretly threw a 『Glaive』 at him. This gave Jett a millisecond to recover but it was enough for him to turn the tables on his opponent. Jett ⟨⟨Dash⟩⟩ his way to his opponent and starts to stab him one after another. The guy tried to fight back but Jett was too fast to even manage to land a hit on him.

"To perfectly take any opportunity despite his almost impossible predicament, Jett Midnight moves up into the quarterfinals!!"

The fact that he didn't even dare use his other arsenal makes him a terrifying opponent. I forgot to mention but I've been trying to use ⟨⟨Appraisal⟩⟩ on Jett and Davis but they're too far to reach for me to be able to use it.

What about the time when he attacked me yesterday? As for that... I'm sorry, I was too preoccupied on pondering how I wanted to rest that I forgot...

"Now, as for this noon's last match comes Davis Blackraven versus—"

All of us were sternly watching. We already seen some of how Jett fights, but we still have almost zero knowledge about how strong Davis currently.

The two competitors finally enter the Centerstage with Davis whom I noticed is looking more serious than before. I wonder what happened...

As for his opponent, he was obviously showing her weapon with the looks of confidence. I can see some different class weapon which pertains that he is an 『All Rounder』 which is similar to mine. No wonder the confident look on his face.

The two face each other on a far position, and after seeing each other's face, the all-rounder guy suddenly points his finger with a nonchalant smile to Davis who looks like he was not having it.

"That confident face of yours, I'll beat it to a pulp." The All-rounder guy exclaimed, then started to taunt him. "Now that I've remember... Jasmine, was it? I'll beat you right here right now and you know..." The all-rounder guy starts to lick his mouth. "Maybe I'll get him to like me GUHEHEHE~!!"

"Uwah...!!" The girls frankly showed a look of disgust. Even us boys who can't help but cringe at his unbelievable confidence.

Then suddenly...

""!!!!!!!!""

An extreme pressure reverberates through the entire Arena. All of us, even I, tensed up when we felt the extreme intimidation coming from Davis. That's...

"I'll make sure to make you regret that statement...!" Davis exclaimed, staring dagger at his opponent who got stunned for a moment.

Davis stops his skill after his statement. Once the pressure had ceased, Luna, Lily, and Seia looked at me dumbfoundedly.

"Master, that's your...!"

"Yeah, so he also possessed that skill. Moreover..." I paused and closed my eyes for a moment. "It's twice stronger than mine."

"W-what was that...? A-anyways, the 8th match!! Begin!!"

The All-rounder guy took out an 『Diamond Gem Stave』 and a 『Platinum Sword』, a combination of Melee and Magic.

"That startled me but I ain't sure won't—?!"

But to his surprise, Davis was already in front of him—only milliseconds before he slashes him. Then suddenly, the all-rounder guy had a flash thought.

(Eh? Why are you here? Aren't you on the opposite side just now...? I—)

Without even giving him any chance to fight Davis struck his opponent with an unbelievable consecutive slash.

"⟨⟨Godspeed⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Dash⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Iaijutsu⟩⟩ + ⟨⟨Multiple⟩⟩"

To our perspective, Davis who was supposed to be on the edge of the Centerstage was already in that man's range. As for the slash, it was so fast that the only thing we can think of is that—

—the guy was supposed to be already a mincemeat if not for the simulation like barrier keeping them alive.

"!! W-winner!! Davis Blackraven!!"

Everyone was too scared or dumbfounded to even make a loud cheer to the current match. As if nothing had happened, Davis composedly exited the Centerstage with a furious expression.

"Unbelievable..." Sora voiced out his surprise, eyes narrowed. "So, this is Davis Blackraven..."

I don't need to use ⟨⟨Appraisal⟩⟩ to assess him—because I already knew.

"Yeah..." I timidly said, crossing my arms. "He's stronger than us unfortunately."

After a moment came an announcement before the lunch break.

"Before we continue to proceed the breaktime, we will announce the upcoming match for the afternoon. Stay tuned."

A large hologram was projected with the list of an upcoming next competitors who will fight for the quarterfinals:

『Sora』 vs. 『Seia』

『Sai Crimsonheart』 vs. 『Astra Redwillow』

『Luna』 vs. 『Davis Blackraven』

『Jett Midnight』 vs. 『Lily Helianthus』

Vigorous cheers reverberate the Arena. The excitement for the quarterfinals has been more than ever. As for the competitors, we we're looking at the projector both in anxiety and anticipation.