Chapter 12

Livia won all the matches of the second group and got selected easily. Third groups star was prince Cain Lancerot . Thinking about it, I have never seen him in the academy before. Must be very busy. Guess it was a pain to be the prince also. So much responsibilities. I must give it to him, he is outstanding. I am the one most familiar to him though as his father, the king was my uncle.

The most surprising match yet was the fourth groups, cause in the first time of the history of Veninsula kingdom, a commoner got selected. He wasn't even a fourth circle, just at the peak of the third circle. But even so, his battle awareness were at another level like he was an experienced fighter.He must have gone through a lot...

It is not that commoners were talent less, but they never had enough resources to catch up to those noble children before the age of 20. So defeating them before the age of 17 was some miracle.

"Kale" was his name, with his dark violet hair, he had a look of more than above average. All the commoners were cheering for him, and the nobles? Almost all of them had an ugly look on their faces. Why are you showing that disgusting expression so openly? Where is the basic etiquette they learned? Well, some things never changes even in both worlds I guess.

Fifth groups match didn't gave me any surprise. The beautiful "Mia Callisto" became the only complete mage to get selected. The pink haired beauty really lived up to her name( The hair colour differs because of the unique properties in mana).

Since almost all of the matches ended without much surprise, it is time for the to see something breath taking. That's what I really wanted to say but I can't show of here, can I? That will ruin all the plans up to now.

"Is it finally your turn?"

Alice asked noticing me stand up from my seat.

"Yeah, wish me luck beauty.."

"Good luck"

She smiled and waved at me. Her smile got me off guard as I never seen her smile like that. I think my heart skipped a beat. Without showing her my flushed face I instantly strode towards the participants room, leaving her all alone.

I only halted when I reached inside. I can see all the participants who got selected and the ones waiting for their chances. I was the last one to enter so their gazes easily fell towards me.

"Lon, is that you?"

That startled me. It was Livia. The moment she saw me she stopped chatting with Sam and walked towards me. I can see Sam faintly smiling. He didn't mind her behaviour at all.

"What are you doing here, Lon?"

Livia must be surprised seeing me here.

"I came to participate of course"

"Ha..ha.. that was a good jock Lon, really why are you here?"

I didn't say anything and stared at her with a blank face. She stopped her playful attitude and looked at me confused.

"Is the last participant arrived?"

One of the organisers entered the room and asked.

"Yes"

"Good then let's begin. The first match will be Val against Londo Alexandria. Please enter the arena when you are ready"

He then left just like that.

"You were serious?"

"..."

Livia only got out from her daze now.

"When did you reach the third circle?"

"A month ago"

I replied casually and walked away to choose my weapon.

"You don't have any weapon with you?"

The old man who was taking care of the weapon asked.

"I don't, I like to choose one"

"You can choose one from these"

He showed me the collection of weapon infront. There were a lo to choose from. But suddenly the lazy guy inside me kicked in and I quickly picked a flashy looking sword.

"I'll take this one"

"Are you sure?"

That guy seemed to be surprised for some reason and kept looking at me in disbelief. But I payed no attention and walked towards the arena.

....

"Poor unlucky fella"

The man who was taking care of the weapon sighed seeing Lon walking away.

"What? Is there any problem with that sword?"

Livia asked with concern.

"Problem? That sword is just a show piece which can only be used for decoration"

"..."

"Only the mana circulating crystal in it has some value"

"Why is something like that doing here?"

Livia was becoming more agitated.

"Well.... some idiot put it here saying the warrior must know his weapons too"

"..."

"I should go and warn him"

She decided to stop Londo before it was too late. But someone caught her hands and stopped her mid way.

"Don't worry about him Livia.."

Sam said with a calm tone.

"Why?"

Livia was startled because of his sudden action and was slightly blushing.

"He is already a fourth circle"

"Huh!!!...."