The arena was filled with tension as Levi stood victorious over Tano. The audience had been on the edge of their seats throughout the entire match, watching as the two wizards battled it out with spell after spell.
When Levi had conjured the Torrential Blast and sent Tano hurtling across the arena, the crowd had erupted in cheers. They had never seen anything like it before. The power and skill that Levi had displayed were nothing short of astounding.
As Levi looked out at the audience, his eyes glinting with triumph, the crowd continued to cheer. They were amazed at his strength, and some even wondered if he might be the most powerful wizard in the world.
Among the crowd were students, who had been watching the match with rapt attention. They were all aspiring wizards, eager to learn from the best. As the match ended and the arena began to clear out, they lingered behind, discussing what they had just witnessed.
"I can't believe how powerful Levi is," said one of the students, her eyes wide with excitement. "I've never seen anything like it before."
"I know, right?" said another. "That Torrential Blast was incredible. I've never seen anyone conjure that much water before."
Levi basked in the praise of the audience, feeling invigorated by their adulation. As he was making his way out of the arena, he felt a tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he saw that it was his friend and dormmate, Mark.
"Levi, that was amazing!" Mark exclaimed, his eyes shining with admiration. "You totally crushed Tano. I've never seen you cast spells like that before."
Levi smiled at his friend, feeling a sense of camaraderie. Mark had always been there for him, supporting him in his endeavors.
"Thanks, man," Levi said, feeling a surge of pride. "I've been practicing a lot lately. I'm glad it paid off."
Mark nodded, his expression serious. "You're getting really strong, Levi. I'm proud of you."
Levi felt a warm feeling in his chest. It was good to know that he had friends who cared about him.
As they walked out of the arena, they were surrounded by other students who were eager to congratulate Levi on his victory. Levi was a bit overwhelmed by all the attention, but he tried to stay humble and gracious.
The representatives from different organizations looked at each other and began to discuss Levi. They had all been impressed by his performance in the arena, but now they had to decide whether or not he was someone they wanted to recruit.
"He is good. He needs to be recruited," said one of the representatives, nodding his head in agreement.
"I agree," said another. "He has a lot of potentials, and I think he could be a valuable asset to our organization."
The others nodded in agreement, but one of them spoke up. "He is strong, but somehow I felt something weird about him. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I think we should be careful about recruiting him."
The others looked at him quizzically, wondering what he meant by "weird." "What do you mean?" asked one of the representatives.
"I don't know exactly," said the other. "It's just a feeling I have. He seems almost too confident like he has something to prove. And there's something about his eyes that just doesn't sit right with me."
The others looked at each other, unsure of what to make of this. They had all been impressed by Levi's performance, but now they were starting to wonder if there was more to him than met the eye.
"I think we should still consider him," said one of the representatives. "We can always keep an eye on him and see how he develops."
The others nodded in agreement, and they all went back to their respective organizations, each with a different idea of what to do with Levi.
Meanwhile, Levi was completely unaware of the conversations going on around him. He was still basking in the afterglow of his victory, feeling proud of himself for defeating Tano so easily.
As he walked through the hall, he was lost in thought, replaying the fight in his mind and relishing the cheers of the crowd.
But then, he suddenly felt a presence behind him. He stopped walking and turned around, looking for whoever it was that was following him.
"Please show yourself, whoever you are," he said, his voice strong and confident.
There was a moment of silence, and Levi wondered if he had imagined the whole thing. But then, a figure stepped out from the shadows, revealing himself to be a tall, imposing man with a stern expression.
"I am Zephyr," the man said, his voice deep and gravelly. "I have been watching you, Levi."
Levi looked at him warily, wondering who this man was and what he wanted from him. "Watching me? Why?" he asked.
Zephyr didn't answer right away. Instead, he stepped closer to Levi, his eyes fixed on him with an intensity that made Levi uneasy.
Levi took a step back, instinctively feeling the need to create some distance between him and the imposing figure in front of him. He wondered who this man was and what he wanted from him.
Zephyr took note of Levi's uneasiness but didn't seem to be bothered by it. He continued to look at Levi with an unwavering gaze, and Levi felt a strange sensation in his gut that he couldn't quite describe.
"I have been watching you because I wanted to confirm something," Zephyr finally said, breaking the silence. His voice was deep and gravelly, with an authoritative tone that commanded attention.
Levi raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Zephyr's words. "Confirm what?"
Zephyr's expression remained unreadable as he replied, "That you are who I thought you were." Levi felt a chill run down his spine at Zephyr's words, unsure of what he meant by that.
"What do you mean?" Levi asked, feeling increasingly uneasy.
Zephyr's eyes narrowed slightly as if he was weighing whether or not to reveal his true intentions. "Nothing," he finally said. "You will know when the time comes, but I want to warn you."
Levi furrowed his brow in confusion. "Warn me about what?"
"Nothing specific," Zephyr replied cryptically. "Just keep your guard up and be cautious around the representatives."
Levi's confusion turned to suspicion. "What representatives?"
Zephyr's gaze hardened. "The ones who claim to be working in your best interest," he said. "They are not to be trusted."
Levi felt a surge of anger rises within him. "And why should I trust you?" he demanded. "I don't even know who you are!"
Zephyr regarded him with a steely gaze. "You don't need to trust me," he said. "Just remember my words and be vigilant."
Levi wasn't satisfied with that answer. He felt as if he was being toyed with, and he didn't like it one bit. "I need to know who you are and why you're following me," he said, his voice low and intense.
Zephyr seemed unfazed by Levi's anger. "My identity is not important," he said. "What's important is that you heed my warning."
Levi gritted his teeth in frustration. He didn't know what to make of this encounter. On one hand, he felt a strange sense of unease around Zephyr, but on the other hand, he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something important he was trying to tell him.
"Fine," Levi said, his voice tense. "I'll keep my guard up. But I still don't understand what you want from me."
Zephyr's expression softened slightly. "I don't want anything from you," he said. "I just want you to be safe."
Levi eyed Zephyr warily. He didn't fully believe him, but there was something about the way he spoke that made him pause.
"Okay," Levi said slowly. "I'll keep that in mind."
Zephyr nodded once, then turned to leave. Levi watched him disappear into the shadows, still unsure of what to make of this strange encounter. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Zephyr's warning than he was letting on, but for now, he would have to trust his instincts and be careful.