Showdown: Strange Words

"It's great to witness a fight between two students using manifested magic."

"Yeah, that's right. It's always fun and exciting to watch the match with that instead of the usual magic blast exchange."

"But that girl seems to be very talented. Two manifesting magic elements simultaneously. That is a difficult thing."

"But the opponent is not a weakling. The physique and speed with which the boy wraps his body in fire magic are commendable."

"Yes, that's right. The explosion from the two elemental manifestations was reduced in damage due to the boy's quick response. Now, how will the girl attack? Or will she defend?"

Mugang managed to survive the quite powerful explosion. He was quick to respond despite panicking and seeing the two manifestation magic elements approaching rapidly. The decision to wrap his entire body in fire magic was also the right one.

Unfortunately, that didn't mean he managed to perfectly dodge the attack.

The explosion of water and fire could have completely neutralized him. But because of the presence of ice on his arms, the flame envelope that covered his body could not negate the damage.

At this moment, Mugang's body was aching, and both of his arms were trembling. He didn't expect that Inkgrit was proficient in three elements of magic.

However, Mugang's opinion was different from what Aizen was thinking in Class 3 of the Knight Division seat.

Aizen knew that Inkgrit wasn't proficient in many elements of magic. The girl was able to bring out the magic elements in manifestation because she was focused on creating Aether. Thus, it resulted in the ability to be able to use multiple casting and magic forming.

However, Inkgrit wouldn't be perfect and reach high levels because of that mindset. When she succeeded in establishing Aether for the first time, the multiple-casting ability she previously possessed would no longer appear. She could still use magic but only with one element and use the manifestation.

That would also be the reason why Inkgrit would lose in the round of 32.

"Well, the next strike will decide this match."

And just as Aizen said, Inkgrit bit her lips and started emitting massive Mana from her body.

"Quadruple Casting, Catalyst!"

Suddenly, four basic elements appeared from the four directions of the arena floor. Water, fire, air, and earth soared into the sky and began to rotate at high speed.

At that time, the arena immediately turned into a place of natural disaster with windstorms, floods, fire-spewing lava rain, and cracked ground, dropping rocks covering the location.

Mugang struggled and stumbled to hold on to his fiery shield. There wasn't much he could do under those circumstances. Attacking was also an impossible choice.

However, the longer he hesitated over his decision, the more chaotic the cataclysm in the arena became.

It even made some school staff and guards have to go down to the sides of the arena to keep it from causing damage or hurting the spectators.

Meanwhile, the onlookers didn't care about the dangerous state of affairs. The Second Year and Third Year students were even more pleased to see a battle of the magic of that caliber.

On the other hand, the invited guests, such as the families of the knight lineage, could only be stunned by such an extraordinary display. At the same time, the families of the mage's bloodline smiled, amazed by what Inkgrit had shown.

"That girl is really impressive!"

"Who is she? Inkgrit Adler? Does anyone know a mage by the name of Adler?"

"Heh! Being able to manifest magic at will and being able to multiple cast with four different elements. That sure is a talent. Isn't that right, Viscount Joe?" Asked one of the nobles, who came from Gredbury City, the capital of the Aslan Empire.

"Well, that's true. Your son is just as normal compared to this girl. Oh! I'm sorry if I spoke a little presumptuously." Added one of the high nobles, who sat not far from Viscount Joe.

"Em! That girl is amazing. She is very talented and smarter than Arman." Viscount Joe was not offended by the question and immediately dragged his son's name without thinking it was embarrassing or lowly.

For him, being scorned by the high nobles, there was no need to get too worked up since the real show would happen in one year's time.

The nobles and aristocrats, who followed him, also did not take sides because they knew it was not the time to display their power. Although hierarchically, they were far below the high nobility.

Kallias quickly tried to lighten the mood. He smiled broadly, and without turning his head towards where the conversation was taking place, he could exude the pressure of an elder.

"You guys don't seem to be observant. This girl has a strong opponent, so she has to show all of her skills. Meanwhile, Student Malajorg hasn't shown his full power because the opponent is of different levels.

"In my opinion, Student Malajorg and Student Adler are almost equal in magic abilities. Besides, multiple casting isn't always above the clouds in a fight.

"It's important for a mage to understand that being proficient in one elemental magic is absolutely necessary to solidify growth potential."

Viscount Joe rested his back against the high chair since Kallias was already speaking at length. He didn't need to extend or respond to the high nobles anymore.

And those high nobles also realized and respected their elder. They just smiled and nodded, confirming what Kallias said.

The high nobles did not allow their descendants to attend Raven Academy. They wanted to continue their tradition of inheriting their parents' position in the imperial government.

So, conventional schools were an option in Gredbury City to study the order and work system of government and the nation's history. That was also what made them not too familiar with the mage and knight school system. To them, fame was not essential, but connections to the imperial officials were.

However, such thinking differed from Viscount Joe's. For him, a mage was the best position to gain fame and connections with the higher-ups of the empire's officials.

Government people probably looked down on mages or knights. But in reality, it was the mages who were more authoritative and respected. Because in politics, being able to carry out and think of schemes to win was vital, and having a reliable person to take care of that was the main thing.

Ordinary ones and supernatural humans,

It was apparent which ones to entertain and boot-lick if one wanted to survive long in a world full of tricks and lies.

Meanwhile, Mugang was no longer able to hold on any longer in this arena full of catastrophic natural disasters. He tried his hardest to scream and say the word surrender over the match. But, it was in vain.

Inkgrit was truly unforgiving. She was very annoyed with Mugang's attitude at the beginning. She swiftly threw the calamity out of control. So that Mugang's voice would not be heard until the magical mishap was over. And her Mana was nearly depleted.

Of course, what she expected didn't happen. When Mugang's life was in danger and about to suffer serious injuries, one of the professors from the Mage Division immediately clapped once.

"That's enough. The winner has been confirmed, and please announce it." The professor said to the referee near the arena. And in that instant, Inkgrit's cataclysmic magic subsided as if a bright sunny day had arrived after the destructive catastrophe.

Mugang lay down, weak and helpless, full of sweat and red bruises on his body because he had to endure the worst of the disaster for quite a long time.

Inkgrit could only click her tongue and grunt in a low voice. "Humph! Men are the same. Neither in that world nor here, they love catcalling and belittling women."

But unbeknownst to Inkgrit, Aizen was watching her closely from the start of the match to the end.

Inkgrit's last words couldn't be heard if one wasn't half a meter away from her, but Aizen managed to guess some of the remarks by observing her lips and mouth.

'That world? What does it mean?'

Aizen didn't understand what Inkgrit was saying. That word could have thousands of meanings. He could indeed deduce it. But it was difficult because it could make him think too much. So, he threw the matter to the back of his head.

"Hey! We won! Aizen, we won the bet!" Ayduin's joyful voice sounded quite loud and caught the attention of his classmates.

"Shut up. Your voice is too loud. Winning a bet is nothing to be proud of." Aizen rebuked. He undoubtedly got 15 silver coins, while Ayduin got 7 silver coins and 50 copper coins.

It was a satisfying harvest. But Ayduin's fresh and cheerful face immediately turned sour and gloomy. He just realized an important thing as well as the mistake he made earlier.

'Ah! If I put up my entire finances earlier, which was 4 silver coins, I should have 30 silver coins now!! Oh, sh*t! How unlucky I am!'