Extra Of The Magus Academy

"WOOOHOOOO!!!"

The crowd’s energy was at its peak as the final match of the day was announced.

The arena buzzed with excitement, the air practically crackling with anticipation. Beatrice Lampshade’s voice amplified across the hall.

"The final match is between Seth Zephyr of the Akashic Magus Academy versus Finn of the Orion Sage Academy!"

A wave of cheers erupted, with students and dignitaries alike eager to witness the clash between two prodigies.

Finn strode confidently into the arena, his twin sister watching from the participant section with a calm but expectant gaze.

Finn had a very rare water-based Familiar, a Sea Serpent. He was well regarded as a genius alongside his twin sister, and while a majority of the spectators were skeptical about his sister’s power, with their expectations raised, they were beyond excited to see what Finn would show them.

After all, the general consensus was that the twins were evenly matched.

’Fey is stronger than I am, but… it doesn’t matter.’

Finn’s eyes shone with determination.

His Familiar coiled within him, its translucent scales shimmering under the bright lights within his Soul.

’I don’t plan to fall short.’

Seth Zephyr entered next, his blue eyes calm and unreadable. He exuded an aura of effortless confidence, his every movement measured and deliberate.

A faint spark of electricity danced around his hands as he surveyed his opponent.

The two locked eyes as the match began, the arena falling into an anticipatory silence.

No words were exchanged.

The two parties knew what they wanted and leaped into action instantly.

VWUUUUUMM!!

Finn wasted no time, immediately summoning a massive wave of water that surged toward Seth, a Sea Serpent Apparition riding atop it.

The crowd gasped as the wave roared like a living entity, its size dwarfing Seth.

Seth raised his hand, and a burst of lightning arced from his palm, splitting the wave in two.

ZZZTTZZZ!!!

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The crowd erupted into cheers as the electricity crackled, illuminating the arena.

Seth moved swiftly, dashing to the side to avoid the remnants of the attack while launching a counterstrike—a bolt of lightning aimed directly at Finn.

Finn countered by raising a water barrier, which absorbed the attack and dispersed the energy into harmless sparks.

With a wave of his hand, he manipulated the remaining water, forming tendrils that lashed out at Seth like whips. Seth weaved through them with ease, his movements quick and precise.

"You’re as good as they say," Finn admitted, his voice steady despite the strain of maintaining his constructs. "But I’m not here to lose."

With a sharp motion, Finn summoned a towering golem of water, its form solidified with immense pressure.

The Sea Serpent Apparition coiled around it, amplifying its strength. The golem charged at Seth, its fists crashing down like tidal waves. @@novelbin@@

Seth sidestepped the first blow and raised his hand, calling forth a falcon-shaped bolt of lightning.

SKRRIIIII!!!

The Spell let out a piercing cry as it unleashed a flurry of lightning bolts, striking the golem repeatedly.

Steam hissed and rose as the electricity clashed against the water construct, creating a chaotic scene of light and vapor.

"Tch… I can’t lose here!"

Finn gritted his teeth as he pressed the attack, the arena filling with pools of water that limited Seth’s movements.

’We promised each other… we promised that we’d make it to the top together!’

So many people were relying on him: his peers and his seniors.

Finn knew full well that his Academy was in a state of decline, and they were approaching dangerous territory.

He and his sister had sworn to repay the Orion Sage Academy for the kindness the school showed them… taking them both in and treating them like family.

That meant he had to work harder than anyone! He had to study more than anyone! He had to fight better than anyone!

And most importantly… he couldn’t lose!

WHISH!

Small streams snaked toward Seth’s feet, attempting to trap him. Finn’s strategy was clear—control the battlefield and drown Seth in overwhelming power.

But Seth remained unfazed.

"Not bad," he said, his voice calm. "But you’re too focused on quantity."

With a sharp gesture, Seth leaped into the air, lightning crackling around him.

He activated his Spell.

"[Stormburst]," Seth whispered, creating a dome of electricity that repelled the water and evaporated the pools.

The crowd roared as Finn’s control over the battlefield was shattered.

Seth didn’t stop there.

He raised his hand to the sky, calling forth a massive surge of lightning that coalesced into a spear of pure energy. With a flick of his wrist, he hurled it toward Finn.

Finn countered by summoning a massive whirlpool, its vortex spinning with incredible force.

The spear struck the whirlpool, creating a spectacular explosion of steam and light that obscured the arena.

When the mist cleared, Seth was already closing in, his lightning falcon soaring overhead.

Finn barely had time to react as Seth struck with precision, his lightning-coated fist landing a decisive blow.

BOOOOOMMM!!!

The force of the attack sent Finn skidding across the arena floor, his water constructs collapsing.

"G-guhh…"

Finn struggled to rise, his Sea Serpent apparition instantly dissolving into evaporating liquid.

’I have to get up… I have to!’

He looked up at Seth, who stood over him, his expression calm but resolute.

"You fought well," Seth said simply. "It was a good match."

Beatrice’s voice rang out over the arena.

"The winner of this match—Seth Zephyr!"

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as Seth turned and walked away, the electrical glow around him disappearing in a flash of light.

’I… I lost…?’

Finn felt the crushing weight of defeat as the thought settled on him.

He looked in the direction of his sister and saw her reaction.

’Forgive your useless brother, Fey…’

She watched silently, her expression unreadable, but the determination in her eyes was clear.

It was clear that she didn’t blame him.

Her eyes simply told him that she would work even harder; for the both of them.

’... Sorry, but it seems you’re advancing on your own.’

Upon concluding this thought, Finn closed his eyes and finally let unconsciousness claim him.

*******

"Looks like the match went just as expected."

Ash smirked as he witnessed the conclusion of the Apprentice Stage matches for the day.

’You never disappoint, Seth.’