Extra Of The Magus Academy

"Gahh…"

Fey staggered backward, ice shattering around her, and she finally collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

Her expression didn’t change, but Ash could see it—the exhaustion in her eyes.

The announcer’s voice boomed.

"Winner: Ashfelt Zephyr of the Akashic Magus Academy!"

The crowd was initially quiet, and for good reason.

Ashfelt wasn’t the most popular in the Academy, but a sizable number of people already knew him to be an untalented loser. Some even knew that he was only able to contract with a Lesser Grade Wind Familiar.

However, this sudden display was by no means ordinary.

All of a sudden, everyone’s assessment of the shame of the Zephyr Household changed.

It was only then that the crowd exploded in cheers for him, but Ash barely heard them as he stood over Fey, breathing hard.

"That was close…" He wheezed, looking at the girl beneath him.

She looked at him with curious eyes as her lips parted for a moment, her body trembling with suppressed emotions. However, this only lasted for a moment.

Fey stood to her feet and simply nodded, her gaze now icy and emotionless. She said nothing to Ash, but gave a slight bow of acknowledgment before stepping off the stage.

As Ash looked around the roaring arena—observing just how widespread the damage done was—he realized once just how close that battle had been.

’She almost had me.’

But now, he had made it to the Semi-Finals.

’The climax draws ever so nearer…’

*******

The crowd’s excitement showed no signs of waning as the tournament pressed on, each match bringing forth an electrifying clash of abilities.

The banners of the four academies of the Empire fluttered in the wind above the arena, each representing the pride and power of their respective institutions.

Following Ash’s hard-fought victory over Fey, the second match saw the Asura Spirit Academy claiming a dominant win, their representative displaying overwhelming power that left the audience in awe.

The third match was no different, with the Nirvana Gate Academy emerging victorious, their student’s precise and calculated techniques securing them a well-earned spot in the Semi-Finals.

Now, the fourth and final match of the Quarter-Finals was about to begin.

Seth, the pride of Akashic Magus Academy and a force to be reckoned with, strode confidently onto the stage. His opponent from the Nirvana Gate Academy, a tall and stoic fighter with a reputation for impenetrable defense, stood across from him with a calm, unwavering gaze.

As the match was announced, the air crackled with anticipation.

Seth wasted no time.

The moment the battle began, his presence engulfed the stage like a storm. His signature blue flames roared to life, coiling around his arms as he lunged forward with blistering speed.

"[Infernal Burst]!"

A surge of fire erupted toward his opponent, but the Nirvana Gate Academy student was prepared. A shimmering golden barrier formed just in time to block the attack, the heat causing the air to shimmer around it.

Seth smirked. "Good defense. But it won’t be enough."

Unlike many students, Seth could masterfully utilize more than one elemental attribute. His Familiar, the Storm Dragon, controlled various elements, making him adept at various kinds of Spirit Arts.

He pressed the assault, weaving around the stage with a series of fiery strikes, each one testing the limits of his opponent’s defense. The Nirvana Gate fighter responded with a calm precision, countering Seth’s attacks with well-timed bursts of spiritual energy, creating shockwaves that rippled through the air.

Minutes passed, and despite the challenger’s resilience, Seth’s relentless aggression began to wear him down. The Nirvana Gate student’s breathing grew labored, his movements slightly slower. Seth seized the opportunity with a devastating combination of fire and force.

"[Blazing Wrath]!"

A massive burst of azure flame shot forth from Seth’s fists, breaking through the weakening defenses and sending his opponent skidding across the arena floor.

The force of the impact left him unable to continue, and the referee swiftly called the match.

"Winner: Seth of the Akashic Magus Academy!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating Akashic Magus Academy’s second victory. Seth stood in the center of the stage, his chest heaving but his expression smug, basking in the applause.

Ash, watching from the sidelines, allowed a small smile to tug at his lips as he saw Seth step down from the stage, waving off the attention as though it were nothing.

But that smile didn’t last long.

As his eyes drifted toward the tournament board, his gaze landed on the matchups for the Semi-Finals.

Two students from the Akashic Magus Academy.

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And one from the Asura Spirit Academy.

Leera.

Ash’s expression darkened.

He had known this match was inevitable, but now that it was staring him in the face, the weight of it settled on his shoulders. @@novelbin@@

’Leera…’

The name alone carried a sense of unease.

She was a prodigy, a force of nature who blended raw strength with deadly precision. The Asura Spirit Academy didn’t just produce powerful students—they crafted monsters.

And Leera was one of their finest.

"She’s skilled and powerful. She won’t be an easy opponent." Kellion’s warning echoed in his mind.

"I know that already."

Ash exhaled slowly, rolling his shoulders and trying to shake the tension creeping into his muscles. His previous victory had been hard-fought, and he knew he couldn’t afford to make mistakes against an opponent like Leera.

As Seth approached him, a smirk still plastered on his face, he noticed Ash’s troubled expression.

"What’s with the long face, brother? We made it to the Semi-Finals!"

Ash forced a chuckle, trying to mask his unease.

"Yeah... we did."

Seth arched an eyebrow, but didn’t push further. "Don’t overthink it. Just do what you always do—some weird, unpredictable scheme and you’ll be fine."

Ash chuckled, though it was hollow. He appreciated Seth’s confidence, but deep down, he knew this would be his toughest challenge yet.

As the announcer’s voice boomed through the arena, calling for the next match, Ash took a deep breath and stepped forward.

It was time.

His fight against Leera was next.