I Became a Murderer in the Academy.

Only a handful of people had predicted Iria's victory over Amelia in their duel.@@novelbin@@

Although many considered Iria stronger than Amelia based purely on individual combat ability, that was under ideal conditions.

Going to face Amelia after dueling so many others in a single day was reckless in the extreme.

Moreover, Amelia was known as the nemesis of swordsmen. Her invincible barrier was impervious to physical attacks, and no one believed that Iria, in her exhausted state, could break through it.

Still, as the top-ranked third-year student, Iria’s actions were seen as excessively courageous, bordering on reckless.

But the outcome of the duel unfolded in a way no one had anticipated.

Despite all odds, Iria emerged victorious.

Technically, Amelia was declared the winner, but it was clear that Iria had won in every meaningful sense.

She hadn't just won by a hair's breadth. Iria toyed with Amelia on the training ground.

She shattered Amelia's vaunted lightning shield in a single blow, and refused to let herself be hit by Amelia's rapid strikes.

The swordsmanship Amelia had painstakingly honed was useless, as it couldn’t even react to Iria's speed.

It would have been impossible unless there was a considerable gap in their abilities.

Iria’s duel was drawn out, taking time and drawing attention. Amelia had to endure prolonged strikes from Iria.

It seemed as if Iria was intentionally prolonging the fight to torment her.

"She’s scary at this point, isn’t she? I didn’t think Iria was this fierce."

"Didn’t you hear? Apparently, Amelia started some nasty rumors about Iria."