(From MC’s perspective)

Little Star Gate High School,

The atmosphere returned to normal when the next duel was announced.

Time passed in a blink of an eye.

Apart from the top 3 wizards, everyone had at least one duel. Liam Baker regained his confidence after defeating the wizard ranked higher than him.

Surprisingly, my turn didn’t come up after the first duel. Which made me look forward to the upcoming duels.

If my assumption is correct, I will be facing the top 5 wizards after one more duel. A quick glint flashed in my eyes when I understood that.

Finally after several rounds of the duel. The next announcement was made. Fortunately, this time my name was announced.

Vincent Carey vs Liam Baker

When the big screen showed the name. A huge smile blossomed on my face. “Is this a coincidence or what?” I grumbled. I’m going to meet my favourite opponent.

I got up from my seat and walked past my classmates towards the fighting stage.

The crowd let out a resounding cheer.

I saw Liam Baker stand up with confidence. The booing crowd also changed after witnessing his previous win.

So the audience was pretty much divided this time. Unlike Liam, I didn’t release my magic powers at all. It might be the reason for the crowd’s positive response towards him.

It doesn’t matter to me anyway. I will end the duel like the previous one. As this thought rose in my heart, I quickened my pace towards the fighting stage.

…

Liam Baker cracked up an evil grin after the announcement. “Vincent Carey, this time no one will save you,” he sneered in his heart.

Last time, it was the class teacher who intervened to save Vincent. Later the school management made him not do anything against Vincent Carey.

Because of that, Liam did devious schemes to hurt Vincent Carey. But so far none of them has succeeded.

Fortunately this time he got a good opportunity because of the competition and Frank Lambert.

When he rose from his seat, he felt a cold gaze from Frank Lambert. After feeling that he slightly nodded at him before leaving the area. No need to tell, he can understand Frank’s intention.

Frank wants to see Vincent defeated. Which is the same case with him. Liam raised his head and saw Vincent walking ahead of him. Seeing that, he quickly followed him.

Frank Lambert’s lips curved into an arc, “Hope this time he won’t escape.” He knows Liam’s strength was pretty average when it comes to the top 5 wizards.

But the strength was alone to defeat the newcomer like Vincent. Thinking about the attention gained by Vincent Carey, Frank’s expression darkened.

Before he realized it, he developed a deep hatred towards Vincent Carey for no reason.

Like Frank, everyone is looking forward to the duel. This time everyone is hoping to witness world-famous sub-taboo magic.

Everyone believes that Liam’s strength is enough to bring out Vincent’s cards.

Lucas Brad’s expression was tense for a moment before it turned back to normal. He recalled the old memories of seeing Liam Baker.

But he didn’t even doubt the outcome of the duel. In his assumption, the result will be pretty much the same, “Common brother, beat up that piece of sh!t.”

Chrissy Heart and her friends were violently beaten up by Liam Baker a couple of days ago.

So he has a deep hatred towards Liam Baker.

Eric Marsh and Judy Owens are once again excited to see Vincent on stage. The body strength shown by Vincent has captivated Eric Marsh’s interest. This time he wants to see whether the result will be repeated.

Judy Owens didn’t even talk after the announcement. Her gaze was set on the fighting stage.

“Sigh”

“Finally there is some interesting duel,” Victoria Shields said with a sigh. Her name was not announced so far. She almost got bored. But thanks to Frank Lambert’s little schemes.

This duel is going to be fun to watch.

Inside the new viewing block,

“Ha…Ha…Ha….”

“Looks like old rivals are going to face each other,” Chairman Benjamin said with a laugh.

He knew the history between the two. Because Liam’s actions were one of the reasons why the former headmaster got fired.

So Chairman Benjamin’s eyes gleamed with interest.

Class Teacher Eric remained speechless. Last time he was at the spot where the duo fought against each other.

But Chester Nixon frowned. He felt something amiss. He too heard of the history between the two students. Is it easy to forget old hatred?

His dull expression was noticed by the Chairman. He immediately asked, “Headmaster, what happened?”

Chester Nixon retracted his thoughts and looked serious. He replied, “These too, I hope they don’t go overboard.”

Class teacher Eric was alarmed after hearing that. He knew the rivalry between Vincent and Liam. But he also believes that two of his students were not stupid to kill each other in front of a huge crowd.

Chairman Benjamin shook his head and commented, “Don’t worry, the two brats were sensible.”

…

(From MC’s perspective)

The duel stage,

After entering the stage, I closed my eyes and waited for the duel to start. I’m not even bothered to look at Liam’s face.

Thinking about finishing the duel. I recalled his statistics. Liam Baker is again a close combat mage. His magic weapon is a battle axe.

Last time, I got hit by his battle axe’s bronze aura. This time, I won’t give him any opportunity to do that move.

On the other hand, Liam Baker walked into the duel stage and stood opposite Vincent Carey.

This time there is no gloomy expression on his face. Instead, he is excited to fight against Vincent Carey.

Unlike other wizards, he had experienced the sub-taboo magic of Vincent. “Harumph, this time your weird magic will not withstand my battle axe,” he gave a cold snort in his heart.

At the same time, the silver barrier began to envelop the fighting stage again.

Liam Baker made up his mind to use his magic spell directly. In his opinion, Vincent Carey is a control mage. It is better not to give him any opportunity to use his spell.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes when he saw Vincent’s behaviour.

When the silver barrier completely covered the stage. The duel started.

The crowd broke out in loud cheer once again. The media people once again focussed on their gadgets to get a clear view.

The duel stage,

“Great vertical cleave,” Liam Baker roared.

A bronze colour battle axe appeared in his hands. Unlike last time, this time the battle axe’s appearance is clear to see.

Liam Baker gripped it tightly and made a vertical cleave at Vincent Carey.

It happened in a blink of an eye.

Like didn’t even hesitate to release the spell-like he had practised countless times before coming here.

When the attack is made, a bronze aura cleave is shot at Vincent Carey. It was released from the battle axe.

Liam Baker is not at all satisfied with one attack. He repeated the same move. In a matter of seconds, another bronze aura attack is shot at Vincent Carey.

The crowd is pinned to their seats. They had never seen a simultaneous attack from Liam Baker before. Like Liam has released his trump card against the opponent from the get-go.

WHOOSH

On the other hand, I opened my eyes and saw Liam move. Seeing the familiar battle axe being materialized in his hands, my eyes gleamed with interest.

“It is better than before but sadly not enough to scratch me,” I said.

When he released his spell attack against me, I moved. Liam’s spell attacks were one-dimensional. I can easily evade those attacks.

Seeing the bronze aura coming towards me, I raised my speed. I sidestepped enough to evade the first attack.

After evading the first attack, I made my way towards Liam Baker at a good speed. I didn’t dash at full speed but it was just enough to overwhelm Liam Baker.

Right after, I evaded the second attack. The first attack lands a hit at an empty spot.

BANG

A terrible sound resonated inside the arena.

The aftermath of the hit caused bronze sparks to fly over. The bright bronze light almost made everyone blind.

By the time it happened, I appeared in front of Liam Baker.

Liam Baker’s face was filled with horror. He only saw the flashing image of Vincent. Before he knew it, Vincent appeared in front of him. He wasn’t able to fathom what was going on.

On the other hand, seeing the terrified face of Liam. I revealed a small smile before giving a small hit to his neck.

Liam Baker’s pupils constricted and he fainted on the stage the next second.

It all happened in a blink of an eye.

The next second, the second attack landed a hit at an empty spot. The crowd found it very hard to see the wizard’s figure inside the silver barrier.

BANG

Once again the terrible sound reverberated throughout the area.

The bronze sparks once again sparkle with bright light. Using that opportunity, I retreated to my old position and closed my eyes.𝒃𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝒍．𝒆𝒕