63 Last Battles Part 2 (1/2)
Tomorrow will be the 4th day of the Twelve Magic Academies Competition.
All the academies were preparing themselves for the battle that would commence the next day. They all had 4 matches this day and allowed everyone to have a peek on their prowess. They somehow learned each and everyone's ability so they expected to have tough battle tomorrow.
Of course, their mana artifact won't be changing or possibly be upgraded as the mana artifact can only be taken before the battle. But they could come up with a strategy since they were clearly aware about the capabilities of their own mana artifact.
***
In the hotel near the Zairus IV Arena. A couple of Magicians wearing casual clothes can seen resting in the lobby.
The two weren't unknown magicians but has been popular recently because of their appearance in the whole competition.
”All this time even during the previous TMACs, we only know how to use mana artifacts to cast magic spell and throw it to the enemies. But this time, Leonhearts were showing interesting ways to shatter or deactivate the Mana Shell.”
The female magician said. She's only wearing a casual attire of a white shirt and a skirt instead of a fancy clothes she normally wears whenever she worked. She is Felicia, the announcer in the competition and currently, she was together with Clarence, a Battle Mage.
”Mhm. This year's competition looks more interesting than before. Also, I've seen several strong magicians...”
Clarence nodded and said as he agreed with Felicia.
”Hey, they are still studying. Do you plan on recruiting someone already?”
Felicia was surprised that a magician caught this man's attention. Clarence status wasn't simple and Felicia was clearly aware of it. She was only an average magician but Clarence has prominent background behind him.
He only laughed at her.
”I didn't say that. I'm just happy to see magicians that has a lot of potential.”
He smile at her but Felicia only shook her head.
”You sound like an old man. You're only 23.”
***
The day has arrived and the students were excited to win their matches today.
”Is everyone prepared?”
Kite, the team leader of the 2nd year team in Leonhearts Academy asked his members. He had only fought once when Ray had lost once in a fight. Currently, the couple Lina and Alphonse together with Shirley hadn't lost a fight yet.
”Yes!”
Everyone answered full of enegy as they picked up their mana artifacts delivered by the automatons. Every after fight, the automatons will take the artifact and will be maintained to keep it's performance always on top.
The first fight was with Isolde vs Sacred Peak and Leonhearts vs Mystic Gate.
A lot more audience watching the arena were more interested with the latter's match. After all, both teams were currently undefeated and the two made amazing performance during their previous matches.
***
Instead of going to the arena, Wallace is currently watching the live feed within Leonhearts camp together with Ross and Tracy.
His other classmates or Gilbert's group were still in the audience area and were cheering for their fellow students.
”Leonhearts' Ray vs Mystic Gate's Lawrence.”
An exciting match is about to ensue as the two participating magicians is known for their toughness.
Lawrence were using two mana artifacts. A black baton and a bracer tinted with gold.
Ray used his signature move. Freezing Mine Field to restrict his opponents movement. But Lawrence was clearly aware about this field magic. This spell can used together with Ice Shard Explosion that could easily destroy his Mana Shell.
Lawrence decided to attack while the field magic still has small influence on the stage. After all, when the field magic stays there longer, he may be at disadvantage unless Ray consumed his Mana Pool.
”Royal -- Wind Wave!”