65 Choosing A Stage (2/2)
”Sorry, buddy, I can't let you out to fight with me. It's the Academy's rules. Once we are out traveling though I will let you fly about as much as you like!” Partner beasts were a part of the magician's spirit and injuries to the partner beast greatly effect the magician. To prevent serious injuries, magicians are not allowed to summon their beasts out during the duels since they are all fellow students not true enemies.
”Don't worry, let's just fight to our heart's content.” Greyson shouted smiling widely. After bowing properly, he made the first move as a green glow enveloped his legs while Genesis appeared in his right hand sparking with electricity. When he looked up, his eyes glowed green and purple. Planting his foot down, his body flashed and disappeared for a moment before he appeared right in front of Aidan swinging down his sword. Slightly caught off guard, Aidan quickly recovered by summoning an ice shield and sword. He blocked Genesis with the shield, however, the electricity still arced through his arm causing the shield to burst. His eyes showed signs of some shock before he swung down his sword sending a cold slice hurtling towards Greyson.
His eyes flickering to brown and green as Greyson quickly jumped backwards while summoning an earth shield to block the incoming strike. Holding strong, the wall blocked the move from reaching Greyson. A slight calm was restored after the first clash, while the entire audience was suddenly caught into the fight.
”How is that kid so strong?!”
”Multi-element magician!”
On the other stages, all the other heirs looked over with extreme interest in the fight.
”Ohhh, that boy is not bad at all. He must be extremely talented to be that strong at that age.” Tristian was the first to speak out.
”Hohohoho, what a cute little elf boy. How adorable, I just want to eat him right up~” A velvety voice spoke out. Ezra continued giggling while looking over at Greyson.
”Hmph! Prostitute keep your eyes to yourself!” Natalia flared up.
”Oh, oh, Natty dear, do you have a crush? Words like prostitute really don't befit such a cute little girl. You don't want big sister to go over and clean your mouth, now would you?” Although her voice still contained that flirty lightness, her eyes were another story as they flashed with malice.
”Alright, you both, just stop. I know of this boy. He is very talented and can even control seven elements.” Leopold finally spoke out.
”Seven?!” They all shouted at once looking amazed. Everyone was shocked except Natalia.
”Yes, seven. Now let's all stop talking and watch the match.”
During the time they were speaking, Aidan had already launched his own attack. Sharp ice shards formed in the sky and shot towards Greyson in all directions. Smirking, Greyson's eyes flashed blue as an ice shield formed around his body which blocked off the shards slamming into the shield.
”Two can play at the ice game.”
”I see. So you also can control the water element.” Apathetic as his face was, Aidan's eyes still showed his awe at Greyson's talent.
Greyson gripped Genesis before he decided that it was time to end the match. Flames and sparks of lightning began reflecting off of his sword. He activated a new blended offensive move he learned, Nova Strike, that combined the fire and lightning elements. His body yet again flashed high up into the air before he swung his sword down with full force. A flaming lightning strike came down and hurtled towards Aidan. It was at this point that Aidan's expression finally changed. He summoned a thicker ice shield, however, under the sheer offensive might of strike, it quickly shattered into pieces and pushed Aidan flying off the stage. Slamming into the ground outside the stage, Aidan couldn't prevent the stream of blood that he coughed out after the impact.
”Match over! The winner is Greyson!” The judge was quick to end the battle after Aidan had landed out of bounds. Different from the usual cheers, however, there was only silence. Most people were in shock as they had never expected this outcome to occur.
”Whoooo! Yay, Greyson!” A voice suddenly shouted out. Ronan was the only one who had the mind to shout and cheer. After realizing that his excitement led him to shout out while everyone was silent, he quickly sat down while blushing fiercely. After his small breakout, the rest of the audience followed in applause and cheers. Greyson looked over at his opponent who was now standing at the help of the physicians. He made a standard bow for after a match. Aidan let out a crack of a smile before shakily bowing as well.
”You're very strong. I hope I will get to battle you again after I also get stronger.” He stated with ease.
”I really appreciate opponents like you as well. I welcome you to come challenge me at any time.” Greyson warmly smiled back. He really appreciated straightforward people like Aidan who could take a loss and become friends with their enemy after battle. Although Aidan lost today, Greyson would never look down on him and continue working hard in his own way to surpass his limits. Just as he had lost to Leopold but now gotten stronger, Greyson's opponent's can also grow after a loss.
Sitting down on the stage as the new stagemaster, Greyson quickly activated his light element and began healing his body. Although he didn't sustain any real significant injuries, it still exhausted him to fight like so. Normally he was a bit more patient with his moves, but as his first fight in five years he couldn't help but burst out with 100% effort.