67 First Matches (2/2)
Tristian and Bella's matched also ended quickly after Bella's mana had run out. Tristian had very strong offensive light magic, but he quickly realized that this was going to be an endurance battle so he only used his physical strength to attack Bella and force her to continue dodging with her dark element. Bella had tried her best by throwing hidden needles, however, most of them were just ignored by Tristian. Even if they hit, his light element healed him.
”Hmph, I give up. What is the point of trying to beat this stupid beast? I'm just wasting energy.” Without even changing her expression, Bella quickly raised her hands in surrender. Just like that, the first two matches ended.
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Three and four were next, so Greyson quickly jumped from his seat onto the stage. Caedis was slower and appeared from the shadows onto the stage. Studying his opponent, Caedis felt rather apprehensive as from the start this half-elf boy had an odd smile on his face like he was planning some trick. He was correct, as Greyson had already thought of a clever move that his master taught him after watching Bella's fighting style. If Caedis fought anything like his sister, then this match was doomed to a short ending. Under the judge's instructions, both of the boys bowed to each other before the match was started. After the man's arm dropped signaling the start, Caedis pulled out matching daggers while Greyson pulled out a bow and arrow. The audience and his opponent were all caught off guard by the sudden change in weapon. Naturally nocking the arrow, Greyson's eyes flashed red as the arrow caught on fire. Bursting out with power, the arrow shot towards Caedis. Shaking off his initial shock, Caedis smirked as he began to sink into the ground to dodge the arrow. In his distraction, though, he didn't notice Greyson's evil grin the minute he had made his move.
Eyes flashing black, the arrow landed onto the shadow that Caedis had disappeared into. Suddenly, Greyson flew towards the shadow with rocks forming around his fist. Confusion was present on everyone's faces as no one knew what this young boy was up to. Did he think that punching the shadow would do anything? However, at that moment, the previously escaped Caedis popped back up from that same shadow instead of appearing elsewhere on the stage. Before he could even gather his wits about him, Caedis tried to raise his daggers to block the incoming fist. A flinch-inducing *CRUNCH* rang out and both his arm bones broke and Caedis was sent flying into the ground outside the stage.
Silence permeated the stadium. Even Luca and Ignis on the other stage had stopped fighting and looked over. No one had expected the match to end so quickly.
”What happened? Did Caedis' spell not work? Why did he show up right back in the same spot?”
”The kid must have done something...”
”Yeah, but what?”
The Principal Grimlow's eyes sparkled with interest and laughter, ”Another Shadow Escape? What a sneaky move! It was definitely that black-hearted elf, Sweetbow, that taught him this method. This Absinthe boy is really unlucky.”
Grimlow was spot on. Once when he was fighting his master, Greyson tried to use Shadow Escape. However, Sweetbow had fired a disguised arrow containing a second Shadow Escape that made him appear right back where he started. A rather mean-spirited move, but it works so Greyson felt no shame.
In the seats, Ezra had started giggling, ”Caedis really met his match this time.”
Bella glowered at her, but flew off to make sure her brother was okay. Picking up the fainted Caedis, she hauled him over to the physician's for healing.
Greyson ignored the looks of confusion, before walking off stage and sitting back in his seat.
”Grey~ tell big sister. What just happened?” Ezra leaned over seductively.
Uncomfortably backing away, Greyson just grinned lightly, ”sorry, trade secret.”
”Hmph! No fun!” Pouting cutely, Ezra sat back into her seat. Helplessly shaking his head, Greyson just ignored her and started to meditate to recover his energy.