167 Introducing the Representatives (1/2)

”Eris, can you briefly introduce me to your elements, fighting style, and preferred weapon?” The Duke turned serious as he started gathering the right information.

”Of course, it's no problem. My elements are water and lightning. I would say that my fighting style leans towards offense and, while I don't forsake all defense, I'm the type to continue attacking to pressure my opponent. My preferred weapon is the spear; I specifically use my tier four magic tool, Leia. It is conducive towards both of my elements and has two spells that activate when I pour my mana into it.” Eris lost her usual flippant attitude and kept the introduction concise with all the important details.

”Hm... Offensive specialist, then.” Zaire seemed to ponder a bit as if ideas were already appearing. But he soon broke out of his train of thought and turned to ask Greyson some questions to confirm.

”Greyson, from what I could tell, you can use seven elements?”

”Yes, that is correct.”

”Are there any you particularly favor over the others?”

”...No.” At first, Greyson found himself rather surprised by the question. However, thinking it through, he realized that he focused on all his elements rather equally.

”So, I guess your fighting style would be more suited as an all-rounder: not particularly offensive, but also not particularly defensive.” He concluded.

”Yes, that would be correct for the most part. I have a couple strong attacks, but they normally swallow up too much mana to be sustainable and used multiple times. It doesn't really count if I'm incapacitated by my own attacks.”

”Well, we all witnessed this during the last round of the selection in your match against Keaton.” Thinking further, the Duke could feel inklings of some team strategies surfacing.

”Alright, well we have a better balanced team than I initially thought.” He smiled with relief. Aphina and Braiden also shared that smile after hearing about Greyson and Eris's abilities. After all, they knew their own abilities and fighting styles the best, so they could tell right away that the team was well-balanced.

”Oh?” Greyson and Eris both looked curiously towards the three others.

”Aphy is a water element magician who specializes in healing and long distance support spells. She uses a staff to help boost her magic and doesn't fight with a weapon.” Braiden explained.

”My older brother, despite his sunny demeanor, is quite the character when he fights. His personality is rather disgusting.” Aphina sniffed disdainfully.

”Must you say it like that.” Hearing her words, the prince just smiled wryly.

”Uncle, not you too...”

”Hehe... it's the truth, is it not?” The Duke chuckled.