Chapter 89: Interference thrashed (1/2)

The eyes of the second-year students and first-year students opened wide in surprise, and they looked at Theo and Shawn with an expression of disbelief on their faces as they were unable to understand why he had obediently followed Theo's command and suddenly kneeled in front of him. Not just them, but even Lisa and John stood speechless and awed.

Except for Elliot, who knew everything about Theo's special eyes, and a few others that knew a tidbit about his special powers, everyone else was surprised.

”Knock yourself out!” Theo said in a majestical voice, almost as if he was a royalty of some sort, and Shawn followed his command unwillingly,

He raised his hands before wisps of fire swirled around them, setting them on fire, then he repeatedly punched himself in the face and the stomach, burning his skin, disfiguring his face, and badly mutilating himself. Shawn hit himself without holding back, giving it his all in inflicting harm on his body, wincing not even once as the flame burned his flesh and his punches shattered his bones. Then, the broken ribs stabbed into his organs, and he started to bleed internally, yet not once did he moan out in pain, seeming as if he had no sense of self at the moment.

Instructor Leonardo looked at the match impartially, having no intention of butting in the fight to save Shawn, just like many others. It's not because they couldn't help him, but they didn't want to help him. First off, the tournament rules never stated that killing isn't allowed. They only mentioned that killing someone intentionally will earn the offender a permanent strike. Three strikes and they will never be able to participate in officials tournaments in or outside the academy.

Secondly, the magician community followed the simple rules of the strong eat the weak. The weak ones perish, while the strong ones step on their bodies to rise to the peak. Such was how the world was nowadays, and no one had enough strength to change it. Those who try to do so, mysteriously disappear, never to be seen again.

Thirdly, it was an official match, so Theo won't get in trouble with the association for murdering his opponent.

Lastly, even if Shawn dies, they could put the entire blame on Theo's head, causing Shawn's family to direct their anger not towards the Academy but Theo.

”At this rate, that bastard will end up killing him.” One of Shawn's best friends said to his friends while gripping his hand and clenching his fist in anger. He wanted to charge up there and save his life but knew he won't be able to succeed if he do that alone.

Toby looked at him, then said, ”Brandon, should we do something to stop him?”

Brandon nodded his head eagerly, and said the following words to all his friends, ”Guys, let's work together and help him out of this situation!”

”Would we be fine if we step on stage? Won't we be stepping on the instructor's nerves by interfering in an official fight and breaking the rules?” Light said, expressing that he didn't want to help Shawn.

Brandon and Toby were unable to believe that Light was trying to sow internal discord in the group at this point, and they looked at him with betrayed expressions before Brandon said, ”Light, are you seriously worried about rules when he is about to die?! Did you forget who helped you escape death and provide a haven for you in this cruel and merciless place?”

”I won't change my mind, no matter what you say!” Light said in a stern voice before he looked away from Brandon, unable to look into his eyes due to guilt.

The rest of the members also took a step away from Brandon and Toby, almost as if they were telling them that they didn't want to become a part of their plan.

”Are you guys for real?” Brandon said while looking at them in disbelief, finding it hard to believe that everyone had turned their back on their leader when he needed them the most.

”Why should I help him? Who told him to pick up a fight against him? It's his fault, and I have no intention of suffering it along with him. Leave me out of it!” Ben said, putting all the blame on Shawn. After all, the current situation occurred because he had made a rash decision and challenged him to a fight.

”You!!” Brandon couldn't believe that Ben was finding fault at this moment.

”What me?? It's not like we told him to follow the order of the strongest second-year students that told half of the school to mess with Theo and his group. He did it of his own free will, to get closer to the second-year Kings and Queens. Why should I or any one of us suffer because of his greed?”

The Kings and Queens were the strongest students in the academy, and all of them were above the energy channel opening stage. Because Elliot and Theo had broken their rules by helping a Hollow, they had turned against them and secretly spread a command amongst the second-year to trouble them until they leave John all alone.

”If you want to sit back and watch your friend die, then I won't force you to come with me, but I am going to do what I can to save Shawn,” Brandon said, ready to move alone, even if it means failing to save Shawn and getting in deep trouble himself.

Toby intercepted him by stopping him with his staff, then said, ”It will be foolish to go without a plan.”

”Huh? Are you coming too?” Brandon's eyebrow raised.

Toby nodded, then said, ”I will distract them and buy time for you, so take Shawn out of the arena before they notice what we are up to.”

”Alright,” Brandon said, ready to drag Shawn out of the arena. As long as he manages to do that, the instructor will declare Theo as the winner, and thus, the fight will end. Killing someone after the legal fight ends means getting in trouble with the association, so Brandon believes that Theo will be forced to spare Shawn's life.

”Let's go!” Toby said.

They both suddenly rushed forward across the crowd as one. One could see two magicians in the channel opening stage leaping towards the arena and releasing their superpower towards Theo. Wind bombs and water waves burst from their hands, shocking most of the onlookers.