The tension in the arena was palpable as the headmistress rose and announced solemnly:— The final duel will pit Alaryc against Silvarya.
The spectators erupted into cheers, their excitement at its peak. Alaryc and Silvarya exchanged glances, a mix of respect and determination in their eyes. They descended slowly into the arena, amidst the loud encouragement of their peers.
Once in position, Silvarya broke the silence:— Alaryc, I'm going all out. Be ready.
— May the best one win, he replied calmly, a spark of confidence in his gaze.
The referee raised his hand, waited for a brief moment, and then blew the whistle to signal the start of the fight.
An Explosive StartAs soon as the duel began, Silvarya and Alaryc wasted no time. Silvarya summoned a massive water dragon that roared as it surged toward Alaryc. Without hesitation, Alaryc conjured an intense blue flame arrow and fired it at lightning speed.
The two attacks collided with overwhelming force, creating a massive explosion that shook the entire arena. The spectators, stunned by the sheer power of the impact, screamed with excitement.
Sensing the potential danger, the headmistress intervened swiftly. She cast an enormous protective spell, forming a shield around the arena to contain the destruction.
As the dust cleared within the combat zone, Alaryc and Silvarya remained standing, ready to continue.
Blinding SpeedBoth fighters ramped up their speed. At an incredible pace, they exchanged destructive spells: Silvarya caused stone blades to erupt from the ground, while Alaryc countered with blue flames that consumed everything in their path. The battlefield was slowly being torn apart by their relentless assaults.
The spectators were mesmerized, unable to look away. Jake and Kallen sat in the stands, utterly astonished.— These two… they're monsters, Jake muttered in awe.
— This isn't even a duel anymore; it's a spectacle! Kallen added, shaking his head.
Alicia, for her part, watched Silvarya with admiration:— She really knows how to handle both of her elements.
Maria, observing intently, thought:— These two are incredibly strong… I can't afford to fall behind.
A Surge in PowerRealizing that the battle was dragging on, Alaryc decided it was time to raise the stakes. His eyes turned serious as he murmured to himself:— Time to use a little more of my power.
He raised one hand and created a sphere of black energy, enveloping the entire battlefield in darkness.
Silvarya, disoriented, looked around:— Why is it suddenly so dark?
In the stands, the spectators murmured in confusion. Jake, Alicia, and Kallen exchanged worried looks.— What is that black sphere? Jake asked.
Maria, stunned, thought:— Alaryc can use the shadow element too? How many elements does he control?
Suddenly, the black sphere dissipated, revealing the battlefield once more. Silvarya looked around cautiously, trying to locate Alaryc. She sensed a presence above her and looked up to see him hovering in the air, surrounded by a dark aura.
— It's over, he whispered.
He unleashed a black lightning bolt with exceptional speed. Silvarya, caught off guard, had no time to dodge. The attack struck her head-on, causing a massive explosion that shook the ground.
The spectators erupted in cheers, applauding Alaryc's display of power.
An Unexpected TurnThinking he had won the duel, Alaryc slightly lowered his guard. But then he sensed a familiar yet strange aura. Peering through the dust, he saw Silvarya rising to her feet.
Her hair, usually brown, had turned a brilliant white, and her eyes glowed with emerald and azure hues. She looked different—otherworldly.
— Her astral form… Alaryc murmured, astonished.
Though visibly exhausted, Silvarya stared at Alaryc with a vacant but powerful gaze. Before she could make a move, however, her body faltered, and she collapsed, returning to her normal state.
Alaryc quickly descended and caught her before she hit the ground. Looking at her, a faint smile crossed his lips.— You've grown much stronger, Silvarya.
AftermathHours later, Silvarya was taken to the infirmary to recover. The headmistress rose once again and addressed the crowd:— Congratulations to all participants. However, the names of the five students who will represent us in the Elemental Tournament will be announced tomorrow.
The students, tired but curious, slowly left the arena.
Walking together, Jake and Alicia couldn't stop talking about what they had witnessed.— What was that form? Jake asked.
— It didn't look like ordinary magic, Alicia replied.
Meanwhile, Alaryc remained deep in thought.— I need to talk to the headmistress about this astral form…
Thus ended a day filled with intense duels and shocking revelations.