Chapter 18: Naïve, Isn’t It?

Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Na?ve, Isn't It?

Chapter 18: Na?ve, Isn't It?

Jonny pulled out a crystal-clear gem emitting a faint crimson glow from his mage robe, as if one could faintly see the fiery essence swirling within it, and said:

"So, how about we use this Fire Element Gemstone as the stake for our duel?"

William glanced at the gem in Jonny's hand and then back at him, calmly saying:

"Since you want to give me a gift, I naturally won't refuse."

"Great!" Jonny exclaimed excitedly as William finally agreed. "Then let's go to the training ground."

"No need, let's just do it here. After all, it'll be over quickly," William casually waved his hand, indicating that they could proceed right there.

Jonny didn't mind, so he agreed.

Passersby noticed that a duel seemed about to take place here and started gathering around. Most of them were academy mage students, confident that they wouldn't be affected by the battle's aftermath. They formed a circle, leaving the center for the two duelists.

"You're so stubborn. Just hand over the qualification and be done with it," Jonny said confidently, taking his staff from a friend nearby, as he didn't have precious equipment like a storage ring.

"Haha." William was in a good mood, even laughing as he performed the mage duel gesture towards Jonny. CHeCk for new stories on no/v/el/bin(.)c0m

"Just wait, you won't be laughing soon!" Jonny controlled his mana, proficiently chanting the spell, and the fire element began to gather in front of him. It seemed he was about to cast the second-tier spell, Blaze Torrent.

However, much to the surprise of the onlookers, William didn't make any casting movements. Instead, he stood still, waiting for Jonny to finish casting the spell.

A torrent of blazing flames surged towards William, but he remained unmoved.

Just as the flames were about to engulf William, a figure suddenly flashed, and the flames were extinguished. The dispersed heat dissipated into the air.

It was clear to everyone that it was William's bodyguard, Welf, who had stood in front of William. The residual heat on his armor indicated that he had extinguished Jonny's spell.

"Welf, deal with him and get the stake back," William ordered.

"Yes, young master." Welf, feeling somewhat speechless, couldn't understand what these people were thinking. His young master was such a outstanding genius; how could they dare to challenge him?

Welf, having forgotten about his recent act of eavesdropping, acted promptly. With a swift movement, he appeared in front of Jonny and delivered a kick.

"Ugh!"

Jonny collapsed to the ground, clutching his stomach in agony.

Welf retrieved the Fire Element Gemstone from Jonny's chest, casually delivering a heavy slap to Jonny's face as he did so.

As soon as Welf returned to William's side, Jonny's companions dared to approach and check on him.

"Treating moderate injuries!"

Suddenly, a person wearing a black mage robe stepped forward from the crowd. A healing spell was cast on Jonny, and his complexion improved slightly. Turning to William, he said:

"Viscount Cain, aren't you going too far? Why did you resort to such violence?"

"Oh? And who are you?" William tilted his head, examining the person in front of him. This person didn't come with Jonny to confront him. He appeared somewhat handsome, with a smile on his face, but there was a hint of darkness in his eyes.

"I am Camus. Viscount Cain, do you not intend to give me an explanation?" Camus answered. This Camus was the leader of Jonny's group, considered outstanding within the entire academy, and admired by many instructors.

"What are you, and why should I explain to you?" William looked at Camus without any courtesy.

"This is the Royal Academy of Magic. By letting your bodyguard intervene so violently, are you trying to kill your classmates?"

"What's wrong? Are you accusing me now?" William retorted firmly.

"Firstly, this is a duel, and I haven't violated any rules. Secondly, injuries are unavoidable in a duel. This is just a lesson. Do you think a Golden Warrior can't control the force of his attacks and might kill someone accidentally? Thirdly!" William squinted at Camus, staring directly at him. "You hid to the side at the start of the duel, only to come out and pontificate when your own man lost. Do you think I didn't notice? Are you looking for trouble?"