Chapter 205: End of a Semester 4.5

Chapter 205: End of a Semester 4.5



Meanwhile, Seo remained unfazed.

As she calmly gathered mana, she infused it throughout her body, enhancing her physical abilities and coating her blade with a shimmering aura before it was even drawn.

There was no hesitation in her movements-just practiced precision and control.

Her every action was a testament to her discipline as a warrior.

Kagami was strong, but Seo only needed a single glance at his stance to predict the outcome of their match.

She didn't doubt his resolve or skill, but she could already sense how this battle would unfold.

It wasn't arrogance-just the calm awareness that came from being leagues ahead of her opponent. Despite this, Seo held a quiet respect for Kagami.

It wasn't every day she faced someone who came from a martial family as honorable as his.

Every student competing in the matches knew that, to some extent, they were expected to put on a spectacle for the crowd.

The Grand Festival wasn't just about winning-it was about showcasing talent, strength, and entertainment for the academy and its spectators.

For many, it was a chance to gain recognition, to be noticed by potential sponsors or powerful figures.

But for Seo? None of that mattered. She had no interest in the crowd's approval, no desire to put on a show.

All that mattered to her was the fight itself and respecting the warrior standing in front of her.

If Kagami was serious about this duel, then she would meet him with the full extent of her abilities.

That was the only way to honor their match.

"Let the match begin!!!" The announcer's voice echoed through the arena, and with that, the duel was officially underway.

Without a moment's hesitation, both combatants assumed their martial stances, their movements fluid and sharp.

The air between them crackled with tension, their focus locked entirely on each other.

Time seemed to slow as the crowd erupted into cheers, but Kagami and Seo paid no attention to the noise.

They were both locked in their own worlds, anticipating the first strike.

Kagami knew, deep down, that this battle would be one of speed.

His celestial martial arts had given him immense strength-punches that could shatter stone and gauntlets designed to amplify that power-but what good would any of that be if he couldn't keep up with Seo?

She was a master swordswoman, and speed was her domain.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

If he couldn't match her in that regard, his punches would never land.

He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the metallic gauntlets around his fists.

They were a reminder of the countless hours he'd spent training, honing his body and his mind for this very moment.

His heart pounded in his chest, not out of fear but excitement.

Seo, on the other hand, remained composed, her blade still sheathed but glowing faintly with the aura she had summoned.

"I need to end this fast..."

That thought reverberated in Kagami's mind, an echo of desperation and resolve.

He had been preparing for this exact moment-training in secret, pushing his limits, and honing his speed. Speed was everything.

His attacks had grown more powerful, sharper, faster, but none of it mattered if he couldn't land a blow.

All he needed was one punch-just one-and he might have a chance.

Not even Seo, with all her grace and mastery, could walk away unscathed from the raw power he had cultivated.

He felt his mana surge, rushing through his body like a torrent as he prepared to unleash his clan's hidden technique.

It was something he had only recently mastered, a secret skill passed down through generations, one that amplified not only strength but the very essence of his being.

[Comet's Tail (S)]

betraying no emotion as she gazed forward.

Her stance was composed, the epitome of discipline and control.

The stage beneath her was a different story entirely.

Thousands of cracks spider-webbed across the ground, radiating out from where she had

unleashed her attack.

Nine distinct slash marks, perfectly symmetrical, carved deep into the stage floor, as if giant crescent moons had left their marks behind.

At the epicenter of it all was a large crater, the aftermath of the explosion that had ripped

through the arena in an instant.

But Kagami-he was nowhere to be seen.

A collective gasp spread through the crowd as eyes darted around, searching for him.

Then they saw it-Kagami's figure, not on the stage, but thrown violently against the walls

behind him.

His body was bloodied and bruised, his armor torn apart as though it had been shredded by

invisible blades.

Nine clean cuts ran across his chest, each one parallel to the next, forming a perfect pattern.

The cuts were precise, surgical even, as though they had been inflicted with masterful skill. Kagami looked like a warrior who had taken the full brunt of a god's wrath-beaten, broken, but not entirely defeated.

He lay there, breath ragged, but his eyes still flickered with the embers of defiance.

His body, though battered, bore the marks of someone who had faced something far beyond

their level, and yet, had stood against it with everything they had.

-WHOOOO!!!!!

The crowd, which had been silent in stunned disbelief, suddenly erupted into cheers and

shouts of astonishment.

....

"Wo-wow! Did you see that? Did you see?"

Flamme's voice rang out, filled with pure excitement, her hands clapping together in

amazement.

Her grey eyes shimmered with wonder as she looked toward the stage.

She hadn't fully caught the intricacies of Seo's lightning-fast movements, but it didn't matter-she knew she had just witnessed something extraordinary.

"Yeah, it was really amazing, right?"

"Oh, so he didn't manage to land his attack. What a shame,"

"Nine attacks in less than a second... just how fast is she?"

"Ehhhh? She could've done more if she wanted to?"

She spoke aloud, as if carrying on a conversation with someone, though there was no one in

particular to answer her.

The spectators seated nearby glanced at the hooded young woman with a mix of concern and confusion, her animated reactions drawing their attention.

Unfazed by the curious stares, Flamme let out a satisfied sigh, sinking back into her seat.

"Haah- looks like the academy is going to be so much fun, don't you think so too, Neru?"

A smile of both satisfaction and excitement spread across her face as she spoke, her gaze flicking toward the empty seat next to her.