Chapter 291: Competition Starts!

Chapter 291: Competition Starts!

Miles looked at the seats from the stage and marveled at the crowd. Although he knew close to ten million people lived in the city, he was still surprised to see so many people come to watch them. After all, this was only a simple competition between students. But he could also understand. Most of the audience were civilians, with no excitement in their lives. So the competitions happening every once in a while was the only source of entertainment for them.

The 100 students were standing on the stage in order. Only the first 100 students were eligible to compete on the stage. They were at the center stage surrounded by eight others. The competition would be held in eight stages simultaneously- only the quarters, semi, and finals would be on the center stage- waiting for fights to be decided. Miles looked at the forty who were donning his crafts and hoped for the best.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our traditional newbie competition. The emcee started his speech. I have Dean Milosh and Supreme Advisor Lukas Benes with me. They will be the commentators and interpreters of this competition.

As soon as two names were announced, the audience went wild and clapped.

Milosh is a celebrity huh? Miles thought as he smiled.RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

The fights have already been decided, now we will be streaming the table. The emcee said, and four beams of lights left the tower at the side and formed a screen on four sides of the stage. Each of them was streaming the fighting table for the audience and competitors.

As you know, this competition is important for these newbies. Not only will they be awarded handsomely, but they might also even earn a title and get rid of the numbers. Lets see the fights.

Miles looked at one of the screens and looked for his number.

Hmm, H Bracket, Second fight. He found his bracket and looked at his opponent. Number 75.

He had some memories of this person. He was a shy person with a pretty normal element. Yet he was able to slip through the elimination and enrolled at the academy, so he must be strong. His element was ice. Coin reported. Miles nodded.

Ice is countering me, but I can still win. Miles thought to himself and looked at the others. Alex was in the first bracket, they wouldnt meet until the finals if both managed to win. It wasn't a coincidence for them to be on two ends of the table, because they were the two leading newbies. The system didnt want them to fight early.

But Number 98 wasnt as simple as he looked. Although his element wasnt as unique, he was strong too. He wasnt wearing armor or any other item, but he looked confident nonetheless.

When the fight started, Number 6 attacked with her swords covered with lightning. But Number 98 was faster because he wasnt wearing anything burdening him. He dodged the swords with minimal movements and attacked with his spear. The spear traveled faster than Number 6s sword arms which were her arms and had no weight to speak of. This surprised Number 6, and for a second, she looked at the approaching spear in shock.

A little current from her wristwatch awakened her, and she dodged the spear aiming at her chest.

The same scene was happening in a few more stages. Alloy Items supposed to be worse than orb weapons were showing spectacular advantages. The spear made of alloys could hardly be flexible, but the one in Number 98s hand was doing exactly that; it was also light.

Swords as tough as orb weapons, still sharp enough to damage real orb armors. Guns and bows with great attributes. In a short time, Miles's crafts started to draw the attention of the audience and commenters.

Those alloy weapons are fine crafts. What do you say? The emcee said as he asked.

Hmm. The spear is light and elastic. It doesnt recoil on Number 98 at all. Who is the craftsman? I have never seen a spear of such quality in Frenzy-Rank. The Supreme Advisor Lukas Benes said.

That reminds me of an alloy, Milosh said but didnt continue. With their comments, the audience turned to look at the spear.

That sword is good too. It is heavy and tough, but it doesnt restrict its user at all. It is as if it were custom made. How can these children afford these?

A new craftsman appeared in the academy maybe.

Look at that bow. It is as light and durable as an orb. That insignia, I have never seen before. With the three weapons on display, people started to realize the insignia on them. It was a cross with a gold coin on top.