After the conclusion of Tilan's duel with Seraphiel, there was a five-minute intermission, not only did the audience need a breather, but the arena also required repairs and inspection.
During this time, in the preparation hall of Thunder Edge Academy, Levito also received guidance from a teacher within the academy.
"In terms of speed and reaction, Sevia La has the advantage over you. It's best not to engage in close combat with your opponent. If possible, try to use long-range and area attacks to wear them down,"
"Even in close combat, resolve it immediately. Don't drag it out,"
"I understand," Levito nodded. Compared to his previous arrogance, after experiencing two defeats, he had let go of his pretenses and was seriously considering some tactical choices and applications.
"Alright, no need for more talk, this time fight well and don't leave with any regrets," the teacher concluded, patting Levito's shoulder to encourage him.
Time silently passed, and the five minutes quickly came to an end, with the announcer's voice once again resounding throughout the venue.
"From Saint Ingo Academy, Sevia La, versus Levito from Thunder Edge Academy!"
Amid the fervent shouts of the audience, two familiar figures stepped into the arena.
"Let the contest begin!"
After the referee's announcement, both parties didn't hesitate to mobilize their respective secret techniques.
Sevia La darted across the ground, her gaze fixed on Levito, the Rose Thorn Sword in her hand emitting a deep crimson glow.
"Divine Lance, Brionac!"
A golden Divine Lance materialized at Levito's side, then he hurled it forth.
Sevia La, keeping a close watch on Levito's movements, simply tilted her head and sidestepped, avoiding the incoming golden lance, and then swung her dual swords, their sharp edges thrusting straight toward Levito's chest.
Another golden lance appeared in Levito's hands, but this time he didn't throw it, instead holding it in his hands to battle Sevia La, the lance sweeping across in an arc with a trail of golden flames, smashing towards Sevia La.
"Clang!" Sevia La blocked the incoming lance sweep, but the flight of her body was slightly blown away by the force. She then flipped over again, and in an instant, her wings shuddered and she shot past Levito like a bolt of lightning.
"Trimming Dual Swords, Wingsbeat!"
Three strikes in quick succession, the deep crimson blades slashed across Levito's body, triggering the flames at his feet to erupt, blasting out and scorching the approaching Sevia La.
After they separated, Levito had three deep wounds on his body, while Sevia La bore scorched marks, with one sleeve of her garment burned away.
"Heh, as expected, it's still that move. I was prepared," Levito's body was enveloped in rising flames, and a special pattern, reminiscent of a giant dragon spewing flames like a volcanic eruption, rose beneath his feet.
Lifting his palm, five golden lances appeared behind him, and with a downward swing, they were released like lightning, piercing the air in an instant.
Sevia La dodged three of the lances, one passed through the butterfly wings on her back, and one shattered the rapier in her hand, leaving a long trail of blood on her wrist.
"Hahaha, turns out it's nothing so special."
Levito's eyes glowed with a golden-red light, then he plunged a lance into the ground, and immediately cracks spread outwards, with dark red light blossoming from within.
Feeling the erupting heat from beneath her feet, Sevia La left the ground and soared into the sky, quickly gaining altitude. She turned and aimed one hand at Levito on the ground while the other pulled back the string of an invisible bow.
"Elf Secret Arts, Laurel Bow"
Three delicate white strands twisted together, the bowstring vibrated, and the arrow, like a streak of light, shot forth.
However, as soon as Sevia La drew the bow and arrow, Levito stomped the ground, causing a fifty-meter area beneath him to fracture as streams of fire burst forth, the rising flames converged in front of him, turning into fiery torrents rushing towards Sevia La.
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The barely visible streaks of arrow light collided with the red flames and were engulfed, and though they still hit Levito, their potency was significantly reduced. He blocked them with his upheld palm, only leaving his flesh lacerated.
Ignoring the blood dripping from his palm, Levito continued to operate the volcanic array beneath his feet, more and more cracks appearing, bright flames gushing forth, and the entire arena gradually transforming into a tumultuous Lava Lake.
In the midst of it, Levito didn't fear the heat and the gathering magic power grew stronger, as if he had inexhaustible strength.
"Flame that bursts from the earth's veins!" With a wave of his hand, multiple vortexes formed in the Lava Lake, followed by the gradual rise of dazzling crimson lances.
Flame, Piercing, Explosion, Instantaneous Void, complex enchantments slowly formed on the surface of the lances, and the Spiral Spear in his hand even stronger, drawing endlessly from the flames of the Lava Lake. It spiraled upward like a tornado, its scorching gusts nearly submerging Levito's form, obscuring it from the spectators' view.
"Looks like Levito really did learn from Tilan."
"Although the presentation is different, the rationale is indeed correct," various discussions and expressions of surprise arose from the venue's spectators.
"His talent is truly not lacking; Tilan only demonstrated it once, but he's already got the hang of it, and in just a few hours?"
Overlooking the primed flaming lances below, Sevia La frowned. Her strength lay in single combat and offense, not excelling against such pure magic power-driven array attacks. Unlike Levito, she didn't have such an abundant reserve of magic power to expend.