Reincarnated With A System Of Different Genre

Chapter 88: Caelum vs Skyla

"Why does Bonjour get to do absolutely nothing while I’m the one who has to fight?" Caelum complained loudly as he stepped into the massive duel arena.

"Why exactly is he getting a free ride through all of this?"

At this point, a rather large crowd had already gathered around the arena after hearing that Skyla Valor was personally participating in a duel.

Standing opposite Caelum was Skyla still carrying that same arrogant expression on her face.

Meanwhile, Caelum’s eyes shone slightly while observing her carefully.

’She follows both paths and those eyes from earlier...’ Caelum narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

She was definitely not normal.

"It’s a student from the rival school."

"But why is he even here? Isn’t that the bigger question?"

"Whatever, I’m just happy to watch a handsome face prettier than mine get smashed."

The surrounding students whispered among themselves while excitedly watching the scene unfold.

After all, the Principal herself was personally overseeing the duel.

Meanwhile, Bonjour stood nearby with an enlightened expression as if he already believed he knew the outcome of this fight.

Floating casually above the arena, Catherine looked toward the two children calmly.

"Alright," she said casually.

"Are both of you ready?"

Skyla immediately pointed toward Caelum.

"I’m definitely smashing that smirk off your face."

"My skin is too thick for that," Caelum replied instantly with a cheeky cultivation world like line.

Skyla failed to fully understand the hidden meaning behind his words.

However, she instinctively understood it was somehow insulting.

Golden Aura immediately coated both her fists.

"Begin," Catherine announced.

BOOM!

The instant the duel started, Skyla vanished from her original position and appeared directly before Caelum with shocking speed.

Her fist shot toward his face without hesitation.

However, as expected, Blue Aura erupted from Caelum’s body as he casually caught her punch using one hand.

Although the exchange appeared simple, the air itself shook violently from the pressure released by the collision of their energies.

Skyla’s eyes widened slightly.

While holding her fist, Caelum sneakily kicked her ankle and disrupted her balance completely.

Skyla stumbled forward unexpectedly and nearly crashed into the ground.

And before Caelum could fully demonstrate "gender equality" by punching her in the face, Light suddenly erupted beneath her feet.

[Photon Burst]

A Second Circle light spell activated instantly and launched her body upward before he could follow up properly.

’No magic circle... So her mind is already opened.’ Caelum’s eyes narrowed.

Skyla landed gracefully several meters away before staring toward him seriously now.

"I finally remember where I heard your name before," she muttered.

"There were rumors about a five-year-old Expert within the Empire, so it was you all along... Caelum Annum."

The surrounding crowd immediately exploded into chatter after hearing his name.

Meanwhile, Caelum merely waved dismissively.

"How about you stop talking so much?" he taunted.

"I’m getting tired of seeing that overly serious expression on your face."

Skyla’s expression darkened further.

"Are you saying I’m an easy opponent?!"

The next moment, a lance suddenly materialized in her hand.

Then she raised her other hand and immediately cast another spell.

Despite being only First Circle magic, the intensity behind it felt dangerous.

[Blinding Burst]

An overwhelming flash of light erupted outward from her palm.

Students throughout the arena immediately covered their eyes while shouting in surprise.

Even Caelum instinctively shut his eyes briefly.

But at the same moment, his Spirit Sense exploded outward.

Through that perception, he immediately sensed Skyla approaching him again.

And another attack was already coming.

[Dragon’s Fang]

A massive projection resembling a dragon fang extended outward from Skyla’s hand before smashing directly toward Caelum.

BOOOOM!

Just before impact, a sword suddenly appeared before him and erupted with sharp Sword Qi.

The projection shattered instantly.

At the same time, Skyla’s lance narrowly grazed past Caelum’s head, cutting a few strands of blue hair.

"You missed badly," Caelum commented with a faint smile.

Skyla’s expression immediately became uglier.

She genuinely could not believe she was struggling this much against someone younger than herself.

Her pride had already suffered several hits.

Still, she had prepared for this.

"Idiot," she mocked coldly.

"You should always watch your back too."

The lance in her hand shone before a strange magic circle formed near its tip.

[Shadow’s Burden]

Instantly, Caelum’s body froze.

His shadow had been pinned directly by the lance itself.

Although he could technically resist it, Caelum instead deliberately acted surprised.

Meanwhile, Skyla saw her opportunity.

Since she was already extremely close to him now, she confidently raised her fist and punched him directly in the face.

PUNCH!

The impact echoed loudly throughout the arena.

Skyla immediately laughed triumphantly afterward.

"Aren’t you way too weak to be called an Expert?"

"Ha..." Caelum spat lightly to the side before slowly smiling.

"Now I’ll feel less guilty."

The stage had finally been perfectly set.

Skyla currently stood less than half a step away from him.

Exactly where he wanted her.

Caelum abandoned his sword entirely and grabbed one of Skyla’s arms directly.

The sudden movement was enough to make her startled.

Then powerful blue Aura exploded from Caelum’s body and pressed heavily against her, disrupting her balance instantly, so that she could not use spells.

And before Skyla could properly react, Caelum smoothly turned her body around almost like a dance movement.

Then he leaned slightly closer near her ear and spoke calmly.

"Do you know what a suplex is?"

For the first time, Skyla suddenly felt genuine danger.

With only the slightest amount of guilt, Caelum grabbed her waist and executed the move perfectly.

BAAAANG!

"AHHHHH—!"

Skyla screamed in pain as the suplex connected violently with the arena floor.

Small tears formed near her eyes at the unexpected pain she felt from her neck and head.

"You...!" She muttered with great rage as Caelum seemed to enjoy her suffering.

A domineering mighty aura burst forth from her pushing Caelum back, as her eyes turned like that of a dragon’s.

"I will kill you!" she muttered, as the dragon within her finally stirred.