The Acolyte of Spirits and Curses

Chapter 70: A clash between Spears [1]

Elfaria continued her passionate kisses and sucked on his lower lip as her hands gripped his shoulders tightly.

Then, Klein stopped his cultivation.

His eyes slowly opened and without hesitation, he reciprocated the kiss.

His lips moved against hers with equal warmth, sucking on her lower lip gently before licking it slowly.

He pulled her closer and slid his hand to the back of her head, fingers threading through her silver hair as he deepened the kiss.

Elfaria’s eyes widened in surprise and a soft, muffled moan escaped her as she melted into him.

Orpheus watched with a soft smile on her lips.

Pulling back from the kiss, he gently pecked her lips one last time and his eyes grew soft with affection as he looked at her flushed face.

"When did you get this bold?"

Elfaria blushed deeply, her silver hair falling messily around her face as she looked away, clearly embarrassed by her own actions.

Her cheeks were bright pink, and she bit her lower lip, trying to hide her smile.

"I... I don’t know,"

She glanced back at him, "You’re mine, Irakiel. So... yes, I got bold. Is that a problem?"

Klein chuckled softly and cupped her cheek, brushing his thumb over her flushed skin.

"Not at all. I like this side of you. It’s cute."

Elfaria’s blush deepened, and she buried her face in his neck, nuzzling into him to hide her embarrassment.

"You’re teasing me," she mumbled against his skin.

Orpheus, still hugging Klein from behind, let out a soft laugh "You two are adorable."

Elfaria peeked out from Klein’s neck, glaring at Orpheus with a pout.

"Don’t act like you weren’t doing the same thing earlier. See all these hickeys you left on him."

Orpheus smiled innocently "I was helping with his cultivation. Skin contact is very effective."

"You are just spouting nonsense, woman."

٩(●ö●)۶ "Oh my, don’t be rude towards your mother, Elfaria."

"Bleh!"

Klein glanced around his neck and shoulder and saw some hickeys ’What happened while I was cultivating?’

He closed his eyes for a moment and smiled ’Also I condensed my third mana core. With this, my victory tomorrow is certain.’

Poking his cheek gently, Elfaria smiled and said, "I brought something for you."

She reached into her storage ring and took out several high-quality Energy Stones, placing them in his hands.

Klein looked at the stones in surprise "...Thank you, Ria."

Elfaria blushed slightly but tried to play it cool. "It’s nothing. I just thought they would help you with your training."

With a dry smile, he asked "You didn’t steal them, did you?"

Pinching his cheek, she replied "No need to worry. i already told you, i am from one of the three Great Houses from the Elf Domain, so they give me some resources to train."

"This is from that. Next time, i will also bring some mana stones, which you can sell to get some money."

"Also, do you need any skill scrolls? i can buy them for you too?"

"Any rare herb or potion to boost your physical strength?"

"I can give that too."

Klein: ヽ(O_O )ﾉ

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The next day, the main arena of Grayhaven Academy was bustling.

The grand circular structure, usually used for major events and tournaments, was packed to capacity.

Students from all divisions had gathered in droves, filling the stands with excited chatter and anticipation.

Professors and staff members were also present, some sitting in reserved sections, others mingling with the crowd to maintain order.

Banners and magical projections had been set up around the arena, displaying the names of the two combatants:

KLEIN FARESS vs JI SHENYI

The news of the duel had spread like wildfire across the entire academy.

A first-year with a Mythic-rank class challenging the Vice-President of the Student Council and a top A-rank spear user was the biggest event of the semester.

Betting stations were doing brisk business, with odds heavily favoring Ji Shenyi, but a surprising number of students were betting on Klein, drawn by the allure of his Mythic-rank awakening.

"Did you hear? He’s from the Spirit Division but fights with a spear. That’s weird, right?"

"Yeah, but he’s a Mythic-rank. Who knows what he can do?"

"There are only 19 Mythic ranks in the whole Academy. So it makes sense why many people are here to watch the match."

"Also him being the only man with a spirit attribute also gets attention."

"Man, fuck that guy. Imagine being in an all-girls classroom and division. Must be heaven."

"Yeah, fuck him!"

"I heard even Headmaster is here to watch the fight."

"Ji Shenyi is going to destroy him. She’s a spear genius. Her master is the Head of the Spear Division!"

In one section of the stands, Liora sat with her arms crossed and she was surrounded by a few Spirit Division students who had come to support Klein.

"He’s going to win. Just watch."

Nearby, Evelyne sat in the Student Council’s reserved area.

She helped organize the event, but she couldn’t shake the worry in her heart.

In the VIP section, the Headmaster and several division heads, including Erica, watched the arena with serious expressions.

Shui Yinran was also there, looking at the arena with a faint smile on her lips.

’What an arrogant fool. When she defeats him today, it will bring even more pride and attention to Ji Shenyi.’

’He will just become a stepping stone for her.’

She turned her head and looked at Saintess Eleanor. ’Though I am quite surprised even the Saintess is interested in this match.’

The Headmaster turned to Eleanor with a respectful nod "Saintess Eleanor, who do you think will win this duel?"

Eleanor looked down at the arena floor and muttered "Klein Faress will win."

The Headmaster raised an eyebrow, and a few of the division heads exchanged surprised glances.

Shui Yinran’s smile faltered for a brief moment.

"An interesting prediction," the Headmaster said with a strained smile.

Shui Yinran’s expression turned slightly cold, but she remained silent, tapping her fingers lightly on the armrest of her seat.

Erica, sitting nearby, couldn’t hide the small, proud smile on her face ’Win for me, Klein.’

A large magical screen hovered above the arena, ready to project the fight for everyone to see clearly.

The crowd’s murmurs grew louder as the time for the duel approached.

Then, a loud announcement echoed through the arena.

"The duel between Klein Faress of the Spirit Division and Ji Shenyi of the Combat Division will begin shortly!"

Klein stood at one of the entrances with his spear in hand.

On the opposite side, Ji Shenyi entered the arena with her spear resting on her shoulder.

The two combatants faced each other across the arena floor as the transparent magical barrier activated around them, ensuring the safety of the spectators.

The duel was about to begin.