James was watching the next match which was between the fourth and third place holders. The fourth place holder was a boy named Liam who had reached Lvl 8. He was a popular kid and often played sports. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and black pants with a pair of red sneakers. His brown hair was spiky and short. The third place holder was another boy named Logan. Logan was at the end of Lvl 8, nearing Lvl 9. He wore a purple jacket, blue jeans, and some sneakers. Logan like Liam also played a lot of sports and was a popular kid. James thought about this and noticed that the two probably were friends. Although with his current knowledge he couldn't be sure. Although the two did resemble each other a bit. As he looked a bit longer he noticed something about the two. Liam and Logan both only had gloves over their hands. They didn't carry any weapons seemingly on them. So James guessed that they both like hand to hand combat more than using weapons. Which is cool, but not as effective in some areas, as weapons help bring out the power in people, but if it works, it works. Without a doubt, hand to hand can be really effective in fights, but it leaves your body able to take more damage. Maybe if they had armor or something it would work really effectively, but as they don't at the moment James couldn't help but feel off by it.
James decided to watch this match with a closer eye, mainly due to the rumors he heard around the two. Supposedly they were able to punch a hole in an oak tree. If that was true then the strength of the two teenagers in front of him had a very high strength. The two walked towards each other before putting their hands up and stared at each other in the face. Liam and Logan both smiled, however, Liam's smile was much wider. Immediately the two started swinging at one another. The speed that each punch moved at made it hard to even see the arm extend each time.
'Holy crap, to be able to move that fast already. They really are talented. No wonder they managed to get where they are in the ranks. But still, not as good as me.'
The two ran around the arena chasing one another. Dodging and swinging. Some swings and kicks would land, but most were blocked or missed. This fight lasted around a minute, Before Liam landed a clean hit on Logan's jaw and sent him to the ground. Liam without hesitation placed his knee on Logan's chest and held him down so he couldn't get up. After a few seconds of struggle, Logan was unable to get up, and was considered the loser of the match as he was unable to move due to being pinned down. Which in a real fight would result in him being severely injured. Liam got up and helped pull Logan up before the two walked out the arena. Due to their only being a few rounds left Liam would be back up again. However, the Staff gave him a twenty minute rest period to get ready for his next round. A lot of students were amazed by the speed of the student's fight. Although it wasn't a very complex magical fight or anything. It was still better than any other real fight so far. Most of the other fights felt drawn out, but this felt very natural. It was straight to the point.
Twenty minutes go by as the students and adults all talk amongst themselves. Some talked about their plans and whatnot for the day, others simply talked about the fight between the two earlier. One conversation from behind James Caught his attention tho. Two young girls sitting together were talking about the fight like many others. However, they mentioned one thing that stood out to him.
They said, "Hey, which of the two brothers do you like more? Liam or Logan? They are both soo cool! it's hard for me to pick one!"
'...so they were related. That explains why they look similar. And maybe that's why they didn't feel the desire to hesitate at all? Maybe they spar together? ugh, who knows. Thinking about it won't help me much.' James scratches his head before going back to waiting until the next match. James could guess who would fight whom within the last few fights, as it felt pretty obvious to him. Ben would probably fight Liam. Then the winner would fight the "Water Prince". Isaiah would fight the winner of that fight. The "Lightning Princess" would probably fight the winner of that one. Leaving James with having to fight her after words, or if she lost, then whoever she lost to. However, James honestly doubted that she would lose to anyone. So it would be probably up to him to beat her...If he could that is. He heard how fast she was. Which is what mainly scared him the most. But no point worrying about something you can't change.
The next fight was like James guessed. Sigh. Ben and Liam both entered the arena together. James honestly didn't have high hopes for ben with this match. Not after what he saw and what he's heard about Liam.
{Ben pov}
Walking in the arena I already knew that this fight probably wouldn't go very well. Liam is just too fast to do anything about it. At best I can last a few seconds with defending but no way ill be able to do much to him. This became clear after what I saw a few minutes ago. there's only so much I can do about this. Whatever. I'm going to have to try anyway.
Readying his shield and spear with it, he stared at Liam. Liam simply stared at ben and sighed for a moment before slowly making a seemingly gentle smile. "hey man, you can just surrender this fight so that way we don't have to waste time and you end up hurt."
Ben gritted his teeth knowing that what he said was right. But it pissed him off that he felt so weak. But if he just said that outright, then that would only make it worse. "No, I can't do that."
Liam sighed before looking at Ben again. "Fine, but ill recommend you try to stop using weapons. With your build, you'd be better off without it. Granted they can allow you reach and cutting ability. but it restricts your movement. being slow will never help in a fight if the opponent can get past ur defenses anyways...However, I respect your desires, so ill use my power against you in order to speed this up."
Liam's hair started to sway more, and his gloves had a light green glow to them, but only barely noticeable. Liam dashed towards Ben. Ben took a step back in order to keep distance but before he could do anything Liam disappeared from his vision. Not even a second later he was kicked in the back as a sharp pain shrieked through his back throwing him to the ground. Looking over he saw Liam standing there without even have broken a sweat. 'dammit....'
Liam: "give up man, don't make this harder then it has to be."
Ben tried to get back up but was kicked again by Liam making him fall back down to the floor.
Ben winced as he uttered out,"...Dammit....fine... I SURRENDER!"
Liam was then considered the winner of the round after. Ben was taken to be checked on, just in case his bones might have been hurt. Liam went back and rested for a bit as the students talked again about how fast that was, and what they had just witnessed.
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