The next test is a test of strength between students, which is a duel. Those who pass the first exam are given a number, then the testers will shuffle the number and choose it.
"The test? Is this a test, Derek? It's like they're measuring our strengths, is that how far they're screening the students who are going to be accepted into this academy? You... Who are you going to fight Derek?" asked Pino, who felt strange about the exams the academy gave the new students including this duel.
"It's as difficult as it is for the entrance exam at Coasthaven Academy. It is not easy for us to be able to study in this place, after this duel we still have one final test. Obviously it's hard, the academy itself is not a random place. Pino, be careful, you're going to fight Marivaldi instead. For myself, you don't have to worry," replied Derek, who had a not-so-strong opponent who didn't feel worried, but knew if Pino faced Marivaldi, then he felt uncomfortable.
"Yes, I just found out that, it turns out that this place is very selective in accepting new students, is this just for excellent classes or indeed it's their way of filtering students into their learning system only. Huft..., It's nice actually, but I think those who don't pass are still accepted just that they have another test right," pino said, noting the first duel.
Two guys get on stage, they both have pretty good performances. After the two men, the exam proceeded to the other student. Those on stage have good power, and they display eye-catching fights.
"Do any students attract your attention?" asked a man who looks quite fierce in a pretty eccentric outfit.
"No, they still haven't shown what he's capable of but there are some pretty interesting people, like Cody Warmlet, Marivaldi, three lads over there and another two women," said the man next to him.
When he heard the conversation between the two of them, Reywan was interested, and he came into it by saying a few things related to what the man had said before. "Yes, they are interesting, but there are two young men who have not displayed their abilities and also they are very interesting. The guy and the one over there, they both have a great flow. Candidates number 38 and 83, they're both pretty good. Ariya Pino and Merick, two very interesting young men."
"They are both good even have high abilities as well. The two young men are not inferior to the other candidates, the fight that Cody did went quickly, just look at how he uses his skills," said the man who wore a robe and had a long beard, he replied to Reywan's remarks casually. Not to forget he also praised Cody for being his favorite student.
"Is that galvin? Your tastes are always the same, because you have the same elements as him so you can't judge objectively. His ability is good, but he is only in that parameter, not a figure that should be considered more." Not because he doesn't consider Cody's abilities, he's looking for a strong figure without the right support because he often encounters figures like Cody who get good support, but they just waste his talent.
"Reywan, I don't doubt your judgment, Cody is talented, but he has the support of his family. Is that bad? No, Reywan, it was his luck, and look at his ability earlier, do you think that's the result he got instantly?" asked Galvin Prescotte. He supports and favors Cody not only because he's a nobleman, he also sees the abilities that Cody has come from hard work instead of relying on talent alone.
"Yes, we'll see, soon you'll find out what I mean, Galvin. The two students who will duel this time are just ordinary people, Marivaldi and Ariya Pino, two forces that are quite attention-grabbing. One with ground power, while the other... I think he has a pretty interesting element, darkness." Reywan is looking forward to how the fight between Pino and Marivaldi, he is quite interested in both of them besides being interested in Merick as well.
By the time his name was mentioned by the testers, Pino rushed up to the stage. He was quite calm when he carried a sword around his waist, once he was on stage he saw Marivaldi carrying a fairly ordinary weapon, an iron glove.
"Interesting opponent, he does not use a common weapon, physical type? The majority of ground element magic users have the advantage in close combat even though they are still capable of long-distance combat. I want to know how this man's fighting style, he who uses Earth Bullet magic must have a unique ability to choose that weapon," said Pino, he was very interested in the choice marivaldi took, where he chose to use iron gloves as his main weapon.
"Be prepared both of you, in this test you are allowed to use your strongest weapons and magic. There is only one absolute rule, no killing!!!" exclaimed the examiner before starting the test.
Pino and Marivaldi face each other, they show no sign of starting a duel. They observe each other, who will step foot for the first time, observing and waiting is an appropriate way in these uncertain circumstances.
"Huh!!! Feeling strong? You have a unique and good ability, but you're not my opponent, come down and give up. I don't want to get my hands dirty," Marivaldi said, his condescending, provocative voice sounding very unpalatable.
Of course what Marivaldi said made the audience unhappy, but some were excited, on the other hand Reywan and Galvin seemed indifferent to the situation on stage.
"Land and other elements? Interesting fight, which one of you is the best? Show your strength let me be excited in this place," said Cody, he smiled unfortunately the smile was not a form of praise but a form of disdain.
"Pino, be careful, he is arrogant but his strength is not weak. He is not only capable of using long-distance magic, but is very good at close combat. You have to consider your every move, Pino," said Derek, who seemed worried about Pino, who himself had already qualified for the next round after defeating his rival.
"Thank you, your advice is interesting, unfortunately I want to fight. Knowing how far I can go, I think that's enough. Fight against an opponent as strong as you, this kind of opportunity, how can I resist it. Remember my name is Pino, hmm... I will make you remember," pino said, he did not use magic but drew his sword, and he took a defensive stance while his eyes stared sharply at Marivaldi.
"Start!!!" shouted the tester, as he gave the order to start the test.