Chapter 28: Duel
In the past half a month, after creating magic countless times, I could finally use the magic in my body as I pleased. I didn't need any hand gestures to make them appear anywhere nearby.
According to my estimation, the furthest I could set up a magic pistol was about ten meters away.
The day of the assessment soon arrived. Under the unified call of the teachers, we arrived at the assessment venue of the academy.
As Divine Light was an amplification spell, students with light attribute magic would pass the assessment as long as they could steadily activate the spell.
"Eternal and endless light, please grant me strength…"
Under the supervision of the teacher, the freshmen with light attribute magic began to cast magic in groups of five.
During the first round, one of the students was either too nervous or too excited. He continuously chanted many incantations, but the Divine Light could not attach to his body. In the end, he could only regretfully be eliminated.
"Hey! Are you ready? We won't be using such a low-level method. Hmph, if you admit defeat now and kneel down in front of so many people to admit your mistake, I'm willing to give you a chance."
Carle leaned in front of me again and looked at me with an extremely annoying expression, as if his victory was certain.
"Then I'd better not take this opportunity. We won't know who will be the one kneeling and admit their mistake later."
I naturally rejected Carle. This was a great opportunity for me to test my magic creation. How could I admit defeat now?
"Very good! You're stubborn! You'll beg for mercy later!"
Carle's expression changed and he angrily walked forward. He pointed at me and said to the teacher who was doing the assessment, "Teacher, please let us our assessment be done in a duel!"
Hearing this, the students waiting for the test looked up at us.
Even the teacher put down the pen in his hand and looked over with a smile. He looked at Carle and then at me and said, "Will Reinhardt, are you willing to accept the duel invitation from Carle von Alamein?"
"I am."
I stepped forward and answered.
"Alright, then I'll officially confirm it in the name of an Archmage of Olgus Academy Academy. This duel will take effect. You must remember that you must use Divine Light magic."
The teacher closed the scoreboard and solemnly announced.
"Teacher, I think that the indoor testing ground is too narrow. It's not conducive for me to use my magic. I request to have a duel outdoors!"
Carle shouted again.
The teacher's smile widened as he looked at me. "Will Reinhardt, do you agree to hold this duel outdoors?"
"Yes."
I raised my hand in agreement and looked at Carle. Carle happened to be looking back at me, his grin full of triumph.
It was a lie that the venue was too small. His goal was to embarrass me in public.
"All freshmen, please follow me outside. This is a duel between noble freshmen. You will have a preliminary understanding of the use of light magic in battle. The freshmen who have yet to be tested will do so later."
The Archmage announced loudly and brought all the freshmen to the school field. After choosing an empty space, he called Carle and I forward.
"Carle von Alamein."
"Will Reinhardt."
"Please head to the arena and bow to each other."
Carle and I walked into the field and stood still, exchanging aristocratic salutes.
Such a formal duel on the field immediately attracted the attention of the other students on the field.
In less than a moment, the periphery of the arena were already surrounded by students who had come to watch. Other than the freshmen who were already undergoing the assessment, there were also many senior students with different-colored uniforms.
"Freshmen, you are not allowed to hurt each other in this duel. If there is any intentional foul play, I will enter the arena as a referee to end this duel. Those who break the rules will be punished by leaving the arena. At the same time, they will no longer be qualified to enroll in the Olgus Academy. Now, the duel begins."
As the teacher explained the rules and issued the order for the duel to begin, Carle immediately clenched his fists and roared.
"Eternal and endless light, please grant me strength!"
Pure and flawless white light appeared on his body. It was dazzling. This was the symbol of pure magic power. The surrounding crowd also let out exclamations.
It seemed that what Sephone said was right. If I hadn't been born in the Reinhardt Family and had memories of my previous life, perhaps he would have been a worthy opponent.
With a thought, Divine Light immediately attached itself to my body. Although it wasn't as dazzling as that on Carle's body, it was enough in my opinion.
"So your name is Will. I'll show you how powerful I am today!"
Bathed in Holy Light, Carle came charging at me while swinging his fist.
The fist swung at my chest with a strong wind.
I took a step to the left and deftly dodged.
Carle didn't give up and continued to punch toward my chest and waist.
His fist technique was used with ease and powerful, and there was indeed the shadow of a martial family.
However, I had already seen such punches countless times in my previous life when facing the targets' bodyguards. Even if I didn't activate the Reinhardt Family's Magic Eye, it couldn't hurt me at all.
"Do you only know how to dodge? Will, if you want to use this method to exhaust my magic, then you'll be disappointed. Just the consumption of the Divine Light's magic alone won't be able to exhaust my magic."
Carle looked at me through gritted teeth as he pumped his fists. The fire of anger burned in his eyes.
"Carle, it doesn't feel good to hit cotton with every punch, does it? I'm not planning to exhaust your magic, but what can you do to me? At this rate, you won't be able to win against me."
I spoke casually, dodging his fist with a defiant smile.
"You despicable monkey! You only know how to jump up and down. In that case, don't blame me."
"Holy Light! Please help me destroy the enemy in front of me!"
Carle roared again and chanted another magic incantation. The Holy Light in his hand almost formed a glove that enveloped his hand.
"Dodge!"
Carle leaped high into the air.
This punch was not aimed at my body, but at the ground under my feet.
Boom!
I leaped five meters away and looked at the cracks on the surface of the ground where I had just stood.
If it wasn't for the rule that one couldn't hurt others in the arena, his punch would have been even more powerful.
This should be the where Sephone told me to be careful about. Carle's trump card was a spell that nobles learned in advance.
"Real… Real combat magic. Are the freshmen this year so strong?"
"Who is that? He's a freshman like us. How can he be so powerful?"
The crowd exclaimed again.
Carle stood on the ground where I dodged from and laughed. He beckoned to me and said, "Hahaha, Will, if I land another punch, you will be forced to leave the arena. It's not too late to admit defeat."
"Carle, if this is your last resort, then this duel should be over soon. Come on, Holy Light Gun Formation."
My palm streaked across the sky.