The professor who had been observing Jameson's awakening stepped forward, his expression filled with admiration and respect. "Congratulations, Jameson," he said, "you have awakened a Fire Element Mana Heart."
The other students let out a collective gasp, knowing that the Fire Element was one of the most difficult to master. Jameson had truly proved his worth as a powerful and skilled mana user. The professor continued, "You have shown exceptional talent and dedication. You should be proud of yourself."
As the professor spoke, Jameson couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and satisfaction course through him. He had always known that he was destined for greatness, and now, with the awakening of his Mana Heart, he had proved it to everyone else.
Turning to face the other students, Jameson's expression turned haughty as he began to speak. "I knew I was better than all of you," he boasted, his voice ringing out with confidence. "I've always had the potential for greatness. It was only a matter of time before I surpassed you all."
The other students looked at him with a mix of resentment and awe. They had always known that Jameson was arrogant and boastful, but there was no denying that he was also incredibly powerful. They couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at his success, even as they tried to suppress it.
But Jameson was not finished with his boasting. "You all thought that you were something special," he continued, a sneer playing across his lips. "But now you see that you're nothing compared to me. I am the true master of mana."
Levi, who had been sitting down during Jameson's awakening, stood up and faced him with a stern expression. "Don't let your success go to your head, Jameson," he said firmly. "There's always someone stronger, and you should never underestimate your opponents."
Jameson scoffed at Levi's words, clearly not impressed with his advice. "You, of all people, should know better than to challenge me," he retorted, his eyes flashing with anger. "I am the strongest here, and you will do well to remember that."
Levi's expression remained unchanged, and he met Jameson's gaze with a steady look. "Strength isn't just about raw power," he said calmly. "It's about strategy, adaptability, and humility. If you think that brute force is all that matters, then you will never truly reach your full potential."
Jameson rolled his eyes, clearly not interested in Levi's lecture. "Save your words, Levi," he said dismissively. "I don't need your advice. I am already a master of mana, and nothing you say can change that."
Levi sighed, recognizing that Jameson was too stubborn to listen. He knew that the road ahead would be a difficult one, but he was determined to continue his own journey of self-improvement, regardless of what anyone else thought.
As Jameson smirked with confidence, Levi slowly walked towards the Mana Sphere, preparing for his own awakening. Jameson watched with interest, curious to see what element Levi would awaken.
The other students looked on in anticipation, wondering if Levi would be able to match Jameson's impressive feat.
As Levi approached the Mana Sphere, he closed his eyes and focused his mind, reaching out with his mana. The sphere began to glow, and the students held their breath, waiting to see which element would be revealed.
Suddenly, the sphere exploded in a burst of blue light, the light even brighter than Jameson's light. The students shielded their eyes from the blinding brightness, and when they looked again, they saw that Levi had awakened a Water Element Mana Heart.
Jameson's jaw dropped in surprise and envy, as he had never expected Levi to awaken an element that was on par with his own. The other students cheered and clapped for Levi, impressed with his achievement.
But there was something different about Levi's Mana Heart awakening. The blue light that surrounded him was not just bright, but it also felt more powerful than Jameson's Fire Element Aura.
The professor, who had been observing the awakening, explained that when two people awakened the same element, the one with the brighter and more powerful Aura would be the stronger one.
This news only fueled Jameson's jealousy, as he realized that not only had Levi awakened a rare and impressive element, but he had also done it with greater power and potential than Jameson himself.
The other students, however, saw this as a sign that there was always room for improvement and growth in their mana skills.
Levi turned to face Jameson, a smirk playing across his lips. "Looks like you're not the only one with the talent," he said, his tone laced with amusement. "Perhaps next time, you'll think twice before underestimating me."
Jameson glared at Levi, his envy and frustration bubbling to the surface. "Don't get too cocky," he spat, his voice filled with bitterness. "I'm still the one with the Fire Element. You may have a Water Element, but it doesn't make you stronger than me."
Levi simply chuckled, clearly amused by Jameson's defensiveness. "It's not just about the element, Jameson," he said, his tone patronizing. "It's about how you use it. And from what I've seen, you could use a little more humility and a lot less arrogance."
The other students watched in silent amusement, secretly enjoying the back-and-forth banter between Jameson and Levi. They knew that the two of them had always been competitive, but they had never seen Jameson so clearly outmatched before.
Jameson seethed with anger, unable to stand being shown up by someone he had always considered inferior. "You may have beaten me this time, Levi," he growled, "but mark my words, I will surpass you one day. And when I do, you won't be so smug anymore."
Levi's expression remained unchanged, his cool demeanor a stark contrast to Jameson's hot-headedness. "I look forward to it," he said calmly. "Competition only makes us stronger, after all."
With that, Levi turned and walked away, leaving Jameson fuming and the other students in awe of his calm confidence. They knew that Levi was someone to watch out for and that his Water Element Mana Heart was just the beginning of his impressive mana skills.