Jameson gritted his teeth in frustration. He couldn't believe it. Every spell he had thrown at Levi so far had been countered or guarded by Levi's own spells. It was like the water mage was one step ahead of him, anticipating every move he made.
Jameson had never faced such a formidable opponent before, and he was starting to get angry. He had spent years training, honing his skills and perfecting his spells, and yet this young water mage was making a mockery of everything he had worked for.
"How is this possible?" he muttered to himself, his wand trembling in his hand. "How can he be so powerful?"
Levi stood calmly on the other side of the arena, his eyes focused and alert. He knew that Jameson was growing increasingly frustrated, and he was ready for whatever the fire mage had in store.
"You can do better than that, Jameson," Levi taunted, a sly grin on his face. "I expected more from you."
Jameson's anger flared. He had had enough of this water mage and his smug attitude. He was determined to show him who was the boss.
With a fierce determination, Jameson began to chant, his wand glowing with a bright orange light. He concentrated all of his energy into the spell, pouring every ounce of his anger and frustration into it.
"Gigantic Fire Ball!" he shouted, unleashing a massive ball of flames toward Levi.
The crowd gasped in awe as the fiery ball hurtled through the air, growing larger and hotter with every passing moment. It was clear that Jameson had poured everything he had into this spell.
Levi remained calm and collected, his eyes fixed on the approaching fireball. With a sudden burst of energy, he conjured a shield of water mana around his hand, covering it completely.
The audience watched in amazement as Levi rushed straight toward the gigantic fireball, seemingly without fear.
Jameson let out a cruel laugh, thinking that Levi was simply being foolish. But the water mage didn't seem to care. He ran faster and faster, the shield of water mana growing stronger with each passing moment.
Just as the fireball was about to engulf him, Levi leaped into the air, his hand outstretched. The water shield burst forth, colliding with the fireball and dousing the flames instantly.
The crowd erupted into cheers, amazed by Levi's bravery and skill. Jameson stood frozen, unable to believe what had just happened. His gigantic fireball, one of the most powerful spells, had been completely neutralized by Levi's quick thinking.
Levi landed gracefully on his feet, a look of triumph on his face. "Let me show you who's the boss," he said, his voice filled with confidence.
Jameson's eyes widened in shock and disbelief as he watched Levi charge toward him with his water-covered hand. He had never seen anyone use water mana in such a way before, and he certainly never expected Levi to come at him head-on like this.
Before he could react, Levi's fist connected with his gut, sending a shockwave of pain through his body. Jameson stumbled backward, clutching his stomach and gasping for air.
The crowd fell silent, unsure of what to make of this sudden turn of events. Jameson, the powerful fire mage, had just been taken down by the seemingly weaker water mage.
Levi stood over Jameson, his hand still covered in water mana. He looked down at the defeated fire mage with a mixture of contempt and pity.
"Do you think that I only use ranged spells to fight?" Levi asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. He punctuated his question with a swift kick to Jameson's side, causing him to groan in pain.
Levi continued to punch and kick Jameson, his movements precise and controlled. It was clear that he had trained extensively in hand-to-hand combat, and that he was more than capable of holding his own against an opponent, even one as skilled as Jameson.
To make matters worse, Levi was also covering his body with water mana, creating a protective shield that Jameson's spells couldn't penetrate. It was as if Levi had an impenetrable armor made of water, allowing him to shrug off any attack that Jameson could throw at him.
Jameson was in a bad position, and he knew it. He was being beaten mercilessly by Levi, and he didn't have any way to defend himself. His spells were useless against the water mage's powerful shield, and his own physical strength was no match for Levi's martial arts skills.
The audience watched in stunned silence as the once-powerful fire mage was pummeled into submission. It was clear that Levi was the superior fighter, and that he had come to the arena fully prepared for whatever Jameson could throw at him.
As the beating continued, Jameson began to lose consciousness. His vision grew hazy, and he could feel his strength fading away. He knew that he had been defeated and that there was no way he could win this battle.
Finally, Levi stopped his assault, stepping back and allowing Jameson to collapse onto the ground. He looked down at the defeated fire mage, shaking his head in disappointment.
"You were too focused on your spells," Levi said. "You forgot that magic is not the only way to fight. You should have trained more in hand-to-hand combat."
Levi stood over Jameson's unconscious body, his expression softening slightly. "I'm not doing this just to show off," he said. "This is also to avenge my friend, Mark."
With that, Levi turned and walked away, leaving Jameson lying on the ground, defeated and humiliated. The audience watched in awe as the water mage left the arena, his victory was all but assured.
As Levi walked away, the audience remained stunned, unable to process what they had just witnessed. They had come to the arena expecting a battle between two powerful mages, but what they had seen was so much more.
Levi had not only defeated Jameson, but he had done so with ease, using a combination of water mana and hand-to-hand combat. It was clear that he was a force to be reckoned with, and the audience couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and respect for the young mage.
As Levi made his way out of the arena, the crowd began to cheer, applauding him for his impressive victory. The water mage had proven that there was more to magic than just raw power, and that strategy and skill could be just as effective.