At a nighttime party, surrounded by a crowd of people, the sounds of music mixed with the sounds of punches and manifested skills. Edward was surrounded by 30 men, but this didn't scare him. He knew he had the ability of "Elemental Mastery" and would be able to use it to his advantage.
The first man advanced towards him with a punch, but Edward easily dodged it and responded with a burst of fire to his face, leaving him blinded for a few seconds. While the man tried to recover, Edward took the opportunity to attack the next two enemies with gusts of wind, pushing them away.
The remaining men approached, but Edward was not shaken. He used the water from the pool next to him to create a protective barrier while delivering a fiery punch to the third man, causing him to fall to the ground. The fourth man tried to attack him from behind, but Edward detected him with his heightened senses and grabbed him, throwing him towards two other men who were approaching, creating a chain reaction that left them disoriented.
Edward then jumped onto one of the men and, with a quick movement, created a sword of ice that pierced through the enemy's body. He quickly ducked to avoid an attack from the man behind him and used the earth to create a small mountain that launched him up, allowing him to land with a deadly kick to the opponent's neck.
Edward continued to fight with all his skill, but the men were not easy to defeat. He took some blows, but did not let it affect him. The pain was intense, but his determination was greater.
He used the darkness of the fest to his advantage, creating a dense shadow that confused his opponents while he attacked them with fire, water, earth, and air strikes. The men tried to group together to attack him in unison, but Edward did not allow it. He used his ability to create a hurricane that dispersed them and then attacked them with sharp stones that left them injured.
At a nighttime party, surrounded by lively people and loud music, Edward did not hesitate and used his "Elemental Mastery" ability to defend himself. Another enemy advanced towards him with a punch, but Edward skillfully dodged it, delivering a fiery kick to the opponent's stomach. Without giving Edward a chance to breathe, another man came with a knife, but Edward used ice to freeze the blade, broke it, and threw it towards the third enemy.
The remaining enemies approached, but Edward stood firm. He used the earth to create a protective barrier while delivering a wind punch to the fourth man, throwing him against a nearby wall. The fifth enemy tried a surprise attack, but Edward detected him and quickly moved to use the water to create a whip that threw the enemy into a nearby table.
The fight continued for a few minutes, with Edward facing one enemy at a time in a deadly dance. The darkness and the sound of music camouflaged the fight, making it even more exciting. Edward showed his creative ability and mastery over the elements, using them uniquely to defeat each opponent.
Edward had finally defeated the penultimate enemy and now only he and the last one remained. He advanced to approach and finish the fight, but before he could do anything, the man opened his mouth and started screaming. The sound was deafening, making Edward feel like his eardrums were exploding. He quickly moved away, trying to block the sound with his hands, but it was not enough. The man continued to scream, trying to use his "Super Voice" ability to incapacitate Edward.
But Edward was not an easy opponent. He focused, using his "Elemental Mastery" ability to create an air barrier around his ears, partially blocking the sound. Then he advanced again, this time prepared to fight.
He used the water around him to create a protective shield and moved quickly, dodging the enemy's blows. He used fire to distract the enemy, creating small explosions that prevented him from concentrating completely.
Finally, Edward saw an opportunity. He used the earth to create a small wave that threw the enemy away, causing him to stop screaming for a few moments. Edward took the opportunity to approach and deliver a final blow, using a gust of wind that threw the enemy against the wall, leaving him unconscious.
Edward had won the fight, but he knew he would have to face many more challenges in the future. He looked around, seeing the fallen men on the ground. The party was still in full swing, but the nearby people seemed to have noticed what had happened.
Ignoring all the stares on him, Edward tried to leave the area, but suddenly something hit him on the head from his blind spot. He fell to the ground, feeling dizzy and almost losing consciousness. While struggling to stay alert, he saw a boy with brown hair and white eyes approaching him, with a sinister smile on his face. Edward tried to react, but his strength abandoned him and he remained motionless, unsure of what was happening. The boy came closer and closer, and everything went dark...
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[10 hours ago]
"Hey, hey! Wake up!" Suddenly, I woke up startled. My eyes were tired, and the first thing I saw when I opened them was Mia, in her pajamas, staring at me angrily. "Okay, did I do something wrong? As far as I know, I fell asleep in this comfortable armchair," I thought as I observed her furious expression.
"Finally awake? It's already one in the afternoon! Do you think life is easy enough to have the privilege of sleeping until this time?!" She spoke to me in a furious and incredibly irritating tone. I think I'm regretting accepting to protect this girl. But she's right... With Elisa hunting me, wasting time sleeping is irrational.
"Okay, I'm awake now, so you can stop looking at me like that," I said as I adjusted my position in the armchair. Mia relaxed because she knew there was no need to be so nervous and asked, "Your mana capacity must be shitty, right? You exhausted everything yesterday in the fight against those five men, That's why you have that corpse-like face."
What's wrong with this girl? If she knew that, why didn't she let me keep resting? Sighing, I asked, "Did anything happen while I was sleeping?" She moved away from me and sat on her bed as she answered, "There was just an announcement on the speakers, saying that the two of us are being hunted by 996 people. Apart from that, nothing much happened." She spoke in a soft and calm tone, as if she was not affected by such information.
Having just woken up, I was angry, but her calm tone, as if this situation was not dangerous, calmed me down a bit. I leaned my head back and sighed heavily, showing mental, physical, and magical fatigue. "Why did she send the men who were supposed to go after Michael to me? There's something wrong... Even if I had defeated the 5 men she sent after me, she shouldn't make such a radical decision." I thought as I looked at the white ceiling of the room.
Suddenly, Mia said, "The announcement also said that the two of us have to get to Elisa Black if we want to stop her. It said there would be a dispute to declare our 'Freedom,' or something like that. We have to get to the 'Golden Flower Tower' to start this dispute. But unfortunately, the path to the tower is being protected by 996 people... Well, I'm happy in my room, and you?" After throwing all this information, I made an irritated face and didn't answer. I got up and went to the bathroom to wash my face.
She also didn't seem to care about it, after all, from my expression, she already knew what my answer would be.
I entered the bathroom and closed the door. Looking at myself in the mirror, I opened my mouth and noticed that a back tooth was missing. I guess it was when I took that kick to the face... Anyway, the pain is bearable, and I started to do my basic needs. . . .
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Sitting under the tree, Michael rested next to Kato, Alice, Andrew, and Serena. They discussed the announcement that was transmitted in the morning: "So, Elisa wants Edward's head... But why?" Alice asked curiously. "It's my fault, I told her to do it." Kato replied in a naturalness that frightened everyone. But not to create misunderstandings, Kato said again, "I only did it because I said Edward was the strongest of all, you know? So, don't worry about him."
Everyone listened to his "explanation" and Alice spoke in an irritated tone: "But Michael is the strongest, after all, he is ranked number 1." Her speech had facts, something everyone agreed with except Kato. Michael wasn't sure if he was stronger than Edward. In fact, Michael was eager to face Edward.
Michael considered Edward his biggest rival in the academy, even though Edward didn't have the same thought. With the help of his system, he knew the strength Edward possessed. His only weakness is mana capacity, something that weakens his abilities. If Edward can increase his mana capacity, he will undoubtedly become extremely strong and notable.
Michael was aware of this information, so he respected Edward and wanted them to have a friendly relationship. After all, as friends, they could face each other at any time, making them both stronger over the years.
"If Michael is the strongest? I'm not sure about that, but for now, my opinion is that Edward is the strongest." Kato responded with conviction that frightened Alice. "But if the problem is finding out who is the strongest... Michael can face Edward in the king's game, right? Why don't you go after him and face him?" Kato asked Michael directly, but he seemed lost in thought and a little uncomfortable to respond.
He didn't want the fight between them to be something forced, he wanted both parties to agree to duel. Michael respected Edward, so he decided not to go after him until now.
Noticing Michael's silence, Kato became upset and turned his head to Alice, who seemed to be closest to him, and said, "Is he always like this?" Sighing, she disappointingly replied, "Yes..."
Michael ignored them and looked up at the blue sky, a sky filled with clouds, and reflected, "Should I interfere?" With his head filled with questions, Michael watched the blue sky while he thought about which choice to make...
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