The Academy's dueling arena was buzzing with the kind of energy that only came from something everyone secretly hoped to witness but never thought they'd actually see.
A cliched story as old as time and just as satisfying.
A victim fighting back against their bullies. Besting them and showing them their betters.
Though it lacked in the latter part, as no one cared for Arthur enough to be happy about his strike back, this story still fanned the rumors, making everyone interested.
After all, even when ignoring the context behind it, the duel was nothing ordinary.
Most were friendly clashes, little more than practice skirmishes for status or bragging rights.
But this?
Arthur's challenge had weight, and everyone could feel it. Legendary by their standards.
It was a three versus one, a duel never seen before on Academy grounds.
At least not the first years.
Arthur wanted to prove a point to the Academy. A message.
