It wasn't long before they were called again. Having rested a few minutes and being healed by the best of the best, they were ready to fight again without any hindrance.
His second fight was just as easy as the first, mainly because this time Kayden used the Transcendence spell. The burst of strength he obtained was simply too much for others to handle.
His every strike managed to reach his opponents without any problem. The best part was that the time he spent under the spell was minuscule and, added to the healing received after the victory, he wasn't even weakened.
His next few fights were relatively easy as well. The most difficult one had the two supports on their team eliminated, but it was also nothing unusual to the point that they had a chance of being disqualified.
"The next fight will be to qualify for the second day. Are you ready, Kayden?" Astolfo asked the boy with a smile. There was just one more fight left for them to reach the same ranking as the previous one.
It was practically guaranteed that they would qualify, mainly because this time his team wouldn't abandon him in the middle of the match. Before Kayden could respond, the official in charge of his team came to pick them up for their next match.
Once they arrived at the bubble, they had to wait for the other team. This gave Kayden a bad feeling. For some reason, he was feeling a small sense of déjà vu.
A few minutes later, the other team appeared. They were nobles, not just nobles, but some they already knew.
"It seems that our rematch was destined to happen", the same nobleman from the last match said as soon as he saw Kayden's team. This time, his natural arrogance was gone. A five-on-two defeat was more than enough to command respect.
"Perhaps it is our destiny," Kayden replied with a friendly smile, seeing how the nobleman seemed to hold no grudges or be hostile.
"Yes, now I will show the world that the Mudbloods just had a stroke of luck," perhaps Kayden judged the nobleman's character too soon. The boy didn't even bother to answer.
Author's note: I was rereading the story and saw that I didn't describe the third melee fighter. lol.
"No prefabricated mana objects are allowed. In five minutes, we will start the fight", the judge gave instructions and waited. Quickly, five minutes passed. "Begin."
With his order, the first thing Kayden's group did was seal themselves in a bubble. As they couldn't use Astolfo's technique for family reasons, his team had no way of getting to the other side without receiving dozens of pieces of sharp metal.
Within seconds, the bubble began to be bombarded by dozens of different lightning and metal element spells.
"Two minutes, Kayden," Lunar informed. Since the bubble was being supported by the two of them, it was incredibly resilient.
"Just wait, Klaus. I want full strength in the ax user." As soon as he gave the command, the bubble began to be attacked by three different types of weapons: the axe, the dagger, and a giant sword.
"In three seconds, lift the bubble. Astolfo, focus on the dagger user. I want speed spells from Lunas and Solar." Briefly and directly, Kayden organized the counterattack.
Three seconds later, the bubble fell to the surprise of the opponents. The first thing they saw was a sea of gigantic flames coming towards them, more specifically towards the nobleman.
Their first reaction was to retreat. The nobleman and the sword user succeeded, but the assassin found himself paralyzed by a spell he didn't even see coming. To make his situation worse, a spear appeared in his sidevision.
SWISH!!
The wind made a loud noise as it was cut at high speed by Astolfo. His blade was practically in contact with the knight when a wave of black smoke covered the assassin.
His spear cut through this smoke but hit absolutely nothing. It was practically as if his opponent had mysteriously disappeared.
"Argh!" A scream of pain resounded out of the smoke as Kayden's katana struck the dagger user's leg. All this time the boy was waiting for the knight to escape. He knew that the boy would not fight head-on and would have some escape tactic.
Unfortunately, this was not enough to cause any significant damage.
"Commoners fight like cowards," the noble said provocatively. Their taunts fell on deaf ears. The only response was a Pop Flash from Kayden that didn't catch anyone by surprise.
"Do you think the same mediocre tactics will work again?" Another provocation from the nobleman that received no response.
"Strength for me and speed for Astolfo", Kayden ordered without taking his eyes off his opponents. "Klaus, try holding the wizards back for a few seconds." As soon as the boy gave his orders, he charged at the dagger user again.
His intention was clear: to remove the weakest link in the chain. Mainly because he was injured in one of his legs. Seeing Kayden run towards them, the nobleman went to fight directly against the boy.
His hatred and resentment drove him to be the first to arrive. With a shout, he brought the ax down towards Kayden, something the boy didn't even deign to look at.
The sound of metal hitting metal resounded as Astolfo parried the blow aimed at Kayden.
"Your opponent is me, beauty," Astolfo said with a smile that infuriated the nobleman.
His intrusion meant that Kayden could continue running after the dagger user. His only impediment this time was the blond knight wielding the giant sword. Kayden received his first full attack with his katana.
"What the fuck is this?", the blonde was surprised to see himself being pushed back in a struggle of strength. His surprise came from the fact that he was at the seventh rank and still had a cultivation focused on his body.
It was a shame for him that Kayden had his power a rank above him in physical fitness and absurd battle experience. Quickly, using concentrated lightning at close range, Kayden passed him as the boy became defensive.
Using a Pop Flash above his head to hide the concentrated beam, he reached the dagger user quickly. His first attack was on his opponent's injured side. The teenager's only alternative was to try to defend himself with the dagger.
Kayden smiled as his katana descended at high speed on the dagger. First, the killer lost control of the weapon. When he tried to continue holding the weapon, his wrist was broken by the force of the katana.