Iode kept running as fast as he can using wind magic. He got out of the swamp and was at the open field near the area where the entrance assessment is taking place.
"Flame blast". A person shouted as ball of fire flew towards Iode and caused an explosion. Iode was caught off guard and was flung away.
"Cough, cough, what was that". Iode said.
From the dust particles which haven't settled a voice sounded from within.
"Well, well, it seems someone has actually completed the quest, and he doesn't seem to be from a noble household".
The person was saying as he was walking towards Iode. His appearance became visible to Iode as he stood right in front of him.
A spikey red haired boy with bushy eyebrows and red eyes wearing a red rope and holding a scepter in his hand. He smirked.
"Which optional beast did you take on? Triochasmos or Triogigantostegos, either one, hand them over". He said in a menacing tone.
"Like hell i would, it took hours to find, i had to fight for my life getting these". Iode didn't hesitate to reply.
"Are you testing me, I'm Reinhardt de samosa, my family is affiliated with the red tower, give it if you don't want to get hurt". He said.
"Make me". Iode answered.
"I asked the easy way, don't blame me for collecting it the hard way". Reinhardt said.
"Wind cannon". Reinhardt said as huge wind pressure flew towards Iode.
"Terra pelta". Iode casted in response as wall of earth sprung up from the ground shielding him from the wind.
But it seems Iode's spell is too weak to contain the wind magic. The wind pressure blew away the earth shield, luckily Iode evaded the wind before it reaches him.
"His star level is higher than mine that for sure, what should I do"?
"If i can't overpower him i should at least outsmart him". Iode thought.
"Haa, you are even weaker than you look, all you said earlier was nothing but a bluff". Reinhardt taunts.
"But seriously, what star mage are you, why is your spell so weak, how were you able to pass the second challenge let alone complete the quest".
"Well, that a topic for another time, right now give me your quest materials, all i need is the optional quests, give it and you wouldn't be hurt, you are only making things hard for yourself". Reinhardt said.
"Like i said earlier, make me". Iode answered him.
"Inferno ball". Iode said.
"Tsk, i wonder why some people wouldn't swallow their pride, it's obvious you are weaker than me". Reinhardt said as he waved his scepter diagonally cancelling the spell.
"What you did now is nothing,now let me show you a real spell, Inferno blast". Huge fire ball shot out of Reinhardt scepter, exploding directly in front of Iode flinging him backwards.
Iode lying on the floor gritted his teeth and stood immediately then said.
"Ventus flammus". Stream of fire went towards Reinhardt. The flame grew bigger the closer it gets to him. Reinhardt smirked and said.
"Aqua pelta". Wall of water stream sprung before Reinhardt stopping Iode spell again.
"Ventus procella". Reinhardt said, huge wind flew towards Iode.
"Ventus break". Iode said as he attempt to break the wind spell but it was too strong for Iode to break, he was flung back for the third time.
"Pathetic, just give me your quest materials shish". Reinhardt said but saw something worry some, he saw Iode smile. Something is wrong.
"Just where i want you to be, Quicksand". Iode said.
Reinhardt immediately sunk into the ground with his head only visible.
"You!! What did you do, how is this possible". Reinhardt asked surprised.
Iode stood in front of him smirking evilly.