In the hallways of the academy, right after the Survival Exam ended. Elias' Pov.
"Did you see that? Now tell me, who's stronger?" Lumi smirked arrogantly at Elias, Toph in her hands trying his best to mimic her smugness, but his fat cheeks just broke into a smile every time he tried.
He hated her smug smile, but guess she was right. He had never expected Maximus to be that scary. The way he fought against so many pugilists was truly mesmerizing. There was no way in hell he was a mage or runesmith.
But then the items he created could shame even master runesmiths. The spells he used were so strange. He could change how spells worked... that was barely something second-rankers could do. He wouldn't even be surprised if he showed a spell that was created solely by him.
Of course, he would never admit that to Lumi, though. Master Samuel was still the best duelist.
