Plans can be made but the reality of battle sometimes differs from what has been planned. To fulfil Lichtalia's wishes, my original intention was to fight Teradein while Lichtalia was facing Desmond. But it seems that Teradein is currently competing with Lichtalia in spells while Desmond disrupts my plans by summoning a corpse.
"I called you zombie one month ago because of your pale skin, but I didn't think you would really like zombies, Desmond."
While mocking him, I immediately moved to change my target. If I couldn't attack Teradein for now because of the emergence of an armored zombie from within his back, then I would attack the figure who summoned the walking corpse.
"Maximize Strength – Power-Up!"
Appearing quickly in front of Desmond, I was about to punch him in the face to make him unconscious, but it seems my intuition was right, they had already thought of a way to ward off my attack. When my fist was almost reaching Desmond's face, a fire cannon suddenly aimed at my body, making me have to dodge and cancel my attack midway.
Looking at the side of the arena that was burning even though the arena was filled with rainwater, I could imagine the damage that I would receive if I stubbornly continued my punch. Besides that, the fire cannon just now did not come from Teradein but came from the temple that he created at the beginning of the duel.
"You won't be able to touch either of us that easily, Ace. My zombie and Teradein's temple will always interfere with your every movement."
Apart from Teradein's temple, I turned towards the zombie that had completely emerged from the back of Teradein's body. It seems that during his lifetime, the zombie was a knight from the armor he wore and the sword sheathed at his waist.
I can still remember the incantation that Desmond said when he summoned the zombie. It seems that the zombie was not just any zombie.
After seeing the situation in the arena clearly enough, I moved back and appeared right next to Lichtalia.
"Class Prefect, previously you asked me to hand Desmond over to you while I would face Teradein so as not to interfere with the fight between both of you. But it seems that for the time being we will have to switch opponents. Find a way to stop the Temple of Inferno while I face Desmond's zombie. If this temple is successfully stopped, I will finish Teradein in a flash and you can fight Desmond to your heart's content while I will be in charge of holding back the zombie."
Lichtalia understood the seriousness of what we were facing right now. Nod in understanding, Lichtalia replied, "Leave Teradein to me, I will make sure to destroy his Temple of Inferno."
After resetting our strategy, I went forward again to attack. But to avoid the attack from the Temple of Inferno, I did not directly attack Desmond but his zombie.
The zombie swung its sword at me and I did the same thing. Its movements were very agile and every maneuver of its attacks was also very deadly. The danger I felt from the zombie in front of me almost matched the danger I felt from my teacher, Charles.
The rusty red sword blade clashed with the diamond blue sword blade. Sparks continued to be seen every second that passed. Even though the figure I was fighting was a zombie, its movements were not slow like a zombie. In fact, its movements were so fast that it could match my speed that had used the Acceleration spell.
Some of the audience looked confused as to why I chose to attack the zombie and not Desmond who was seen watching my every move in silence.
Some teachers who understand immediately explain to the students who ask about what I am doing in the duel arena. No mater what, a teacher has insight and experience, and in their position as spectators, they can see clearly what is happening in the duel arena.
The elites also looked focused on watching the fight that was taking place and it seemed that they were also aware of what was happening in the arena.
On the other hand, while I was facing Desmond's zombie, Lichtalia had already started fighting Teradein who was laughing happily at getting the chance to avenge his defeat which resulted in him being kicked out of the elite seat.
"Keh.. Keh.. I won't lose for the second time, Lichtalia!"
Those born of fire will burn everything that can be burned. Appear before me and burn all my enemies – Minions of Fire!
Teradein throws some papers into the air, and each catches fire, turning into a floating fireball figure.
The fireballs have empty eyes and a wide mouth. Each of them seems to be alive and has its own will.
Receiving orders from Teradein, the group of fireballs immediately shot towards Lichtalia, but Lichtalia had long been prepared for the attack from her opponent.
Created from water, it serves to protect – Shield of Waves.
The rainwater formed waves, protecting Lichtalia from the fireballs that came her way.
Water is a blessing but also a curse for those who are proud and arrogant – Sea Storm!
Not only using defensive spell, Lichtalia also cast her offensive spell at the same time.
A huge wave raged inside the duel arena. The atmosphere also grew darker with black clouds filling the ceiling. If it weren't for the vast duel arena and the protective spells that separated the duel participants and the audience, perhaps everyone in the area would have been affected by the spells in the duel arena.
A large wave of water attacked and destroyed all the fireballs that Teradein had created. Teradein himself was seen frowning and the smile on his face disappeared completely. The spell that Lichtalia had just cast was a high-level water element spell that was normally mastered by third-year students. Not only did it have a wide attack range, but this spell was also fatal to a fire element specialist spellcaster like him.
Even his Temple of Inferno looked a little worn out after being hit by waves and storms repeatedly.
Lichtalia's spell effect also affected my fight with the zombie in front of me. The rising water made my speed slower than before. But what can I say? Area of Effect type spell does not recognize enemies or friends. Everyone within the range of the spell will be attacked without discrimination except the caster. What I hope is that Lichtalia will immediately eliminate the Temple of Inferno so that I can immediately finish off Teradein who is off guard in one attack.
"I originally cast Temple of Inferno to stop your companion's deadly movement, but it seems I'll have to use it on you myself, Lichtalia!"
Putting his palms together and closing both of his eyes, Teradein looked focused as he recited the spell incantation.
You who sleep in darkness, the fire of life once again fills the emptiness of your soul. Join my soul, control my body, and show them your power over all fire. Possession – Lord of All Fire, Ifrit!