As Thomas's status in the academy was rising day by day, he was selected as one of the candidates to represent the academy in the upcoming national magic competition. This is a grand event that gathers top magic apprentices from all over the country. The competition will be extremely fierce. Thomas knows that this will be one of the most important challenges in his magic career and he must be fully prepared.
During the preparation process, Thomas not only needs to review and perfect the magic he has already mastered but also learn new magic and strategies. Together with Leah, he is busy between the library and the training ground every day. They support each other and make progress together.
"Thomas, are you really ready to participate in the national competition?" Leah asked after a training session. There was a hint of worry in her eyes.
Thomas stopped his actions and looked at her seriously. "I know this will be a difficult competition, but I have confidence. If we work hard together, we will definitely achieve good results."
Leah nodded. She knew Thomas's determination and strength. She believed that they could overcome any difficulties.
However, as the competition approached, Thomas began to feel unprecedented pressure. He knew that the national competition was not only a contest of magic skills but also a competition of psychology and strategy. He began to pay more attention to psychological training and tried to find ways to stay calm and focused.
Ms. Alison also noticed Thomas's changes and decided to give him more guidance. "Thomas, the most important thing in the competition is to stay calm and confident." She said. "You need to believe in your own abilities and also respect your opponents."
Thomas listened carefully. He knew that there was profound wisdom in Ms. Alison's words. He began to try to control his emotions through meditation and breathing exercises to ensure that he could be in the best state in the competition.
During a late-night meditation, Thomas suddenly realized that true power comes from inner peace and concentration. He realized that he needed to focus on the present instead of past achievements or future results.
He began to try to apply this mindset to his training. He found that his magic became more accurate and powerful. His confidence gradually increased and he believed that he was ready to meet the challenges of the national competition.
On the night before the competition, Thomas and Leah sat on the balcony of the dormitory together, looking at the starry sky. They talked about competition strategies and possible opponents, as well as their dreams and expectations.
"Thomas, no matter what the result of the competition is, I will be proud of our efforts." Leah said. There was a hint of firmness in her voice.
Thomas held her hand and replied with a smile. "Me too, Leah. Our dream is not only to win the competition but also to become better magicians."
The day of the competition finally arrived. Thomas stood on the stage of the national competition. His heart was full of nervousness and expectation. He knew that this would be the most important competition in his magic career, but he also knew that he was already well prepared.
As the competition began, Thomas quickly cast his magic. His wand drew streaks of light in the air. His incantations were accurate and powerful. His opponent also showed great strength, but Thomas was not intimidated. He calmly dealt with every challenge.
As the competition progressed, Thomas gradually gained the upper hand. His magic control became more and more precise and his strategy became more and more effective. The audience cheered for his performance. They saw the demeanor of a true magician.
In the end, after a fierce duel, Thomas successfully defeated his opponent and won the competition. He stood on the podium, his heart full of joy and pride. He knew that he had taken an important step towards becoming a true magician.