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Chapter 85: The Pairings.

Zeke stepped into the waiting area, where he found most of the other candidates. He noted that the other contestants had very mixed reactions to his arrival. Something had clearly changed from the day before.

Rona, who had been amiable and friendly towards him in the past, now gave him the cold shoulder. She immediately turned away upon seeing him. Zeke was pretty sure she had heard his confession after the tournament.

Roland gave him a smile, which Zeke did not appreciate. He had...

Chapter 84: The Betting Circle.

After leaving the stadium, Zeke met up with Viola and Sophia briefly. They both congratulated him on reaching the finals.

He was delighted to receive their heartfelt compliments. However, he was also too tired from the long day of fighting and scheming to stay and talk any longer. He promised the two girls to meet up the next morning before the official start of the tournament to talk more.

Viola seemed reluctant to let him leave like that. It was not in her nature to be patient. ...

Chapter 83: Betrayers see Betrayal.

After the announcement was made, a group of hidden observers converged on the site of the final battle. Zeke and his team watched with bated breath. One of the approaching mages utilized his Wind Magic to dispel the dust cover that had previously obscured the view of the scene.

What was revealed was the result of a bloody conflict. Amidst the tense mages, ready for action, lay a bloody figure that Zeke could not recognize. The boy was lying face down on the ground, unmoving.

Zeke ...

Chapter 82: Battle Royale VI

Rona clicked her tongue, but still answered the boy.

"Things might have changed, now that a new group has joined us. Don't you think so too, Roland?"

Roland didn't seem convinced. Still, his gaze traveled over every member of Zeke's team. His eyes wandered from Lena to Edmund, pausing a moment on the Earth Mage before traveling to Leo's figure. He locked eyes with Leo for a moment. Soon he grimaced and finally swept his gaze over Zeke.

Upon locking eyes with Zeke, the Earth ...

Chapter 81: Battle Royale

Zeke approached the two girls, forcing his face to take on a friendly expression as he did so. He was considering how best to handle the situation at hand. He came to a stop a few steps away from them. Their quivering lips, a clear sign that they felt unsafe in his presence.

Zeke cast his gaze upon the young woman he had encountered in the earlier stage of the tournament. He attempted to ease the palpable tension in the air.

"It's good to see you again," he said, adopting a non-th...

Chapter 80: Battle Royale IV

The members of Erik's group responded quickly and effectively to Leo's sudden attack. The two Fire Mages unleashed a bombardment of spells at their assailant. The Earth Mage strengthened his defenses with a layer of [Earthen Armour], before taking his position at the front of the party. The Wind Mage, meanwhile, primed a [Pressure Bolt] to prevent Leo from advancing any further.

Martina, the group's Water Mage and leader, was the only one to take a more tactical approach. She instantly ...

Chapter 79: Battle Royale III.

Zeke and his group had finally reached the swamp. As they had expected, there were no other teams in sight. Zeke and Leo began scanning the surroundings while Lena and Edmund got to work.

Only moments passed before a thin layer of fog started to descend upon the swamp, obscuring the distant scenery. Zeke remembered that Lena was a specialist in using fog and mist. He knew that she had engraved the spell [Water Manipulation] on her core. She liked to use it to create fine water particles...

Chapter 78: Battle Royale II

Erik straightened his posture and replied confidently to Leo's challenge, his voice echoing through the air. "So what if I am? Just make your choice and be done with it!"

Leo and Erik locked gazes, each sizing the other up. The silence was palpable, and neither was budging. The only change in either of their faces was the occasional beads of sweat rolling down Erik's forehead. After a moment, Leo spoke again.

"Fine. It's settled, then. I'm forming a team with Zeke. You two are wel...

Chapter 77: Battle Royale

"Ladies and Gentlemen!" Jorgel's voice boomed across the arena, drawing the attention of the crowded onlookers. "I know you've all been eagerly anticipating the prizes that the contestants will be vying for. But first, I must address the changes to this year's tournament structure."

With a sly smile, he continued, "You've likely already deduced this from the alterations to the arena. The elimination round will be different from previous years."

Jorgel gestured to the expansive fie...