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Chapter 52 - The Tournament Begins, The Arrogant Noble Returns, Quarter Finals

The magical barrier sealing the arena shimmered into existence, locking the two combatants in a cage of death.

To the audience, this was supposed to be a duel between students. But as Lysander twitched and convulsed, drool sizzling as it hit the stone floor, everyone realized this was something far darker.

"KILL! KILL! KILL!" Lysander shrieked.

"BOOM!"

He launched himself forward. He didn't use magic. He used raw, corrupted kinetics. The stone beneath his feet shattered into dust as he broke the sound barrier, closing the hundred-meter gap in a heartbeat.

"So fast!" A student in the stands screamed.

Lysander's claw, wreathed in black dragon-fire, aimed for Alvian's throat.

Alvian didn't move his feet. He simply raised his left hand.

"[Runic Aegis +2]."

Seven ancient runes materialized instantly, spinning so fast they formed a solid wall of purple light.

"CLANG!"

Lysander's claw slammed into the shield.

[Reactive Force Triggered!]

[-4,500 True Damage!]

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