The Shadow Emperor pays a visit
1901 Words
"Mana Zone: Lightning Magic: Skylark Sword First s***h"!
"That sword and, purple lightning"?!
"Don't tell me you wield the-"
"The arrays are now finally ready. Let the real battle, begin"!
*At Asahi and Sora's clash*
"Mana Zone: World Tree Magic: Great Tree Ash Descend"!
"Mana Zone: Water Magic: Water Dragon Missile"!
"Go"!
"Sir Yuma, allow me to take care of the Water Spell. You go with the World Tree spell".
"I understand".
"Mana Zone: Fire Magic: Fire Dragon Missile"!
"You are pretty strong for a first-year".
"I'm an aspiring Magic Guardian after all. I must get stronger and stronger".
"Mana Zone: Lightning Magic: Piercing Lightning Blades"!
"Your Lightning Magic is getting sharper and faster day by day. As expected of a Magic Guardian".
"I'm still not worthy of such praises".
"Now, I wonder what's going on over there".
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"That purple sword. That purple lightning. Don't tell me you are the wielder of-"
"Now that the arrays are ready. There's no need to hold back anymore".
The arrays on the sky suddenly began to glow and shine.
"Is this, Summoning Magic"?!
"Summoning Magic: Come forth, the dragon that can match the speed of light, Skylark"!
Everyone on the arena is surprised by Shu's summoning.
*At the crowd's seat*
"Mom, that is-"
"The long lost lightning dragon, Thunder Skylark. To think that I would get to see this dragon. I thought it have completely disappeared". Aki replied to Tatsuki.
"Since when did Shu"?!
"You don't know this too, big sis"? Himari asks Yua.
"No, this is my first time seeing this".
"That boy is really intriguing". Ibuki said.
*At Sora and Asahi's clash*
"He have done it now". Asahi said.
"Looks like those two will outshine us". Sora said.
"He is the one chosen by the Skylark"?! Ryo said.
"To think that I would get the opportunity to see the long lost lightning dragon". Yuma added.
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"Well, you wield 2 spirits after all so it's not surprising". Aoi said.
"Compare to those spirits, I have not still achieved complete mastery over my dragon. Well, I'll just have to fight with what I have for now".
There it is again. The four-leaf clover. It appeared also yesterday. The grimoire will have a four-leaf clover if he summons the dragon. It seems like that is the case huh.
"Fafnir"!
"Skylark"!
"Go"!!
"Mana Zone: Wind Dragon Magic: Wizard Storm"!
"Mana Zone: Lightning Dragon Magic: Skylark Stream"!
"Mana Zone: Lightning Sword Magic: Dance of the Skylark Sword"!
"So you just used Skylark as a diversion so you can focus on battling me and not Fafnir. As expected of the Black Hero. But, this is not enough to defeat me! I have also trained hard since the incident five years ago. I will get stronger so I'll be the one to protect my kingdom"!
"Mana Zone: Wind Creation Magic: Wizard Sword"!
"Mana Zone: Wind Sword Magic: s***h of the Wizard"!
"What?! She managed to deflect my Skylark Sword"?!
*At Sora and Asahi's clash*
"Her name "The Wizard" is not just for show after all". Asahi said.
"I wonder if Shu is going to be alright there". Sora replied.
*At the crowd's seat*
"Hahahaha, well done kids! You are giving a good fight. I am really enjoying this"! Ibuki said.
"You are right, King Ibuki. It is rare for us to get to see a fight like this. This only happens during the Magic Competition".
*Back to Sora and Aoi's clash*
"The Wizard huh".
"This is slowly becoming a pain in the neck. If this keeps up, I might lose. I must end this quickly". Aoi said.
"Mana Zone: Wind Dragon Magic: Wizard Storm: Level 2"!
"What?! Level 2"?!
*At Asahi and Sora's clash*
"What?! Is Shu really that strong to force Princess Aoi use the Level 2 of her Wizard Storm"?! Yuma said.
"We are talking about Shu after all". Sora replied.
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"The area of effect this time is much larger. Can I stop this? No, I have to do it. Right here right now, I will surpass my limits"!
His grimoire is glowing? Maybe he learned a new spell?
"Now"!
"Mana Zone: Lightning Dragon Magic: Skylark's Requiem Blast"!
*At Sora and Asahi's clash*
"A new spell"?! Asahi said.
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
The Requiem Blast managed to deflect the Aoi's Wizard Storm.
"What?! He managed to deflect my Wizard Storm Level 2?! Hmm, but given your state now, looks like you are running out of mana".
Tsk, I'm running out of mana. Am I really lacking in mana? Oii, Wisp!
*At the Spirit Psyche Plane*
"What is it Shu"?
"Lend me some Spirit Mana".
"Whose in their right mind would ask for Light Magic if they know that you can only use Lightning Magic. Didn't you want to not get any attention anymore"?
"You sure have been watching me huh. Sorry for the bother guys. I have to put you in my grimoire".
"Don't bother Shu. We know that you are just doing this for your mission". The Water Spirit replied.
"Undine is right. Also, the time will come where you will call us. And that time for sure, it will be the attack of the devils". The Dark Spirit added
"It's a unfair! You just always call Shade when you can just call me. You have mastered my Wind Spirit Magic too right"? The Wind Spirit said.
"It's because I'm far superior than you". The Dark Spirit replied.
"What did you say?! In that case, I challenge you to a duel"!
"You'll never win against me".
"They are as noisy as ever. Don't you think, Wisp"?
"Yes. It's been a while since I've saw everyone like this. They were always lonely without you". The Light Spirit replied.
"I know that you also miss me".
"Don't be stupid. Why would I miss you when I'm just at your grimoire. Come here now so I can give you my Spirit Mana and get out of here".
"Thank you, Wisp. You're a lifesaver".
"Get out now"!
"Yeah yeah, thank you. I owe you one, Wisp".
"Tsk, you stupid i***t. Go out there and defeat them now, Shu"!
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"Now Shu, do you admit defeat now"?
"Ohh, that's right. I've been out for a couple of seconds. I'm sorry but, I refuse".
"He's attacking again?! I thought he's out of mana".
"Mana Zone: Lightning Dragon Magic: Skylark's Requiem Blast"!
"Let's go, Fafnir"!
"Mana Zone: Wind Dragon Magic: Wizard Storm: Level 2"!
"As I thought, our dragon's magic spells are just equal".
Meanwhile, Shu used this opportunity to get near into Aoi.
"Don't think that I can't sense you with my Mana Zone. You're not getting away"!
"Mana Zone: Wind Sword Magic: s***h of the Wizard"!
"Huh? It's just his Skylark Sword"?
Suddenly, Shu is at her back while pointing his sword on her neck.
"Mana Zone: Lightning Magic: Teleportation".
Everyone sitting on the crowd is surprised at Shu.
"What"?!
I see, so it's a new spell. His grimoire is glowing after all. And, that attack, he just used the Skylark Sword as a diversion.
"You are really strong, Shu. But"
"What"?!
"I can still keep going".
"She vanished"?!
"Mana Zone: Wind Magic: Vanishing Wind Empress"!
"What?! I can sense her mana all over the place".
*At Sora and Asahi's clash*
"Oh, there's another name that's been given to Princess Aoi. She is not just "The Wizard" but she is also, the "Wind Empress"". Yuma said.
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"Why can't I sense her mana all over the arena"?
"Mana Zone: Wind Magic: Wizard s***h: Super Barrage"!
"She's there! What?! It's coming from all directions".
*At the Abyss Psyche Plane*
"This is the right time to release our mana. Don't you think, Haruki"?
"You are right. He probably needs my Eye so he can see that girl's mana. The eye that can see through everything that is hidden, the Abyss Eye"!
"Now"!
*Back to Shu and Aoi's clash*
"What is these? My left eye, can see everyone's mana completely. What's happening"?
"Huh? His left eye is, what's this?! It's like I'm sensing a mana that doesn't belong from this world".
"So you are there".
"Mana Zone: Lightning Magic: Skylark Sword Second s***h"!
"What? My mana is completely one with the wind, how come he knows where am I? Maybe he can see me because of his left eye".
"Hmm, I would just be able to dodge that easily since I am now one with the wind".
"I'm not done yet"!
"Mana Zone: Lightning Sword Magic: Skylark Third s***h"!
"Tsk, there's another one coming"?!
"Fourth s***h"!
"I can't keep up with his pace. At this rate, I will"
*At the crowd's sit*
"It's amazing that that boy can tell where Aoi is". Aki said.
"What?! So Shu is not just randomly slashing everywhere"? Ibuki said.
"Nope. That is not the case. It looks like he knows where is Aoi. Even I can't tell where my own daughter is at this moment".
"So this is what are you capable of, Shu". Himari said.
"Fifth s***h"!
"Sixth s***h"!
"Seventh s***h"!
"Eight s***h"!
"Ninth s***h"!
"Tsk, I will not last. I will eventually lose at this rate if this keeps up".
"And the final,"
"Tenth s***h"!
"s**t. He's too fast"!
The Tenth s***h managed to hit Aoi which sent her flying back to the grounds.
"I have finally landed a hit on you".
"You always have so many tricks, Shu. You even managed to see me".
"I admit defeat".
"Thank you for the good match, Princess Aoi".
"So in the end, Shu managed to won too". Asahi said.
"You guys have gotten really strong". Yuma said.
"We have been training hard after all. It would be a shame if we can't keep up with our junior". Sora replied.
"Yeah, you're right". Yuma replied.
"Hahaha! What an amazing battle. Even though, I'm not satisfied, I am still happy to see the Skylark". Ibuki said.
"You sure do have an interesting student this year, Yua". Aki said.
"Yes. He is quite the interesting one".
"So he managed to learn two new spells this time. He is still growing yet he is this strong, what if he uses his full potential? What do you think about that, Aoto Aoki"?
"You are the only who can sense my presence even though I'm using my Shadow Magic, Kousei".
"What brings you here"?
"I'm just interested in that kid. I want to see him before the Magic Competition starts".
"It's rare for the Shadow Emperor to be interested on someone".
"Hmm, I don't know what you are talking about. I am taking my leave now since the match is already over. See you in the Magic Competition, tell that kid that he must not lose until we met in the finals".
Aoto takes his leave.
"He can't just be more honest with himself huh".
"Now, what things awaits us at the Magic Competition"?
*At the Abyss Psyche Plane*
"Hmm, so he managed to won huh".
"Yeah, we are just starting, Haruki".
"You are right. But, we must not give him the idea that we are his enemies. He must know that we are his comrades and we are here to help him. I will absolutely eradicate those demons completely, and also... the humanity".
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