Inlander

Battle Arena

Night fell. The day was tiring because of the long journey from Lavrin harbour to Freedom City, but they were now relaxing at the restaurant where they were staying.

The three of them were having dinner together at the restaurant. A wide variety of dinner menus are served. But Cia chose the menu to eat fish soup. Indeed, the cooking is a little different. But according to Cia, this menu is the best in this restaurant. Plus she didn't taste this food anymore, because she hasn't eaten at this restaurant for a long time.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was very busy, so many people visited the restaurant. Maybe some of them are participants in the tournament. Maybe some of them are visitors who just want to watch it.

"Wow, it's so busy". Aya was amazed by this restaurant because the room was not too big but the visitors were very large.

"I told you, you will not regret staying here" Cia responded to Aya's words.

Some of the people were glancing and paying attention to the table of the three of them. Maybe because of the beauty of Aya and Cia, so that it attracted the attention of many people.

"But I'm a little scared, everyone is watching us" replied Aya with a tone a little scared.

"Take it easy, don't need to worry, in this city, there is no such thing as a crime. You take it easy". Said Cia. Because this city is devoid of crime.

"Thank God" Aya calmed down a little and was relieved now to hear Cia's words.

The atmosphere was quite busy, but suddenly Jim talked about something important. He said, "OK, because tomorrow we will compete, it would be nice I want to know your abilities in detail".

Hearing that Jim was discussing a serious matter, Aya answered "I can use ice magic for defence or attack".

"Cool…" Cia replied, she praised Aya's magic. Because ice magic is very difficult. It could be said that ice magic is unique magic because it is high after water magic.

Then Cia asked Aya again, she said "that means you are very good at water magic?"

"Yes, but I'm not as great as you think" Aya replied modestly.

Hearing Aya and Cia's conversation. Jim realized something, it turns out that basic elemental magic has a level.

"Alright, I already know Aya's strength, how about you?" Jim turned to Agacia, as if Jim was also curious about Agacia's abilities, moreover, she was a graduate of this magic academy.

Cia replied confidently. "I'm not good at magic except playing with the sword". Indeed, Cia has been trained by her father from a young age. Merton.

Then Cia continued her words. "Still, I'm very good at healing magic."

Then, Jim and Aya were surprised. Because again the two of them were made to disbelieve Cia's appearance. Because it turns out that she can heal magic.

"What a coincidence, your healing magic is very useful for our party". Jim replied happily. Perhaps in one-on-one duels healing magic was useless. But in team fights. Healing magic was vital, and very useful for the team.

Then Cia said, "but I won't use my sword skills".

"Ha?" Aya and Jim are confused. Then Jim also asked the reason why she didn't want to use his sword skills. Jim asked, "why? Even though it's also very useful".

Cia replied innocently. "Hehe, because I didn't bring my sword". Cia smiled.

Aya and Jim sighed at Cia's trivial reason. It turned out that he didn't carry a sword.

"If that's the only reason, tomorrow I'll bring you a sword," Jim promised Cia a sword. Because for Jim it is an easy thing, he just needs to buy items at the shop. Instantly the item will appear.

"Really? I'm very grateful" her face looked cheerfully. But a few seconds later her face was flat again. She then said, "but not only that the reason why I don't want to use my sword technique, but I also have other reasons that I can't explain to you".

Hearing Cia's words that were so serious, Jim and Aya understood they didn't continue their questions. Because if they ask the reason again, it's too sensitive.

After that, Cia smiled again and said "hehe, but I can use electric elemental magic even though it's useless"

"Okay, no matter how weak the strength, but if used properly, it will be useful." Jim motivated Cia to be more confident with his strength.

Then Jim went back to saying "well, then ..." had not finished saying. Suddenly Cia cut Jim's conversation. She said, "wait ... I also want to know your abilities". Cia glared at Jim curiously

Not inferior to Cia, Aya was also curious, he said. "That's right, all this time, I still don't understand your abilities". Aya said that because she saw that Jim's abilities were always changing, sometimes he could mimic the strength of other people, sometimes he could bring out the fire, sometimes he could not be attacked. "Aya was also curious and glared at Jim too.

Jim scratched his head. He put on a slightly embarrassed face. He said, "hehe .. I'm sorry ... I'm forget to tell you".

Then Jim explained his strength to both of them, he said "in short, I am good at arrows, I can also copy someone's skills, I can also use fire element techniques".

Jim said some of his skills, but not all of them. He keeps secret that he has an ability called the system

Cia was a little confused by Jim's explanation. Then he asked "copying? What do you mean?".

Jim also answered, "every opponent's attack I receive, then I can learn it, imitate it, and use it the same, but can only be used twice a day".

Aya and Cia were surprised. Even more so with Cia, because during her studies at a magic academy. He had never encountered magic like this. With a face full of astonishment, she said "strange magic, how could there be magic like that".

But Aya dismissed Cia's opinion, Aya said "maybe it's very strange, I've seen it myself, you will be surprised and believe if you see his dad magic directly".

Because Aya said that, Cia half-believed it because in this world there are so many things that are beyond reason. Then Cia said, "haha I'm very surprised. Sooner or later I'll see it myself. But isn't it a high-risk magic? How do you have to sacrifice yourself to receive enemy attacks so you can use your strange skill".

Suddenly Aya also replied "take it easy Cia, Jim also has some other strange skills, I've seen him being attacked with great power, but after that, his body wasn't hurt at all. I'm also curious about your skill. Maybe he's an immortal. ".

"No ..." Jim dismissed Aya's opinion because she wasn't immortal. Jim straightens what Aya said. He said. "I'm not immortal, I just have another unique skill, which is that I can dodge even a bad guy's attacks."

Heard the truth of Jim's skill from his mouth directly. Making Aya and Cia amazed. They shook their heads as if what Jim said was impossible.

Not stopping there, Jim continued his words "and anyone I touch can also get the skill effect".

"You're not kidding, are you?" Cia still doesn't seem to believe in Jim's strength. This time he said in a serious tone

"Wait a minute," I said. Suddenly Aya cut off the conversation. Then all pairs of eyes fixed on Aya. Then she continued his words. "Then is that the reason why I was able to survive after plunging into a high cliff?"

"That's right," Jim replied with a smile on his face.

Cia was made even more confused by the direction of the conversation between the two of them. Suddenly Aya and Cia discuss cliffs and all kinds. Then Cia asked. "What are you talking about?".

Then simultaneously Aya and Jim turned to Cia's face while saying "secret". They both seemed to tease Cia.

"Huh ..." Cia was irritated.

"Okay, forget it, now I have something important that I want to tell you." Jim was back to discussing serious matters.

Aya and Cia watched Jim closely. Then Jim continued. "Alright, since the three of us have an ability that can be said to be a long-distance, therefore, when the fight is over, our positions can't be too far from each other".

Aya and Cia seemed to understand what was instructed by Jim. They just nodded their heads.

"Especially you Cia, you are Vital in our team this time, because your healing magic is very useful. If you feel threatened just come close to me and hold my body".

"Okay then" replied Cia. She seemed to believe a little now with Jim.

"But remember, my ability to dodge attacks is only limited to 6 times a day. Remember that well". Jim also warned Cia and Aya.

Aya and Cia also understood Jim's strategy.

Finally, the three of them finished discussing the strategy that will be carried out tomorrow. They too had finished eating their dinner. They also went to their room to rest. Because tomorrow is an important day. They have to keep their stamina stable.

The long-awaited day has arrived. The day of the tournament of the wizards had begun.

The festival is held at the Arena where the battle is reserved. The arena is like a football field stadium that is so wide, even though the base is not in the form of grass. However, it is made of soil like a colosseum.

You could say that the arena is like a coliseum, but what is different is the shape of the buildings. The shape of the arena building was square. Each side has the same size.

The stands were also so high on each side. The stand can accommodate a large audience. There are special stands in the west and east, namely, the west front stands devoted to the west Meridion royal family. Meanwhile, the eastern front stand is devoted to the East Meridion royal family.

The north and south front stands are devoted to VIP guests and guests.

Meanwhile, tournament participants are also provided on the ground floor or in the underground room. For participants who want to see it is also provided in the front stands on the North and South. However, the special stands for participants are still above the VIP audience stands.

The three of them were ready and in front of the arena's entrance.

That morning, the atmosphere was very busy, many pairs of eyes filled the arena. The audience was booming. Because it's the opening day of the magic tournament. The awaited tournament is waiting.

Ayabelle in an elegant sky blue dress with straight brownish blonde hair, slightly wavy, Aya's beauty is unquestionable.

Moreover Agacia, in a green dress and long black hair that she tied back. Makes all eyes on her. She managed to attract the attention of several people passing by outside the arena. Either maybe because he was stunned by her beauty, or maybe for other reasons. What is certain is that many people are watching them.

"Okay, let's go in" as usual, enthusiastic and enthusiastic Agacia, invited Jim and Aya to enter the arena.

The arena door is divided into two, the left door is for spectators and the right door is for participants.

In the middle of the door were several guards on duty to collect tickets.

The three of them followed the queue. The queue looks long.

One by one people entered the arena. Until Cia arrived, Jim and Aya were right beside the ticket window clerk.

"Please ticket". Said the ticket clerk woman. It seemed that this officer was one of the students in this magic academy, it was clear that the uniform he was wearing was a white suit with a blue motif.

"This is it". Cia gave the metal badge she previously kept. The female attendant received the badge. While stroking her short black hair.

The female officer saw Cia's face with a sharp gaze. As if he confirmed something. However, it was only for a moment. After that, she received the metal badge and said "if the participants please pass through the right door, and please wait in the north stands"

"Thank you," replied Cia politely.

Then the three of them entered the door to the right. The door is a little bit because the door was open a long time ago. They just have to enter it.

When you first entered, it turned out that the door was leading downwards, as if leading to the underground.

A few steps they walked, they saw a crossroad in the hallway, namely straight, left and right. Above the building were written instructions for each hallway.

The directions for the road are written if the left will enter the North stand. After that, the three of them left following the instructions from the directions.

They entered the hall to the left. After a few seconds of running. The passage they were passing slowly rose upwards. After a while, there was a ladder. They also climbed the stairs.

After several steps were climbed, the light began to appear. Then they saw a clear blue sky. They are already in the northern stands.

The three of them were amazed. They were stunned to see how crowded the audience was.

The roar from the crowd of spectators was felt. To make their hearts tremble. It even makes them nervous.

"Cheer up all of you, we can do it" Jim encouraged Aya and Cia. Maybe Cia is used to this atmosphere, but not for Aya. Here it is Aya who looks the most nervous.