As the match between Alex and his sister ended, silence fell upon the whole stadium.
Even though they knew Alex would win, they did not expect Gracier to that strong, so strong that most of the big families started eyeing her, wanting her to become their daughter-in-law.
The team battle assessment continued for another four before it ended. Alex's was among the first teams, his team earned 20 pts (Roman and Cyril: 10 pts because they have not actively participated in the fights)
Artemia's team, Lilith's team, Leon's team (He won his fight against Damien. Rumor has that it was because Damien did not go all out.) Leonardo's team (He won against Maria.), and lastly there was Kuina's team.
2nd place, (Teams that earned 15 pts.):
Maria's team, Sakuya's team, Gracier's team.
Chris stood in front of his students, he looked at them for a moment before announcing.
''Well done everyone. The last part of this Mock battle will start tomorrow. You'll be put in a group of four and process by an elimination round, the final winner of your group will compete against the final winner of the other group, this will continue until there will be only one winner. As for the reward apart from the promised one, the final winner will be granted three days access to one of the special dungeons.''
The moment Alex and others heard this news, their eyes shined, it was full of determination to win.
Chris smiled when he saw this. ''Well, it's good that you are all motivated but you must go back and rest to be at the top of your condition to perfect we'll tomorrow. You will not want to lose a match because of a lack of sleep do you?"
The students shook their heads.
''Good, then you must go back and rest,'' Chris ordered.
After exchanging few words with his friends and gave his fiancee a good night kiss, Alex left with his sister.
At home, the two did not immediately go to rest, they trained until late in the night. They only slept for 6 hours, the next day morning when they checked their status they had gained few stats points.
『[Alexander Kael Touch]
Class: Magic Gunslinger
Age: 17
Male
Race: High Human
「 Rank 7」
Level 64
Experience Value (XP): 800/18700
Magic Power: 5010
Magic: None
Attack: 1050 (+20) 1070
Defense: 940 (+20) ✒ 960
Agility: 1050 (+50) ✒ 1100
Intelligence: 940 (+20) ✒ 960
Luck: 730 (+20) ✒ 750
BP: 0
SP: 0
Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*
Skills: [Advanced Appraisal Level 1] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Accel Level 3] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Gun Art Level Level 10] (New) [Normal Regeneration Level 5] [Mana Recovery Level 5]
Special Abilities: [Language Comprehension][Danger Sense] [Overdrive] [Death's Eye] [Envisage] {Erase} {Magic Bullet} {Snatch} [Hellsing] [Xerox]
Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』
Alex trained like crazy in the Inner Zone, he killed a lot of monsters, before leaving he even fought against almost Mini-boss level monster, The crazy monkey King. This fight wasn't easy as he died three times before he managed to slay the monster. Because he had died three times, the gravity increased by 300 kg, so when he managed to kill the crazy monkey King, he gained an additional 30 pts on his AGI stat.
As for Gracier, even if Ignia's was in slumber, she had already devised a training method for Gracier. Different from the Illusionary Battlefield, Gracier must fight against Magma beasts on a huge flame platform. The beasts were classed by levels, the stronger beast she kills, the more points she'll get. Gracier managed to kill fifty Level 20 Magma beasts and thirty Level 35 Magma beasts.
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
「 Rank 6」
Level 52
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Race: High Half-Elf
Experience Value: 1500/7500
Magic Power: 1745 (+15) ✒ 1760
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 690 (+15) ✒ 705
Defense: 455 (+55) ✒ 470
Agility: 355 (+15) ✒ 370
Intelligence: 345 (+15) ✒ 360
Luck: 355 (+15) ✒ 370
BP: 0
SP: 0
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 4] [Meteor (???)] [Fire Snake Level 4] [Flame Shield Level 5] [Presence Detection Level 5] [Chantless Magic Level 8] [Fire Lotus Level 5] [Archery Level 5] [Blaze Steps Level 5]
Special Ability: [Dragon Eye Level 10 Max] [Flame Wings Level 3] [Dragon's Breath Level Level 2]
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened] [The Diligent]』
Unlike Alex who could only gain stats points such as ATK, DEF, AGI, INT, and LUK, Gracier could also gain MP's points by killing the Magma beasts, simply because they have been created using Ignia's fire essence, fire essence the latter previously used to increase Gracier's MP.
After taking their breakfast, the two left for the academy.
•••••
Imperial Magic Academy, the battle arena.
Today, there were a lot of spectators who came to watch the new student's performance.
Alex and others were standing on a huge platform, in front of them were their teacher, Chris.
''Good morning everything. Without wasting too much time. We shall begin the last part of our little competition. Like I said yesterday, you'll be put in a group of four, it's an elimination round until there will be only one winner, there will be eight groups. Go touch that stone over there, you'll see in which group you're in.''
Chris said while he pointed his finger at bluestone floating in the air.
One by one the students went to touch the bluestone, finally, Alex's turn came. He walked until he was in front of the bluestone, then he touched it.
There was a blinding light before the name of the members of Alex's group was shown. When he saw those names, Alex chuckled.
〖Group C: Alexander Kael Touch, Lilith Astaroth, Roman Fishburns and Dodolus Asmar.〗
Alex learned that Ferris and Eris were in the same group, group A, Leon in another group, group B, Maria, Sakuya and Kuina in the same group, group D, Leonardo, Luna and Camilla in the same group, group E, Damien was in the same group as Kevin and Cyril, the group F and lastly, Artemia in group G. Gracier and Amy were in the H group.
''Good, now you know in which group you're, but let me warn, do not think that the final winner of group A will be paired against Group B, it will be random. Also do note that it's forbidden to kill your enemy but you can go all out without fearing gravely injuring your opponent as no matter which injury you'd receive it will be healed at the end of the match. So, fight to your heart content.'' Chris said.
From what Alex heard, there was a white dome covering each arena, not only to protect the spectators from harm but to also heal the injured contestants.
''Hehehe! Alex my friend I know you'll be the final victor of your group. And who knows in the second stage we may face each other, even if it doesn't happen, I hope you wait for me. Do not lose until you face me.'' Leon slapped Alex's shoulder while saying so.
''Don't worry, I'm not planning to lose not before facing you, nor I've planned to lose against you. I'll be the final winner.'' Alex declared.
''Oh? That's some nice you're saying there. Do you think I'll let you win?" Artemia said.
''We'll see,'' Alex responded not hiding his battle lust, to him, Artemia wouldn't be an easy opponent, ask him if he was hundred percent sure to beat Artemia, he wouldn't say no, at least it's less than 15%. The pressure Artemia gave him wasn't small, it was almost suffocating.
''Fufufu! The final match will be Artemia Vs Alexander with me being the victor.'' Artemia declared.
The others' faces darkened as they didn't like what Artemia said. Especially, Damien and Leonardo.
''Your highness you're looking down on us too much. Alex may not in the final match.''
Leonardo said, Damien, nodded his head as though to say that he shared the same thought.
''Well, excuse me if it appeared as if I'm looking down on you but it's not the case. I just stated a fact, a possible future I believe in, whether this future will happen or not you'll see. And if you don't want such a future to happen you just have to smash it apart with your strength.'' Artemia said before leaving.
Leonardo and others did not say anything as they did not believe that they'll lose.
Looking at his friend who stayed silent in front of Artemia's words, Alex asked.
''Leo, what do you think about Artemia's words?"
Leon scratched his head, ''Well, somehow I do believe her. However, this doesn't mean that I'll lose against you. I'll win.''
''Hahaha! We will see then.'' Alex laughed.
Elsewhere Maria and Kuina were glaring at each other, a spark flew in the air, Sakuya decided to act like a spectator.
Not too far from them, Amy was looking at Gracier as if to swallow the latter.
''Little girl, just waits you will see how I will take care of you,'' she said.
''Fufufu! I hope you won't miserably lose like yesterday.'' Gracier said with a grin.
''You!!" Amy almost puked blood, she wanted to argue, however, at that moment the bluestone shined brightly and projected the name of the first two matches.
Surprisingly it was Alex's group that has been chosen.
1st Match: Alexander Kael Touch Vs Dodolus Asmar.
2nd Match: Lilith Astaroth Vs Roman Fishburns