Chapter 324
"Is that your n?" Felis replied, his expression unimpressed. He was a Golden Protégé, proud and
dignified, and could not bring himself to utter such words. vin''s strongest asset was the
Shadowbringer. To ask him not to use it seemed unreasonable. If vin countered with, "I
acknowledge your strongest Combat Magic, so don''t use it. Let''s just brawl with physical prowess,"
how would Felis respond?
"What other choice do we have? Both of you go together."
Felis and Admus liked this idea even less. To face vin together? A victory would bring no honor,
and a defeat would be utterly disgraceful!
Suddenly, Admus said, "Roald, you go. Only you can suppress vin now."
Felis immediately agreed, "Yes! The Icebound can''t bepletely ineffective. With your higher
stage as an Advanced Mage, maybe you can withstand the Shadowbringer."
Roald hesitated, knowing that as an Advanced Mage, being a full stage above meant absolute
domination. If he entered the fray, wouldn''t that be seen as bullying? A resounding victory might be
eptable, but what if it was a narrow and ugly win? That would be no better than a defeat.
"Roald, are you scared?" taunted Admus and Felis. They had no intention of entering the fray
themselves, leaving Roald no choice but to step up or face utter embarrassment today.
Roald clenched his fists, feeling the surge of battle spirit within him. The golden sword on his back
let out a piercing hum as the sword''s energy grew more intense. The de, attuned to its master''s
will, was eager for battle.
As they hesitated, the Protégés below grew restless.
"Get on with it! Whose turn is it?"
"Felis, we believe in you, go for it!"
"Admus, let vin witness the vastness of your Endless Illusion Sea!"
"Surely he''s not frozen with fear, is he?"
The jeers from the Protégés below grew louder; they had been momentarily subdued but were far
from satisfied. They were eager to see more of vin''s Shadowbringer and witness a more thrilling
duel.
vin''s gaze lifted from Felis and the others to settle on Roald. "Roald, would you be interested in a
match with me?"
"vin is challenging Roald?"
"Roald is now at Stage II, right?"
"There''s a vast gap between each Stage of an Advanced Mage. vin is bold indeed, challenging
beyond his rank."
"Roald, ept the challenge!"
The crowd of Protégés below became rowdier, today''s contest proving more exhrating than
anticipated.
More and more eyes turned to Roald, especially those of the Elite Protégés, who were keen to see
if vin possessed the prowess to challenge beyond his rank as an Advanced Mage. Anyone else
might have been scoffed at and taken for a jest, but vin''s recent disy had shocked them, and
perhaps... he could indeed work a miracle.
"Roald, if you please?" vin spread his hands, and tendrils of dark mist swirled around them. The
invisible aura of death once again filled the arena. His eyes were sharp, fixed on Roald, as a vast
battle intent surged through him, burning like fire. His fists tightened, then suddenly released, each
hand birthing a denser cloud of ck mist, spinning violently in his palms.
Two wisps of ck mist, two small whirlwinds, each harboring a Shadowbringer.
"Two Shadowbringers?" Admus and Felis wore grim expressions. How could theypete with
that?
Roald stared coldly at vin, trying not to let his gaze be drawn to the twin whirlwinds, but it was as
if they were two silent ck holes, exuding a chilling allure, threatening to drag one''s soul into their
icy embrace.
"Roald, will you ept the challenge?" vin, wielding the twin Shadowbringers, was already
confronting Roald.
"Roald! Roald!" Many Protégés began to chant in unison, their calls growing louder. Even the
Protégés who were close to Roald joined in the shouting.
The golden sword behind Roald trembled fiercely, radiating a brilliant golden light. His hands
gripped tighter, veins bulging along his arms.
Should he ept the challenge?
He truly wanted to teach vin a harsh lesson.
But...
Semar''s crushing defeat made him hesitant. If Semar could have held out longer, it would have
meant vin''s strength was within expected limits. But now, just how strong was vin? Gazing at
the twin des, a chill began to creep into Roald''s heart.
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Roald''s eyes suddenly sharpened, his resolve returning. No, how could he possibly be afraid?
"Roald! Will you ept the challenge? You invited me to the Arena. Is this how you wee your
guests?" vin saw the hesitation in Roald''s eyes,cking the sharpness and pride of before.
"I bet Roald is too scared to ept the challenge," Emented with amusement, finding the
standoff more interesting than the actual fight.
"Why?"
"He fears defeat!"
Some of the older Protégés began to murmur among themselves. "Roald is hesitating. Hesitate for
too long, and fear takes hold."