Magic Tournament
After classes, I went around asking other students on campus about the Magic Tournament.
Turned out, it was actually a very popular event that was held by the Wizarding Academy. Every year, people would come to the academy either to sign up, or to watch the event. The event was only eligible for people below the age of thirteen. In academy standards, everyone but seniors could participate.
"I also heard Melissa was going to join it as well." As I conversed with students around the campus, I had learned a great deal about this school's student hierarchy.
The higher their talent levels were, the more popular they were among students. That seemed to be why that Melissa was so highly venerated among them, especially the guys for some reason.
Although it was only a rumor that Melissa was a participant in the Magic Tournament, I was still slightly scared having witnessed the power she displayed in class. She probably had many other tricks up her sleeves as well and if I had to win, I would have to face her.
The Magic Tournament was hosted over two days, this Thursday and Friday. I would have to register by Wednesday. Today was Monday so over the course of three days, I would have to grow many times stronger if I want to win. More accurately, I needed to win. The system has acknowledged me as it's true host so I must live up to it's expectations.
I had also considered the consequences of me participating and winning the tournament as well. Since the curse would only be lifted temporarily, to avoid attention, I would still have to go incognito. For that, I had just the thing.
'Open Shop.'
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Skills:
Dragon Skin(Legendary) - 1000 mp
Dragon Transformation(Mythical) - 15000 mp
...
Items:
[Crafting]
[Potions]
[Books]
[Weapons]
[Armor]
[Relics]
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I opened up all of the item tabs.
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Crafting:
Dragon Heart(Mythical) - 10000 mp
True Dragon Heart(Godly) - 100000 mp
Dragon Iron(Rare) - 75 mp
Primordial Fire Essence(Epic) - 300 mp
Thick Earthen Vines(Epic) - 500 mp
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Potions:
Healing Potion(Common) - 100 mp
Mana Potion(Common) - 100 mp
Growth Potion(Rare) - 500 mp
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Books(refreshes weekly):
War and Peace(Endearing perseverance) - 100 mp
Step by Step Skin Care(Impurities begone!) - 1000 mp
Lucid Dream Manual(Train in your sleep) - 5000 mp
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Weapons(refreshes monthly):
Molten Spear of Mutilation(Common) - 5000 mp
Infinite Ninja Star Pouch(Rare) - 75 mp
Blade of Faith(Epic) - 300 mp
Laser Boomerang(Supreme) - 2000 mp
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Armor(refreshes monthly):
Soiled Pants(Common) - 10 mp
Iron Chest-plate(Common) - 40 mp
Hoodie of Concealment(Epic) - 750 mp
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Relics(refreshes yearly):
Crown of Avilion - 10000 mp
Crystal Earring - 10000 mp
Scarlet Mana Stone - 10000 mp
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I bought a growth potion and chugged it down while looking at the items.
The thing I was looking for was in the Armor tab.
'Buy Hoodie of Concealment.'
[Received: Hoodie of Concealment(Epic)]
[Merit Points: 8150]
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Hoodie of Concealment(Epic):
A necessity for visiting the black market.
When equipped: Agility +3
1. Attachment: Cannot be pulled off without consent.
2. Voice Manipulation: Voice is changed.
3. Concealment: Your identity remains unknown.
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I've checked the rules and regulations from a poster I found in the academy and it never stated we couldn't participate incognito.
As I was about to close the store, a peculiar weapon caught my eye.
It was the Molten Spear of Mutilation. It sounded so domineering, yet it was graded as a Common weapon. Despite it being Common, its cost was similar to a Legendary weapon.
It didn't make much sense but this was probably just the system's way of showing me the good stuff.
'Buy Molten Spear of Mutilation.'
[Received: Molten Spear of Mutilation(Common)]
[Merit Points: 3150]
Only after buying it did I realize how huge of a mistake I made. I should be focusing on raising my magical prowess instead of physical prowess. The Magic Tournament only allowed for the usage of magic so I had to abide by the rules.
Facepalming myself, I appraised the spear.
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Molten Spear of Mutilation(Common):
The forlorn spear that survived its retribution of flames.
When equipped: Strength-30, Agility+10
1. Molten: Without a high affinity to fire, wielder can be burned. Attacks can create burns.
2. SEALED
3. Evolution Requirements: Devour 0/5 weapons(Rare)
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Seeing the reduction in strength when equipped, I only sighed.
—3 days later—
It was around 7 pm when I went to sign up at the massive stadium. The academy's stadium was pretty far from the academy itself but it was still part of the campus. The booth at the entrance that was meant for signing up had been open since the early morning. Most participants went to sign up in the morning so there was a relatively small line right now. I stood in line and it only took about twenty minutes before it was my turn.
I was already dressed in the black hoodie which concealed my face with darkness so no one could accurately identify me.
A teenager was sitting in the booth. He was probably a senior that had volunteered to help out with registrations.
"Hello, I'd like to participate." I said in a genderless voice which wasn't mine. This must have been the voice manipulation function.
He took a look at the hood over my head and determined I wasn't going to provide my name.
"State your affiliation and let me check your details with this status mirror." He said, while looking at the magic watch on my right arm.
"A student of the Magic Knight Academy." I said as I took the status mirror.
"This status mirror has been adjusted so we only know your cultivation levels and age. Don't worry about anything else leaking." He said as he nudged the steel knife on the table as if signaling me to use it.
Taking the knife, I made a slight graze on my right pointer finger and let a drop of blood fall onto the status mirror.
I put back the knife that was somehow stainless and showed the status mirror to him.
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Age: 11
Physique: Knight(Beginner) - Lvl.6
Magic: Magus(Beginner) - Lvl.6
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That was all that appeared. My birthday was last month but it wasn't too important since all that happened was a celebration with Sam and Robert.
During the three days, I had made a swift breakthrough to the Beginner Magus realm and mastered the level 3 Fire Ball spell.
"10 silver please."
I handed him the entrance fee of 10 silvers and waited for him to record my information.
While he was writing, he stopped as if he remembered something.
"If you can't present a name, please give me an alias so I can record it."
I thought it over a bit and said, "Hiro."
He wrote it down and handed me a card that represented my participation.
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Affiliation: Magic Knight Academy
Name: Hiro
Age: 11
Qualified to partake in the Magic Tournament.
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"Remember to be here at 2 tomorrow afternoon." He said and signaled to the next person in line.
I nodded and left. It shouldn't be a problem since 2 in the afternoon was just after lunch. The way the class schedule was formatted was the same with the Magic Knight Academy. Breakfast in the morning, followed by classes, and ending with lunch at 1.