Ch. 30 [Elemental Manipulation]

Shadows began to appear on his arms. It wasn't as thick as it had been before. Fighting [Skeletons] allowed him to slowly control his [Darkness Element].

Even though everyone was watching Noah and Gerald seriously, it didn't matter if their focus became blurry. A dangerous battle is about to begin. Even if there is a [Healer] at the end of the field, death is inevitable if the [Element] used by the prospective [Hunter] is not controlled properly.

If an explosion occurs, then [Tank] and [Healer] will advance.

Noah closed his eyes again. The [Flame] in front of him will attack him. The [Tank] tasked with protecting the participants is to be prepared if something happens to the participants.

"What are you doing!? Quickly take out your [Element] before my [Flame] really attacks you!" shouted Gerald from far away.

'Before without casting a spell, my [Darkness Element] appeared just by thinking. This is different from the other [Hunters] who when removing the [Element] have to chant a spell.'

The tall man with the fact that every woman said was handsome began to analyze what he was doing. Combine previous events into a single memory. Noah does it often, but in dangerous situations, it makes it hard to focus.

When his eyes opened, Gerald suddenly started his attack. Naturally surprised, Noah immediately turned around and began his plan. Gets away from the [Fire Element] user then attacks him like a [Wind Element] user.

Noah thought he would use his [Darkness Element]. The attack he once did to that old tree that couldn't be cut down. Make the garden around his house flat like the ground.

'The previous attack had a large [Damage]. That attack will be considered by them as [Wind Element],' he thought.

The further Noah ran, to the end of the field which was the wall, the bigger Gerald's [Flame] became. And at that moment Gerald started his attack by throwing several flames which he combined into a large fireball called [Flame].

"What are you waiting for?! Come attack me!" take Gerald who cornered Noah. His face looks happy. It's like a fire blazing when firefighters can no longer save a house.

He was mad because [Fire Element] his incomparable.

The attacks that hit like a meteor shower while Noah was running overwhelmed him. Without realizing it, he was squeaking from being hit by a small splash from the meteor shower that was around Noah.

'Damn, this is troublesome,' thought Noah who was getting annoyed with his situation.

The splash hit his cheek. Making him get burns and wince in pain. If there was no [Healing Potion], maybe his mother would lock him in the house.

"Can't you just shut up? I'm having a hard time dodging your attacks," Noah shouted beside him as he stepped quickly.

Running and struggling. The barrage of attacks was endless, and made the midnight express-eyed man ask from the bottom of his heart,

'When did his [Mana] run out!? At this rate, I could die in a place like this!' he thought.

Gerald laughed very loudly. Laughing like he is a bad character in a story. He stopped the attack.

Seeing that things had slowly returned to normal, Noah looked back. There were no further attacks from the man from the Gardenium Family. He stopped his rapid footsteps and turned around. Now he and Gerald are very far away.

"Did you run out of [Mana]?" Noah asked sarcastically. He had deliberately provoked Gerald's emotions because his plan had already completely worked. Although he still got burnt from the man's attack.

Hearing Noah's question, the man of mixed European blood's jaw hardened. His eyes widened with emotion, even from a distance his long fangs from his incisors were visible.

"You underestimate me!?" he shouted excitedly. Like a fire that is filled with oil, it will grow bigger. His emotions are getting bigger and we Noah provoke him with just one word [Mana].

"[Flame]!" he shouted.

Noah was surprised. The [Flame] which he thought took time to expend that much [Mana] was easily done by the man named Gerald Gardenium. Now his legs are covered by a fire. The flames generated from his [Fire Element] spread out. Making it like a battlefield and even the pillars at each end of the field slowly melted away. The intense heat that those who didn't experience [Awakening] might not be able to endure. In fact, for a [Player] or [Hunter] like Noah, he also felt hot.

Several [Tanks] that were around the end of the field turned their heads to each other. Thinking whether this fight should be stopped or not. However, the referee chose to continue, because the conditions can still be said to be safe.

'Does he want to kill everyone here!?' thought Noah who couldn't help but think of the man.

Noah turned back and ran as far as he could. Trying to dodge attacks from Gerald. Like he did in the beginning. Dodge [Flame]'s attack is like a meteor shower.

"Where are you going you little rat!" shouted Gerald. Now that disdainful laugh was gone. He was being stirred by emotions, even from his broad forehead, veins were visible.

'Damn, he really wants to lure my [Element]!' thought Noah. The midnight express beaded man was eager to use his [Darkness Element] right now. He didn't want [System] to interfere with him by adding [Additional Mission].

"How long are you going to hide behind the cave?!" asked Gerald who was starting to get angry with Noah's behavior the same as before.

"Quickly take out your [Element], you said you had [Awakening]! Or maybe you didn't have it at all and bribed them to get into this Hunter Academy!?" said Gerald.

"Tsk! He really pissed me off."

Hearing Gerald's words that Noah couldn't hold back, he chose to stop his run. He warded off the meteor that had struck him at lightning speed with one hand.

Gerald who had been focused on his [Element] was taken aback. He stopped his attack and chose to wait for Noah to turn around. However, because Noah's gaze was full of resistance, it made him get emotional again.

His jaw clenched and he gritted his teeth. His eyes were full of emotion. His hands were raised and clenched into fists. Then his [Fire Element] reappeared. Bigger and bigger. Making everyone nervous about the heat of the arena. The users of [Ice Element] tried to cool the atmosphere with the help of [Wind Element].

'We're done here.' Noah thought. He clenched his fists to contain his emotions. Trying to fight with a cool head so that his [Darkness Element] wouldn't be caught by the others.

Noah stuck his right hand out and his left was tucked into the pocket of his black sweater. It was as if his right hand was about to cast [Wind Element], then his left hand supported it using a shadow. That was the [Darkness Element], which they would attack when darkness came.

"You want to see my [Element] don't you?!" Noah shouted from a distance of 10 meters.

Gerald who had been ignited by emotion was now smiling proudly. His smile was lopsided and his eyes filled with enthusiasm. For some reason he was obsessed with people's [Element], even Noah didn't understand his mindset.

'Why is he obsessed with someone's [Element]?' thought Noah, beside him, trying to manipulate his own [Element].

Noah imagined a dot. Darkness surrounded him, then widened into a dark room. A black room that seemed to have no end. Then, a blue color appeared under his feet. Exactly where he was standing right now. The blue color is the [Element] color. [Darkness Element] that makes people feel tremendous pressure.

He only imagined it, with that blue color running through the shadows that were in the corner of the room. Some of the objects that he created from his mind he used as a place for his [Darkness Element] to run.

This was the first time he had used his attacks on this complex.

'Darkness will walk through the darkness. If you can't reveal yourself, then play from behind. Not that you're cowardly, but you're hiding your identity to protect yourself.'

Now from those midnight express colored eyes, his [Darkness Element] was active. His glowing eyes which were blue light were shining.

The [Dark Element] walked after the shadows made from the pillars and roofs, then walked towards Gerald's shadow.

"[Wind]," he said naturally.

The wind was moving violently due to the effects of the [Darkness Element] moving rapidly towards Gerald. However, once it reached Gerald's shadow, the attack suddenly disappeared.

Nothing happened and even the people who thought Noah's attitude was cool were gaping. They looked at each other and even Gerald who experienced it was also surprised.

'Shit!'

His attack failed and made him curse inwardly. Gerald who saw the look on Noah's face laughed loudly.

"Are you a [Wind Element] user?! Did you just try to attack me from behind?!" the man burst out laughing.

"Even small children can control [Element] it well!"