The tournament (11)

Erik, having understood how Priya's brain crystal power worked, and having surrendered himself to the fact he had to create the chance to hit Priya, wasted no time in activating his brain crystal power.

Mana surged through his body, driven by his neural links with the force of a piston in an engine.

It swirled around his arms, forming a razor-thin coat of mana with the ability to slice even the hardest materials.

A grim smile crept across Erik's face as he watched Priya in the face. Her expression, a mix of surprise and anxiety.

Though, he sensed the subtle flicker of fear in her eyes, a feeling that exhilarated him as the woman represented the same people who mistreated him for years.

Since he got the system, he started enjoying more the thrill of the fight, especially knowing he could win. Those feelings exacerbated when he exerted control and dominance over his adversaries.