Festival Tournament

The instructor looked visibly surprised. He then shifted his gaze to everyone and said, "Moving on, as for the good news, everyone who tried their best will be given compensation of tier 1 energy crystals." He paused, before continuing, "And as for the ones that didn't use magic, is Alexander, Alicia Valorn, and Jason Lynthyr."

After that, everyone went to their dorms and packed their things, except for Alex, Alicia, and Jason. The three of them, exhausted from the day's events, went to sleep.

The instructor got surprised, then shifted his gaze to everyone and said, "Moving on, as for the good news, everyone that tried their best will be given a compensation of tier 1 energy crystals." "And as for the ones that didn't use magic are Alexander, Alicia Valorn, and Jason Lynthyr."

After that, everyone went to their dorms and packed their things except for Alex, Alicia, and Jason. The three of them, exhausted, went to sleep.

Later, the instructors gathered in a single room to discuss tomorrow's Festival Tournament. One of them said, "We should postpone the festival; new students are still tired from passing the Combat Test." The second instructor disagreed, stating, "No, we never slack off. Tomorrow is tomorrow; it's their choice if they want to participate or not, they must be prepared to be left behind."

As the morning sun bathed the academy grounds in its golden light, the excitement for the day's main event, the Combat Tournament, was palpable. Instructors and students gathered in the main courtyard, eager for the thrilling battles that were about to unfold.

The tournament began with the first round, featuring a total of twenty matches as each student was paired off against another in intense one-on-one combat. The combatants lined up on opposite sides of the arena, their eyes fixed on their opponents as they prepared for the challenge ahead.

The matches were fast-paced and intense, with blades clashing, spells flying, and fists pounding as each combatant fought with all their might to emerge victorious. Spectators cheered and gasped as they witnessed the skill and determination displayed by the fighters.

As the dust settled, the winners of the first round advanced to the semi-finals. Ten matches were held in this round, with the remaining combatants facing off against each other in battles that pushed them to their limits.

The semi-finals brought even more excitement as the combatants battled fiercely for a chance to compete in the final round. With only four matches determining who would move on, the tension in the air was electric as each fighter gave their all in pursuit of victory.

In the end, two students emerged victorious from the semi-finals, their skills and determination earning them a place in the grand finale. Among them was Alex, who had shown impressive prowess throughout the tournament. In the final round, Alex faced off against Alicia Valorn, another skilled fighter who had proven herself in the earlier matches.

Alicia and Alex stood at opposite ends, their eyes locked in determination. The crowd buzzed with anticipation, eager to witness the clash between two formidable opponents in the Combat Tournament finals.

Alicia, her fiery red hair cascading down her back, wielded a slender sword with grace and precision. Her ruby eyes gleamed with confidence as she sized up her opponent, ready to prove herself in the ultimate test of skill.

On the other side of the arena, Alex stood tall and composed, his grip firm on his scythe, now transformed into a crystalline weapon pulsating with energy. His gaze met Alicia's with unwavering resolve, knowing that victory would require every ounce of his strength and determination.

The signal sounded, and the battle began.

With lightning speed, Alicia dashed forward, her sword slicing through the air with deadly precision. Alex deftly parried her strikes, his movements fluid as he countered with powerful slashes of his own.

Their blades clashed in a symphony of steel, each strike resonating throughout the arena as they danced around each other, searching for openings in their opponent's defenses. Alicia's agility and speed matched Alex's strength and resilience, creating a dynamic battle of skill and strategy.

Spells erupted from Alicia's fingertips, arcs of elemental energy crackling through the air as she unleashed her magical prowess. Alex responded in kind, his own elemental abilities manifesting as he countered her attacks with waves of force and bursts of energy.

The crowd roared with excitement as the battle raged on, the combatants locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. Alicia's swordsmanship was masterful, her movements fluid and precise as she sought to outmaneuver her opponent. But Alex was equally skilled, his scythe swinging with lethal accuracy as he pressed the attack.

As the minutes passed, fatigue began to set in, the strain of battle wearing on both Alicia and Alex. Yet neither faltered, their determination unwavering as they fought with every ounce of strength they possessed.

In a daring move, Alicia unleashed a barrage of elemental projectiles, each one aimed with deadly accuracy at her opponent. Alex dodged and weaved through the onslaught, his movements calculated as he sought an opening to strike back.

With a sudden burst of speed, Alex closed the distance between them, his scythe flashing in the sunlight as he launched a series of devastating attacks. Alicia fought back valiantly, her sword dancing in a blur of motion as she parried and countered his strikes.

The battle reached its climax as both combatants unleashed their most powerful attacks, elemental energy crackling and swirling around them in a dazzling display of power. In a final, desperate clash, Alex's scythe met Alicia's sword with a resounding clash, the force of their collision sending shockwaves rippling through the arena.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still as the combatants locked eyes, their breath ragged and labored as they stood locked in a stalemate. Then, Alex summoned every last ounce of his strength and pushed forward, his scythe breaking through Alicia's defenses and landing a decisive blow.

The crowd erupted into cheers as Alex emerged victorious, his scythe raised high in triumph as he basked in the glory of his hard-fought victory. Alicia, though defeated, rose to her feet with grace and dignity, offering her hand to her opponent in a display of sportsmanship and respect.

As they shook hands, a mutual understanding passed between them – though rivals in battle, they shared a bond forged in the fires of combat, one that would endure long after the echoes of their clash.

Alex, after shaking hands with Alicia; He asked "Do you know the reason why Jason didn't come?, I was looking forward to fight him" His eyes gleaming with curiosity.

"No unfortunately" Alicia shook her head in disappointment, "I was also looking forward to fight him but he didn't participate" Her gaze locking Alex's face.

"Is that so?" Alex replied