Section 533 - Challenge Letter

The cries of alarm filled the stands, and many people were so frightened that they stood up, ready to run at any moment.

"Ah! It collided—it's collided!"

Squadron Leader Chekhov's mouth hung open, caught off guard and severely startled.

To laymen, it's a spectacle; to professionals, it's all about technique. Both were veteran pilots, with eyes as accurate as laser rangefinders. If Big Bear Squadron Leader hadn't been busy talking to Chen Fei, he would have likely made the same predictive call as "Devil Pepper" Irinei Rusios.

A violent storm of metal and flames covered an area roughly the size of two soccer fields, and suffocating thick smoke billowed into the air. Around four of the outdoor spectator stands near the main runway were affected.

Fortunately, the organizers were well-prepared. Not only had they created a protective barrier with alchemical artifacts, but supernatural power users and spellcasters were also ready to protect the stands, providing double insurance.