The Final Term Battle

The final term tournament had arrived—a grand event where students proved their worth before the entire academy.

Leywin had trained tirelessly, perfecting his Vectors to push his magic beyond his limits. He knew that Min Hee wouldn't hold back. If he wanted to prove himself, he had to do more than just win—he had to shatter everyone's expectations.

Leywin's Path to the Finals

As the tournament began, Leywin stunned everyone.

Despite only being a 2nd-circle magician, he crushed his opponents using only 1st-circle spells.

His Vector Magic manipulated the mana in the air, increasing the efficiency and output of his spells. What should have been weak fireballs turned into devastating infernos. Simple earth walls became impenetrable fortresses.

His fights never lasted more than ten seconds.

The spectators were in shock.

"How is he doing this?"

"His control… it's better than even the professors!"

"A 1st-circle spell should NEVER be this strong!"

In just one day, the whispers changed from mockery to fear.

Leywin was back.

Nichole vs. Min Hee (Semi-Finals)

Nichole had made it to the semi-finals, where he was set to fight Min Hee.

Unlike Leywin, Nichole had immense magical power, capable of casting up to 4th-circle spells at just 16 years old.

But against Min Hee, that meant nothing.

As soon as the match began, Nichole unleashed his strongest spell.

"Pinpoint Laser!"

A 4th-circle laser beam, focused and compressed, shot forward with enough force to pierce through steel. The arena shook from its sheer energy.

Students gasped—Nichole's laser was strong enough to rival a 5th-circle spell.

But Min Hee…

She didn't even flinch.

She extended a single hand.

"Anti-Gravity."

The laser bent unnaturally, twisting in the air before being redirected into the sky.

The crowd fell silent.

"She… bent a 4th-circle spell?"

Nichole had no time to react before Min Hee lifted him into the air and slammed him into the ground with her gravity magic.

The match was over in an instant.

Min Hee hadn't even used her full strength.

As Nichole was carried away, he groaned, "Leywin, you better win. I'm not taking that loss for nothing."

The Finals: Leywin vs. Min Hee

The final battle.

Leywin stepped into the arena.

Min Hee was already waiting, arms crossed, her expression unreadable.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Then Min Hee's lips curled into a small smile.

"Years ago, I had a rival—someone who inspired me to move forward. But when you fell behind… I lost that. You were my motivation, Leywin. And then you disappeared."

Her voice was calm, but there was a flicker of pain in her eyes.

Leywin's expression remained cold.

"After ignoring and abandoning me for years, you think this is enough? You don't deserve my friendship anymore, Min Hee. You're just an opponent to me now."

A moment of silence.

Then, Min Hee laughed.

"Fine. If that's how it is, I won't hold back."

The referee raised his hand.

"Final match—BEGIN!"

A Battle of Monsters

The moment the match began, Min Hee's mana surged.

She casted Anti-Gravity, sending a massive shockwave toward Leywin.

But Leywin countered instantly.

"Earth Wall."

A massive stone barrier rose before him, crackling with mana.

BOOM!

The impact of Min Hee's spell sent shockwaves across the stadium. But when the dust cleared, Leywin was untouched.

The crowd gasped.

"A 2nd-circle spell just negated a 6th-circle spell?!"

Min Hee's eyes narrowed.

"How the hell do you have that much mana?"

Leywin's Vector Magic had compressed the surrounding mana, enhancing his spell beyond what should have been possible.

Min Hee's smile widened.

"Interesting."

She raised her hands.

"Elemental Spear."

A spear formed in midair—composed of all five elements, radiating overwhelming magical power. It was a peak 6th-circle spell.

The air trembled.

Leywin clenched his fists. "My current 2nd-circle spells won't be enough."

The spear launched toward him.

Leywin had one choice.

A spell he had never used in battle before.

If it failed, he would die.

But he refused to lose.

"Unique Magic: Infinity."

The air around him shifted.

For a split second, the entire world seemed to slow down.

A strange shape formed in the air. Unlike normal magic formulas, this one was an endless loop—an infinity symbol.

A black hole formed before him.

Not a spell.

A Void.

The moment the Elemental Spear touched it—

It was swallowed whole.

The stadium exploded in shock.

Min Hee's spell—her strongest attack—was erased.

Leywin staggered back, coughing blood. His body was breaking down.

Infinity Magic was beyond his limits.

But when the dust settled…

Min Hee was outside the ring.

Unconscious.

Leywin had won.

And then, before he could celebrate—

His vision darkened.

And he collapsed.