FVN Chapter 171 I.... SURRENDER
Chapter 171 I.... SURRENDER
As the relentless fusion of ice, wind, earth, fire, and water bore down on her, Celestine gritted her teeth, her body tense and desperate for any opportunity to defend. She raised her scepter with fierce determination, summoning all her meager strength to form a barrier around herself, layering shields of fire and earth to soften Morris's relentless assault. She refused to back down, her eyes blazing with defiance as she poured everything she had into her defenses.
"Ok, time to end this charade"
Morris watched her with a faint glint of amusement, a hint of respect at her tenacity. Yet, her struggle only seemed to reaffirm the cold message he'd already delivered: she wasn't his match. But eventually, he became bored of the duel which led to him raising his hand, and then channeled a golden aura, weaving a new element into his control: light. The fusion of elements crackled with renewed vigor, illuminating the platform in an intense radiance as beams of pure light lanced through the multicolored storm, piercing Celestine's defenses one after another.
"He has even mastered light!?" Kaelen exclaimed with a dumbfounded look on his face, this time Ethan said almost exact same words Morris said while he was in a duel.
"At this point it will basically be impossible to spar with him even if we band together"
'I can't believe you actually let such words come out of your mouth' Kaelen thought with a strange look on his face.
As for the crowd, they obviously gasped, Sylvester's jaw tightening as he, too, realized the sheer complexity of Morris's control. Up in the clouds, Vice Chancellor Reeves and the Pillars sat in stunned silence, awestruck at Morris's flawless command. Light, a rare and powerful element, was said to be one of the hardest to wield in harmony with others. And here, Morris wielded it with an almost terrifying ease, amplifying the onslaught bearing down on Celestine.
"Winner, Morris Grey!!"
As Sylvester's voice rang out across the arena, announcing Morris's victory with a hint of finality, the audience erupted into applause and murmurs of awe. Morris strode back to his spot amongst the top-ranked students, his movements controlled and poised, exuding an air of effortless confidence. Every step he took was a reminder of his prowess, and those around him looked on with newfound respect—and a touch of fear.
'Seems like Morris is changing slowly' Kaelen thought as he closely observed Morris as he went back to his spot. But in the next moment, he felt a pat on his right shoulder which led him look that way. As soon as he did, he saw that it was Eldric who patted him.
"You noticed it too right?" Eldric immediately asked as soon as Kaelen put his gaze on him. It seems like Kaelen understood the question as he replied "Yeah, seems like we both have keen observatory skills huh?"
Meanwhile, Callista descended the platform slowly, her once fiery determination reduced to a broken spirit. Her shoulders slumped as she walked, her eyes fixed on the ground. Each step seemed heavier than the last, her pride shattered by the duel's outcome. Though she had been bold, daring, and unyielding, Morris's overwhelming skill had shown her the unforgiving gap between them.
Up in the clouds, Vice Chancellor Reeves and the other pillars watched her retreat with quiet sympathy. Despite their hardened hearts from years of guiding and witnessing countless duels, Callista's defeat tugged at them. She had shown spirit and dedication, but sometimes even the most determined couldn't surpass the strength of their opponents.
"She tried her best," muttered General Cao, his voice soft, tinged with respect. "But some lessons are learned only through hardship."
The Vice Chancellor nodded, his gaze steady as he watched her disappear into the crowd. "Life has its own harsh truths," he said solemnly, "and those who understand that early may one day rise above their defeat."