Chapter 160 The Crushed Stage

We are sorry, but we are going to need some time to repair the stage. The schedule for the second semifinal match is

The announcement from the broadcasting department echoed in the venue. In the meantime, the spectators are still excitedly discussing the previous match. In everyones eyes is the stage that tells the fierceness of the match. The semifinal between Chinatsu and Weerel is over, and the stage that had supported so many of the matches had been completely destroyed.

My~, that was amazing.

Yeah, I didnt really understand what was going on, but it was amazing!

Most of the spectators did not understand what had happened during the match. Their impression was that something shone brightly, unidentified water monsters came out, and finally, a giant whale crashed into the stage. There seems to be no end to the stories that could be told about, and even now, there are gestures and conversations going on all around the venue. In one corner of the venue, two female students are also talking about it.

That whale in the last moment was magic, right? Ive never seen a magic like that before.

Yes, I heard that its one of the most difficult kinds of Water Paint Magic! At that time, I was unable to stand and I thought I was going to die

I know, right~? That was scary. Im glad that the whale only damaged the stage and the surrounding lawn

I was so scared that I couldnt do anything, you know? So, I saw the moment the whale fell on the stage and the two of them were almost crushed by it

And then?

I didnt understand, but as you can see, the stage was destroyed and they both survived.

Hey, youre leaving out too many details.

It cant be helped! I was so shaken that my brain couldnt understand when I was looking at it!

Speaking the facts that the girls dont know, Chinatsu took the water whale, which was created by Weerels magic, head-on and extinguished it. The reason the stage was shattered was because the aftermath of the impact of the fire and water colliding reached the scaffolding.

Just before Chinatsu took it, she was chanting her Radiant Magic Alma Divine Bless. This magic, which is the highest ranked magic that Chinatsu currently has, puts invisible armor on the target. Even though it is armor, its not something hard and uncomfortable that will restrict the movement, but something light just like clothes. However, its durability is incomparable to that of low-level magic, and it provides tremendous defense and physical resistance. At that time, Chinatsu would have been able to match Thereses defense.

Isnt it fine as long as we know the winner? The winner is Chinatsu! Cutting down Weerels greatest magic and forcing her to run out of magic power is not something a human can do.

Yes, it was Chinatsu who won the first semifinal match. After she extinguished Waalwaal, Chinatsu pointed the flame sword toward the throat of Weerel, who was unable to move due to lack of magic power, and made her say her give-up declaration. Immediately after, Chinatsu also put her knees on the ground, so it can be said that it was a close fight.

I thought that the top five of the Golden Generations were above the clouds, but there are people above them, huh Haa, Im losing my confidence.

No, you dont have to compare them to that level Besides, theres still one left! Prince will play in the next match! Prince, the number two of the Golden Generation!

Aah, you are a fan of Prince, right?

Im not a fan, Im his retainer!

Sorry, I dont understand

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Chinatsu-chan, congratulations on advancing to the final~!

This is in the main guest private room of Nell. Harunas cheerful voice could be heard from there because she was rushing in to congratulate Chinatsus victory. If this was Lily, she wouldve been driven away. But, since Haruna came purely to congratulate Chinatsu, Nell welcomed her with open arms.

T-Thank you, Haruna. But for now, let me concentrate on my recovery. After all, my magic power is close to empty

Thats because you couldnt use Pluto well. You unnecessarily wasted magic power and it felt like you were the one being brandished by the sword instead. You should use this match as an opportunity to improve yourself.

Uh, I cant argue with that

But well, I will praise you for defeating Josephs granddaughter. Well done, Chinatsu! You are my best disciple!

Yes, Chinatsu-chan, you are my best friend!

As Nell patted Chinatsus head, Haruna also started to pat Chinatsus head. Shes half embarrassed to be patted at her age, but also half happy. Anyway, her face is red.

By the way, Haruna. What about Deris? Next is your match, right? Do you not have a briefing session or something?

About that, I couldnt find Shish Just a while ago, we were watching Chinatsu-chans match together, but

Knock Knock.

When they were talking about Deris, a knocking sound on the door could be heard. However, the one who knocked the door was not Deris.

Excuse me, is Haruna Katsuragi here?

What came next from the other side of the door was a voice from Harunas next opponent, Nevel Faji. Nell looked a bit annoyed, but then realized something and let him in. To be exact, there are other students with him.

W-Whoa Knight Leader Nell is really here

I want her autograph. I wonder if I can get one?

More importantly~, Chinatsu and Haruna are really here, huh But, if shes really her disciple, then I can understand that power.

Im sorry for making so much noise. My name is Nevel Faji. As you already know, I will be facing Haruna Katsuragi in our next match. When I heard that she was here, I came to say hello. Please dont mind the people behind me.

S-Sure?

The students, with Prince in the lead, came into the room one by one. All of them are familiar faces, and its clear that they are working together as supporters, just as they had done before in Drys match. Normally, Nell would have hated having such a large group of people in her room and wouldnt have given them permission to enter in the first place, but for some reason, she allowed them to enter. To this, Chinatsu tilted her head slightly.

Im not going to interfere with Harunas match as much as possible, but I will just say this. What are you doing there, Deris?

Eh?

A sudden question from Nell. She sent those words outside the room.

I guess Nell can sense it at this distance even if I try to hide seriously, huh. Yo, Chinatsu. Congratulations on advancing to the final.

From the back of the opened door, Deris appeared by poking out his face.

Ah, um, thank you?

That last magic surprised me, and I think you were getting better at handling that sword. I think thats a good result for a first time.

Deris.

Dont glare me so seriously like that See, you are scaring these good students who are standing between us. Okay, I get it. Ill explain.

Deris was quite panicked when Nell was approaching while raising her fist. The students were exposed to Nells bloodlust, but she adjusted it well so that they didnt faint.

Good grief So, whats going on?

Shish, I dont think its a good idea to put on airs more than that

I also realized that, so you dont have to worry. Lets see, I will say it to the point Sorry, Haru. In the next semifinal match, I will be supporting Prince together with his friends.

Eehh!?

Haruna raised a surprised voice to Deriss sudden opposition declaration.