Their battle went on for hours. A boomalmost like explosive magicwent off every time they met. Every time Ulabis swung his sword, the floor fractured and crumbled. His pillar of fire shot in every direction, its brilliant red tongues flickering over his body as if they intended to consume him. The hot air was red and hard to breathe.

Hoo Haa Akshulers breathing was heavy. Theyd exchanged dozens of defensive and offensive moves in a brief span of moments. Even with Akshulers intensive training, he couldnt withstand this tremendous heat for long.

Youre getting sluggish.

Ugh. Akshuler yanked his body away from Ulabiss flaming red sword. The sword wasnt all he had to deal withhe had to avoid the tail of flames coming after it. The combination of anticipation and fire magic was torturing Akshuler. None of this is simple, dammit!

He couldnt get close because Ulabis would use those stinking flames anytime he tried. They were impossible to predict.

If we keep going like this, its never going to end. Akshuler paused his attempts to close in, to Ulabiss surprise. I dont like it. Akshuler clenched his fists. A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eyeunless he did something. And he only saw one other option. Haa Hoo He began to flex his entire bodys muscles. His enormous arms swelled even larger, larger than a mans torso. Akshulers shirt stretched dangerously close to ripping.

Ulabiss eyes lit up.

I dont know what youre thinking, but Im not going to let you do whatever you want. He seized the initiative by retreating safely into his sea of flames. Akshuler was a traditional fistfighterhe used his well-developed physique to aggressively press his opponent and give no ground. Ulabis knew how risky it was to strike first.

Akshuler grinned as he watched Ulabis speed away.

This is the end game.

Akshuler dived in, aiming to take advantage of Ulabiss large movement. Heck, it was inconceivable that he wouldnt take advantage of it. His vision was just as good as any knights.

Akshulers trembling hands reached outto his own feet. Ulabiss eyes widened in shock.

A powerful earthquake rocks the ground, he muttered, feeling the ebb and flow of mana in his body through his right hand.

Ulabis hastily retreated, barely dodging an ear-splitting explosion.

What kind of mad power? He batted several stone fragments away.

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Then came a weird sound under his feet.

The whole arenamade of Gold River Stone, one of the hardest stones on the continentwas disintegrating around Akshulers fist, like a real earthquake had taken it. One particularly large fracture sent a cloud of dust into the air.

Now its worth living for. Akshuler crossed his arms contentedly.

Ulabis groaned and placed his feet cautiously.

Are you crazy? The crowd could get hurt.

They seem grateful to me for getting rid of your sea of lava, actually. Akshuler shrugged and gestured to the audience. As he said, they seemed very content. Lets quit the pointless battles and fight for real. Like men.

Hmm Ulabis felt a faint wave of energy. He couldnt see anything, but with his finely honed senses, he didnt need to. Aura Fist.

A-Class auras are unique and distinct. There was no way Ulabis could be mistaken.

He responded by drawing out every mote of mana he could, wrapping his sword in a flaming crimson aura blade. His surge of power slammed into Akshulers and held fast.

Are you ready for the second round? Akshuler smirked. Alright then

W-Wait!

Akshuler, perplexed, looked up at the voice. The host raised his hand from behind the audience.

I-Im announcing it!

What?

Youve been approved! Both of you, Master!

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The colosseum went silent.

Akshuler and Ulabis looked at each other. Theyd been so focused, they didnt have any time to spare on anything else.

The silence was broken by a cheer from the audience almost as hot as Ulabiss flames.

Breath, breathe! I am blown away!

Wow! Ive never seen a fight like that. This was the most exciting match ever.

So thats four Master now? Then the imperial and non-imperials are equal?

Akshuler eyed the crowd. Youre not satisfied with being declared Master, are you? This is the best place to revive the Thran name.

Well Ulabis looked at Akshuler with burning eyes. I havent felt the thrills you told me about yet.

Akshulers grin deepened.

When you were being constantly pushed back, you flipped the earth to drive your opponent awayeven the fires were doused, Iceline mumbled. The tides of battle shifted in an instant You are magnificent. This battle as a magician, it surprised me. What do you think, as a participant? Iceline turned to Joshua.

Joshua? Her brow wrinkled. Joshuas face was so stiff that Iceline could practically read him like a book.

Bronto its shaking. The primordial stone crackled. Joshua thought Bronto had melted into his body completelybut now it was struggling, like it had its own will.

[Has it begun?]

Lugia?

[You noticed, didnt you? Hes not using everything you saw in your old life.]

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Joshua nodded. Right. Ulabis was one of a kind, and was a firm member of the renowned Nine Stars. His strength was not a spark, it was an all-devouring hellfire. No common man could dare approach it.

[Brontos power of growth has reduced your development time by at least five years, give or take. But the power of Magma is elimination. It provides the user with immense power for a short time, and its more potent than any of the other primordial stones.]

Joshua watched Ulabis intently as he mulled over Lugias words.

[If Bronto is acting like this perhaps that man also noticed]

What? Joshua, surprised, spoke out loud. He looked up and realized that there were a pair of crimson eyes staring at him, oblivious to his opponent.

Are you alright?

Im okay. Joshua turned and met Icelines anxious gaze. I was just focused on the battle.

Iceline seemed relieved.

[To be clear, its not the human reacting to Brontos energy, its Magma.]

Why does the primordial stone respond so strongly? Joshuas face scrunched. Its like He felt an overbearing feeling filling his chest. Ive never felt such an intense urge before. It was biting at his consciousness, dissolving his awareness.

[Do you want to know why?]

What?

[That thing youre feelingI know why. Youve got to admit Im pretty awesome, right? If you ask, I might tell you for free.]

Joshua wanted to puke. Thankfully, Lugia followed up quickly.

[The primordial stone, Dali, the crystals of God were once one, not many.]

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Joshua was rattled. Inside him, the dread of Reinhardts destruction was bursting.

This could decide the outcome of the game in an instant.