Absolute Soul
64. Snow Princess vs Witch Queen

The challenge from Verna approved by Salvia managed to horrendous the entire arena, even the audience in other places who watched everything through television or internet broadcast in general was no less excited.

While the whole arena was in a frenzy to talk and discuss the challenges of Verna and the approval of Salvia, the host was a little panicked not knowing what to do or comment considering he was the one who had to draw the lottery.

In the end the host gave up on what to do, he turned his attention to the Principal of Skymaze Academy who was in the special room of the teacher, Veindal Volksky, "What do you think about this, Principal?"

At that time the attention of the entire arena was centered on Veindal, including the camera crew who were now highlighting the middle-aged man, making Veindal think for a moment before voicing his opinion.

"I myself don't mind if I have to ignore the lottery system for now." Veindal also explained that not only Verna and Salvia, but from the beginning of the tournament everyone knew that there was a challenge that might happen in this round, the Haikal match against Jack.

There is no denying that the Haikal and Jack match is one of the matches that many pairs of eyes are eager to watch, but they realize the possibility of the match is very small— especially before Haikal shows the results of his hard work so far.

In front of them now only one step left for the match to materialize, plus a challenge from Verna against Salvia that attracted most of the audience.

Verna is known as the Witch Queen and is predicted to be the best Wizard-type Blazer candidate in the first class this year, but the Snow Princess Salvia is also no less great as a fellow Blazer candidate type Wizard.

If the match for the title of the Strongest Blazer Wizard Candidate of this generation really happens, it will be an interesting fight— may exceed the wait of Jack's fight against Haikal.

The fight between the two most favored Blazer candidates was met in the match, who could say 'no' to this fight?

The spectators present in the arena discussed Veindal's opinion as the Skymaze Academy's Headmaster, at the same time in the special room of the Guild's representatives were also interested in the middle-aged man's opinion.

After seeing the various reactions of the spectators and the Guild representatives in his respective room, Veindal smiled in satisfaction.

"Well, with the exception of the final round of this year's Welcome Tournament, the second game will feature Verna Galvoria's fight against Salvia Volksky for the 27th-class Blazer Wizard title," veindal exclaimed, "Then the final match will be enlivened by Jack Calvin and Haikal Aldra!"

Veindal's announcement was warmly welcomed by the cheers of the audience. Some were indeed dissatisfied over some special exceptions made by Veindal at this year's Welcome Tournament, but they could only accept.

"Ehm, since the Headmaster has decided, please attendees Verna Galvoria and Salvia Volksky prepare," said the host hesitantly, there was still a bit of disbelief that Veindal who was the principal of the academy decided it at will.

Hearing the direction of the host, Salvia immediately did a small stretch right next to the arena stage, followed by Verna who also did a similar thing on the opposite side of the arena.

"Salvia, are you sure you can fight in this condition?" Haikal asked before stepping towards the waiting room at the edge of the arena.

Salvia raised her eyebrows for a moment at Haikal's question, then smiled mockingly, "Do you think I'm that weak?"

Haikal did not reply but he did not take his eyes off Salvia's eyes, making the girl's heart troubled, "Salvia, answer honestly."

Although Salvia is physically able to fight at any time, Haikal is still unsure of the rehabilitation method he finds can recover Salvia's injury in this short time, although using soul energy belonging to Veindal which incidentally high quality

Seeing the look in Haikal's eyes that seemed to be really worried about him, Salvia let out a long sigh of defeat. He then turned his gaze towards Verna on the opposite side of the arena who was warming up lightly.

"To be honest, you could say my condition has not fully recovered," said Salvia smiling wryly.

"Then—"

Haikal had not yet finished his words, the girl looked back at Haikal with a gentle smile as usual, but there was a sadness behind the smile, "I don't want to be a useless person a second time."

Haikal was stunned for a moment to get Salvia's smile. It is true that most of the reasons for Haikal's silence were due to Salvia's smile not being seen very often, but Haikal could see the sadness behind the smile.

He was eager to ask what was bothering the girl, but at the same time Haikal felt he had no right to interfere too deeply into personal matters.

"All right, I'm not gonna ban you." In the end Haikal let out a long sigh, holding up his hands, feeling he had no right to interfere, "But, if I feel any deadly attacks like Edward's last attack, I will immediately stop the match."

"Well, Verna's not that kind of person either." Haikal scratched his non-itchy head for a moment before turning around and starting to step away from the arena while waving his hands back, "Whatever it is don't push yourself too hard."

Salvia was stunned for a moment looking at the young man's wide back. She could feel a warm foreign feeling entering her heart, "Haikal was really worried about me," Salvia held onto the collar of her breast.

Unknowingly the lips of the girl revealed a smile, but this time there was no sadness contained in it. That smile was probably the most wide and sincere smile ever created on Salvia's lips.

"Have you been satisfied talking?" Verna's voice revived Salvia from her daydream, causing the silver-haired girl to turn her attention to Verna who was now standing alone on the arena stage.

Salvia took a series of breaths for a moment steadying her heart before stepping up onto the arena stage, stopping right before Verna, "Yes, more or less so."

Verna nodded slowly and without wasting any time took out her Soul Arc which was in the shape of a one meter long magic wand with a small colorless crystal stone at the end, a staff named Elemental Staff.

Verna picked up the Elemental Staff and pointed at Salvia with the wand, "I won't hesitate even if you've just recovered, Salvia."

"Of course, I would do that too." Salvia starts producing a large amount of snow that hovers around her body in response to Verna's seemingly non-playful statement.

Verna flashed a small smile on her lips before banging her staff onto the arena floor once, then streaming a certain amount of soul energy into the Elemental Staff in her hands.

Salvia did not miss, she also created more snow using soul energy and spread some snow around her to prepare for the first attack.

Seeing the girls ready, the host exclaimed loudly, "The second final match, Verna Galvoria against Salvia Volksky, begins!"

Just a split second after the official match was declared to start, both Verna and Salvia immediately launched the first attack from a distance simultaneously.

Salvia creates dozens of snow spears, while Verna exerts fire magic directly from her wand crystal, which is now extinguished red.

"Snow Javelin – Barrage!" Salvia thrust dozens of her snow spears forward.

Not wanting to lose quickly, Verna also launched her attack in the form of a burst of fire, "Red Burst!"

The two attacks clashed in the middle of the arena and created a fierce explosion, shaking the entire arena and the hearts of the audience.

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Author

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