X-Loves: From Another World
Chapter 27: The Grim Reaper

“I'm serious, your skills were great. Even I didn't think that you could use advanced element magic, Alita,”.

The distant friend continued to praise her, even as they were already in the western stands after Licia invited her to sit down together. Alita is Alita. She's an awkward girl. Praise from Anna, Dwi, and Aldy made her even more nervous.

“That's so cool, Alita. Uh yes, by the way since when can you learn magic e situ? Has it been a while?” ask Anna.

“I... i..”.

Alita did not dare to look at the blond girl's face. He just bowed while rubbing his slightly dusty hands. Seeing that, Licia immediately patted him on the shoulder.

“Already, gapapa. Don't nervous. We're all your friends, hehe..” said Licia with a smile.

The speech was quite successful in making Alita slightly overcome her awkwardness. He also explained why he could master the magic techniques that should have been taught after becoming a senior.

“Se.. I actually learned self-taught. But I didn't tell anyone. So.. because I was afraid that the right training even made a mistake, afraid of others why, so I trained myself,”

“Oh, so..”

“Ma.. sorry I didn't tell you,” said Alita pensively.

“Well, why should you apologize? You're not wrong,” said Licia while laughing a little. He immediately held the hands of Alita who was bowed.

“Already, don't think too much. You did that to protect others too, right? You're great, Alita. But in the future we better practice together, let's learn from each other. Aren't you, Anna?” licia.

“Hmm., That's right. Let's practice together, Alita,” Anna said behind her with a smile.

Alita was moved to hear it. His heart was completely touched by the invitation of the two friends. Pagaruyung's girl is not alone, she has friends who are always near her, although with a sense of awkwardness that she may be difficult to eliminate, she feels it is enough for her. Rubbing her eyes, Alita returned their invitation with a sweet smile.

“Hmm... Tarimo love,” he replied while nodding.

…

It doesn't feel like we're at the end of the last 16. This 8th match is the closing match before proceeding to the next round. The last two participants, a student and a student were already in the middle of the arena, while the committee was still busy preparing some things from the sidelines before starting the match.

“This is the last match apparently. Whoever wins here will advance to the next round,” said Dwi.

The final match pitted Ruri Yana of the Pakuwon Region Magic Academy against Michael Hutahaean of the Tapanuli National Magic Academy. The two have faced each other.

Dwi noticed the two participants who would soon be fighting in the arena. Judging from his gaze, it seemed like he was trying to analyze the abilities of the two disciples. But when he seriously looked at the two of them, Licia who was beside him immediately said.

“Ah, it's too clear who will win this way,”

“Hah? Why do you think like that?” ask Anna.

“That Tapanuli student won't have a chance to win, the opponent is Ruri Yana from Bawean Island,” said Licia.

“Ruri Yana?”

“Iya. He is known as ‘The Grim Reaper of Java Sea’. He is a very powerful magician and has a lot of experience in magic combat. The girl was also a representative of the archipelago for

International Witchcraft Tournament in Bukhara, Vilnius and Aleppo. And he managed to win all three tournaments,” explains Licia.

“What?” Anna was surprised to hear that. He was no ordinary witch.

“Iya. He also has..”.

Not finished, Licia explained, the referee announced the last fight of the round of 16.

“Good. For both participants to prepare in position,”

“Great red scythe, pour out your power so that I can win my next fight,”

Miraculous. A red-colored scythe suddenly appeared from behind the light in his right hand. Everyone was shocked to see the thing, including Anna who had just first seen the technique.

“What? Summon weapons?”

He thought that the girl was chanting summoning magic before the match started. But that's not what he did.

“Not. It wasn't Summon's magic. He used his navel,” Aldy said.

“What? Heirloom?”

“Iya, Heirloom. A special magic weapon that can only be used by certain witches. You have to have a special contract to have it.” Obviously Licia.

“Custom contract?” Anna was still confused by what Licia explained.

“Duh, how do ya explain it? The point is not just anyone who can , using heirloom. You must have permission first to use the weapon, a magic contract with ‘Angib’ Waiter, and

he said there should be some things sacrificed. Only then can you use it,” continued Licia.

“Oh, so yes..”

Anna's insight into how magic works in this alternate world. It turns out that in this world there is also a system where you can use special weapons to fight, but there must be some kind of contract and sacrifice first.

But beyond that, there was something that made Anna even more curious. ‘Angib’ Waiter, that term is no stranger to him. It was almost the same as what Dwi had discovered while going to the sacred library a few months ago. That means there could be a relationship between ‘kontrak’ and ‘ things supernatural’ they found before.

“What do-not ‘The Magical’ Waiter is a sacred library keeper like Pearl?” Anna wondered in her heart.

Intrigued by what she thought, Anna immediately asked back to Licia.

“Eh yes, Licia. By the way about ‘Angib’ Waiters, are they the same as..”

Anna was about to continue her words, but she changed her mind after seeing Aldy and Dwi signal her to be quiet.

“Stt..”

“Ah... yes, sorry,” Anna said in a soft voice.

“Eh, what did you say earlier, Anna?” ask Licia back.

“Not so it is. ‘The Magical’ Waiter is arguably something that keeps the Heirloom right?” Anna shifted the subject.

“Well, more or less like that. I also do not understand the truth, after all, I have just seen the first witch who has heirlooms directly,” replied Licia.

“Oh so huh? Okay, hmm..”

The Parachi girl thought hard, trying to connect all the information she obtained in this world. It was possible that he could get another clue as to how this magic worked in Tierra Hyuma, and it could be a bright spot for him to get out of the alternate world and return to the real world.

It did not feel the last match of the round of 16 was soon started. The referee raised his hand and said in a loud voice.

“Available”

“Siap”

“Start!!”