X-Loves: From Another World
Chapter 29: The House of Aryans

Bolla Rentaka's bars, that's the mantra he's saying. That giant water ball should suck out anyone who touches its surface. If in accordance with the tactics that have been planned before, the girl unsheathed her red scythe, then herself sucked into the water ball and trapped in it. Waiting until how long his lungs can stay inside, and the referee will lower his hand, a sign the game is over.

But unexpectedly, it exploded. His splashes spread out in all directions. The magic instead looked like a water-filled ball thrown violently against a wall and broke due to its violent impact.

“What?”

Water also wetted some of the arena like rain. The fog-like blast covered Ruri's position. There was nothing that could be seen by the sight of that place.

“What happened?”

Anna wondered what had really happened. The giant water ball should not have exploded, but the opposite happened.

A look of shock and confusion was evident on Michael's face. Everything seems silent to see it. Many thought something had happened to the girl, and some thought that she was carrying out a tactic to fend off the magic attack. And it turns out, it was my second look that really happened. The fog disappeared, and now we can see what the girl was actually doing to hold back the speed of the giant water ball magic.

“What? Impossible”

A water ball may break if it hits a solid object. And that's what Ruri did. A wall of land that is high and wide enough that he created to withstand the restraining magic. It was no wonder why the giant water ball could explode after hitting it.

“Hah? Earth magic? How can?” Anna was surprised to see him.

Based on previous magic attacks that used wind elements, many concluded that Ruri Yana was a white magic user. However the magic he used this time was completely beyond estimation. The girl turned out to be able to use black magic in the form of earth elements. And not enough until there, the pony-haired girl also returned to attack back with another surprising magic.

“What?”

WUSHH.A incision of fire suddenly appeared from behind the wall of the land. This made Michael jump and avoid the attack. The earth wall collapsed and the figure of Ruri Yana can now be seen clearly. He unsheathed his scythe which released the fire to launch a counterattack.

Not only earth magic, but he could also use fire magic. Surely this was clearly different from what was spoken by Licia, where a black magic user would not be able to use white magic, and vice versa. But what happens now is inversely proportional to what they have known and learned before. Actually, who's the girl? Maybe that's what Anna, Licia, and Dwi have in mind.

But it's different with Aldy next to them. The Da class leader did not show an exaggerated expression looking at him, just a look of admiration as usual. It did not surprise him because he already knew what was really going on, what the girl was doing, and why she could use black magic and white magic at once.

“Not wrong anymore. She is ‘Wangsa Arya’,” Aldy said.

“Eh, ‘Wangsa Arya’?”

Both Licia and Anna, as well as Dwi who was beside them immediately turned their heads towards the white-haired man. As ‘anak baru’, they have only heard the term for the first time.

“Ah Yes. Terms like ‘Wangsa Arya’ are indeed quite difficult to find in the library. It has also never been discussed directly in class, right. I also just found out that term from a book outside the academy actually. So it's only natural that you don't know,” Aldy said.

“Actually, ’What is the Arya’ House, sis?” ask Licia.

Aldy explained it simply.

“It was a term, or rather a title for those special witches who were able to use black magic and white magic at once. Usually they will get the title ‘Arya’ at the end of his name. Suppose the girl's name is Ruri Yana. Since she can use both black and white magic at once, then her full name plus title is Ruri Yana Arya. Well even now the term is almost no longer used,”

“Oh so, huh? So it's just a title?” ask Anna.

“In term yes. But it's not just an ordinary title. It was rare for people who were able to use black magic and white magic at once in this Tierra Hyuma. So, whoever gets that title, it is certain that he is a very special person,” Aldy continued.

“By the way, is his fighting magic ability obtained from hard training or what?” ask Dwi.

“Until now, no one knows for sure how a magician is able to use both types of magic opposites simultaneously. But clearly, it was a very rare case in Tierra Hyuma,” the white-haired man said.

One more piece of information they got was related to how magic works in this alternate world. It turned out that a witch was able to use two opposite types of magic. This makes their knowledge increase. It might also be a clue for them to uncover what is really going on in this world.

Their attention returned to the arena. Michael is overwhelmed to withstand the sudden attacks from the unexpected Ruri. He underestimated the girl too much until he lost his focus. That fire magic attack had managed to slash a large part of his body. Unable to withstand the incisions, his body was in complete pain.

“Ahh,,,”

He almost lost his balance, and it was not wasted by Ruri. He instantly drew out his red scythe horizontally, launching a larger and more powerful incision attack. It produced results for him.

“Aghh..”.

Michael could only close his eyes looking at the sharp scythe tip attack that seemed like it was about to hit his head.

But this is just a normal game, not a war. Ruri did not intend to be ‘The Grim Reaper’ who took the life of his opponent. The sickle-eye he had set on the ground, just a few centimeters to the right of the man's head. Slowly Michael opened his eyes and saw the sharp weapon was very close to his head.

“Well, how was my attack, Michael Hutahaean?” asked Ruri in a soft voice.

The girl had definitely let him live. That was already the rule of this magic battle tournament. You just need to beat your opponent, nothing more.

Symbolically, under such circumstances Michael should have given up. Sickle eyes stuck on the ground signifies that he is already ‘tewas’. But apparently the man still did not want to admit his defeat.

“Hahaha... ‘The Grim Reaper of Java Sea’, so this is what you are capable of?” michael said with a laugh.

Ruri's gaze changed on him. He was surprised by what the man said. Laughing in an evil tone, Michael again told him.

“You're too careless, RURI YANA!!”

WUSHH..Unexpectedly before, Michael grasped the dust and threw it right into Ruri's eyes with a little help of wind magic. Suddenly the girl immediately rubbed her eyes that were flickering with the dust. It was immediately used by Michael to throw the red scythe of Pambahanya from Ruri's grasp, then kicked the left part of the girl's face hard.

“HIYAAA!!”

BRUKK... Ruri crashed a few meters away, while her Damage weapon was thrown far up before finally falling back to the ground. Bowing down, the girl held the left temple of her bloodstained face from the sudden attack.

“LET YOU BODAT!!!”

Michael ran towards the sitting Ruri. The anger was clearly visible from the look on his face.

But in contrast to the man, Ruri showed a relaxed expression. He pointed his left hand towards Michael without turning a single glance, then cast a spell in a soft voice.

“Mantra Copyright, Diamond.”.

It was advanced element magic. He created two small pink crystals and shot them at Michael's feet. The man who had darkened his eyes did not notice it in the first place, and it was too late to dodge the attack.

“APA?”

KRAK KRAK. Only a small part of his shoulders and head remained that could still move a little.

Michael tried to get out of the crystal restraint, but because of the anger that had continued to envelop him, he was unable to think clearly. This was also used by Ruri to launch a final attack on him.

“Back,”

The girl pulled her left hand. And miraculously, the red scythe of his Damage lying on the ground instantly shot out swiftly towards the immovable Michael.

“Ap..”

BRUKK.. did not have time to turn around, the scythe handle hit the back of his neck quite hard. The crystal that constrained his body then broke and he fell unconscious. While the red scythe returned to his master's grasp.

“Good. The winner of this match is Ruri Yana from the Magic Academy of Pakuwon Region!!!”

With blood still pouring from his left temple, Ruri immediately stood up and patted his uniform from the dust. There was no exaggerated expression shown by the pony-haired girl other than a faint smile from her lips, although many spectators, especially her cheering fans celebrated her victory.

“A pretty emotional fight yes, Anna,”, said Licia while clapping.

But unlike her friend, Anna did not show an expression of admiration like the previous matches. It seems he still thinks that this match is going unbalanced. But what can be done, this is the real result of the match, and this has become the rule allowed in the tournament.

With the completion of the match between Michael Hutahaean against Ruri Yana, the 21st National Magic Adu Tournament in Jailolo continues to the round of 8.