Then came the second, the third, and countless rock spikes, no longer confined to the shape of a sword, burst forth from the ground.
In an instant, spells flared. The "Dance of the Air" took to the skies. "Fesentelerus's Portal" allowed for evasion into a demiplane, and "Construct Awakening Technique" animated instructional constructs to serve as shields. The academy's professors displayed a dazzling array of spells, evading or defending against this large-scale, quasi-elemental magic assault.
Then, they saw David, who had initially been sent underground, shoot up from the ground like a dolphin emerging from the ocean, once again soaring in the sky.
Authority — "Arrogance"
Flapping his claws incessantly, the Red Dragon exclaimed with boundless excitement and pleasure,
"Impressive! Marvelous! The variety of spells from the professors truly broadened my horizons.
"But now, isn't it time for the student here to return the favor?"
