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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3 – Ice and Light

The energy from Show and Akito's duel still lingered in the air, crackling with heat and awe. Students buzzed with excitement. But Mr. Eldren didn't give them time to cool off.

"Next duel. Drake vs. Hibiki."

The crowd stirred. Two very different personalities entered the arena.

Drake — cold, silent, and powerful.

Hibiki — loud, wild, and unpredictable.

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❄️🌪️ Duel: Drake vs Hibiki

As the barrier closed, Hibiki grinned.

"Hope you're not too chilly in there, Mr. Freeze!"

Drake didn't respond. He simply raised his hand, and the temperature dropped sharply.

"BEGIN!"

Hibiki zipped into the air using his wind magic.

"Jet Burst!"

He flew in rapid circles, creating a vortex around Drake.

But Drake remained still.

"Frost Dome."

A dome of ice expanded around him, deflecting the incoming wind blasts.

Hibiki swooped down, wind-charged fists aimed at Drake.

"Sky Barrage!"

He launched a flurry of strikes, breaking through the ice.

Drake stepped forward, unfazed.

"Enough."

He raised both arms — and a massive wave of frozen air surged outward.

"Glacial Pulse."

The wind around Hibiki was immediately frozen in mid-motion. His flight stopped mid-air, and he was slammed to the ground, trapped in an icy seal.

Mr. Eldren raised his hand.

"Winner: Drake."

Hibiki groaned, breaking free of the ice.

"Yeesh. Cold-hearted AND cold-handed. Got it."

The class applauded. Show watched closely.

"He's really strong… even against speed."

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⚔️✨ Duel: Raelyn vs Cyrus

Next, the crowd grew tense.

"Raelyn. Cyrus. Step forward."

Raelyn, calm and radiant, floated onto the stage like a queen.

Cyrus stomped in, confident and muscular, cracking his knuckles.

"Let's see how that 'prodigy' magic holds up against raw power."

"You'll see," Raelyn replied, eyes glowing with focused light.

"BEGIN!"

Cyrus rushed in immediately, a trail of magical energy surging through his arms.

"Titan Strike!"

He punched forward — but it hit only air. Raelyn shimmered and vanished.

"Light Clone."

Behind him, Raelyn summoned orbs of light.

"Radiant Spiral."

The orbs spun rapidly, creating a blinding vortex. Cyrus shielded his eyes, disoriented.

She used that moment — teleporting behind him.

"Luminous Bind."

Chains of light wrapped around him before he could strike again.

Cyrus roared and broke part of it — but not fast enough.

Raelyn raised her hand.

"Flash Burst!"

A concentrated beam of light struck him directly in the chest, blasting him to the ground.

"Winner: Raelyn."

The crowd stared, amazed at her precision and power.

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🌟 Aftermath:

Show watched both matches, feeling a mix of inspiration and tension.

Drake, controlled and deadly.

Raelyn, graceful and overwhelming.

He clenched his fists.

"They're on another level. But I'm gonna catch up."

Mr. Eldren turned to the class.

"Three battles. Three lessons. Talent, tactics, and temperament — all matter. The Arcane Legacy favors no one. It must be earned."

The class was silent.

But for Show, the fire had just begun to burn hotter.

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