AWB Chapter 173 Nemesis
Chapter 173 Nemesis
Her presence exuded an aura of elegance and aloofness, immediately attracting the attention of everyone around her.
"Serafina".
Irina met her gaze with burning intensity, her aura blazing, her emotions overflowing.
'Seraphine Winslet.'
This is the name of that girl, a character, and also the future pillar of the game.
'Only she would actively target Irina like this.'
Aside from Serafina, no one would deliberately target Irina like this.
After all, they are sworn enemies.
The fact that Serafina and Irina are rivals is not publicly known, but everyone knows it. Even in the game, the two frequently clash, causing trouble for players.
They are irreconcilable enemies and it's almost impossible for them to be assigned to the same team. At times, players will need to make a choice and decide which side to support.
Everyone has their own storyline and problems, and choosing one side will basically make the other side an enemy.
Serafina remained unfazed by Irina's intense gaze, observing her calmly. There were no other students in her group.
'Have they separated?' I wondered to myself as I saw Seraphine alone. If it was Seraphine, she could indeed be acting alone; despite her cold exterior, she was a proud and arrogant mage.
No, that shouldn't be the case.
I quickly dismissed the idea. Unlike Irina, Serafina was someone who could control her arrogance and emotions, which was why she ranked higher than Irina in school.
“It’s quite a surprise to meet you here, Irina.” Serafina’s voice was as calm as ever, with a hint of coldness in it. “I was just discussing the strength of the Phoenix family heir with my team.”
Irina gritted her teeth, her fists gripping her staff tightly. She glanced around, noticing that Serafina was alone. "I don't see anyone else with you."
Serafina smiled gracefully, her attitude remaining firm. "Indeed. After all, aside from your fiery temper and arrogant personality, there's not much else to discuss."
When I was talking about her, I overlooked one thing.
'That woman has a really sharp tongue.'
If there's any difference between Irina and Serafina, it's that Serafina knows how to use words skillfully.
She must be very skilled in social interaction and politics, especially in high society. After all, if someone doesn't know how to speak, they simply can't survive in that environment.
This is also why Irina hates going home, because that's her family environment.
“If you’re here to fight, Serafina, you won’t be disappointed.”
Serafina's lips curled into a slightly amused smile. "Competitions between students are always very inspiring, don't you think?"
Click!
As she finished speaking, magical energy surged around her, and ice crystals rapidly condensed above her head. A burst of frost erupted from her body, instantly transforming the surrounding environment into a world of ice and snow. The ground beneath her feet froze, and the air became bitterly cold.
call!call!
Irina showed no fear, and flames roared around her staff.
"Ugh, this is such a hassle," I muttered to myself.
Knowing that a battle is about to take place here means that we might also be affected.
The two mages faced off, and the elements of fire and ice clashed fiercely.
We also need to be prepared.
I observed the battle. Although I really wanted to see the two top mages in the academy fight, I knew we didn't have time.
Since Serafina attacked us, it means she had an ulterior motive. That girl wouldn't do anything that wouldn't benefit her. She might enjoy teasing Irina a little, but fundamentally, she doesn't like doing things pointlessly, and her appearing alone and launching the attack clearly indicates a specific purpose.
Her target is likely that device. Although we've recorded the magic formula on the device, we haven't submitted it to the teacher yet, and there are no rules indicating that the device belongs to any particular group.
This means it can be plundered.
I was aware of this from the beginning, so I secretly took the device from Irina.
'She probably thought the device was on Irina.'
Serafina knows Irina as well as I do, and she knows how arrogant Irina is.
'This battle is pointless.'
She also knew that no matter how much effort they put into this battle, there would be no clear outcome.
After all, there are other predators outside, and she can't afford to waste too much time.
Therefore, she will pursue a clean and decisive victory.
This clean victory was simply taking the device, which essentially meant all our points.
"Sylvie, are you ready?"
I looked at her and said.
"what?"
She asked, somewhat surprised.
'!'
Just as I was about to tell her that the enemy might be approaching, my senses kicked in at that very moment.
Clang!
The clanging of metal echoed through the snow-covered landscape. I whirled around, raising a dagger to deflect an arrow shot from behind. The arrow struck the blade and fell harmlessly onto the icy ground.
The Eye of Time
After activating the skill, I immediately observed the direction from which the arrow was coming.
'It came from the tree.'
My eyes immediately fell on another student in the tree. He was trying his best to conceal his magic and aura, but he wasn't skilled enough yet.
'A student with a low ranking.'
The teams are usually balanced. Therefore, I know he is a student with a lower ranking.
'Then this must be another one.'
Tap! Tap!
Right in front of me, a figure appeared.
Whoosh!
Another student rushed towards me at lightning speed, wielding a long sword and pointing it directly at my chest.
Clang!
I was prepared. After blocking the attack with my dagger, I slashed my longsword at the ground, disrupting his balance.
boom!
I kicked him away, creating some distance between us.
"Uh..." The student groaned, staggering backward from my kick. He quickly regained his composure, his face showing both frustration and determination.
As he staggered backward, I took the opportunity to assess the situation. On the snow-covered battlefield, the hissing of flames mingled with the chill of frost.
'Take care of the archers first.'
I immediately took the bow from my back, nocked an arrow, and infused it with magic.
Whoosh!
I had repeated this action countless times, alternating between melee and ranged combat, and I shot the arrow almost instantly, aiming directly at the archer in the tree.
Clang!
The guy I had just repelled noticed that I switched to a bow and arrow, and immediately charged at me again with his sword.
Clang!
I blocked his attack again with my dagger, but this time I was knocked back a few steps. It took a while to switch back to the dagger, and my stance wasn't perfect.
Whoosh!
The guy continued his silent attack, and I used my agility to dodge and block.
Swish!
However, he was still quite fast. He was probably ranked around 700th in the school, and I could hardly withstand his attack with sheer strength.
"Heh... I thought you were really strong, but it seems I overestimated you."
When I had two wounds, the guy finally spoke, his tone clearly contemptuous. It seemed he had finally let his guard down.
'How foolish.'
This is also common in games; most students become complacent when they gain even a slight advantage. I know they're still a bunch of immature young people, but at least they should learn how dangerous dungeons are.
'This is a lesson I'm teaching you.'
[Speed]
I activated the skill, and my speed instantly increased.
Whoosh!
I swiftly dodged the swordsman's swing. I saw his eyes widen; he clearly hadn't expected me to dodge so suddenly. He was used to my previous speed; this was his mistake.
Swish!
I seized the opportunity and cleanly slashed his abdomen.
"what!"
I precisely severed the nerve connections in his body, temporarily slowing his movements.
Swish!
Then, I slashed at the joint on the back of his arm.
That was where the tendons in his arm connected; he staggered, and the sword fell to the ground.
I was preparing to continue my attack when, in that instant, I saw his eyes light up.
'!'
I immediately stepped back.
Snap! Whoosh!
A small pillar of earth and stone suddenly protruded from the ground beneath my feet. If I had been a second later, I might have been injured.
'As expected, he has skills.'
Like me, the other students must also have skills and trump cards.
When the battle reached a stalemate, I took the opportunity to assess the situation.
On the snow-covered battlefield, the hissing of flames mingled with the chill of frost, while the archer and the swordsman...
Sylvie.
I immediately called out to Sylvie, who was witnessing all of this in astonishment. Facing these opponents alone without revealing one's full strength is no easy feat.
"..."
She didn't respond.
"Sylvie!"
It was only when I raised my voice that she came to her senses.
"I'm...I'm sorry."
She quickly apologized, but now was not the time to apologize.
"Can you give me a buff?"
I don't want to show my strength to others; I need a reason to explain how I defeated those two.
'I need to attribute this credit to Sylvie.'
She must have already attracted some attention in the last incident, and the tutor who explained things to me at the time has most likely already contacted the dean, so there's nothing wrong with doing this.
"I...I'll give it a try."
Sylvie nodded, her gaze refocusing. She quickly began channeling her magic, her hands weaving intricate patterns in the air as she cast her support spells.
Most therapists are very important, not only because they can heal, but also because they can apply benefits. But I still don't know how these skills are connected, or how they acquired them.
'I think this is due to their characteristics,' I thought to myself, without much time to ponder.
Whoosh!
The guy in front of me realized Sylvie's profession and immediately rushed towards me, trying to stop her from casting a buff on me...