Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 1390: The Unseen Champion

Both academies were ready to leave and explore the rest of the fair. There were still plenty of events left to check out and more than enough time to enjoy them. That was, until two students from the Central Academy, two of the very top, walked past.

There had always been an undeniable aura of prestige surrounding Central Academy. It was a place reserved for the best of the best, mages who were either naturally gifted, incredibly hardworking, or in possession of a special affinity or rare trait.

So, when students from that academy showed up, especially its elites, everyone watched.

It wasn’t just Wilton students who took notice. Curious murmurs spread quickly, and members of other academies began making their way over to catch a glimpse of the moment.

Out of the two who arrived, it was Bones who stepped forward to take part in the challenge. He walked to the center of the platform with a calm confidence, and the instructors placed a new, circular magic object on the ground before him.

“I saw the last record was set with lightning magic,” Bones said casually, not even glancing at the timer. “For things like this, there’s always going to be certain magic types that are more effective than others. I’d say the student who set the last time was just… lucky.”

“Lucky?” Moze raised an eyebrow, not bothering to hide his offense.

“He probably specializes in lightning, so it worked out in his favor. But I’ll show you, there’s no need for cheap tricks or flashy setups.”

Bones stretched out both arms, and the moment the orb lifted into the air, it began fluttering wildly. Without hesitation, arcs of lightning burst from his hands, zigzagging across the sky.

The crackling energy danced erratically, mimicking the chaotic movements of the orb. In response, the orb darted through the air, trying to escape, but it was too late. A single bolt caught it, and in a flash of blue light, the orb was struck down.

It clattered to the ground.

The side display flickered with the result: 8 seconds, a new record, faster than Moze’s previous 12.

And Bones had done it with a single spell.

To the watching students, it was clear: he hadn’t used strategy to manipulate the orb’s behavior, nor had he attempted to influence its movements. He simply struck it. Directly. Precisely. Efficiently.

“It was easier than I thought,” Bones admitted, stepping down. “Though I’ve got to give credit, the last guy gave me the idea. Lightning magic is one of the fastest to cast.”

Some students in the crowd began whispering, wondering if they were about to see Nannan step up next. But before anyone could ask, the Central Academy group had already begun walking away.

“I guess their talent and strength weren’t overhyped after all,” Chiba said with a sigh. “We’ll just need to stay sharp. No point trying to top that time, it’d be a waste of energy.”

Elsewhere in the fair, Raze had just broken off from Kelly and was strolling through the venue like he usually did. As the noise of the crowds faded slightly, something unusual caught his eye.

It was a small stall, one that clearly wasn’t part of the official fair setup.

Curious, Raze stepped closer.

A mage was seated behind a bench, working intently on a series of small, round objects. He was etching magical formations into them and occasionally fusing them with power stones. Beside him was a pile of identical items, though many were cracked or damaged, likely destroyed during testing.

Raze could tell immediately this wasn’t a simple merchant. The man was a professor.

The professor noticed the group as they approached, setting his tools down and glancing up with interest.

“You interested in these?” he asked, raising his hand. One of the small golden spheres floated into the air, then zipped around erratically, darting left and right in midair.

Raze watched closely.

The professor was using wind magic. The object reacted to the air currents, shifting its path each time it sensed incoming pressure.

“Whoa, that’s pretty cool!” Liam said, his eyes tracking the object’s rapid movements. “It’s like a magical pet or something. Is it meant to dodge attacks? Or maybe it’s designed to fight?”

“It’s just a basic concept for now,” the professor explained. “There’s a tall booth over there using these for a timed challenge. I’m the one maintaining and repairing them after they get damaged. The idea is to see how quickly someone can take one down.”

“But yeah, you’re right. Eventually, we’re hoping to turn this into something more advanced. Something that can dodge, fight back… maybe even learn.”

The professor looked over the group thoughtfully, then stood and walked over to the arena circle. He selected one of the orbs from his stash and placed it gently on the ground.

“Why don’t you give it a shot?” he said, turning to Liam. “Use whatever magic you’ve got. See how fast you can hit it.”

Liam blinked in surprise, then shrugged. “Alright, sure.”

He pulled out his wand, holding it loosely in his hand as he stepped into position.

“As fast as I can, huh?” Liam muttered, narrowing his eyes.

The orb floated up, zipping into the air with a flicker of gold. And in that exact instant, Liam moved.

He tapped into his Qi, channeling it through his wand. A sharp, rapid blast of lightning erupted from the tip, faster than anyone expected. It struck the orb dead center, shattering it into glowing fragments that scattered across the ground.

The professor’s jaw dropped.

“That… that had to be what, two seconds?” Liam asked casually. “I was worried it was going to zigzag more, so I just aimed where it looked like it would go.”

Of course, he had help.

Liam’s system had predicted the orb’s movement path in real time. It hadn’t even stood a chance to dodge the attack. The lightning, supercharged by Qi, had overwhelmed it instantly.

“Let’s keep looking around,” Safa said, nudging Liam forward before he could start bragging.

“Thanks for showing us this!” she added politely as they walked off.

The professor was still speechless, eyes flicking between the shattered orb and the golden trail it had left behind.

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