Chapter 283 - 283: Scare them a bit!

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"Fine," Grey said, smirking with a glint of challenge in his eyes. "But on one condition—I won't spar against just one of you. I want all three of you to come at me together." S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Oh, you're on," Greg replied, lightning cracking around his fists as his eyes lit up with excitement. Grey stood confidently, hands tucked in his pockets, surrounded on three sides by Greg, Raze, and Vince. Each of them radiated their magical affinities, their auras brimming with anticipation. On the porch, Jesse lounged casually, her grin wide with amusement. "And let the spar begin!" Jesse called out from her seat, clapping her hands. Greg was the first to move, dashing forward with a burst of speed. A bolt of lightning arced from his palm, whistling toward Grey. Raze followed suit, summoning a blazing lightning arrow from above and hurling it down with deadly precision. "Tsk." Grey scoffed. With a simple stomp, a dome of earth erupted from the ground, encasing him in a protective sphere. Sparks danced harmlessly off the hardened surface, deflected with ease. "Awesome!" Jesse squealed, her hands clapping excitedly. Just then, the door creaked open behind her—Scarlet and Clara stepped out onto the porch. "What the hell is going on?" Clara asked, her brows raised at the sight of a magic-charged battlefield. "Mum!" Jesse said without looking away. "They were bored and decided to spar. You know, to shake off the cobwebs." "You're all sparring without me?" Scarlet huffed, glaring at the scene. "I wanted to wipe that smug grin off that arrogant pea—" She caught herself and cleared her throat when she noticed Clara beside her. Inside the earthen dome, Grey's magic surged. The structure suddenly exploded outward, sending slabs of rock flying like shrapnel. "Arthur!" Raze shouted, realizing their teammate was missing from the scene. "I got you!" Vince yelled, clapping his hands. A thick wall of metal rose instantly in front of them. The debris smashed against the barrier with a deafening clang. Vince gritted his teeth, stumbling back several feet as he coughed from the impact. "Peek-a-boo!" Raze grinned, having used his lightning to flash behind Grey with incredible speed. His lightning-forged sword sliced toward Grey's back—but just as it was about to connect, a powerful gust of wind burst out, sending Raze flying backward through the air. Grey rose calmly, levitating higher as the wind swirled beneath his feet. His eyes swept across the battlefield with amusement. "You guys aren't even trying. I expected more of a challenge. But I guess I shouldn't have from weaklings." He slapped his forehead dramatically and sighed. "Says the guy floating in the sky like a scared bird!" Vince shouted, conjuring spears of metal and launching them toward Grey in rapid succession. Grey spun through the air, kicking off invisible platforms of wind, effortlessly weaving between the deadly barrage. One spear zipped past his cheek, close enough to singe a strand of hair. Suddenly, he heard a sharp sizzle. His eyes darted up. A lightning bolt screamed toward him. Grey instinctively summoned an earth barrier, but before the bolt hit, another crackle behind him made his heart jolt. He turned too late. Boom! The second bolt slammed into him, launching him downward like a comet. Dust and wind burst out as he fell. At the last second, he conjured a cushion of wind to break his fall. He landed smoothly, a wide grin on his face. "You've learned to control your attacks mid-air, huh?" he chuckled, brushing dust off his shoulder. "That's 'cause I was tired of you calling me weak," Greg said, electricity crackling violently around him. A dozen lightning arrows swirled above him. Two dozen more formed around Raze, buzzing with energy. Beside them, Vince summoned a gleaming longsword made of pure metal, gripping it with determination. "Wait, isn't this getting too intense?" Clara said, stepping forward with concern. "That's a lot of firepower!" "Should I be honest with you?" Scarlet asked, her gaze still locked on the battlefield. "Your son will be fine. That's why they call him the Monster of Lunaria Academy." "Even with your words, I still I'm not rest assured." Clara muttered, uneasy. The air buzzed with so much energy it made her skin prickle. Grey scoffed once more, arms still folded. "Seriously? That's the best you've got? A couple dozen arrows?" "Quit yapping!" Greg snapped, fingers flicking forward. All the arrows launched at once. Dozens of lightning bolts intertwined mid-air, converging into a colossal spear of electric fury. The air sizzled as it rocketed toward Grey. He calmly tapped the ground with his foot. A massive wall of earth surged up— BOOM! A thunderous blast shook the area, sending a hot shockwave outward. Dust engulfed the field, washing over the spectators. Clara gasped, shielding her eyes. "GREY!" she cried, heart racing. The dust began to settle. Through the haze, Grey emerged, standing unscathed. The stone wall behind him was cracked like a spiderweb, barely holding together. The ground at his feet was torn and split—but Grey wore a smile like nothing had happened. "I told you," Scarlet said proudly. "He's a monster." "Don't forget about me!" Vince roared, dashing forward like a bullet. His sword gleamed in the sunlight, tip pointed back as he ran. With a roar, he leapt and struck the fractured wall, shattering it completely. Chunks of rock and debris shot forward toward Grey. He sidestepped and weaved between them effortlessly—graceful, fluid, untouchable. "Over here!" Vince reappeared behind him, sword swinging. "Wind Magic: Aerius," Grey intoned, calm as still water. A massive burst of concentrated wind exploded outward. Vince was thrown like a ragdoll, skidding violently across the ground, tearing through dirt until he came to a crashing halt. His sword dug a trench behind him as he stopped, groaning. Grey turned toward Raze and Greg, who looked visibly shaken. "Now," Grey said, voice colder, "Let me show you what your power can really become." The wind howled. Debris around Grey levitated and scattered. His hair lifted in the current, the brown color fading away—reverting. Crimson slowly bled from the roots, glowing in the sunlight, streaking down his hair like liquid fire until his vibrant red locks fluttered fully in the wind. Then—whoosh!—fifty swords made of pure wind appeared in the air, hovering menacingly. Their tips all pointed at Raze and Greg. "Whoa! So many swords!" Jesse gasped, eyes wide with awe. "Okay, this is too far," Clara said, stepping forward in alarm. "I hereby call off this spar. Grey, stop!" With a snap of his fingers, the wind swords shimmered and vanished. Raze and Greg both audibly gulped, frozen in place. Clara strode up to him, her voice sharp. "What were you about to do?" "Relax, Mum," Grey said, chuckling as he walked away. "I just wanted to scare them a little. Judging from their faces... it worked." __ {A/N} I know that there are some of you interested in this moderator role too. But trust me, there's still vacancy open. But that will have to be when the book is already big! And I'm not talking about small big with us having around hundreds of readers, but when it gets to a thousand plus active readers, then the need for another mod will arise. In the meantime, I will be listing the roles and ranks of our Magus Legion to you all. We have the Supreme Magus/ Author, which is me! High Arcane: Mods. Elder Legionnaires: Top contributors, Early fans and active readers. The Elemental Affinates: These are the regular members, silent readers and no commenters. Lastly, we have the new recruits which are the newly joined readers who would have this title for about two months straight! I know y'all are wondering when that will be. Sigh... Till when we get a hundred plus active readers that actively unlock and read our chapters. Till then, this Supreme Author is out✌️

Chapter 283 - 283: Scare them a bit!

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