Possesssor'S Memory
Ch. 20 - Evaluation (3)

“It looks like we will be dealing with each other evaluated this.”

lilith said, me and her looked in the eye and we could both only smile wryly.

“The names of the listed cadets please wait immediately in the waiting room.”

With those instructions, I, Lilith, along with the cadets who were about to fight at session two immediately stood up from their seats and flocked to the waiting room.

Arriving in the waiting room, we checked and prepared the equipment and weapons that we would use.

For my weapon, I used a new katana-type sword because I had broken the old sword.

I swung it in all directions to check its condition, as a sword, this sword has good quality.

However, due to my unique magical effect among the other Awakeners, an ordinary sword could not properly transmit my magical power.

The draped sword that I kept in my inventory was the key to the solution of this problem I was having.

While inspecting my sword, the loudspeaker at the stadium called the cadets one by one until I could finally hear my name between them.

“Lilith Cadet Beauviolth vs Cadet Tristan Goldwel, for those concerned please go to arena no. 5.”

Without a doubt I was together with Lilith then walked out of the waiting room and headed to arena number 5.

"Woohooo! Lillith!"

"Lilith! Show me your skills!"

The moment Lilith and I appeared on the field, waves of cheers echoed and hit the entire stadium.

Like a top celebrity, she gets cheers and support as she shows herself in public.

"Wow, celebrities are different, not like commoners like me."

Hearing my words, Lilith narrowed her eyes while smiling lightly.

"Just calm down, sooner or later you'll be in my position."

He said towards me.

"Sounds troublesome."

"Indeed."

Lilith replied with a grin.

After having a little chat, we unwittingly reached the front of the arena where I was going to duel with Lilith.

"Then good luck."

Hearing Lilith's words I just smiled and said,

"You too."

We then took our respective positions in the arena, seen an academy professor who would be the referee in the duel we stood in the middle of the arena, turning towards me and also towards Lilith.

And as usual, the professor explained the rules of the duel.

"Then, cadet Tristan Holmberg, are you ready?"

Staring at Lilith sharply, I then used the horses of the [Ocean Edge Swordsmanship] and replied,

"I'm ready!"

Hearing that, the professor turned towards Lilith.

"Lilith Beauviolth's cadet, are you ready?"

"Ready!"

At the same time, dark magic enveloped Lilith's body, which made her purple eyes look bright, more striking, and elegant.

[You've got a new mission!]

Then my status window screen appeared in front of my eyes.

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Side Mission:

- Defeated Lilith Beauviolth in a first-year cadet evaluation duel.

Gifts:

- +3 points of basic statistical improvement

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Although the prize is very interesting, but unfortunately I will not get it.

Luckily it's just a side mission, so I won't get a bad penalty.

Although Lilith hid her strength, she was still a very formidable opponent.

With the traits of [Shadow Veil] along with the many skills and traits that he could rely on, it made me confident of my defeat in this duel.

Of course I will also hide my strength.

Looking at the referee's hand raised high up in the air, I then threw away all the thoughts that had come from my mind.

"With this I declare, the duel begins!!!"

I just stared at Lilith with the horses ready, she also looked at me from the end of the arena.

Deciding that this staring game would only be a waste of time, I then ran towards him quickly.

But Lilith still did not move despite seeing me running towards her.

As usual, the beginning of the fight I instantly condensed magic, but this time I used my wind magic rather than my water magic.

A strong wind whirled around and quickly circled around the sword eyes.

While running towards Lilith, I swung my sword towards her which resulted in a sharp wind coming out from this sword.

He again did not move and accepted my attack in a landslide.

The dust lifted and I deftly jumped forward and turned around to gain a great momentum.

And as expected, behind the dust Lilith was seen to be unharmed at all even after receiving the crushing attack.

- Krong!

At last he was seen holding a dagger out of nowhere in both hands and fending off my sword.

Seeing that, I took a step back and slashed forward towards him again, he parried it and gave a counterattack.

In less than a minute, we just exchanged attacks to see and feel the skill and agility of each.

Until finally a sharp sound was heard which the actions of both Lilith's dagger and my sword clashed against each other.

As a result of Lilith's powerful strength, my sword bounced upward, and, I swiftly did a spinning kick towards Lilith so that she was forced to retreat a few steps followed by me who then caught my sword that fell from the air.

The face-to-face contest finally happened again, I improved my posture and exerted my magic on my sword, as a result of which drops of water surrounded my body.

Lilith also let out a magical and her dagger was enveloped by her magic with a dazzling blend of black and purple.

Without further ado, we swung our respective weapons towards each other.

- Krong!

Boom!

The sharp sound of slices and the sound of ear-shaking explosions echoed throughout the stadium.

A series of attacks, attacks, countermeasures, and also eludes occur in a short time.

There was no floor of the arena that we did not step on, the end of the arena, the middle of the arena, all being silent witnesses of my fight with Lilith.

Dust and debris on the floor of the arena scattered everywhere.

After a while, the gasping and injured me let out my attacks again and again.

Until finally,

"[Tidal Cut]!!!"

A sword with high-speed water was seen slashing towards Lilith.

But when my sword landed on his body, I felt that it was just slashing through the air and that the thing in front of me was only a smoke that I had cut off.

"Because of you."

With her cold voice and dagger stopping at my neck that was no less cold, I opened my eyes wide and turned to the side.

Lilith with a calm expression that seemed to be waiting for something.

"I'm giving up."

Dropping my sword, raising my hand, I declared that I was born in this duel.

Hearing that, Lilith then grinned at me and lowered her dagger from my neck.

The professor came and announced the winner of this duel.

"Well, the winner of this duel is cadet Lilith Beauviolth! Give her a big applause!"

Waves of applause and cheers filled the stadium.

Hah, in the end I really can't beat him huh?

*

After being given a brief treatment by the medical team, I was immediately able to return to the stands where Max and Zetto were.

"Yo, good fight."

Zetto who saw me immediately greeted me and patted the empty chair beside her.

"In the two times you have dueled in this week, you have actually lost in both, hahaha!"

Max's insinuation that made me grit my teeth restrained my emotions, his face now somehow looks like a soft samsak.

However, I still remembered the vow I had just uttered in me then I could only fake a smile and sit quietly.

Then my attention was drawn to the screen that displayed "Lily Solace vs. Olaf Wilson" which made me chuckle in my heart.

"What the hell is this duel? Supporter vs Tank."

Zetto said in surprise and confusion.

"Just be calm, supporters have their own judgments, so the ranking system doesn't really apply to them."

I told Zetto.

"But still…"

"Haha, this is gonna be interesting."

Max.

Olaf and Lily's duel has begun.

Lily who looked nervously raised her magic wand then cast a magic spell.

Honestly speaking, it was a good magic release which could be above average from the cadets of this academy.

However, the problem lies with his opponent, the magic will not be able to penetrate the natural defenses of Olaf, a Tank.

So that Olaf just calmly ran towards Lily, Lily who saw it immediately panicked and cast more spells.

But in the end, though,

- BRUAAKK

Olaf who condensed with an incredible amount of magic in his hand, easily struck the helpless Lily until it bounced out of the arena.

"..."

An awkward silence filled the air in the stadium.

"Pffft, it seems Olaf really upholds gender equality."

Said Max with a wide smiling expression while holding back a laugh.

Which I can only answer, though,

"You're right."