Chapter 2325 Match
The weight of their problem hung thick in the air: they simply didn''t have enough magus for the duel. This wasn''t like a group battle, where numbers or teamwork could shift the tide. It was a one-on-one contest, meticulously designed to test each faction''s ability to field strong individuals capable of defending their. The structure ensured that no faction could rely on a singr figure to dominate.
Since the duel was established 15 years ago, they had lost two of their most crucial pirs—Grand Magus Izta and Fuxi, both gone. Fjolrin, the third senior magus, had disappeared without a trace, leaving them without his guidance. This left only Morgana and Ashaka, thest of their dependable magus, to bear the brunt of the uing challenge.
Emery''s mind swirled with indecision. His daughter, Shinta, had the potential to participate, but he was reluctant to expose her to such risk, especially when the stakes were so high. Damo, too, was still recovering, his condition unstable. Then there were the four acolytes training in the Avalon realm. Despite their progress, they were nowhere near prepared for the brutal intensity of whaty ahead.
As they sifted through thepiled intelligence on Kronos'' magus, the atmosphere in the room darkened with an increasing sense of doubt. The deeper they went into the details, the more their initial confidence crumbled. Their opponents weren''t just any magus—they were seasoned warriors, veterans of countless battles, each possessing dangerous abilities honed over decades. The looming challenge felt almost impossible, a daunting wall they weren''t sure they could scale.
Thrax, normally brimming with defiance, let his frustration slip. "What can we do to win this?"
Klea, always the voice of reason, spoke up. "We can each pick an opponent and focus our training on countering them, using this information to prepare."
Her n, though simple, struck a chord with the group. It was a strategy they could hold onto amidst the uncertainty. They gathered around the table, pouring over each opponent''s strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies, carefully selecting who would best match up with whom. The discussion grew more animated, as they began to map out their tactics.
Emery, recognized as the strongest of the group, had taken on the immense responsibility of stepping into Fuxi''s role to challenge Kronos himself. He had already begun preparing himself to counter Krono''s intricate and formidable time spells.
Julian had initially volunteered to face Perses, the second strongest of Kronos'' magus, but Emery disagreed. While Julian was formidable, Emery believed that Morgana, with her raw and fiery power, would stand a better chance against someone like Perses, who relied heavily on brute strength. Instead, Emery rmended Julian to face the more versatile Zeus, whose cunning and strategy made him a better fit for Julian''s more tactical approach.
As they solidified their battle ns, they turned their attention to the next three full-moon magus matches. Thrax, fueled by his fiery spirit, would take on Ares, the god of war. Chumo, with his steadfast nature, was set to face Poseidon, while Klea, ever resourceful and tactical, prepared to confront Hera.
These matchups were the minimum preparations they could make, yet each one was critical. They understood that winning all six fights was not just a goal—it was the only way to secure victory in the duels ahead. Each fighter felt the weight of their task, knowing that their sess could determine the fate of their world.
"We have two years to prepare. What are all your ns?" Emery inquired, looking around the table at his determinedpanions.
Thrax, who had spent thest year deeply immersed in meditation, spoke first. He had dedicated himself toprehending the depths of his abilities, and now he sought to push the boundaries of hisw of ughter. His ambition was clear: he wanted to immerse himself in life-and-death battles on the frontline.
"The more dangerous the battle, the better!!" He nned to join Lord Izta''s old battle-borne unit, which was always at the front of the battlefield and fought the most difficult battles. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Julian suggested that Thrax join him, exining his n to expand his conquest to another—a middle realm filled with war—where Thrax could battle thousands of enemies while Julian could increase his dominion and improve hisw of sovereignty.
"Fighting for your g? Not interested!" Thrax retorted.
Julian sent invitations to the others as well, but Chumo strictly refused. He had no intention of leaving Terra City, offering no exnation for his decision, which only heightened Emery''s concern for him.
Klea, on the other hand, was focused on her responsibilities at the Academy. With the end-of-year exams approaching in just two months, she was fullymitted to her role. Julian, however, openly criticized this, his gaze fixed on Klea as he voiced his concerns. "I see the good things you''ve done, but we need to focus on strengthening ourselves, not on these youngsters."
"Well, if you think I don''t benefit from being an instructor, you''re mistaken, Teaching is just as much a part of my growth as any battle" Her tone was measured but firm.
Emery also knew that Klea had been spending considerable time getting to know other instructors, particrly Grand Magus Neytiri, who taught in Hall 5. Neytiri was the daughter of the supreme magus who owned the ind and had been offering valuable guidance to Klea in mastering her ice and water elements.
As for himself, Emery felt the weight of the techniques he had recently learned pressing down on him. He needed time to consolidate and refine these new skills, to weave them into his existing arsenal.He nned to return to the Academy for focused, closed-door training within his domain.
The air in the room thickened with purpose as the five friends exchanged determined looks, each of them acutely aware of the journey ahead. They each had their own paths to follow,understanding that the next two years were crucial for them to grow stronger and achieve their aspirations.