Ascension Of The Failed Mage

The contest continued, not wavering in the excitement it had garnered over the course of the first match.

The two groups that won consisted of the duo of students specializing in Elemental Magic Spells—Kael and Aria—who came from the Expert Class, as well as the other duo who expertly used Runes.

"Lilian and Lucius, eh? They\'re not bad…" Noir muttered to himself. "Not bad at all."

They also belonged to the Expert Class, which wasn\'t surprising in the slightest. In the end, the more advanced students would be the ones most likely to win.

"But, well, this second match should be different." His eyes narrowed as he watched two particular students take the stage.

They had pure white hair and matching looks, almost seeming like angelic twins, though Noir knew better than to think of them as such.

"John and Jane are participating in this round. I wonder what\'ll happen…" He was relieved they weren\'t facing Ciara and Mia right off the bat, but that didn\'t make him any less concerned.

After all, he still had students in the ring.

\'If they go too far, then I\'ll have no choice but to…\' His thoughts trailed, fading with the loud noise that drowned the environment in cheers.

It was time for the match to begin.

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Five pairs of students, each armed with a deep reservoir of magical knowledge, stood at the center of the vast arena. The air crackled with anticipation, and the audience, comprising fellow students, professors, and magical beings, watched eagerly, their eyes fixed on the spectacle about to unfold.

The first pair, Elara and Rylan, stepped forward, their hands intertwining as they shared a silent communication. Elara, with her emerald eyes and flowing silver hair, specialized in enchantments, while Rylan, with his fiery red mane and intense gaze, excelled in elemental spells. The bond between them was as strong as their magic.

Their opponents, the duo of Aurora and Tristan, were known for their expertise in enhancement spells. Aurora, with her ethereal beauty and shimmering golden locks, emanated an aura of power. Tristan, with his rugged charm and piercing blue eyes, possessed the strength of an earth mage. Together, they were a formidable team.

The third pair, Lillian and Asher, stepped forward, their eyes glinting with determination. Lillian, with her dark curls and piercing gaze, was skilled in elemental manipulation, particularly with water and ice. Asher, with his lithe figure and quick reflexes, specialized in enchantments and illusions. They were known for their tactical brilliance and cunning strategies.

The fourth pair had a similar level of prestige as the aforementioned three, while the final pair… belonged to none other than the white-haired twins.

Till date, the depths of their powers remained unexplored.

"Begin!"

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As the battle commenced, the arena erupted with flashes of light and resonating echoes of spells. Elara weaved intricate enchantments, creating a shield of shimmering energy that protected her and Rylan from Aurora and Tristan\'s powerful attacks. Rylan countered with a wave of elemental fury, conjuring gusts of wind and bursts of fire that threatened to overwhelm their opponents.

Meanwhile, Lillian and Asher moved swiftly, their movements a graceful dance. Lillian summoned torrents of water, manipulating them into icy projectiles that crashed upon their adversaries. Asher, with his enchanting words and swift gestures, cast illusions, creating mirages that confused and disoriented their opponents.

The battle raged on, each pair demonstrating their unique magical prowess. The audience gasped in awe as spells collided, the clash of elemental forces sending shockwaves through the air. The arena became a symphony of magic, with brilliant arcs of lightning, cascades of flames, and cascading waves of ice dancing across the battlefield.

Amidst the chaos, Elara and Rylan emerged victorious in their duel against Aurora and Tristan. Elara\'s enchantments ensnared their opponents, leaving them vulnerable to Rylan\'s powerful elemental onslaught. The defeated pair, though battered and bruised, acknowledged their opponents\' prowess with a respectful nod.

Meanwhile, Lillian and Asher faced fierce opposition from the remaining teams, their combined forces proving to be a formidable challenge. Lillian\'s mastery over water and ice proved invaluable as she froze their opponents\' spells in mid-air, while Asher\'s illusions deceived and bewildered their adversaries. With each calculated move, they brought their opponents to their knees.

In a final showdown, the remaining pairs clashed in a display of magical might. Elara and Rylan\'s fusion of enchantment and elemental spells surged forth, overwhelming their opponents with an unstoppable force. Lillian and Asher, drawing upon their tactical brilliance, devised intricate strategies that outwitted their foes at every turn.

Amid all of this, no one could spot the twins. It was almost like they were completely nonexistent on the chaotic grounds.

Explosions and sparks burst forth, yet nothing of note could be said about them. It almost felt like they were ghosts.

… Right up to the end of the round.

When the dust settled, three pairs stood victorious. Elara and Rylan, Lillian and Asher, and one other pair… the ones that hadn\'t shown a single bit of activity from start to finish—John and Jane.

They stood as the embodiment of triumph and determination, their magic intertwined and their spirits aflame.

The audience, unsure of what to say, simply cheered in victory. A win was still a win, after all. Perhaps that was so for almost everyone who watched.

All but one.

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"As expected, they\'re strong." Noir had seen it all.

During the battle, they had simply erased their presence, rendering themselves obscure. The fight that was meant to have dragged out for longer had also been cut short by their invisible interventions.

Before even the audience could suspect anything, the match ended up being over.

"Just as they planned. It seems they don\'t want to reveal anything yet…" Noir mumbled. Taking all that happened into account, he gave a small sigh.

\'I\'ll just have to wait and see.\'

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[A/N]

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