A total of eight nas were clearly displayed on the multiple screens floating throughout the massive Grand Assembly Hall.
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Magus Academy Tournant Quarterfinals
[Zetto] versus [Mahinder Nieves]
[Ery Ambrose] versus [Eeshoo Nephilim]
[Zach Talon] versus [Anzi Tamasi]
[Olivier Arkaland] versus [Annara Vermont]
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However, instead of cheering loudly for the incoming quarterfinal, most of the spectators were busy talking about the incident that happened in the last match.
The one that ended with the death of one of the beloved participants of the tournant.
So were still in great disbelief at the fact that a half-blood dared to do such a thing in front of so many people, while so had already gathered others into a large crowd to launch a protest to the academy.
The attention of Ery, Klea, Chumo, and the newly recovered Thrax was fixed towards one particular area situated next to the dical center. They rushed into the place, looking for an answer, and found one acolyte they recognized; Lymord, the half-blood subordinate of Roran.
At the mont, the half-blood was blocked by the guards stationed in the area.
"Let in!! I am looking for my master Roran!!"
The sight of Lymord, who was half-blood and emotional in front of the closed door caused so tension among the guards and people around. A tense situation arose as those people beca wary of him.
When he saw the guards begin drawing their weapons, Ery quickly took action and arrived in front of Lymord. Grabbing the shoulders of the emotional half-blood, he looked at the latter and cald him down.
Since most people knew who Ery was for obvious reasons, everyone in the place quickly cald down, especially the half-blood Lymord. However, that didn't an the latter's worries disappeared.
"Ery... It's good that you're here. These people won't let see him!" His tone turned to that of a plea. "Please help see him!!"
While Ery was busy calming down the distressed Lymord, it was Julian who, despite his weakened state, approached the guards and then said, "He's our classmate and friend. Let us in."
Everyone could perceive the deep emotional concern hidden beneath the words the Roman spoke. Coupled with his current deanor, it was clear that he was prepared to do anything if it allowed him to enter the place.
The guards were stumped by the request; they didn't know what to do. Fortunately for them, a prestigious figure walked over to where they were. The other party was a female grand magus that Ery knew well – Grand Magus Aurora of the Light Institute.
"It's okay. They may enter," She said to the guards, and receiving confirmation, they imdiately opened the door and stepped out of the way.
When the group finally went inside, they could see three dical staff surrounding a long table with a body lying on it motionless. Seeing the lifeless body of a familiar face, everyone turned visibly emotional, especially Lymord and Julian.
While the others mourned over the unexpected loss, Grand Magus Aurora went ahead and did what she planned to do coming here. She had co to do a final check on the body.
She cast a spell to probe the body for a few minutes before she heaves a sigh and stops. Even with her power, the grand magus could only shake her head helplessly after the examination.
"There's no hope," she said in a regretful tone, causing others to turn at her. "The poison has spread and destroyed all of his cells beyond repair. There's no brain activity at all; he's gone."
Hearing such words, Ery was slightly surprised that he took this unexpected loss harder than he had previously thought. Seeing Roran's motionless body, he wished to try it himself; but knowing even a grand magus was unsuccessful, he couldn't help but hesitate.
This hesitation of his apparently was caught by Grand Magus Aurora as she gazed at Ery with much interest. As if she was reading his mind, she smiled at the young wolf and told him to give it a try.
Under the gazes of everyone, he stepped closer to the long table and arrived right before the lifeless body of his Roran.
Inhaling and exhaling deep breath to pacify his nerves, Ery began casting [Nature's Blessing].
The green root-like energy manifested from Ery's palms and entered Roran's body. It didn't take long for him to discover that there wasn't any life sign at all – the sa result as what the grand magus ca into.
Knowing the first spell was fruitless, Ery then hoped to try his new spell [Rebirth]. But before he could cast the spell, a hand suddenly stopped him. It was Grand Magus Aurora.
"No, you are not strong enough."
Ery spent two weeks training at the Light Institute, and during that ti Grand Magus Aurora had been guiding him in the mastery of this Divine spell of his.
Throughout his ti there, Ery could never successfully cast the spell to others. He even often failed to cast it on himself.
Ery went into contemplation when his thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Julian's emotional outburst. "Elder, what about that girl Annara? Will she be held responsible for this?!"
Cut off from his thoughts and seeing such a reaction from the Roman, Ery quickly tried to calm him down. "Wait, Julian.. Calm down. We don't really know what is really going on.. M-Maybe there's sothing, and I will surely go find ou–"
His words were cut short as Julian turned enraged. "Don't you defend her, Ery! What else do you need!? She had killed him in cold blood, in front of everyone!"
Heaving a sigh, Ery just fell silent. He didn't try to go on an argunt with Julian who was clearly distraught by the situation. He knew that the Roman was close to the deceased Harlight, but never realized it was this close.
He turned to Grand Magus Aurora and said, "Can I see her? Annara Vermont, I an."
The grand magus gave a long look at him before answering, "No, unfortunately, you can't. The headmaster is with her right now.." She paused for a mont and then said, "But don't worry, I'm sure you will soon enough."
That was the last thing the grand magus said before she left the room.
Ery turned to Lymord and asked about the condition of Lyndell, who had been beaten so badly by Anzi. He also didn't forget to ask about the Harlight family, particularly about their response to the terrible news.
Both apparently would need so ti to arrive, aning they were the only closest people Roran had right now.
Everyone looked at Roran's body lying on the table, and Klea spoke in a calm tone.
"It's ironic, really. The scher has died because of soone else's sche."
Klea's words firmly represented what everyone thought. They all believed that Roran's death was just the beginning of sothing bigger – the tip of an iceberg. This was especially true for Ery when he recalled the strange behaviors Annara showed.
The group's attention was diverted when soone suddenly entered the room. It was the dragon half-blood female magus who was also Ery's protector, Magus Shena.
The female magus looked at Ery with a serious expression.
"The King wants you to return to the Zodiac city imdiately."
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