🎉 Academy Royal Tournament – Day 1
The academy buzzed like a shaken hive.
Hundreds of students, nobles, professors, and even royals gathered in the massive sky-dome coliseum. Floating platforms, enchanted barriers, elemental arenas—it was the Empire's biggest stage for young warriors.
Kael stood in the center tunnel, waiting for his name to be called.
His companions stood high in the royal viewing booth.
Lyria: Arms crossed, muttering, "He better not hold back."
Elira: Calm, eyes glowing slightly.
Valessia: Smiling smugly. "They'll see what I already know."
Myra: Yelling from behind enchanted glass. "SLAYYYYY HIM, BAE!"
Rivenya: Sitting like a queen. "Let's see how much of my god still lives in you…"
🎤 Tournament Announcer:
"Next match: Kael Virelion, First Prince… versus Thorne Delmira, son of the duke of fire!"
The crowd gasped.Kael was still seen by most as a joke. No one expected him to win Round 1.
Then Thorne walked in.
Broad-shouldered, tattoos of red flames coiling down his arms. A known blood mage—rare and dangerous.
"You're just a worm who got lucky against a girl," Thorne snarled."Now, burn."
⚔️ The Battle Begins
Thorne activated a forbidden sigil—the ground cracked, summoning magma creatures. Lava blades spun around him like serpents.
The crowd cheered. They expected a quick win.
Kael didn't move.
"Observe," he thought.
System: Divine Insight Activated – 4 seconds remaining.Analyzing spell circuit… Weak Point: Exposed heartline behind the left shoulder.
He vanished.
Flash Step.
Reappeared behind Thorne—landed a single blow to the weak point.
Thorne screamed, clutching his chest.
"HOW?!"
Kael's eyes glowed gold for an instant.
"You chant too loud."
🩸 But It Was a Trap
Suddenly—Thorne laughed.His blood splattered on the ground, and black runes ignited.
"Fool. My blood is the spell."
A giant demonic arm rose from the arena floor, grabbing Kael midair and slamming him into the ground.
The crowd gasped. Even the professors stood.
"He's using cult blood magic!" Elira yelled.
"Illegal! Ban him!" Lyria shouted.
But the headmaster didn't move.
"Let him handle it."
💥 Kael's Power Awakens
Buried under rubble, Kael's body began to glow.
System Notification: Divine Core at 24% Sync.Emotion Surge Detected: Rage, Duty, Instinct.Skill Unlocked: Starforged Armor – Class: God-tier (Bound)
Kael stood.
His torn tunic blew away, revealing a golden star-etched tattoo spiraling across his chest. It began to pulse, forming a celestial armor around him.
The crowd went dead silent.
Thorne staggered back. "What are you—"
Kael appeared in front of him.
"Your blood is screaming."
He struck.
A single punch shattered Thorne's barrier, magic, and jaw.
🏆 Kael Wins – Chaos Ensues
The arena exploded in cheers, panic, awe. Some professors clapped. Others looked horrified.
One noble whispered:
"That wasn't human strength…"
Kael walked away without a word.
🕯️ After the Match – Mysterious Message
As Kael walked back to the tunnels, a note floated to him, glowing with silver light.
He caught it. Unfolded.
"You're not alone, Zareth. The others are waking up too. Meet me in the abandoned chapel at midnight. Come alone."
—S
❤️ Bonus Scene – Harem Trouble
Back in his quarters:
Lyria punched a wall. "He's getting hurt. I hate watching."
Elira held a glowing relic. "He'll be targeted now."
Valessia grabbed her sword. "Let them come. I'll kill every threat."
Myra already made "Kael's New Power: A Love Song" (Volume 1)
Rivenya? Smiling like a devil. "Good. That armor was mine once. He's remembering."