Trial Grounds.
This time, it was a flat plain, with a thin layer of grass and vegetation covering the ground.
At the edge.
Kieran and Gareth stood at the edge, looking ahead.
"These kids really don't know any better. They keep causing trouble for me." Gareth looked utterly helpless.
"Aren't young people all like that? When I was young, I was even more outrageous than him."
Kieran said with a smile.
"True. Back when you were studying at Gray Tower, you even..."
As if recalling something amusing, Gareth smiled as well.
"But in this battle, although Soren is young and hot-blooded, his physique is anything but ordinary. It's called the Thunderclap Transcendent Physique, and it greatly enhances lightning-attribute abilities. Both his explosive power and speed are formidable. It has reached the peak high-grade level, and he is considered one of the top students even at Radiant Light."
Gareth pursed his lips.
He and Kieran had long since become familiar with each other.
He knew full well that Gabriel would most likely find it difficult to win this battle. It was somewhat disrespectful to Kieran.
"It just so happens that the Academy's Wizards can see the abilities of the higher Academy. These youngsters are all proud as peacocks, and this is a good thing too."
Kieran's gaze remained calm as he continued, "And don't underestimate Gabriel. That fellow is very gifted as well. Soren may not necessarily win."
13.
"Oh?"
Curiosity flashed through Gareth's eyes.
His gaze swept over Ian and the others, who were already watching, before turning toward the center of the trial grounds.
In the arena.
Soren calmly watched Gabriel across from him. When his peripheral vision caught Ian at the edge of the battlefield, he immediately smiled.
Gabriel noticed that look.
A surge of anger immediately rose