"It was a mana barrier." As the surrounding spectators marveled at Stella's complete lack of injuries, the commentators began explaining. After all, many in the audience were ordinary people who knew nothing about Magic Knights, which was why commentators were needed. The battle here was relatively straightforward, and even the audience could clearly follow what was happening. In contrast, during Kurogane Ikki and Yudai Morohoshi's earlier fight, ordinary spectators had been unable to see much of what was happening, making commentary far more important.
"Damn it, she's looking down on us." Stella's unscathed state displeased Tatara Yui and Rinna Kazamatsuri, with Tatara especially furious. After all, he was a professional assassin, not some student knight.
"Before I made my move, I merely wanted to confirm how strong you were. Otherwise, if I used my true strength, I'm afraid all of you would die here." Stella's tone was utterly calm, but that very calmness enraged Tatara even further. Still, as a professional assassin, he quickly regained his composure.
"Akatsuki Academy owes us a debt, and naturally, I intend to collect it. Of course, I don't want to accidentally kill you either."
Stella's reason for taking on four opponents alone was partly self-punishment, but another reason was revenge. Akatsuki Academy's previous attack had dealt Po Jun Academy considerable damage, with many students and teachers injured. Stella had never forgotten that grudge.
"There is only one person in this world worthy of making me fight with all my strength as a knight, and you are not worthy. Aid me, Laevateinn."
Standing on the arena once more, Stella summoned her Device again. In an instant, the temperature of the air around her began to rise, and even space seemed to warp slightly. It was an effect caused by the heat of her Device. From