But the contestants were not emotionless robots.
They had emotions and a sense of self, and were affected by their physical and mental states. Even obvious details could be completely overlooked in the heat of battle.
Some spectators liked to pick at
the tiniest flaws, or use hindsight to nitpick a duelist's performance on the spot, hurling insults all the while.
That was truly irrational.
Dark carefully observed the duel between "Night Baron" and "Sky Knight," continuously learning from both sides' strengths and gaining a great deal.
In the end, both contestants summoned their strongest Magic Spirits in succession.
Night Baron's Red-Spined Black Dragon roared across the arena.
Sky Knight's Azure Demon Butterfly, however, split into countless clones, densely filling the sky.
The final result took everyone by surprise.
The wildly popular Red-Spined Black Dragon was actually drained dry by the Azure Demon Butterfly's clones and died on the spot.
Sky Knight Joseph Bruno claimed the final victory!
"Sixth-years are sixth-years, after all. As graduation approached, contestant Bruno once again presented us with the most spectacular duel. Let us reward him with our warmest applause!"
Amid thunderous, ear-splitting applause, Dark adjusted his collar and rose from his seat.
Once Sky Knight's winner's interview was over, it would be time for the awards ceremony.
After so long, he finally had another chance to venture into the secret passage.
He straightened his back and strode toward the contestants' tunnel.
Joseph Bruno was a sixth-year student of the Magister House.
He had a thick head of long azure hair and a rather slender build. His features looked somewhat
effeminate, and combined with his habit of wearing his hair long, gave him a distinctive air.
Since he had been able to defeat Night Baron, Joseph Bruno was naturally no obscure ordinary