"Night Guy!!!!!!!!!!!"
After delivering that kick, Roy struck a pose and loudly shouted the name of his move.
The entire arena fell silent for three seconds. Aisling was the first to break the silence.
"Impediment Jinx! Expelliarmus!"
Aisling used a special dueling technique. Two spells burst from the tip of her wand almost simultaneously—the Impediment Jinx in front, followed closely by the Disarming Charm, forming a crossfire. Caught off guard, Cedric could only throw himself into a roll to the side to evade Aisling's sudden attack.
Aisling gave him no chance to catch his breath. Her wand flicked repeatedly, sending two more scarlet Stunning Spells chasing after Cedric. Cedric had just planted a hand on the ground to rise when the spell-light was already right before his eyes. At that critical moment, a dark green spell tore through the air and struck Aisling's spells with perfect precision. The two lights exploded in midair, scattering fine sparks across the ground.
Roy had stepped in. Deafening cheers erupted from the Hufflepuff stands. Cedric got to his feet, brushed the dust from himself, then looked at Roy, who stood nearby with both hands in his pockets, and nodded in thanks.
Roy stood there imposingly, both hands tucked into his school uniform pockets without even drawing his wand. His posture was loose and casual, yet an impenetrable air surrounded him, as though the entire dueling arena were under his control.
Roy spoke in a flippant tone, as if victory were already assured, addressing Aisling, who was fighting alone on the field.
"Facing the two of us, you should just withdraw."
Aisling slowly lowered her wand, closed her eyes, and let out a deep sigh. Just as Roy thought she was about to surrender, her eyes snapped open, cold light flashing within them. She raised