The Genius Mage Was Reincarnated Into A Swordsman Family

Chapter 66 - 66



Chapter 66 - 66

alex’s grin stretched from ear to ear, a manifestation of the anticipation and confidence that coursed through him. this was his moment to shine, a culmination of the waiting since klaus first appeared in the lionhart youth training ground and seemingly outshone him. fueled by the enigmatic gifts and boosts bestowed upon him by arkdieu pride, alex couldn’t fathom how he could lose to klaus. pride had whispered guidance, revealing the steps he needed to take to overpower his cousin. in this heightened state of readiness, alex’s mood soared as he patiently awaited the departure of the other trainees from the arena, signaling the imminent commencement of his long-awaited duel with klaus.

with the departure of the other trainees and their instructors, the vast arena emptied, leaving the stage exclusively to the two prodigies. men efficiently cleared the arena, removing the remnants of the mythril crystals and ensuring an uncluttered battleground for the impending clash between alex and klaus. the air hung heavy with anticipation, the silence punctuated only by the distant echoes of footsteps retreating to the spectator seats.

erina handed klaus a new training sword, the replacement for the one he had broken while demolishing the mythril crystal. klaus, in a display of practiced grace, swung the new sword through the air, testing its weight and balance. all eyes in the arena were fixed upon the two prodigies, the anticipation palpable among the spectators who were on the verge of witnessing a remarkable duel.

the audience could hardly contain their excitement, poised to witness a clash between two extraordinary talents. one, capable of wielding a power output reminiscent of a swordsman at the novice swordmaster level, despite being only at the high-tier green core stage. the other, a prodigy who not only breezed through the aequalis array in record time but also achieved the unprecedented feat of utterly destroying a mythril crystal.

the spectators’ eyes gleamed with anticipation as the stage was set for a confrontation that promised to be nothing short of spectacular. the air in the lion arena crackled with the shared expectation of witnessing a battle between two exceptional prodigies.

seated upon his majestic golden throne, roman lionhart, the venerable patriarch of the lionhart family, eagerly anticipated the unveiling of his two grandsons’ true capabilities. a subtle smile played upon his lips, a reflection of the mounting excitement within him. he sensed an impending spectacle, one that would once again captivate both him and the entire audience gathered in the lion arena.

turning his gaze to melo, his trusted right-hand man, roman posed a question, "who do you think will emerge victorious in this imminent clash?" his eyes remained fixed on the unfolding drama, the two grandsons slowly making their way to the center of the arena.

melo’s response echoed through the air, tinged with calm certainty, "it will not solely hinge on raw power but on experience. young master alex, with the early guidance of lord raoul, holds the advantage in that regard." his gaze remained steadfast on the approaching prodigies.

"that is true, yet something tells me klaus is poised for yet another surprise," roman replied, his eyes unwavering, fixed on the spectacle unfolding before him. the patriarch’s intuition hinted at the possibility of an unforeseen twist, an anticipation that added an extra layer of intrigue to the impending duel between klaus and alex.

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a disconcerting sense of peculiarity settled upon klaus, his instincts attuned to the abnormal stillness that shrouded his mental connection with greed. the typically loquacious entity, a constant and vocal presence in klaus’s thoughts, now maintained an uncanny silence. it was an unsettling departure from the norm, casting an ominous shadow over the impending clash.

as klaus scrutinized alex, he couldn’t ignore the subtle yet perceptible aura enveloping him—a delicate manifestation of arcane energy that painted the atmosphere with an otherworldly red hue. the arcane tendrils seemed to whisper secrets of an unfolding mystery, intensifying klaus’s unease.

’greed?’ klaus called out mentally, but the usual echo of greed’s presence remained conspicuously absent. a chill gripped klaus, a silent acknowledgment that this battle held unforeseen complexities, transcending the boundaries of a conventional duel.

a pensive thought lingered in klaus’s mind as he assumed his position at the arena’s center, a mere ten meters from alex. ’it should be something related to the apostle connection, i guess.’ the ominous undertones of uncertainty clung to the air, leaving klaus to navigate a landscape of enigmatic forces.

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these enchantments worked seamlessly to enhance klaus’s perception and reaction time. although he managed to parry each of alex’s lightning-fast attacks, the force behind them proved formidable, constantly pushing klaus back across the arena.

’how?’ klaus questioned himself, perplexed by the strength alex exhibited. the augmented spells had heightened klaus’s strength and weight threefold, yet alex’s relentless onslaught remained unyielding.

without affording klaus a moment to regain his bearings, alex intensified his assault, unleashing an unpredictable flurry of sword slashes.

clang!

clang!

clang!

klaus, with heightened senses courtesy of the spells he cast, skillfully parried each strike. the audience witnessed a dazzling display of swordsmanship, where the clash of their weapons produced a symphony of metallic echoes. the arena became a canvas of sparks and resounding blows as klaus, despite his heightened abilities, found himself on the defensive, skillfully fending off alex’s unpredictable and ferocious swordplay.

to the mesmerized audience, alex and klaus’s swordplay became a blur of movement, their blades moving at speeds barely perceptible. all that met their eyes were the showers of sparks and shockwaves that erupted with every collision of the training swords.

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despite the elusive nature of their movements, a collective realization dawned upon the spectators – klaus was being consistently pushed back by alex’s relentless assault. the arena buzzed with murmurs and gasps as the two apostles continued their enthralling dance.

"that’s enough!!" klaus’s roar cut through the sounds of clashing swords. in response, he channeled more arcane energy into his sword, a surge of power coursing through him.

clang!!!!

as their swords met again, the shockwaves intensified. however, this time, it was alex who found himself pushed back about twenty steps from klaus. the sudden reversal in momentum captured the audience’s attention, and a hushed silence fell over the arena.

eyes widened with anticipation as klaus’s body and sword became enveloped in a swirling black energy. the darkness, alive with an ominous vitality, seemed to dance around him, creating an ethereal spectacle that held the audience in rapt fascination. the lion arena became a stage for the extraordinary, as the battle between the two apostles reached a pivotal moment, shrouded in mystique and fueled by arcane power.


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