Edward left the library and headed towards the training field. Old Summer had already told Edward that he would handle everything about Edward's weapon and give him the best grade weapon possible. Edward requested Old Summer that if he was going all out in helping him, he should try to make the Dual Axes high-rank Grade 3.

Finally, they both decided upon a design, and it was decided that Edward's weapon would be two high-rank Grade 3 axes. The axes would have a powerful magnetic material attached at the and of the handle, so the axes could be connected via magnetism and combined into a "Z" shaped bladed weapon. Both the axes would be shaped like "7", so when their opposite ends are connected, they can become a single "Z" shaped bladed weapon and the quality of the combined weapon would become Top Rank Grade 3. It would be the finest weapon in the academy. But Old Summer gave Edward a condition. He has to achieve victory for the academy in the upcoming Four Great Academy Tournaments at the end of this year. Edward agreed without a second thought, as he planned to win the tournament anyway. After all, his next target is the Royal Academy, and in order to become a student there as soon as possible, he has to have some great achievements.

After reaching the training field, Edward chose a spot for himself. There, he started stretching his arms and legs to prepare for training.

"It will take around one month for my axes to be forged. Till then, I should postpone the training for ax technics and train on the other technics instead.", he thought in his mind.

"First, I should start with the 'Great Eruption Art'.", he decided.

Edward started his training with the Great Eruption Art. He decided that for the next twenty days, he would first master the first two levels of Great Eruption Art. With his deep comprehension abilities, it shouldn't be a big deal for him.

He slowly channeled his Physical Essence according to the technical manual. After attempting, again and again, his control got smoother and smoother. While training, he was deeply immersed in it and it was like he was detached from the whole world.

*******

Two weeks passed. In these two weeks, Edward trained every day from dawn till dusk. After nearly passing out from intense training at the end of the day, he would return to his room dragging his tired body, then sit on his bed to meditate. He would sleep only for a few hours. Then he would wake up early in the morning and repeat this routine.

Training Day 15, training field.

Edward jumped and punched a heavy boulder. Right at the moment of punch, intense Physical Essence energy burst out from his fist and hit the boulder along with the punch. The boulder cracked, then it quaked and shattered to dust.

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Then he instantly ran in front of another boulder. He lifted it and threw it into the sky. The boulder flew up, and soon it came crashing down towards Edward. Just as the boulder was about to crush Edward, Physical Essence instantly covered his body like a shield. The boulder hit that shield and bounced away from him.

"It seems I didn't need twenty days after all. Fifteen days were enough for me to master the first two levels of the Great Eruption Art. That means I am ready to use the Third Level in case of emergencies. So now, I Should start training the 'Hexagon Dash'.", taking a deep breath, Edward decided on his next training regiment.

*******

Another week passed. Right now, there are ten days left before he gets his weapon. Also, in ten days, he has a challenge match against Robert. He hasn't forgotten about that.

Edward was moving very fast in the training field. He dashed like a flashing streak and moved in the blink of an eye. By now, Edward has already mastered the hexagon dash to the third layer.

"I guess the third layer is enough for now. I should slowly achieve the next three layers in the future. Now, I should focus on training the 'Exploding Hammer Fist'."

Thus Edward kept training every day to slowly learn all the technics he selected from the library.

Soon. the one month time period passed. Edward had already collected his weapon a day ago. One fine morning, on the day that marked exactly one month from the day Edward proposed a battle against Robert, Edward woke up, and slowly went to the challenge arena.

It was still early in the morning, so there were no students in the challenge arena. Edward sat on the arena and kept meditating.

An hour passed. The sun had become even brighter on the eastern horizon. There were already a few students having practice matches inside the arena. At this moment, Robert entered.

"You're finally here. I thought you wouldn't dare to come.", Edward said with a laugh. He intentionally tried to anger Robert. He was actually checking his mental strength.

"I am not a coward, and I definitely wouldn't run from a battle like this. Don't think that you can provoke me with cheap talks.", Robert said.

"It seems his mind isn't weak. For a boy of our age, that is quite commendable.", Edward praised in his mind.

"Well then, let's start our battle, shall we?", Edward didn't beat around the bush anymore.

Both of them stood inside the arena, face to face.

Seeing the both of them like that, some students near the arena whispered to each other. Soon, words were spread that two freshmen were having a challenge match inside the arena, and one of them was the young master of the Brown family.

"What? Someone is going to fight the young master of the brown family? A freshman on top of that? Which freshman could be so strong?", some students shouted.

"I've heard that the boy from the brown family took second place in the selection exams. The first place was taken by some unknown brat with no background.", said a student

"What? Something like that happened? Then we really ought to see this fight." shouted another student.

Soon, the arena was surrounded by students. Almost all the students from the academy came out to watch that fight, except the S rank students. they were not interested in freshman battles. Although, even some A rank students came.

"Looks like we have got a lot of spectators. You should go all out and show everyone what you have got.", said Edward.

"Same goes for you.", Robert replied. He was holding a long sword in his hand.

"We'll see if you can make me go all out.", said Edward with confidence.

"Bring out your weapon.", Robert demanded.

"First show me if you're worthy.", Edward said flatly.

"Then don't regret this later. Let The Battle Begin!", Robert shouted. then he charged towards Edward. Edward only smiled in return.

Thus, the battle between them began.