Magic Duel Arc: Chapter 1. Atticus’ Problem.

It has been three days since Valoran left the underworld's domain and freed Artemesia from her eternal prison.

The week has passed and now the students must present their magic swords to Professor Asparata the next day.

The day starts with Valoran and his teammates: Atticus, Selina and Biatrix greeting each other and being relieved that all of them have managed to create a magic sword without being harmed.

"Morning everyone" - Atticus said with a smile.

"Morning. I am glad that all of us managed to finish the special assignment" - Selina said.

"I am also glad you are all okay" - Biatrix said.

"I cannot wait to see your swords" - Valoran said.

After the friendly exchange Professor, Asparata then enters the class hall.

"Okay students. As you are aware, today all of you should have finished forging your own magic sword" - Professor Asparata said with energy and a friendly attitude.

She then asks all the students to take out their swords from their sheaths.

"Please take out all your swords so that I can see your craftsmanship" - Professor Asparata said.

Everyone then pulled out their swords from their sheaths.

As Valoran pulled out his sword everyone was amazed at Valoran's silver sword and the way it had been forged was beyond the skills of any student.

(Flashback)

3 days prior.

"Before we go home. I must obtain a metal ore to forge a regular magic sword." - Valoran said to Artemesia.

"Is it because Disaster (Valoran's crimson blade) is too powerful?) - Artemesia asked.

" Yes. Disaster is only meant for my worst and most powerful enemies. Not for students and other smaller caliber enemies that I might face in the future"-Valoran explained.

Valoran heads back into the dungeon to obtain a silver metal ore.

Artemsia followed him of course as she is so glad to be free once again.

"How is the academy?" - Artemsia asked curiously.

"It is.... Better than I expected it is something I do enjoy now. I have 3 friends who are my teammates who are joyful and supportive. I also have a teacher who loves teaching and respects her students. I do run into trouble from time to time but that does not bother me in the slightest"-Valoran explained.

"That sounds wonderful" - Artemsia said.

As they walk into the dungeon and once again kill everything that tries to harm them, they eventually find a silver metal ore and leave the dungeon.

"There it is. That's the ore that I need" - Valoran said.

"Great news" - Artemsia said.

With Valoran obtaining the metal ore they leave the dungeon to head home.

"Let's go" - Valoran said.

Valoran casts irum (teleportation magic) and both of them arrive at his home.

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"We are here" - Valoran said.

"It is a beautiful village" - Artemsia said.

He then knocks on the door. As soon as he did his mother Aelina rushes out and hugs her son.

"Valoran you are home. Are you hurt? Are you okay?" - She asked with excitement but also a little concern.

"I’m fine mother" - Valoran replied.

Aelina then notices Artemesia with Valoran.

"Valoran, who's that beautiful woman with you?" - Aelina asked.

"Perhaps we should go inside. It's best that nobody listens." - Valoran said.

After Valoran, Artemsia and Aelina went inside his home.

Valoran explains everything that Artemsia is a war goddess and that she has been imprisoned in the underworld since almost time began and that Valoran has freed her from this destiny and fate by annihilating it completely, and that she has nowhere to go.

Then Aelina says:

"I see. First, off Valoran I am very shocked and frightened that you went to the underworld. You lied to me." - Aelina said, sounding disappointed.

"I am sorry Moth-" - Valoran gets interrupted.

"-I am glad that you saved her from this cruel fate and destiny and fate. She seems to be very nice and kind. I would be happy offering her a place here." - Aelina said with a smile.

Hearing this Artemsia was very happy and thankful to be able to stay with Valoran.

"Thank you so much Ms Silver '' - Artemsia said.

"Please call me Aelina" - Aelina replied.

With that Artemsia has been staying with Valoran and his mother.

Valoran also forged his normal magic sword.

Present-day:

"Wow, Valoran. Your craftsmanship is amazing" - Selina said.

"She's right." - Atticus followed up.

"It is well done" - Biatrix also said.

Professor Asparata was also impressed that a Student was able to craft a sword this elegant and this precise.

"What a nice sword Valoran" - Professor Asparata.

She walks towards Valoran to grab his sword.

When she attempts to lift the sword she notices that:

"Wow, it's extremely heavy.

"Yh it is a little on the heavy side." - Valoran said.

"Well as long as you can wield it's just fine" - Professor Asparata said with a smile and walked back towards the front.

Then she starts to announce a few things.

"Alright, class. I have a few announcements to make.

First off I am happy to announce that all of you have done a good job on forging your swords.

Next, the magic duels are coming up in 1 month. It's a magic duel between students from a different magic Academy. Since we are the number 1 academy we will face off against the Halivaara Second Class magic academy. For the past 300 years, we always won the magic duel tournament. However, they have gotten a lot stronger and it was very close last year.

As for the rules, you can use magic and your swords to fight your opponents.

More rules will be uttered to you once we get closer to the event.

After that, the lesson has finished and Valoran and his teammate decide to train.

They arrive at a training area.

"Ahhh" - Biatrix screamed as Valoran blasts her with a magic attack.

"Biatrix your magic control is impressive now try to use more advanced magic and also focus now on your swordsmanship" - Valoran instructs her.

With one swing of his sword, he throws Atticus back against the wall.

"Atticus you are still lacking confidence in your abilities. You must overcome that you will soon face off against other students in front of a huge crowd" - Valoran instructs Valoran.

"Ahh!" - Selina is also thrown hard against the ground.

"Selina you have come far since the beginning, your magic control has improved by a vast amount. Now just like Biatrix, focus on your swordsmanship and try to focus on more advanced spells." - Valoran instructs Selina.

Valoran, Biatrix, Selina and Atticus continued to train for a few hours since the sun settled down.

"Enough for today"-Valoran said.

"Good job everybody" - Atticus said to everybody.

During the training, Valoran noticed that besides Atticus is not as confident as the other two, he also noticed that something else is bothering him.

"Atticus. May I speak with you?" - Valoran asked.

"Sure" - Atticus replied.

"Is something bothering you?" - Valoran asked.

Atticus is shocked that Valoran would ask him that.

He also knows that Valoran is too intelligent to lie to him and he says:

"Remember when you helped me and fixed my necklace?" - Atticus asked.

"I do" - Valoran replied.

"My sister gave that to me. She has been in the hospital for a long time. The doctors are giving her one week until she dies." - Atticus says with tears in his eyes.

"Can I see her?" - Valoran asked.

"Uhmm I think that would be ok." - Atticus replied.

Both Valoran and Atticus made their way to the Halivaaran hospital to which Atticus' sister was admitted.

"My sister is admitted here" - Atticus said.

Atticus and Valoran made their way toward the hospital room where Atticus' sister was admitted.

They arrive at the room and Atticus opens the door.

After Atticus and Valoran enter the room, he sees Atticus' big sister, a beautiful human girl in her early 20s.

"This is my sister" - Atticus said.

"What's her name?" - Valoran asked.

"Her name is Elana" - Atticus said.

"What a nice name." - Valoran said.

Valoran then uses his magic eyes to see what's wrong with her.

"I see. I know what's wrong with her." - Valoran said.

"What is it Valoran?" - Atticus asks with curiosity.

"Her fragment is...