Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 578



578. Luna Vermont vs Grande Pelua

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Grand Colosseum main line.

After the first week, which can be considered the preliminary round, the second week, where the Colosseum finals are held, has begun. And now that the cadets preparing for each game have arrived at the Coliseum. In the waiting room of Central Academy, Cheonseong was staring at one person.

-Luna Vermont.

She was a woman whose eyes naturally fell on her lover, Milia.

In the past, there were moments when their relationship was strained due to a not-so-good first meeting, but their relationship has improved to the point where they can now say that they are still close friends.

Is that why?

“I never thought it would really turn out like this.”

Even though Luna was smiling as she spoke through her unique pink twintail hair, by nature she became worried.

The opponent is Grande Pelua.

Even though the worst result was that she would meet one of the three people she had been watching in the round of 16, Luna was smiling and showing confidence.

“I will support you. Luna.”

“Yes, Millia. It’s better to support me like you than to worry like an absent-minded Han Tiansheng. “I will do really well.”

I felt like I was instantly stabbed by a voice full of confidence.

Soft eyes.

No, Luna noticed my gaze and was saying something like that before I knew it.

There really is no need to worry about yourself at all.

Tuk.

Then, Luna suddenly came towards me and gently pressed my shoulder, and I blankly accepted her actions.

“Why are you suddenly so worried about me in such a strange way? “I really can’t get used to it.”

“No, I just… I thought the opponent was a bit strong. “I’ll support you too, Luna.”

When I answered awkwardly, Luna laughed and shook her head.

“Okay, just cheer. No matter who my opponent is, I have no intention of losing. “Azazel said it yesterday, and this time I will show you how strong I have become.”

Luna, who repeatedly exuded confidence, soon headed to the stadium with confident steps.

Strangely enough, I couldn’t take my eyes off him while looking at his back.

“Now that you think about it, you’ve become a lot closer to Luna.”

“yes. “Because we have resolved all misunderstandings between us.”

I calmly accepted the words of Millia, who naturally came to my side.

There were definitely many twists and turns between Luna and me, but since when did I begin to accept Luna?

Originally, he had an arrogant personality and looked down on others, so he had no intention of getting close to her.

But because she changed so much, my perspective on her also changed.

And the starting point is… .

‘It must have been the moment when he apologized to me.’

When I was embarrassed by the rumors going around about her actions. I was able to receive an apology from Luna that I had never expected.

I glanced to the side.

I know that it happened because of the influence of Millia, who is now by my side, but I was still surprised that Luna, who was so arrogant at the time, was able to act like an apology.

That was the action that changed Luna the most in the original work.

People grow when they apologize to someone else and accept their mistakes, and that means much more to Luna, showing great mental and personal growth.

So, amidst the remarkable growth of the group, I thought Luna’s growth was definitely surprising, but at the same time, natural.

Again.

Luna, who still walks on stage with confident steps, has the talent to rival Leonhardt, who overcame repeated trials in the original work and eventually stood tall as the strongest.

‘Because I know that.’

In fact, Luna was no different from a fraudulent character approved by the author.

So, the moment she changed internally, rising to level 5 of the trait was probably a set process.

She shows versatility in many areas, and the trait she was given, Battle Cure, shows miraculous power that goes beyond the level of the trait due to that talent.

“It might be possible.”

While muttering absentmindedly, I suddenly found myself looking at Luna.

“It might be possible.”

I suddenly had this thought as I heard Millia’s voice full of faith.

Grande Pelua is a level 6 attribute.

It was known that he had recently shown rapid growth and gained even more monstrous powers. Originally, the cadet was like an ordeal that gave Leonhard the opportunity to awaken in the story.

Even though this is the reality where Luna has to face such a being.

‘If it’s Luna.’

I really didn’t know if I could show a miracle that would allow me to beat Grande Pelua.

Soon after the host stood on stage, Luna’s opponent, Grande Pelua, also came on stage.

So, the first game of the round of 16.

What could be called the most meaningful match ever played at the Colosseum was about to begin.

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“Luna Vermont. She belongs to Central Academy and has the level 5 rare attribute Battle Cure.”

Luna introduced herself in an extremely calm voice. And the other person, Grande Pelua, looked at her Luna and responded in a voice bordering on arrogance.

“Grande Pelua. He belongs to the Eastern Academy and has been given the level 6 legendary trait, Earthquake.”

After each person’s introduction, their eyes met for a moment. The host announced the start of the sparring with a powerful voice.

“First game of the round of 16 at the Grand Colosseum! “Both cadets, for their own honor!”

As the host immediately disappeared, Luna slowly grabbed the staff.

‘you can do it.’

Because we know the gap in power between us, we cannot act arrogantly. Coming into a sparring match with unfounded confidence is nothing more than bravado.

Through sparring with Han Tiansheng in the past, I couldn’t help but know, no matter how much I hated it.

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If it can’t be done, it can’t be done. In that sense, the eastern chief called Grande Pelua, in front of me right now, could be seen as having almost the same meaning.

‘It must be a wall.’

Attribute level 6 is like a wall for me to face right now. But that doesn’t mean I’m here with the mindset of losing.

I was here as a ‘grounded’ self.

Because in the past time, I have achieved my own growth.

“Yeah, you said Luna, right? “Then attack first, I will accept everything.”

A crooked laugh escaped me as I looked at the extremely arrogant man.

Regardless of his appearance, I just didn’t like the arrogant eyes and expression between the dark brown hair and the unlucky appearance.

“You sound like you’ve already defeated me. Grande Pelua.”

“Then I won. Why do you think it’s not you?”

My heart was not shaken by the arrogant response again.

Rather, what should I say?

…It was strangely enough that it felt like Grande was looking at me.

Me in the past.

Back when I thought everything in the world revolved around me, I had nothing to fear.

Clearly, there was something to be gained from that mindset and attitude.

But it was an amazing feeling to see it through someone else.

A moment of laughter escaped me without even realizing it.

“Why are you smiling all of a sudden?”

“No, I just… because you’re just funny.”

I thought about it while answering as if it were intentionally provocative.

There are times when endless belief in yourself can be a great strength, but there are also times when it can be very toxic.

I already know that.

Endless self-esteem prevents us from looking at our surroundings properly and makes us try to distort reality and accept it. Even though it’s not like that at all, I try to accept it in a positive way.

The current Grande Pelua must also feel the same way as I did back then.

“……”

I felt like I had a small advantage as I looked at Grande, who was staring at me with frowning eyes.

Even now, the words he said. Even though he feels bad, he seems to be sticking to his position in order to keep his promise to give me the go-ahead shot.

Then I knew for sure what I had to do.

‘Let’s go to the biggest room.’

Preliminary warfare and exploration of characteristics were unnecessary in the current situation. The more arrogant a person is, the more his heart is shaken when something happens beyond what he expected.

“I will gratefully accept your offer to give up the first strike.”

He confirmed what he said as if nailing it down and lifted up the staff.

“…”

Grande Pelua was standing there, frowning at my words.

Recognizing that, I focused my attention on the crystal staff.

Wow… !

A huge blue radiance erupted from the entire body and began to gather at the tip of the crystal staff.

As I was concentrating my mana, several magics that could be considered high-level magic that I could now manifest suddenly appeared in my mind.

‘Grande Pelua possesses the characteristics of the Earth type.’

And the compatibility with Earth-type magic was Fire-type magic.

As the thoughts naturally continued, a smile came to my face without me knowing.

It felt like fate.

The magic I was most confident in, and my specialty was also fire magic. Although I was able to handle other elements quite well, I felt at ease even though I was casting fire magic strangely.

As if I were wearing clothes that fit me perfectly, I was able to cast fire magic with utmost ease at any time.

Even though I was aware of Grande Pelua, who was giving me a focused look, I felt the huge flow of mana fluctuating around me even more clearly.

In addition, there are numerous spectators in the Colosseum and many people watching the game.

‘Then he’ll be watching too.’

Even though I was keeping my eyes on my sparring partner, my gaze strangely went beyond him.

In the past, I chose close-range weapons.

I thought I was talented in handling various weapons.

I never felt that any weapon was difficult, whether it was holding a sword, a spear, or using a mace or shield.

Even though I can handle magic through my vast mana, I am armed with close-range weapons because it is more comfortable for me.

I was called a genius in many ways, and my family’s expectations made me even more arrogant.

This is the guy I first felt was a wall.

‘Han Tiansheng.’

Through sparring with that guy in the past, I set the course for my future direction.

I felt how arrogant I was, and I also knew that I needed to focus on one thing.

Just because it was comfortable, or because you could handle it well, didn’t mean you had to use it.

It was best to focus on what I could do best and achieve more.

so that.

I chose magic.

Holding the staff, I discarded all weapons that were easy to handle and focused on one thing.

That was me now.

“How long are you planning on gathering mana…?” ?”

Even though I felt Grande’s voice was absurd, this situation made me burst into laughter.

Originally, I shouldn’t have taken this much time.

In actual combat, it would be almost impossible to condense mana to such a large extent and spend time developing it.

But the other person gave me time.

That’s why I was able to prepare high-level magic by drawing on my whole body’s mana.

“Look forward.”

With just one word, I immediately created a huge magic circle using the concentrated mana.

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