Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Advertising Oneself (1) Chapter 107: Advertising Oneself (1) Elira burst into humorous laughter, so much so, that she attracted the attention of others, in the lounge.

She was caught off guard when Lucivar suddenly turned serious.

She could feel that her mother didn’t appreciate his words and tone.

Considering the tension, she thought Lucivar would say something sensible.

But turns out he was a fool who liked to play around.

“You?

Win the South Hues Tournament?” Elira mocked, wiping her tears.

“Are we even talking about the same tournament?

Do you even know the Hybrids who you would be up against, in that tournament?” “I don’t care, I will win,” Lucivar replied confidently.

His life was literally on the line.

Seeing how the Angel Hybrid was treated earlier-he would be hunted and killed the moment the news of him being an Angel Hybrid was spread.

If he couldn’t get at least, the third place, his life would end.

Glancing over to Thalia, Elira continued to laugh, “Where did you find him?

An asylum?” Angered, Thalia bit her lower lip and turned to Lucivar.

“Are you really guaranteeing a win?” She asked-she was also doubtful about his declaration.

On the other hand, Callista remained composed, watching Lucivar intently.

“You said we could benefit each other through this, how?” She asked.

Lucivar kept his cool despite the fury within, from the constant mockeries and explained, “I’m told that you ran here to this city after your conflict with the Crimson Wolf Clan, you’re aiming to use your fame in this city as a shield for your daughters-but that didn’t work because you are not as relevant anymore” Upon hearing this, Callista turned to look at Thalia.

An ember of fury could be seen dancing within her eyes.

In response, Thalia could only avert her gaze elsewhere.

Since Lucivar knew this much, it must’ve been her who told him all of this.

 Nevertheless, it was not the time for scolding.

“How do you know it didn’t work?”  “I know because two assassins got into the academy.

Also, you would be a fool to adamantly believe that your fame in this city retained the same position, after so many years away.

I bet your old pals aren’t even helping you again” “So what are you offering?” “Sponsor me and I will share my win with you.

A lot of promising, and powerful young Hybrids are going to be there.

First-year Hybrids from the top ten academies and even the governor’s grandson would be participating.

If I win your standing as my sponsor will certainly rise” Preparing for this meeting, Lucivar had read the tournament’s page on Thalia’s phone earlier.

Callista remained silent, contemplating about the proposal.

She was already fretting about this the moment she knew the assassins got through.

‘But being able to participate in the tournament-is that really what he wanted?’ In that brief moment, the gears in Callista’s mind worked.

‘He’s an opportunist, winning a tournament like this would push him high, this is also a great deal for him’ “Become my sponsor, and I will win the South Hues Tournament for you” He persuaded.

Lucivar said the latter part with a louder voice for some reason.

Many of the people around turned to glance at him, and this made Callista frown.

She didn’t understand why Lucivar did that.

“Of course, that is if you really did win the tournament,” Elira intervened, defensively crossing her arms.

“If you lost or even got the third place in a spectacular fashion-our effort of giving you the opportunity would be a waste” Upon hearing this, Lucivar smirked and turned towards her.

It almost seemed like he was waiting for this to happen.

“I defeated two assassins-and saved your sister, and you indirectly.

If I had to brag, this was also my second month as a Hybrid and I’m already this capable and strong” He said again, he used the same loud tone as earlier.

Squinting her eyes, Elira leaned forward, “You got helped and I don’t believe you” “Oh…?

Do you want to help me convince your mother by testing me?” He asked cheekily.

Elira sneered, “Bring it on but don’t blame me if I embarrassed you in public” Moments later.

Lucivar and the Feradith Family moved to another room, it was underground.

It was a Hybrid training room for the people staying in the hotel-and there was an arena too for friendly bouts.

Elira already changed, into a more casual outfit, while Lucivar only took off his shoes.

Before going into the arena, Thalia stopped him, grabbing him by his arm.

“Are you really going to go through with this?” “Your mother wouldn’t be convinced otherwise, so there’s no other choice” “Okay…

but can you please go easy on Elira?

She’s not really a bad person” “Don’t worry, it’s not like I wanted to hurt her or at least not hurt her physically” From the side, Elira heard their conversation and clicked her tongue in displeasure.

‘How strong is he?

I can’t sense his ether’ She pondered-glancing over to Lucivar.

‘If he’s an exceptional academy hunter, he should be at three-star or four-star.

I’m a five-star Neophyte rank Hybrid, I’m supposed to be stronger so why did Thalia say that?’ A minute later, Lucivar was already standing inside the arena.

Unlike the arena in the Bastion of Blades, the arena here is more like a boxing ring-covered by an invisible ether barrier, that would protect their clash from leaking out.

It was secure, it could probably withstand up to Chrysalis-rank Hybrid.

Glancing around, Lucivar smirked inwardly when Callista wasn’t the only one watching.

Some people who heard their conversation came to watch.

Considering the hotel, they were all Hybrids and had the same lavishness as Callista.

It plastered a smile on his face before he focused back on Elira.

“So, how will you test me, big sister?” Lucivar asked, his posture was relaxed and composed.

Elira frowned, his confident posture exuded unbelievable confidence that made her nervous.

Other than con-artists that trained in the art of trickery, nobody would be brimming with this kind of confidence without having the ability to back it up.

Before she could answer-Lucivar intervened, “Since I’m the stronger one here, I’ll give you one chance to humiliate me.

I’ll take one attack from you and if you could push me, I’ll admit that I lost” “Heck, I’ll even kiss your feet if you succeed” He added hauntingly, jutting his tongue out.

Upon hearing this, the onlookers laughed in hubris.

All of them liked Lucivar’s boldness-especially when they recognized the one he was facing against was Elira, the superstar who had performed earlier.

It would be quite fun if the young man could actually deliver.

None of them expected to be entertained at this time of the night.

Callista frowned when she heard this.

Not even turning to look, she asked, “What is your prediction for this?” “Elira will win,” Maura replied from the side, she spoke the truth, in her mind.

“Lady Elira is no doubt talented, her bloodline-and rank speak for themselves.

But that hunter, Lucivar-he’s not normal.

He’s used to violence, I can tell, and his calmness scares me” Recalling their encounter earlier, Maura gulped, it made her feel uneasy.

She told herself that Lucivar was still young and inexperienced.

But once she was faced with him and even had her blade on his throat, his demeanor didn’t change, and did not scream inexperienced.

At the very least, he had been in life-and-death situations multiple times.

“However, since he’s cocky, I reckoned Lady Elira would be able to push him” She added.

“And you can’t find anything about his background?” “Other than from himself, saying that he came from a slave city, no.

I can’t find anything” “Keep looking, there has to be something…” Meanwhile, Elira’s expression darkened, she was being underestimated in public.

Exhaling roughly, she then looked at Lucivar directly in the eyes.

“Fine,” She nodded and reached her hand to the side.

“I’ll bite.

I’ll accept the challenge.

If you can’t take one hit from me you’ll admit that you lost, and…

you would also stay away from my sister, will you agree to this?” Thalia, angered, wanted to refute-Elira had no right to who she got close with.

But Lucivar signaled for her to calm down.

“In that case, if I win, you would also listen to a wish of mine” He added, adding a condition.

Upon hearing this, Elira nodded, she didn’t mind that as she was going to win.

“I’m ready,” Lucivar firmed his stance and spread his arms to the side.

He then pointed at the core of his abs-playfully, “Strike me right here…

Do not worry about hurting me, I don’t think you can muster an attack that could wound me severely” Swoosh!

Upon hearing this, Elira’s entire body flared with dark blue ether.

Her eyes glowed with the same color, showcasing her bloodline as a Dark Fairy.

Violent torrents of ether waved from her form, clashing against the invisible barrier, creating a static that pierced the ears.

Seeing this, Lucivar acted as if he was surprised-sightseeing her power as if it wasn’t meant for him.

“Act nonchalant all you want, but I’ll make sure to make you regret this” Elira whispered.

Just then, the flaring ether was sucked and focused onto her right hand.

It snaked to her right hand like water streams and formed a mesmerizing, human-size scythe with its blade humming with a dark blue outline, “As a Dark Fairy Hybrid-my ether reserve is second to none.

I’ve trained myself to be able to control this much ether and now I can make this…” “An attack from my scythe could hurt even Acolyte-rank Hybrid,” She added.

Seeing this, the onlookers were quite surprised.

All of them could feel her ether through the invisible barrier, and she was not lying.

“Even in the top academies, she would definitely be above average.

She’s talented” “I think if she’s in the top academies, she could be stronger.

I say she could be a genius” Having a power that matched the next realm wasn’t something easy to achieve.

Elira must’ve trained crazily for her to create this scythe.

Despite the showcase of power, Lucivar did not seem to have the intention to take back his words.

In a way, it means he was still confident that he could take it.

Gritting her teeth, Elira pulled her scythe back and lowered her stance.

“Fine!

Don’t be sorry when you got cut in half!” She shouted and charged her scythe.

Once she was ready, she sprinted ahead, each step thumping against the ground.

Reaching her range, her eyes glistened with ferocity-as she swung her scythe with all her might.

In the middle of the arc, Elira smiled as her scythe suddenly blared with more power and increased in speed.

She is a Dark Fairy Hybrid, she has multiple abilities-the scythe isn’t the only thing.

Even Lucivar was surprised, his eyes widened a bit.

Smiling as she finally got a reaction, Elira continued her slash mercilessly.

“Cleaving Drive!” Boom!

A violent storm of ether exploded once the scythe connected, her attack, carried the power of nature-that lashed out across the entire arena.

For a moment there, the onlookers could not see a single thing.

But all of them were eager to see the result.

Once the arena cleared up, their eyes widened at the sight.

Callista and Maura in particular, were the most surprised.

On the arena, Lucivar was still standing on his spot, his feet remained nailed to the ground.

He caught Elira’s scythe with one hand, stopping it and all its ether in an instant.

“Would you look at that, I won…” Lucivar announced, grinning savagely.