Chronicles of Forgotten Extra - Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Plot Armor’s on Vacation?

Chapter 66: Plot Armor’s on Vacation?

In a stadium packed with many students Lucien sat with Seles in the spectators seat.

There was still half an hour till his match started, so he was waiting.

He looked around him, the stadium was nearly full with students continuing to pour in.

“Why….

sniff… why did you do that, Lucien?” Seles said her voice was breaking due to her crying.

“You know Zephyr is strong..sniff …he…he-” “It’s alright, Seles, you know me, right?” Lucien said with a reassuring smile that made the hearts of some girls in the background flutter.

“I’m going to win, no matter the cost.” “But…but…he€“” “No buts, just trust me, will you?” Lucien said as he held her hand.

There was another reason for Lucien’s confidence.

He was not a Novice anymore as he had stepped into Initiate Rank and if that’s not all, he had also awakened another spell.

[Lightning Rush] It was a spell that circulated lightning within his body, precisely targeting muscle to increase his speed and strength.

That was the same skill he had used against Zephyr in the cafeteria.

He was sure it would attract too much attention.

Especially from his older brothers.

But….

he didn’t care.

He only had one thought in mind and that was to defeat Zephyr in the most humiliating way.

Sure, his brother would try to get rid of him if he becomes too strong.

‘But that’s a problem for me in the future.’ ‘If I can’t even protect the girl I like, then what use is surviving?’ Obviously Lucien wasn’t thinking straight.

“Don’t worry, Seles, I’ll make sure he won’t dare to even look at you again.” Lucien said as he got up, the announcer had asked him to come to the arena.

Not every ranked match is this crowded.

But this match was different.

A prince considered talentless vs a genius young master of an influential family.

Students were interested in seeing their brawl.

“Please don’t get hurt, Lucien.” Seles spoke her voice barely above a whisper, but enough for Lucien to hear it.

Lucien didn’t say anything as he went ahead.

He soon reached the arena, but Zephyr had not arrived yet, so he waited, taking out his ManaSync and sending a few teasing messages to Seles.

His efforts paid off as he soon saw her giggling softly.

An unknowing smile appeared on his face as well, seeing her giggle.

___ Zephyr didn’t keep Lucien waiting long.

He strode into the arena, his expression twisted with restrained fury.

The announcer’s voice echoed throughout the stadium.

“Ladies and gentlemen.

The ranked match between Zephyr Drageon and Lucien Celestrian is about to begin” A deafening cheer erupted from the audience.

Lucien finally stood up from his chair, putting away his ManaSync.

He walked towards the arena with slow and deliberate steps.

He scanned the whole arena once.

He could see his sister watching him with the same cold eyes from one corner of the spectators seats, but this time he didn’t shiver.

He wasn’t the same as before, he had grown stronger.

He entered the arena.

The moment he stepped inside, a shimmering mana barrier encased the arena.

The barrier was strong enough to even fend off the strongest attack of a Grandmaster.

He calmly gazed at Zephyr and his twisted expression.

Zephyr was strong, and he knew it… But he had something Zephyr didn’t.

‘I have a system.’ That was Lucien’s thought process.

He had become arrogant ever since he had arrived in this world.

Getting a system.

A beautiful girl.

Growing stronger faster.

All that made him become arrogant.

“Are you ready…to pay for what you did, Lucien?” Zephyr said his voice was calm, but his expressions were a storm of violent emotions, barely contained.

“It’s not me who has to pay.” Lucien answered.

“It’s you who will pay back what you have done to Seles.” “Seles?

Who?” A momentary dumbfounded expression appeared on Zephyr’s face.

His confusion seemed too genuine to be fake.

“What are you talking about?” He asked.

“Is she that Draven girl?” “You’ll know soon what I am talking about?” Lucien’s face twisted in fury, looking at Zephyr acting as if he didn’t even know Seles.

“Begin.” The announcer declared.

‘Boom’ A shockwave spread out as Lucien vanished from his spot, appearing in front of Zephyr, aiming for his neck with his spear.

“Predictable.” Zephyr’s smirk widened seeing Lucien attacking him in such a predictable manner.

Unlike Lucien, who only had a little to no combat experience, Zephyr had been well-versed in combat ever since he was a child.

Zephyr waited for Lucien’s attack to come without even moving.

There were experienced staff around who would interfere the moment someone’s life was at risk.

So they didn’t have to worry about accidentally killing others.

Not that either of them cared about that.

Lucien’s spear was just some inches away from Zephyr’s neck when Zephyr moved.

Zephyr just casually swung his fist.

As his fist and Lucien’s spear made contact, a loud echo resounded.

“BOOM!” Lucien was pushed back.

But he didn’t give up.

He attacked again and again.

They had exchanged nearly a hundred moves within a few minutes.

Neither of them had any injuries except some small bruises.

But Lucien’s breathing was rough and uneven.

The stronger students could easily see Lucien getting pushed back more and more with each move.

Just then Lucien stumbled defending against one of the punches of Zephyr.

Zephyr didn’t give Lucien any chance as he quickly dove his punch towards the exposed side of Lucien at a blurring speed.

Lucien quickly used his Thunder Steps, knowing he couldn’t dodge the punch, as he vanished quickly and reappeared behind Zephyr.

His spear is ready to pierce Zephyr’s back.

Zephyr still wasn’t flustered, as if he was just playing.

He calmly activated his special ability-Draconic Descent.

His presence flared.

Elevating to a whole other level as tough-looking pitch-black scales appeared all over his body.

This was the second phase of his ability which he had recently unlocked.

Lucien’s spear collided with the scales.

“Clank” A metallic sound echoed from the point of impact.

Zephyr turned around at blurring speed looking at Lucien.

He was going to show what true pain is to Lucien.

The rules of ranked matches were simple: unless a person goes unconscious or gets a life-threatening injury, the match will continue.

Lucien was still shocked by the emergence of scales and was caught off guard.

Zephyr Punched.

The speed of the punch was greater than anything he had used before in this match.

Lucien felt as if he was seeing a punch the size of a mountain coming at him.

He didn’t even have any time to activate his Thunder Steps before the punch connected.

The punch tapped Lucien’s body lightly.

For a moment he was shocked.

‘Huh?’ Nothing happened for a moment.

Before a large shockwave spread throughout Lucien’s body.

‘Ghhkk-hurgh’ Lucien coughed blood.

His body felt immense pain coursing through it.

He couldn’t stand as he kneeled on the ground.

Most students didn’t notice anything before they saw Lucien kneeling.

This was one of the secret techniques within Heavenly Dragon’s Descent which Zephyr used.

The technique was simple.

It condensed all the muscle strength and momentum as it sent a devastating shockwave throughout the body of the opponent.

The principle behind this skill was similar to Alden’s Eternal Surge.

Zephyr could have ended the match with other techniques, but he wanted to make Lucien feel pain.

To suffer humiliation.

Which Zephyr felt when he was slapped.

Zephyr looked at Lucien calmly.

As he kicked Lucien, normally this time.

“Crack” Lucien was sent flying like a rag doll before colliding with the mana barrier with a deafening thud.

“Boom” Lucien’s body was a broken mess.

He coughed up some more blood.

His head was spinning due to pain.

He could barely remain conscious.

How did this happen?

Lucien recognised his arrogance.

He had known about Zephyr’s strength, but he still underestimated him.

Had he used his Lightning Rush the moment the match started, things would have been different.

No.

I can’t think about it now.

I have to win.

I am not giving up.

How can I lose?

I won’t lose.

He got up, stumbling slightly.

I’m going to break through my limits.

I’m going to defeat this bastard who bullied Seles.

Zephyr eyed Lucien’s broken body.

“Where did all your bravado from before go, huh?” He spoke arrogantly.

Lucien didn’t react, his body was suffering immense pain with each of his movements.

He activated [Lightning Rush].

As lightning coiled around his body like serpents, he felt his strength increase.

This skill was like a cheap knockoff of the Limit Break Alden had.

Unlike Limit Break, this skill didn’t increase the stats.

This skill just stimulated the muscles within the body to gain temporary enhancement.

Lightning Rush numbed his pain momentarily, giving him relief for now… Just for now.

He knew he was going to suffer much excruciating pain after the skill was over.

He had one minute.

One minute before his skill deactivates.

Lucien vanished.

Faster than Zephyr could even react.

He appeared in the air above Zephyr, his spear crackling with lightning, poised to attack.

‘Boom’ A shockwave erupted as his attack connected.

Zephyr had barely managed to protect his vital part using his left hand as a shield.

But his left hand had a deep gash, blood was pouring out of it continuously.

“How dare you?” Zephyr roared as he attacked Lucien again.

In this state Lucien’s speed was too fast.

He dodged it effortlessly.

A smirk appeared on Zephyr’s face as he had been just baiting Lucien.

Zephyr had already predicted in which direction Lucien was going to dodge.

He was already upon Lucien, his legs launching a devastating kick towards Lucien.

The kick connected.

As Lucien was thrown backward with full force.

He was still conscious, but even in his numbed state, he could feel pain.

He wanted to fight.

But his body was not responding.

[THE HOST’S BODY IS UNDER IMMENSE STRESS.] [INITIATING SAFETY PROTOCOL] [SAFETY PROTOCOL ACTIVATING IN 3….2…1..] [DEACTIVATING LIGHTING RUSH] ‘No…no…’ Lucien wanted to stop the damn system, but the technique was deactivated forcefully.

[PUTTING HOST IN RECOVERY MODE] Before Lucien could feel the unbearable pain from deactivation of technique his vision started darkening.

‘I’m sorry, Seles.’ Lucien was unconscious.

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