Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 92 Showdown

"A prize?"

Peter Lionel smirked. "I want the Sage Percy's Staff!"

The wizard Paro was not surprised at all and immediately replied, "Then I will take the Sage Percy's Diamond."

Even if you don't know them, you can tell from their names that the two things are closely related.

Both are 4th-circle magical artifacts suitable for sage-level wizards.

Moreover, it is the highest-grade type of 4-ring witch artifact.

It was made by the famous alchemist, Sage Percy, and is one of his masterpieces.

There's a reason it was named after the wise Percy.

The staff and the drill can be used individually, each with its own unique uses, or they can be combined into a set.

If the Sage of Percy's Diamond is inlaid into the head of the Sage of Percy's Staff, the two will be combined and immediately upgraded to a level 5 wizarding artifact, with even more outstanding effects.

Long-distance spatial teleportation!

The value of this artifact's effect can be described as strategic.

For the sages who are constantly waging war across the heavens, even if they offered a level 6 magical artifact, they would not be able to exchange it.

The reasons why the staff and the diamond were respectively possessed by the wizard Paro and Peter Lionel are complicated and mysterious, and outsiders can hardly know them all.

However, ever since they obtained the staff and the drill respectively, the wizard Paro and Peter Lionel have never stopped trying to acquire another magical artifact from each other.

Now, this is truly the best opportunity in over a decade, and perhaps the last.

Once you enter the heavens and conquer other realms, it will be difficult to reunite.

"no problem!"

Peter Lionel laughed heartily, "It's settled then, no take-backs!"

The wizard Paro smiled faintly and nodded, acknowledging his agreement.

At this moment, the noise of the arena disappeared.

It was as if the mute button had been pressed, and the entire place became completely silent.

The lights above the seating area were all turned off, and dozens of spotlights converged from all directions onto the center of the arena.

Flower petals and colorful ribbons fluttered down from the sky.

As the flower petals and ribbons fell to the ground, a male host, dressed entirely in bright colors and standing out conspicuously, suddenly appeared, his figure alluring.

At the same time, energetic and exciting background music started playing.

The background is the deep beat of war drums, followed by the clanging of metal strings like swords clashing, explosions, the crackling of burning fires, the thunderous impact of floodwaters, the sound of collapsing buildings, the groans of people falling to the ground, cries of agony, desperate pleas for mercy, wild shouts of excitement, the tearing of flesh, the clashing of bones, the sounds of chewing, and swallowing...

The multitude of voices mingled together, creating a ferocious battle melody that sublimated into a sorrowful and mournful female chant.

The host, brimming with excitement, launched into the event: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Flesh and Blood Arena! Here, you can and will only experience the most thrilling life-or-death duels! The winner lives, the loser dies! There is no third outcome! Now…"

"boring."

Most of the people in the box began to focus on the commotion in the arena, but the wizard Celine suddenly spoke up.

She gently waved her hand, blocking out the sounds from outside the glass.

Peter Lionel looked displeased and turned to look at the wizard Celine, his eyes filled with indifference.

He arranged to meet the wizard Paro at the arena because it was a suitable place to watch two people engage in a life-or-death duel, each trying every means to kill the other in order to survive.

Their prosperity was just beginning, but they were first ridiculed by the wizard Paro, and now their enthusiasm has been dampened by someone else.

This really angered him.

"What are you looking at!"

Celine the Wizard was not intimidated at all, and stared back with her big, bright eyes.

We're all level three wizards. Even if you're about to become a sage, there might still be some differences in wizard rank.

But you are currently in a period of transformation. In terms of combat strength, it has declined rather than increased. If a real fight breaks out, it is hard to say who will win.

Besides, the wizard Paro is sitting right there, so what's there to be afraid of?

"Peter, it's nothing, why make a fuss?"

The wizard Paro turned slightly to face the furious Peter Lionel, and smiled as he tried to comfort him.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, it blocked the other party's gaze from directly looking at the witch Celine.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, when the wizard Paro turned around, he moved his arm slightly, and the glass window quietly changed from transparent to opaque.

In this way, not only can the sounds from the arena not reach the private boxes, but the visuals are also blocked.

Since we've already spoiled their fun, we might as well go all the way.

Since the other party is already angry and resentful, what difference does it make to take it a step further, right?

Link thought to himself, "I've learned something!"

"You have a good subordinate."

Peter Lionel knew perfectly well that Celine the Wizard's sudden outburst wasn't simply to annoy him, but to disrupt the atmosphere he had created, hence his words to Paro the Wizard.

"No!"

The wizard Paro corrected him very seriously, "Cerine is not my subordinate, she's my partner!"

Is there a difference?

Peter Lionel retorted dismissively.

"The difference is huge!"

Paro the Wizard emphasized this solemnly.

"Yeah?"

Peter Lionel curled his lip, continuing his skepticism, his tone and expression growing increasingly disdainful. "Partner?"

The wizard Paro was merely stating his own beliefs, not arguing with Peter Lionel, and did not respond further.

The private room fell silent for no apparent reason, and the atmosphere became somewhat strange.

A heavy pressure suddenly appeared on the two standing wizard apprentices, gradually increasing.

Link focused his attention on his nose and then on his mind, fully utilizing his "brain-locking technique" to relieve stress.

However, he dared not show too much emotion, but compared to the situation of the four members of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association", he also broke out in a cold sweat.

"Ha! I suddenly remembered something funny."

Peter Lionel suddenly chuckled, ignoring everyone else, and said to himself, "A few days ago, a third-class wizard apprentice whose chance of advancement was ruined came to my 'Pureblood Will' and said, 'Give me your life in exchange for a chance.'"

Then, Peter Lionel turned and asked, "Paro, what opportunity do you think he wants in exchange?"

Upon hearing this, the wizard Paro's expression gradually turned cold.

Clearly, before going to the appointment, the wizard Paro had already learned about the matter and knew what Peter Lionel was about to do.

But the wizard Paro did not stop it.

Some things cannot be stopped just because you want to.

The more you try to stop it, the more your enemy will try to do it.

At that point, things might get even more awkward.

"Interesting! This is extremely interesting!"

Peter Lionel was in high spirits, his laughter growing louder. "An organization that's supposed to be all about mutual aid, yet it's constantly embroiled in internal strife, to the point where it has to come to a life-or-death struggle—it's truly amusing!"

To his left, a wizard who bore a resemblance to Sophie Lucia clapped his hands in response.

A wizard apprentice immediately turned around and opened the door to the box.

Rivers Francis, the vice president of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association," whom he had only seen in photos and never in person, walked in, went straight to Antoine Hilton, and grinned sinisterly:

"Today, only one of us will make it out alive!"

This is Peter Lionel's second item today.

Enjoy watching the infighting within the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association"!

"Palo, what do you think?"

Peter Lionel looked at Wizard Paro, kindly seeking his opinion, "These two young men are very hot-tempered. Should we grant their wish and let them fight it out, to decide their fate?"

As he spoke, Peter Lionel paused deliberately, then kindly reminded him, "They are all members of your 'New Blood Mutual Aid Society.' One is the current president, and the other is the current vice president. Oh my... truly, such a united and helpful group!"

Link was completely fed up with hearing it.

This guy has a resolute face and a sharp temperament, yet he also has such a gossipy and sarcastic side.

As expected of someone who is an enemy of the Paro Wizard, the two of them have such a stark contrast in appearance!

The wizard Paro remained silent, his face grim.

The transformation from a third-level wizard to a sage, which is the metamorphosis of a fourth-level wizard, requires them to remove their mask and maintain their true feelings in daily life as much as possible in order to better resonate with the consciousness of the wizarding world.

So, after Paro the Wizard and Peter Lionel started arguing, they both failed to control their facial expressions several times.

This is not to say that they lack shrewdness, but rather that they had no other choice but to do so.

Forcing yourself to manage your facial expressions, if they don't look natural, could prolong the transformation period and delay your promotion.

While verbal attacks may not seem to kill, they can still cause considerable damage.

Since the wizard Paro remained silent, someone on their side naturally had to take the lead and not show weakness.

Celine the Wizard turned to Antoine Hilton, whose face was contorted with a mixture of hatred, fear, panic, and utter embarrassment, and calmly said, "If you don't want to, no one can force you to go. We can bring you out, and we can bring you back."

"Thank you, Wizard Celine."

Antoine Hilton's chest heaved a few times as he composed himself. He first thanked the witch Celine for her assurance, then resolutely declared, "I'll clean up the mess I've made. As the current president, I haven't done my job properly, and I've severely damaged the image of the 'New Blood Mutual Aid Society.' If I survive today, I will resign!"

Link listened and felt that something was off about what was being said.

It seems that Antoine Hilton is very wary of Rivers Francis, believing that he may not be able to defeat Rivers.

However, he was already in fourth grade, while Rivers was only in third grade.

Even if they were both third-class wizard apprentices, he should have been promoted a year earlier than Rivers!

If it were Link, with this much time, he would have completed all the necessary preparations for becoming a full-fledged wizard, and his strength would at least far surpass that of other third-class wizard apprentices.

Why does it seem like Antoine Hilton has a serious lack of confidence?

Is there something special about Rivers, or is there something wrong with Antoine himself?

If Link could tell it, so could the wizards Paro, Celine, and Cody.

Paro the Wizard's face grew increasingly grim.

Wizard Cody's face was withered and wrinkled, so you couldn't see any particular expression on it.

Only the witch Celine thought for a moment and gave practical advice: "Don't fight head-on, remain calm and wait for the situation to change before striking decisively."

These sixteen characters are indeed a practical and feasible tactic.

Link felt that it was not only suitable for Antoine Hilton, but also for him.

After all, with the "Defender 3202" set on hand, defense is maximized, making it perfect for defensive counter-attacks.

"Thank you, Wizard Celine."

Antoine Hilton sincerely thanked him, then looked at Rivers.

"Come on, I'll grant your wish!"

Perhaps out of habit, Antoine Hilton still couldn't resist offering a few words of flattery at this moment.

"With several esteemed wizards as witnesses, I will fight you fairly!"

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(End of this chapter)