The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

However, as the number of people defeated increases, the total number of points one possesses also increases, making one more likely to become the target of attacks from others.

The addition of unsuspecting intruders, who were waiting in ambush, meant that the situation constantly oscillated between ganging up on each other and taking turns attacking the enemy.

If one does not possess overwhelming strength, preserving one's power and waiting for a better opportunity is also a wise choice.

After all, this is just an appetizer before the main course.

As for Felix, Viner wasn't worried. After all, a battle of this level wouldn't even be considered a warm-up for him. He was just afraid that Felix would get too excited and forget the rules of the game.

However, Vena felt it was necessary to remind Listy not to waste too many spell slots in the qualifying rounds and affect the later matches.

If we follow his instructions, then we'll just open the door and let the six flowers out, and that's it.

Based solely on the level of the qualifying rounds, Rikka could handle everything on her own; Risti only needs to focus on guarding against surprise attacks from her substitute entrants.

But before he could get close to Lisette, Mr. Slav's urging voice rang out.

"The top five students from each division are ready to take the stage."

Listy was the top contestant in Division 1, while Viner was the top contestant in Division 2. Both of them were among the first contestants to take the stage.

Any further discussion can only be given after the qualifying rounds are over.

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"Then, let the game begin!"

Mr. Slav's loud voice pierced through the crowd.

On the arena of the first division, Listy stood gracefully.

Although she couldn't recall the names of the other four, it didn't stop the others from having heard of this genius from the Demon Academy.

With just a glance, the group reached a pact.

They are preparing to join forces to eliminate this favorite to win the championship.

Blame her for looking down on people; as a mage, she dared to go on stage without even bringing a puppet.

Lisette, however, seemed oblivious to everyone's intentions and slowly walked to the center of the ring.

This unhurried attitude, in their eyes, was the best proof of ignoring them.

"drink!"

The four of them finally reached their limit of patience.

Without hesitation or worrying about the potential retaliation that might result from who struck first, they pounced on Lisette from four different directions, almost simultaneously.

This overwhelming onslaught seemed too slow to Lisette.

Their only chance is to launch an attack immediately, not to exchange glances here.

Because Lisette never intended to let go of those four points from the very beginning.

As swords and blades approached, Lisette calmly brought her hands together in a diamond shape, then suddenly opened her arms, and a force field wall shimmering with light appeared out of thin air.

After blocking the four attackers, the force field wall expanded at an astonishing speed until it perfectly matched the boundary of the entire arena.

As "outsiders," the four were pushed out of the arena by this insurmountable barrier.

"Wow!" Thunderous cheers erupted from the audience.

No one would not support a beautiful girl, especially one who can turn the tide of battle in an instant.

The moment Lisette was surrounded, they were so tense that they almost stopped breathing.

After Lisette instantly turned the tide, they promptly erupted in the loudest cheers.

"Contestants number two, three, four, and five will come forward. Contestant number one has four points. The remaining five contestants, please prepare to go on stage."

The division referee announced it expressionlessly.

The fact that they couldn't even withstand a harmless force field spell is enough to demonstrate the gap between the two sides.

But the girl's ability to adapt to the situation and control her magic was even more astonishing.

Lisette von Cordelia, the magical girl who has been in the spotlight since entering school, is by no means just a pretty face standing behind others.

Chapter 282 Winner Winner Boos Everywhere

"Beautiful! As expected of the favorite to win the championship, even without the magic puppet allowed by the rules, she instantly defeated four opponents and became the first contestant to advance to the knockout stage."

"First, I used a force field spell to block the attacks of the other four people. Then, I used a stun spell that I had prepared in advance to interrupt their resistance. By the time the opponents reacted, they had already been cleared out of the field by the rapidly expanding force field."

"She defeated four people so easily, and even after the four were disqualified, she didn't suffer any physical injuries. She perfectly embodies the competitive spirit of 'friendship first, competition second.' I hope that the contestants who appear next will learn from Lisette."

"So I don't have to go off to save people."

The last sentence was something Jessica whispered to herself.

Not only could she not participate in the competition, but even the commentators arranged for her to be an ice queen like Samif, forcing her to perform a solo act like this.

That's right, being a judge is no easy job; they even have to do the job of commentating on the competition.

Samif is the guest representative introduced by the Knights, while Jessica is the commentator representative introduced by the school.

As for why the role of narrator, which should have been held by college teachers, ended up being given to a student, you'd have to ask Tilisa.

"Very low in harm, but extremely insulting," Samif commented on Listy's actions.

"Hey, thank goodness I turned off the communication spell, otherwise your words would have been spread everywhere." Jessica tapped the table several times. "It's only because Little Lisette is kind-hearted and couldn't bear to hurt people, otherwise these guys would all be in the infirmary in no time."

“Isn’t the purpose of having you here so that you can step in and save people if danger arises?” Samif retorted.

"I can't interfere in the competition until one side clearly indicates they're giving up or they're actually in a life-threatening situation! Didn't you read the judges' rules?"

“What does this have to do with me? I’m just a guest… um?” Samif’s expression changed slightly.

"what happened again?"

"Is that Viner, the one taking advantage of the chaos on the second ring?"

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"I was overthinking it."

Seeing Lisette break through easily, Vina felt relieved and focused some of her attention on her own ring.

Fearing being attacked by a group of opponents, or having their victory stolen by newcomers, the best way is definitely to crush all the opponents in the arena with overwhelming force.

However, one cannot fight against many with one fist. Even if one has such thoughts, it is easy to force others to join forces to resist when the intention is revealed.

At that point, it won't be something that can be solved with just a slap.

Although they were among the first batch of contestants to take the stage, the outcomes on the other three stages were not as quick as those on stage number one, with only one or two contestants being eliminated so far.

"Let's start with you."

Seeing the contestant with a "3" floating above his forehead, Viner finally chose his target.

"Ahhhhh!"

Having already earned two points, Hollin no longer held back.

The ferocious offensive overwhelmed the opponent, leaving them utterly defenseless.

He doesn't have much time left. If he can't defeat it within ten seconds, he, with the highest score, will inevitably become the priority target for the replacement.

"drink!"

Hollin's powerful swing finally broke his opponent's stance, forcing him to the edge of the ring.

If we can land one more strike, we can secure the point.

"Hey, man."

A voice suddenly rang out from behind Hollin.

Without a second thought, Hollin swung his hand back and chopped.

He hadn't forgotten that there were five people on the stage; there was one in front of him, and he had defeated two, so there was still one left.

This rat has been delaying and wandering around, so it's probably not a tough opponent.

"Trying to be the mantis stalking the cicada? I think you've chosen the wrong opponent." Hollin sneered inwardly.

However, this seemingly sure strike missed its mark.

"I'm over here, buddy."

Wiener's voice rang out again.

Even faster than the sound was the movement of his hands.

Viner struck Hollin's elbow with the scabbard still attached to the sword, then pressed his body close to Hollin's and with a flick of his wrist, easily knocked the steel sword Hollin was gripping away.

Before the other party could react, Viner moved forward again, his left arm suddenly bent, and his elbow struck Hollin in the chest as Hollin turned to face him.

This powerful blow sent Hollin flying four or five meters away.

Upon landing, Hollin lost consciousness before he could even utter a sound.

"Contestant number 81, three points. Contestant number 88, prepare to enter!"

The referee reported the situation on the field truthfully.

The contestant number 83, who had been cornered by Hollin, finally found a moment to catch his breath, only to discover that the first replacement, number 86, was glaring at him with a fierce look in his eyes.

"Damn it! He got four and I got one, why are you coming after me instead of him?" Number 83 said angrily.

Fortunately, the barrier surrounding the arena not only blocked the aftershocks of the battles but also effectively shielded the contestants from their rude remarks, thus protecting the academy's reputation.

Little did he know that in the eyes of number 86, who had just entered the arena, he was the one who was "replacement" for Venus.

Even his own rebuke was summed up in one sentence: "You bastard!"

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"Contestant number 81 has advanced with four points. Next contestant, please prepare to enter!"

"Sigh, so light and easy."

After reaping the benefits of two previous misfortunes, Wiener successfully advanced to the next round.

However, unlike the cheers that other contestants received when they advanced, he was greeted by a chorus of boos as soon as he stepped out of the protective barrier, mixed with ear-piercing shouts of "match-fixing".

"Thank you for your support, I will continue to work hard."

Instead of being affected, Wiener calmly waved to the audience.

The audience's enthusiasm quickly rose.

If it weren't for the possibility of being evicted for littering, this "enthusiasm" would be overwhelming.

While the wonders of illusion and reflection in water are boundless, their application is ultimately limited.

Those who competed against him in the same arena felt that Vener was elusive and difficult to find.

But the audience witnessed a completely different scene.

After taking the stage, Wiener remained huddled in a corner watching the show.

If it were just observing his opponent and waiting for an opportunity, that would be one thing, but his eyes were clearly practically glued to the next arena.

Even if everyone loves beauty, shouldn't you at least understand that you're in a competition?

All the spectators were hoping someone else would teach this passive-aggressive kid a lesson, but the players on stage seemed to ignore him completely.

Some people even collected his points for him, waiting for him to collect them.

The audience who witnessed this scene couldn't help but speculate about Vena's identity. Who was this noble young master who dared to brazenly use connections on such an important occasion?

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"Alright, our contestant number 81, Vina, has become the first contestant to advance from the second arena. Wow, although this contestant is indeed quite famous in some areas, it's probably still unexpected that he could advance to the top 64 elimination round so easily. I hope everyone will continue to support him in the following matches!"

"Jessica, your acting is so fake."

"I'm clearly trying to hype up the atmosphere of the competition."