Chapter 25 Practical Training
Chapter 25 Practical Training
The battle site was chosen to be in the backyard of the guild.
In fact, Loki wanted to go to the street in front, but Rhode refused.
He estimated that he had only learned magic for a few days and most likely he would not win. Wouldn’t he have any face to be beaten on the ground in public? However, the situation did not get much better after choosing the backyard.
I don’t know who shouted, ‘Newcomer Rhode’s first battle, challenge Loki! ‘ As a result, almost everyone in the tavern came to watch the fun.
”Loki is so deceitful, I also want to fight with the newcomer!”
Natsu pushed through the crowd and squeezed forward, even with a small flame in his mouth.
”There’s nothing I can do about it. It’s all because my light is too dazzling.” Loki raised his index and middle fingers to push his glasses, and his face exuded a confident glow.
“Ah~ Loki~~” Two female fans screamed excitedly for Loki.
This guy, who even brought his fan club with him when fighting, really made Rhode envious… No, he couldn’t stand the fact that he was ruining the guild’s atmosphere.
The two stood opposite each other, about 4 meters apart. Rhode looked at Loki seriously and had to admit that this guy was a little more handsome than himself.
The audience stood in several rows in front of the door to watch closely, not worrying about being accidentally injured at all.
”Then both sides are ready-” Makarov stood at the front of the crowd, “Bet Loki to win 1 to 1, bet Rhode to win 1 to 10!”
Everyone placed bets enthusiastically, and Rhode almost fell down: “President, what are you…”
I thought the president was here to be the referee and to ensure that they would not have any accidents, but he was actually opening the market? ”Ah, because Kana is not here, so I will open the bet, don’t worry!”
It turns out that the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked!
“Okay, buy and leave, you two can start!”
Rod glanced at the two trays in front of the president. Loki’s plate was full, and his plate only had three bills.
“Come on, Rod.”
One of them was from Mira’s friendly support.
“Come on, new guy! Beat up Loki!”
The other two were from Makao and Wakaba. They wanted to see Loki get beaten, and the high odds made the bet more exciting.
“Wait a minute!” Rod raised his hand, “President, 30,000 J! I bet on myself to lose!”
“No, match-fixing is prohibited.” Makarov refused decisively. He waved his hand, “The battle begins now!”
Rod missed the opportunity to make a fortune, so he had to hold his necklace and prepare to chant.
“Holding system? I happen to be too.” Loki showed his ring.
“…Possessing or not, I’ve been practicing magic in the guild these days. Isn’t this your first time seeing it?”
Loki smiled and said, “Sorry, I don’t have the habit of observing men.”
”…”
This man really deserves a beating!
”I am the one who connects the two worlds, you…”
”Wait… wait a minute!” Loki shuddered when he heard Rhode’s chant.
He immediately reached out to stop, “Are you a Celestial Mage?”
”No, but the president said it’s a bit like Celestial Magic.”
Rhode showed his necklace, “Look, I’m not using a Celestial Key.”
”That’s right, ha, ha ha…” Loki laughed a little dryly, and in a panic he didn’t even notice that Rhode’s magic item was not a key.
”Do you want to continue?”
”No, no.” Loki’s forehead was sweating, and he ran out of the backyard gate in a panic.
“Well, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable. Let’s compete next time. Goodbye!”
”Huh?”
”Hey~~~” All those who bet on Loki to win were dumbfounded.
”What is Loki doing!” Those who lost money denounced.
”Loki~~” The two girls chased him out.
”Ahh~ It’s a rare opportunity to participate, and I won money right away?” Mira stroked her cheek with one hand, feeling a little happy. Makarov also made a lot of money this time, but he was worried about Loki. Did he become so sensitive just because he was a little similar to the Star Spirit Magic? Makao and Wakaba were so happy that they hugged each other’s shoulders. It was ten to one, and they won enough money for several days of drinking:
”Good job, newcomer! You beat Loki in no time!”
Happy complained: “Love! But he didn’t fight at all.”
”Ahahaha!” Natsu jumped out happily, “That’s right, I’ll fight for Loki!”
”No, Natsu.” Erza put her hand on Natsu’s shoulder, “Rod has only learned magic for a few days, and the battle is to test his strength. You are too reckless, so let me do it.”
Rod didn’t pay attention, and his opponent changed, and it was a ruthless person.
”Miss Erza, are you serious?” Influenced by the performance of Natsu and Gray in the past few days, Rhode was a little scared.
”Of course.” Erza’s face was full of seriousness, “Even if it’s to thank you for your previous care, I will do my best.”
”Please don’t go all out!” At the moment of life and death, Rhode did not misunderstand the key words.
Erza was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: “Don’t worry, I understand, I won’t be heavy-handed to my companions. ”
”…” Gray and Natsu must have something to say.
Rod gave up struggling. It didn’t matter who he hit. He couldn’t beat him anyway. Compared with the reckless Natsu, Erza might be more gentle.
”President, open the market quickly. I bet on Erza to win!”
”Me too!”
”Hurry up, President!”
”I refuse.” Makarov said he would not do such a stupid thing.
If Natsu played, some people might bet on Rod. If Erza played… forget it. If he bet all on Erza, would he, the dealer, have to pay for it?
”Erza, be gentle!”
”Rod, try to survive!”
”We will miss you! ”
Rod: “…”
A sparring match, not really? Rod was frightened by these people.
”Come on, Rod.”
Rod felt warm in his heart. Fortunately, Mira’s attitude did not change. She encouraged him as before…
No, why did she hold a medical kit in her hand?
”Then the second round, Rod vs. Erza, the battle begins!”
As the president’s voice fell, Rod could not care about so much. He held the necklace:
”I am the one who connects the two worlds. You, the creature of Summoner’s Rift, respond to my call and go through the door! Rift Swift Crab!”
The chanted spell was slightly adjusted compared to the previous one, making it more compatible with Rod’s magic and the summoning process smoother.
The ground was covered with ripples like water, and the green Rift Swift Crab emerged from it.
”Oh~~ Is this Rod’s other summon? Looks strong!”
”I thought he was going to let Wom deal with Erza!”
”Don’t joke, if we have to fight, of course we’ll let the spectator Wom go back.”
Erza was very martial and patiently let Rhode finish the chant before opening her hand: “Change clothes!”
A magic sword appeared in her hand.
Rhode pointed at Erza and ordered the river crab: “Assault!”
The river crab’s claws opened and closed twice, and it rushed towards Erza, and it seemed to be dragging an afterimage behind it as it ran.
Rhode had seen the power of this move, which could easily break the courtyard wall, but… for these vandals in the guild, it was just average.
So it should be a good starter.
Erza made a judgment in an instant: “Is it a speed type?”
(End of this chapter)
