Chapter 119: Cultivating Both Magic and Martial Arts
“Secretary Zamiyah, what you’re doing…” Rafinas couldn’t help but feel puzzled by Zamiyah’s complete lack of extending an olive branch to Tyr, expressing her confusion at the moment.
And Zamiyah shook her head and smiled, “He will come.”
This statement made Rafinas furrow her brow slightly. Someone with such extraordinary talent should be recruited immediately. Allowing other major powers to seize the opportunity first would be an intangible loss for Avalon.
Unfortunately, Zamiyah was completely unconventional, leaving Rafinas with no choice but to follow her advice reluctantly.
“Alright! As the Magical Girl Competition draws to a close, let us welcome the tenth magical girl, Yuehai! Along with her warrior, Claude! And their theme is [Love].”
The two stepped onto the stage, and their exceptional talents and beauty were undeniable, as if they were naturally made for each other. Both men and women in the audience admired them greatly, and except for Xuelian, hardly anyone felt jealous, as the gap was too vast, and their worlds were different.
Xuelian in the VIP box was furious, like an injured mother dragon, stamping the floor beneath her into pieces.
“Love! Ufas, did I hear correctly? Love! By the Emperor, your daughter Xuelian has never been so angry. Ufas, can I level this place, please! Even if I have to use the amulet given by His Majesty, can I!”
“No, you, can’t,” Ufas replied decisively, his eyes glaring with great intensity, as if expressing his current frustration.
“Sob~ Ufas is bullying me. I’ll go back and tell Father.”
“Please do. And while you’re at it, report to His Majesty the Supreme Emperor that the criminal Ufas is unfit to serve as Xuelian’s caretaker. I’m willing to retire and return to my hometown.”
“Um, U-Ufas is definitely not a caretaker.”
“Is there any substantial difference? If Your Highness could mature a bit more, perhaps I’d have a chance to be promoted to bodyguard.”
The performance began.
Yuehai gazed at the sky, now turned into night, and gradually closed her eyes.
What is love?
Damiyala said it’s a bond of yearning, like the moon in the night sky, always there when you look up.
But is it really so?
Yuehai drew her slender sword, and synchronized her movements with Claude. Every thrust of the sword, every stroke of the blade, carried the same rhythm. Though they occasionally made contact, it was like shy children, dispersing upon touch.
What is love?
Zhang Ling said it’s a series of shrinking traps. When you say you like something, it’s indulgence towards yourself. But when you say you love, it becomes a restraint you impose on yourself, a trap that forever entangles you.
But is it really so?
Yuehai released a fireball from her left hand to illuminate the darkness, while Claude took a step back, engulfed in darkness.
As time passed, the fireball spell gradually dimmed, shrouding Yuehai’s body in darkness once again. But in the next moment, a fireball was released from Claude’s hand, causing everyone in the audience to first be stunned, then erupt in gasps!
Goodness! Claude can actually use magic, practicing both magic and martial arts! Since when did the combination of magic and martial arts become so undervalued?
Even the judges below were impressed. Nicholas naturally understood, and although they were somewhat puzzled by Claude revealing his magic at this moment, seeing so many people surprised naturally made them proud. After all, Claude was the most outstanding genius they had seen in nearly a hundred years.
Yuehai heard the collective gasps, but she couldn’t let herself be distracted by them. It was difficult to lose focus with her current level of concentration.
Claude walked over slowly, illuminating the two with a fireball.
At this moment, the atmosphere suddenly changed. Yuehai and Claude emitted a radiant glow all over their bodies. This was a second-level light attribute magic, Radiant Aura. Yuehai furrowed her brow slightly because her affinity with light elements was too strong. Any slight manipulation would cause a large amount of light elements to come rushing over. Controlling a Radiant Aura at the same level as Claude’s was actually a very difficult task.
Both of them were full of momentum as they alternately attacked with their swords, not giving an inch. Spells kept pouring out from their hands, turning the dark night into a colorful spectacle. Against this backdrop, Yuehai and Claude seemed to be woven into beautiful tapestries, enchanting the audience below. Even the relatively young Rafinas was entranced, while individuals like Nicholas were past the age of dreaming, with only a hint of reminiscence and bitterness in their eyes.
What is love?
What is it, really?
Is it when you’re willing to die for them and they’re willing to die for you? Is that love?
Even if you have love, does it never disappear?
In the hollow memories, Yuehai couldn’t find any answers. Right now, she was just going through the motions with pre-planned actions. Perhaps it could have a stunning effect on others, but to herself, it felt very artificial.
If it’s artificial, then so be it. Yuehai would do anything now, even act, all for the sake of promoting the book!
