Challenge(2)

The powerful conscients in the distance were discussing things in secret.

“Klopp has been defeated.”

“Isn’t that expected? Richard isn’t someone just focused on research.”

“Not like this. Richard didn’t even use his legendary ability or any high-level magic.”

Klopp was a legendary swordsman, Fazelok’s friend and follower of many years. He had represented Fazelok for this battle, the latter having offered a top-tier offering as the stake for which Richard agreed to the duel.

He had been beaten thoroughly.

……

When Richard got back to the room, he threw the case into a corner before looking at his fully-packed and sinking into meditation once more. This time, he could hear a vague, majestic melody in the starry sky, the symphony of energy which was the source of the Deepblue Aria’s name. The stars were converted to mana one by one, sparkles of astral light appearing...