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 The strings of the black erhu twitched—
 And then, an invisible force exploded outward.
 The hellfire stone shattered.
 It didn’t even make contact.
 Instead, it simply disintegrated into nothing, reduced to dust before it could ever hit the ground.
 Silence.
 And then—
 "What just happened...?"
 "That was a high-level spell—Luke’s strongest attack so far... and Elias just erased it?!"
 The students were struggling to process what they had just witnessed.
 Even Professor Xavier’s expression tightened.
 "This child... could they already be approaching the super-tier?"
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 </div> Luke, too, was genuinely shocked.
 Even among powerful mages, destroying high-tier spells mid-air was no small feat.
 He narrowed his eyes, studying Elias’s posture.
 And then—he noticed it.
 The way their breathing was heavier than before.
 The way their hands trembled slightly, fingers gripping their instrument with just a bit too much force.
 "Ah..."
 Luke understood.
 Elias had gone too far.
 Their entire body shook, as though on the verge of collapse.
 And then—
 A sudden crack formed around their body’s protective spell.
 It was as if a concealment charm had been forcibly broken.
 Luke’s eyes widened.
 He didn’t just see magic shatter.
 He saw her true form.
 Beneath the layers of illusion, Elias was not the pale, thin man everyone assumed.
 Instead, she was—
 A girl.
 Her real appearance was finally revealed.
 Her hair was long, cascading down like a black waterfall, and her body—though still slim—was clearly not masculine at all.
 Even as she tried to stay upright, her vision blurred.
 She wobbled, trying to steady herself, but it was clear she couldn’t hold on.
 And just as her knees buckled—
 Luke caught her.
 His arms wrapped around her waist, steadying her before she could hit the ground.
 For a brief moment, their eyes met.
 Her gaze—usually cold and detached—was now exhausted, yet burning with defiance.
 Luke smirked.
 "I knew it."
 With a flick of his wrist, Professor Xavier finally cast a protective spell, wrapping Elias in a gentle wave of spatial energy.
 "Her identity may be sensitive."
 His voice was calm, yet firm.
 "She should not be seen like this by the public."
 Luke nodded.
 He didn’t know why she had been hiding her true identity—but clearly, it was important.
 Professor Xavier’s magic concealed her again, restoring the illusion before anyone else could process what had happened.
 Luke looked down at the girl in his arms, grinning to himself.
 "She’s strong. Too strong."
 It was the first time in a while that he had met someone who wasn’t just powerful—but terrifyingly skilled.
 He exhaled, shaking his head.
 "I guess I can’t call her ’pale guy’ anymore."
 Professor Xavier simply chuckled.
 And as he looked at both Luke and Elias, he mused:"
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 "Seems like fate is gathering quite the group of ’flood victims’ lately."
 Drake Vadis and the remaining defeated elite mages had been escorted out of the battlefield by Professor Xavier.
 It was an unimaginable moment for them.
 They had come here expecting to dominate, expecting to humiliate others with their overwhelming superiority.
 Instead, they had been completely sidelined—reduced to mere spectators with no right to even participate in the fight.
 And now?
 Now, they couldn’t even watch the battle happening inside the sealed barrier that hid Luke and Elias Vaughn.
 The humiliation was unbearable.
 Bryce Harrington clenched his fists, his expression cold and resolute.
 "When I return, I’ll take what I need from my family’s galaxy veins. If I don’t ascend to high-level magic, I’ll always be second-rate."
 Many of the elite students came from powerful families—they could request resources, take out loans from their clan’s reserves, and push themselves forward.
 But there was a catch.
 Those who borrowed from their family needed to repay the investment with results.
 Fail to do so?
 And they’d be discarded—seen as dead weight and denied future resources.
 This was why many elite students never reached high-level magic, despite their prestigious backgrounds.
 "When the time comes, we’ll settle things with Luke," Drake Vadis muttered, his voice low. "Someone like him—who lacks a real family background—won’t be able to match us forever."
 But even as he spoke, doubt began to creep into his mind.
 Luke had surpassed high-level magic.
 The thought in itself rattled him.
 Drake had always considered himself untouchable among his peers.
 Yet here stood someone from a background that didn’t include a family of power, someone that was ahead of him already.
 A gnawing feeling of insignificance flooded through him.
 "If I don’t act quickly... I’m going to find myself left behind."
 A figure stepped forward, shaking his head.
 It was Zachary Payne: one who had almost perished under Luke’s onslaught.
 His face looked pale and his breath shaky, hands trembling somewhat from lingering fright.
 "Drake, you can go after Luke if you want... But I am done. No more pushing him."
 His words stunned the courtyard.
 One by another, they turned to stare at him in disbelief.
 Liam Quinn scoffed. "What? You just give up and back down?"
 Zachary nodded emphatically.
 "You will not understand. I was there. I was the closest to death of us all. And I tell you-Luke doesn’t care if he is family or poor; do not mess with the kid."
 "I’m finished."
 Daniel Craig hesitated.
 His jaw was tense, and his hands clenched fist, but—
 Even he couldn’t bring himself to deny it.
 The moment he felt the heat of Luke’s Hellfire, the power behind it, he had known-
 That Luke was beyond their reach.
 And so one by one, the so-called elites clammed up, letting go of their grudges and pulling out.
 The professor’s barrier rippled at last on the field and gave in.
 The spectators sucked in air.
 And then-
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 </div> Their eyes widened in shock.
 "What... what happened?"
 The first thing they saw was Luke-standing open, with calm but imposing flair.
 The second?
 Elias Vaughn.
 Collapsing.
 Caught by Luke in his arms.
 The entire arena fell into stunned silence.
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Chapter 81: Caught in the arms

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Caught in the arms The strings of the black erhu twitched— And then, an invisible force exploded outward. The hellfire stone shattered. It didn’t even make contact. Instead, it simply disintegrated into nothing, reduced to dust before it could ever hit the ground. Silence. And then— "What just happened...?" "That was a high-level spell—Luke’s strongest attack so far... and Elias just erased it?!" The students were struggling to process what they had just witnessed. Even...

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