Extra Of The Magus Academy-Chapter 89: Expert Stage Match

Ash slipped back into the grand arena hall just as the final match of the day was about to begin.

The entire auditorium buzzed with anticipation, the energy so thick it was almost suffocating. This was it—the final battle that would determine which academy would reign supreme.

At the center of the colossal stage stood Nero Desgarron, the pride of the Akashic Magus Academy. He was tall and composed, his golden hair glinting under the stadium’s light, and his piercing shimmering eyes exuding a chilling confidence.

Across from him was Dredd Zerik, the strongest student of the Nirvana Gate Academy.

With his dark, wild hair and the eerie crimson markings across his arms, he radiated an ominous aura that sent shivers through the spectators.

The announcer’s voice boomed throughout the stadium.

"Let the final match of the Expert Stage… begin!"

Without hesitation, both competitors extended their hands forward.

"[Externalization]!"

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The ground trembled as their Familiars materialized with a deafening roar.

Nero’s Blizzard Dragon erupted from a swirling storm of frost and ice, its serpentine body coiling in midair. Towering over the battlefield, its crystalline wings spread wide, sending shards of frost into the air. The chilling presence alone dropped the temperature of the arena by several degrees, and its piercing blue eyes locked onto its opponent with predatory focus.

Dredd’s Chaos Lion, however, emerged with an ominous snarl, its massive frame crackling with chaotic energy. Its dark fur bristled with raw energy, and its crimson eyes gleamed with a menacing hunger.

The beast’s aura distorted the space around it, flickering with chaotic tendrils of black and purple energy that threatened to consume anything in their path.

The moment their Familiars locked eyes, they lunged at each other.

BOOM!

A powerful shockwave exploded as dragon and lion collided, sending ice and chaotic energy scattering across the arena. The fight between the two titanic beasts raged with terrifying intensity, ice meeting chaos in a flurry of devastating blows.

Nero stood with his hands behind his back, an almost bored expression on his face, while Dredd gritted his teeth in frustration, already feeling the pressure of Nero’s superior control. Continue your journey on novelbuddy

"Impressive," Nero muttered, watching his Blizzard Dragon dominate. "But not enough."

Dredd growled, his hands flashing through intricate spell formations.

"[Chaos Rend]!"

The Chaos Lion let out a thunderous roar, slashing with its claws, sending tendrils of chaotic energy spiraling toward the Blizzard Dragon.

However, Nero didn’t even flinch.

"[Frozen Aegis]."

A thick wall of enchanted ice materialized in an instant, blocking the attack effortlessly. The next moment, the dragon retaliated with a vicious swipe of its tail, sending Dredd’s Familiar crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact.

The crowd roared as the dust settled, and it became increasingly clear—Nero was in a league of his own. His Blizzard Dragon moved with calculated precision, each movement a demonstration of overwhelming control and power.

Dredd, panting, wiped the sweat off his brow.

His Chaos Lion was struggling, battered and bruised. His mind raced, knowing that if things continued like this, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

"Tch… no choice, then."

Dredd’s eyes darkened with determination as he took a deep breath.

"[Fusion]!"

In an instant, the Chaos Lion dissolved into tendrils of energy that surged into Dredd’s body.

His muscles expanded with newfound power, and his eyes gleamed with feral, chaotic light. Black and purple energy swirled around him like a violent storm, and his aura intensified, causing the very ground beneath him to crack and tremble.

Part of his body now resembled the lion, and the ground beneath him cracked as the energy around him crackled.

The arena erupted in excitement—Dredd had gone all-in, combining with his Familiar to achieve his full potential.

Ash watched intently from the stands, his arms crossed, muttering to himself, "Let’s see if this is enough…"

But Nero simply smirked, unimpressed.

"[Partial Fusion]."

Unlike Dredd’s complete transformation, Nero allowed only part of the Blizzard Dragon’s power to merge with him. Ice crystals formed along his arms, and his aura surged, creating a chilling atmosphere that made it difficult for anyone nearby to breathe.

His eyes glowed an eerie frost-blue, and an aura of absolute dominance radiated from him.

Dredd, now brimming with chaotic energy, launched himself at Nero with blinding speed, his fists crackling with destructive force. "

Take this!"

"[Frozen Domain]."

With a single wave of his hand, Nero summoned an enormous field of ice spikes that erupted from the ground, forcing Dredd to skid to a stop, barely avoiding impalement.

The momentary hesitation was all Nero needed.

In the blink of an eye, he dashed forward with inhuman speed. His frosted fist met Dredd’s chest with a resounding crack, sending him flying across the arena.

The crowd gasped in awe—Nero wasn’t even using his full power, yet he was dominating Dredd with ease.

Dredd coughed, barely managing to get back on one knee, his chaotic energy flickering unsteadily around him. His vision blurred as he looked up to see Nero standing over him, his frosty breath visible in the cold air.

"Give up," Nero said, his voice calm but unwavering. "You have no chance against me."

Dredd clenched his fists, his teeth grinding in frustration. But deep down, he knew Nero was right. Even with his full power, he was no match for the strongest student of Akashic Magus Academy.

Beatrice Lampshade, seeing Dredd’s silence, raised her hand.

"The winner of the Expert Stage Finals—"

"I’m not done!"

The arena erupted in deafening silence as Nero frowned while staring at Dredd. His expression was calm and composed as ever, but his eyes glowed with a little concern.

"You don’t know when to give up, huh?"

"Huu…" Ash exhaled a breath he didn’t realize he was holding.

He had been watching this fight silently, and while it was seemingly obvious that Akashic Magus Academy had secured the win, he wasn’t as optimistic.

’If both the Apprentice and Expert stages win, the Akashic Magus Academy will remain at the top… problem solved.’ A small smile leaked on his face. ’But if that happened, this wouldn’t be a memorable Exchange, would it?’

Nirvana Gate Academy had been too aggressive, too desperate...

There was no way they didn’t account for a situation like this. Nero had always been an unbreachable wall, and as long as he existed, the Expert Stage match was inevitably going to be won by the Akashic Magus Academy.

Unless—

"Huu…" Ash narrowed his eyes and let his smile vanish.

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"... Something’s coming."