Episode 5

"I am Mussius Duh, and this is-"

"Stop. I see... Y'all dueled him before and lost."

"Yes."

"Move along. I don't have time to waste on the losers."

"Boy, if you want to win then you better listen to us. We were once like you, looking down on Arthur. I have mastered the Novice of Black Magic. Even my [Demon Anatomy III] could not defeat him."

"Enough. Losers, get lost."

"You! Fine. Let's go guys. If he wants to lose the duel, then let it be."

After Mussius and three other students left, Kain closed his eyes again to continue meditating. He thought to himself, "What a bunch of losers..."

A week later, at the dueling ground. Many students, including professors, showed up to watch the duel between Arthur and Kain.

Four magic professors started talking about this duel. Vincenzo Biersack, a Master Conjurer Mage. Mariel Fenoff, a Master Fire Mage. Faziel Blonigan, a Master Black Mage. Rogal Caligarus, a Master Wind Mage.

Mariel said, "Vincenzo, what is your outlook on this duel as a professor of Conjuration Magic?"

Vincenzo smiled and said, "Arthur Castillon is a great student. I have no doubt that he will be the victor of this duel. Am I right, Faziel?"

Mussius Duh was the Black Mage that challenged and lost to Arthur in the last duel of three months ago. He was one of Faziel's favorite students.

Faziel remained quiet as Rogal said, "Ay, don't make fun of Faziel. One of my best students was also lost to Arthur. Same for Professor Fenoff. Why didn't you make fun of her? Is there something going on between you two?"

Mariel and Vincenzo weakly denied that allegation. Faziel said, "Mussius was very strong for a sixteen years old Novice Mage. He was one of my top students. If Mussius can not defeat Arthur, I have no reason to believe this new student will be able to. Arthur is a true genius. No doubt he will be able to advance into Legend tier in the future."

As the four professors were still talking, Arthur and Kain slowly approached the dueling ground. The professor assigned to watch over the duel is Cade Lawson, a Master Light Mage. Cade gave the order for Arthur and Kain to step inside the dueling ground. After both of them have done so, Cade asked, "Arthur Castillon, are you still challenging Kain Almos to a duel?"

"Yes, Professor Lawson."

"And you, Kain Almos, are you still accepting his challenge to a duel?"

"Yes, Mrs. Lawson."

"Miss Lawson." Cade corrected Kain as he misspoke her single status. "Now, do any of you want to admit defeat and withdraw from this duel?"

"No, Professor Lawson."

"No, Miss Lawson."

Cade nodded as she gave the command to start the duel. Jaane and her roommates were so excited to witness another of Arthur's duel. Several minutes later, Jaane asked, "Why are they both not attacking?"

Adela said, "Arthur always let his opponent attack first. He said that is how the strong fight. Give the weak some advantage and then crush them down like maggots."

Golda said, "As expected of Arthur. Why is the new boy not attacking too?"

Ana said, "Maybe he is strong too and wanted to give Arthur some advantage."

Calley said, "They are talking. Be quiet so we can hear them."

On the dueling ground, Arthur asked, "Kain Almos, why are you not attacking?"

"Why should I?"

"I always let my opponent's attack first so they can not complain after they lose the duel. Go on, attack me."

"Ah, I see. The strong let the weak attack first. You are too confident in your ability, huh?"

"Confidence has nothing to do with it. I know my strength. Go on, I give you the advantage to attack first. Take it."

"Haha... don't make me laugh. Do you think I am stupid? You have activated your [Shadow Clone] the moment you stepped into the dueling ground. You let your opponents attack first because you wanted them to fall for your trick. I wanted to see how long you can hold that [Shadow Clone] spell. Your mana is draining, dear weakling."

"Uhm... Seems like the losers that lost to me before gave you some insight. Still, this won't help you win."

"You are so wrong. I have no time to waste with those losers. Did you forget that I am a Conjurer Mage as well? I did not activate my [Shadow Clone] because you are not worth it. Weakling, are you going to attack now or you want to hide until your mana is depleted."

Arthur deactivated his [Shadow Clone] and revealed his true self from a nearby location. Arthur asked, "Should you deactivate your [Shadow Clone] too?"

"As I have said, you are not worth it. I did not activate my [Shadow Clone]."

"Do you think that I will fall for such a trick?"

"It is up to you. We can stand here and wait for several hours to prove my words."

Arthur and Kain stood there for another three minutes, neither of them was moving. Arthur suddenly laughed while he was casting [Conjure Phantom Knight]. The Phantom appeared in front of him waiting for his command.

Arthur said, "Kain, you are an idiot. I know you did not activate your [Shadow Clone]. I tricked you to stand there and do nothing while I was chanting for [Conjure Phantom Knight]. This duel is over, admit defeat."

Kain opened his eyes widely and was shocked because of what he had heard, he asked, "You... Did you trick me?"

"Right. My Phantom Knight could seriously injure you in one hit. Admit defeat before that happens. I do not want to hurt a fellow Conjurer Mage."

Kain appeared to be confused. He said, "I expected that is exactly what you would do. You said you have tricked me, but how?"

"Ignorant brat. I will show you how painful it is going to be then. Phantom Knight, attack him!"

The Phantom Knight dashed toward Kain and slashed at him using his big black greatsword. Kain casted [Conjure Skeleton Warrior] and a Skeleton Warrior appeared on time to block that attack using its shield.