booktalesy Chapter 6 Duel Contract
Chapter 6 Duel Contract
Xiuqi looked at the arrogant newcomer and recognized his identity.
Fernand, a second-year student in Class B at the Arcane Academy, considers himself a defender of the traditional path of mages and has always looked down on apprentices who do not study properly or use unorthodox methods.
He comes from a family of influential mages and has a certain reputation within the Arcane Academy.
At this moment, Xiuqi understood that from the moment Jiasili took his arm, his peaceful, even impoverished, apprenticeship at the Somar Royal Academy had come to a complete end.
The road ahead is destined to be full of thorns, but also full of sunshine.
The color of the light will be the bright yellow of a gold coin.
Whenever you encounter difficulties and obstacles and hesitate to move forward, ask yourself...
Was it because that woman didn't give enough?
"If you're being kept by a sugar daddy, don't talk about having an independent personality!"
These were the words that automatically appeared in his mind after he awakened the [Monster Card Maker] system.
Although Xiuqi didn't quite understand the meaning of "independent personality," he vaguely guessed its true essence.
"Senior Fernand..."
Before Xiuqi could finish speaking, the "princess" in his arms began to stir.
The little guy seemed to understand the malice in the other party's words. He bared his teeth at Fernand and made a low "woof" sound in his throat. He also gripped the big stick in his hand tighter. If Xiuqi hadn't been holding him, he probably would have already rushed up.
Xiuqi gently stroked the "princess's" head, calming the restless little one down, his expression remaining unchanged;
"The duel rules allow the use of summoned creatures, so this is not a violation."
"As for my personal matters, they seem to have nothing to do with the reputation of the Arcane Academy, and even less to do with you."
Fernand snorted coldly, glancing at Xiu Qi out of the corner of his eye as if he were looking at something dirty:
"Rules? They're nothing but shackles around the necks of the weak!"
"A true mage should conquer their opponents with pure arcane power, not by relying on filthy creatures from the sewers or by resorting to sneak attacks!"
"What you have done today is a stain on the name of arcane magic!"
"No wonder, he climbed up the social ladder to a marquis so quickly and started living off his wife!"
His two henchmen echoed his sneer, their eyes filled with disdain as they looked at Xiu Qi.
The last trace of warmth in Xiuqi's eyes dissipated.
Criticisms about his fighting style can be ignored, and even accusations of him being a "gold digger" can be disregarded.
But the undisguised contempt for the "princess" in the other person's words was like a poisoned needle, deeply piercing the most untouchable area of his heart.
"Princess Alice", the first card of the Shooter.
It carries his boundless expectations for the future.
It is a companion on the path of cultivation and a guarantee of strength.
In a sense, she is his other half, whom he cannot afford to underestimate.
"Fernand's Apprentice..."
Xiuqi's tone was calm, but there was a chilling aura in his voice.
"Some guys can't even consistently perform magic tricks..."
"You have no right to judge my contracted partner!"
"As for how I obtained the funding..."
"It's not for an apprentice lying on the back of a family medal, surviving by sucking the blood of their family..."
"...pointing fingers at me!"
Fernand's face instantly turned ashen.
Xiuqi's words exposed the scars beneath his proud head that he least wanted to be touched.
Having family heritage and abundant resources, yet not yet becoming a formal professional, is a source of undeniable pain for him.
The instability of his spells is his fatal weakness.
"You...you insolent commoner!"
Fernand's fingers trembled violently as he pointed at Xiuqi;
"How dare you insult the noble Fernand family! I challenge you to a duel!"
"A pure duel between mages! Show you what true arcane power is!"
here we go again...
Xiu Qi sighed.
It seems that without swatting away a couple of noisy flies, I can't feel at ease spending that woman's money.
"...duel?"
"Welcome!"
Xiuqi immediately agreed, which surprised Fernand and his two henchmen, who seemed not to have expected this apprentice of the Protection School to agree so readily.
"but..."
Xiuqi abruptly changed the subject, revealing a confidence that Fernand found utterly repulsive, his eyes seemingly gleaming with a clear, yellowish light.
"I'm not someone who accepts duels lightly..."
"...Unless the stakes are very high!"
He deliberately emphasized the stakes, looking at Fernand defiantly.
"bet?"
"Okay, what do you want to bet?"
Fernand was enraged by his attitude.
Xiuqi stroked his chin. He had already earned 50 gold coins today, which was a huge sum of money.
Furthermore, you will receive a remittance of 25 gold coins every month in the future.
As things stand, he's short of money, but he's not short of small sums either.
His gaze lingered for a moment on Fernand's arcane robe, which shimmered with a faint magical glow, before glancing at the ruby ring on his finger.
"I'll bet you your robe and ruby ring, are you in or not?"
Xiu Qi's face showed a sly glint, his tone flat:
"They seem to be worth a few dollars."
"If I lose, all twenty-five gold coins I just won, and the obsidian magic crystal card Miss Jasley just gave me, will be yours."
Xiuqi waved the money bag and obsidian magic crystal card in his hand at the other party.
A glint of greed flashed in Fernand's eyes.
Twenty-five gold coins are nothing, but that obsidian magic crystal card represents more than just money.
This is the most exclusive VIP card from the Royal Bank of Silver City; it can't be bought with money.
"Okay!" Fernand replied without hesitation. "Time and place?"
"Three days later, in the afternoon, at the Arcane Academy competition arena."
Xiuqi pointed to the opposite side, towards the location of Merlin's Tower in the Arcane Academy;
"The rules are simple: one side concedes defeat or becomes incapacitated, and any dueling method can be used, including summoning creatures."
He specifically added the last sentence.
"Hmph! I'll make you regret your arrogance today!"
Second-year apprentice Fernand wore a smug, triumphant smile.
"Very good, now that we've reached an agreement..."
Xiuqi rummaged through his backpack and pulled out two pieces of parchment and a quill pen.
This is what he usually uses to record spell models and copy books.
"Let's draw up a magical contract, and we'd like to have Professor Kyle as our witness."
Originally, Teacher Kyle had already gone far away, but when he saw Xiuqi getting into another conflict, he rushed over.
Upon hearing this, he didn't refuse and stepped forward.
With Teacher Kyle as their witness, the two quickly drafted a simple magical contract and signed their names.
As the magical patterns on the parchment glowed faintly, the contract was established, and its contents would be protected by the laws of arcane magic.
"Apprentice Xiuqi, I hope you can still smile when we meet again!"
Fernand flung his expensive-looking arcane robe aside and, surrounded by his two henchmen, turned and left.
Mr. Kyle, standing to the side, rubbed his temples, looking at the composed black-haired boy with a complicated expression.
In his twenty-year teaching career, he has taught many students and witnessed many troubles caused by them.
But the extent to which this apprentice monk is entangled in trouble is something I've never seen before.
Although he was a teacher at the Knights Academy, he had also heard a little about the rising stars among the students at the Mage Academy.
Fernand possesses family heritage and is said to have mastered three first-level spells. If it weren't for his poor spellcasting stability, he should have been officially promoted to a first-level mage long ago.
In particular, it is rumored that he has mastered the spell [Magic Missile], which can lock onto the opponent and is a tricky spell that can decide the outcome of a battle.
"May that lady protect this apprentice..."
Teacher Kyle secretly wished him well.