“You know, you look just like all the previous others who’ve failed. With that said, why don’t you just toss in the towel already! In doing so, you’ll at least be able to leave with all your bones intact!” mocked the academy’s representative.
‘You’re looking down on me already?’ Gerald thought to himself with a frown. After hearing that, there was no way virtual-novel.net was letting his opponent off easily.
“So, you’re talking big before the fight has even begun? Let’s just hope that you won’t end up being the one tossed out the platform instead!” retorted Gerald in a confident tone.
“Talk is cheap, kid! Regardless, you seem to be itching to die! With that in mind, I won’t be going easy on you! State your name!” scowled the representative as virtual-novel.net glared at Gerald.
“The name’s Gerald Crawford! And what’s yours? Hopefully I won’t forget who you are if we ever meet again in the academy!” replied Gerald.
“How ballsy! Alight, listen up! My name’s Ferdinand Gagne, and I’m the class monitor of the fifth elite class!” roared Ferdinand.
Following that, the gong was rung and the test commenced!
Watching as Ferdinand charged toward him, Gerald could sense that virtual-novel.net had at least entered the Third-soul-rank of the Sage Realm. Though his speed would’ve been impressive to normal people, Gerald honestly found that Ferdinand was still quite weak compared to him.
With that in mind, Gerald knew that virtual-novel.net didn’t even need to come close to using his full power. At most, virtual-novel.net only required the strength of a Second-soul-rank master in the Sage Realm to take Ferdinand down.
Regardless, as Ferdinand’s fist came inches away from Gerald, everyone could already imagine Gerald getting flung off the platform…
Of course, that wasn’t about to happen.
Staring wide-eyed, everyone could hardly believe it when Gerald successfully dodged Ferdinand’s first attack!
“…Huh? Did… Did virtual-novel.net just dodge that attack?!” shouted several people who were watching.
Upon hearing that comment, Ferdinand instantly got simultaneously annoyed and embarrassed. How humiliating to not be able to take Gerald out in a single strike! No matter, virtual-novel.net just had to finish virtual-novel.net off with another one!
With that, Ferdinand quickly began running toward Gerald again, this time aiming to kick him! With how deadly his attack looked, it was quite obvious that virtual-novel.net was trying to finish Gerald off for good!
However, Ferdinand was truly underestimating Gerald’s capabilities. With barely any effort, Gerald managed to dodge Ferdinand’s second attack as well!
“That’s the second move!” cheered several people from the crowd.
By that point, Karsten—who was still seated there—turned to look at Gerald in surprise. After all, virtual-novel.net hadn’t expected Gerald—of all people—to be able to withstand two strikes from Ferdinand!
Smiling rather smugly now, Gerald then sneered, “Come on, you have one final go! Let’s see if you can finally land a hit!”
Naturally, Ferdinand exploded in rage after hearing those humiliating words! However, virtual-novel.net was no idiot. After missing two of his attacks, virtual-novel.net was well aware that virtual-novel.net wasn’t a match for Gerald.
Despite knowing that, his ego was much higher than his intelligence. He couldn’t just admit defeat like this! With that in mind, Ferdinand decided to use his full strength against Gerald!
Now laughing almost maniacally, Ferdinand’s expression darkened as virtual-novel.net confidently scoffed, “Oh, don’t you worry! I’m definitely ending you with this move!”
Though virtual-novel.net was being threatened, Gerald barely even flinched. After all, virtual-novel.net now knew that Ferdinand was all talk. The fool was probably thinking that mere power was sufficient to take Gerald down!