I created my own system

Chapter 144 Other Half Part. II

The open arena features a vast, unobstructed space with no overhead cover. Rows of seating encircle the arena, offering clear views from all sides. Then at the center is a vast open space. This space is flat while an elevated platform was there serving as the stage for the mock battle.

The stage doesn't occupy the entire space but below it, is a ground with a neatly maintained, covered in grass, and surrounded by low fencing marking its edges.

Those edges of the arena are marked clearly signifying the boundaries that duelers and spectators need to obey while the fight commences.

From my seat, I have a panoramic view of this sprawling arena The atmosphere is open and inviting, bathed in natural sunlight that enhances the vibrant energy of the surroundings. Though I just hope nothing absurd happens.

Then screams began to envelop this grand structure turning our class's attention towards the people on the stage.

A group of well-dressed students entered while some of them gave off this sense of familiarity I previously felt. This is a bit weird and makes me wonder why, to add to that it wasn't just me but all of us.

"This must be one of the reasons why Alya told me to watch"

[Should I scan those students?]

"No, not yet"

As we talked someone suddenly spoke.

"Good morning first years, it is I your vice headmaster Acke Williams speaking, I am here to give you the rules of this mock battle"

"To start this event, the Aster Academy will first send one student as their representative, then the Eastern Academy will do the same. Right after that if the victor has been decided the Eastern Academy will send another representative, and this time they will be the ones who will choose their next opponent. This will also be the case once it is our turn to choose our academy's next representative.

This will continue until all the representatives of Eastern Academy have fought"

"After this simple mock battle, we have a feast at the assembly hall and hope that everyone can exchange words with each other"

The vice headmaster said though I highly doubt it.

"The first year is 200 in total, I highly doubt all of them can actively socialize with a few selective students from the Eastern Academy"

[Don't be like that we are not really sure if that is really the case]

I am not really interested in the mechanics and rules of this mock battle since I won't really participate, all I wanted is to observe and see what is the thing that made Alya come here.

"And now for our very first representative, is none other than our rank 1 Apollo Lionheart!"

"What!"

I almost fell in my seat when I heard my name.

"Apollo Lionheart please grace the arena as our rank one!"

He even repeated making all the students look at me. It didn't even end there because a big rectangular screen emerged above us showing my face amongst my classmates.

"What the hell, so much for wanting a low-key status"

[Told you it's too late for that. Remember before, you even said that being hated is better than being loved and stuff while paralyzing some students. You cause a ruckus at that time]

"Please stop the flashback I am regretting that already"

I massaged my forehead before finally standing up.

"Please don't destroy the arena"

I heard Vesta say while giving me a cheering look.

"Also please don't melt anything either, I heard the materials used in that platform and the facilities here are rare"

Arabella suddenly then Keith looked at me and seriously said "Dont use magic"

"Yeah don't" they all said as if it's something I can't refute.

But I am a mage?

How am I supposed to fight without using magic?

I felt bewildered by their words but I decided to go to the fighting arena first.

As I walked I heard Jeremiah speak.

[How about we use one of the skills we are trying to improve? The skill Master Weaponist, we haven't fully tested it again since after the attack at the Monastery]

"Well good point why not, though I am not sure if my body can handle the pressure now"

[That is why we should test it with an actual opponent. One that is not as good as Professor Adolfo. I will also use one of our other test drive skills, the one that can absorb shocks and damages instead of your body]

"I don't really want testing stuff right now"

[...]

"What?"

[Are you sick or did you eat something!]

"Why?"

[Because you are never like this you never said no to testing weapons or testing new skills we develop together!]

"Ah, it's because I don't see the need to test them now"

[You really change now Creator]

"I just don't want to do something reckless that I would regret later"

[Does that mean that you are putting your future opponent in high regard, since you are being this cautious]

"Jeremiah every opponent I face I put them in high regard, even though at the end I end up getting disappointed"

"I don't want any risk when I don't have enough data against my enemy"

[So if we have, we can run the test drive?]

"Maybe"

[Yes!]

Our talk ended when my foot landed right on top of the smooth surface of the fighting platform.

"Good morning dear guest"

"My name is Apollo Lionheart"

I greeted though their eyes reflected nothing but hostility.

"Jeremiah, do your sensors scan anything about the source of their hostility, did I perhaps miss a story about the two academies being hostile with each other?" Chapter Continue:

[I am not sure but I will see if I can get anything from the professor, they should be having a conversation right now]

"Good, be sure not to be caught"

[I will be my Creator]

I stood where I was while the students' screams echoed across the open space. Looking closer I could see how different our uniform was to them. I wore a combination of orange and black military-style uniforms while these students wore coats, cute skirts and trousers.

The style of their outfit or their uniform could feature a crisp, white blouse for girls and a shirt for boys, it exudes cleanliness and professionalism, although they all looked serious or to be exact hostile towards me. I continue to observe them.

Above their shirts or blouses are black or brown vests, and then a white pristine coat envelopes their upper body, its lapel collar is black while the crest of the Eastern academy rests at their chest. Paired with tailored trousers or a knee-length skirt, the ensemble maintains a sophisticated and polished appearance.

Their appearance had a sharp contrast from mine. My uniform which represents the lower class, is a black double-breasted coat structured fit and features a high collar. The fabric on my shoulders is colored with orange until it reaches before my elbows and after it, is black until it reaches the wrist. Then the cuffs were adorned with gold as well as the buttons.

Black trousers encased my legs while a pair of black leather shoes on my foot.

Overall, I think they look more like a student than me.