Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

Chapter 63: Zack vs Milo (1)

The coliseum was filled with anticipation for the next event as the Forge Mastering students left the stage.

Aside the losers, everyone present was enjoying the events so far and they hoped to get another treat.

"The Beast Tamers... you're up next!"

Kyle smiled as he used picked up on two familiar faces— Zack and Milo. Their expressions were vastly different in comparison to their peers.

Zack looked as Jovial as ever, as if he had come to have fun. While Milo raised his head high and maintained his usual stoic face.

As the Beast Taming students made their way into the arena, the central platform began to shift once more.

The previous forges and anvils disappeared, replaced by a vast open field. Massive iron gates at the edge of the arena creaked open, revealing the stable that housed all their companions.

The field was designed for movement, with plenty of space for both the tamers and their beasts to navigate and battle.

Tall pillars stood at intervals, providing cover and obstacles, while the ground itself was a mix of earth and stone—perfect for the kinds of spells that would soon be unleashed.

Kyle watched as Zack and Milo prepared. Each student had trained their beasts, but Beast Taming was about more than just commands—it was about forming a bond.

Unlike with weapons or alchemy, the students didn't simply control their beasts. They had a mutual agreement and saw each other as companions.

Mana beasts weren't mindless tools; they had wills of their own.

Dan's voice broke the tension in the air. "The beasts are ready. Tamers, call your companions!"

The gates swung fully open, and a variety of beasts began to emerge.

Some were small and nimble, others large and imposing. Each student stood their ground, calling their beasts to them with their mana signature.

The beasts responded not just to their Tamer's call, but to the bond they had formed over time.

Zack's beast was a Terranback, a massive turtle-like creature with a shell made of solid stone.

Zack had named it Terra due to its massive size. It easily reached a height of 1 meter at its infancy.

Zack gave his usual bright smile as Terra approached, gently patting the beast's shell.

"Good to see you, buddy."

On the opposite side of the field, Milo stood with arms crossed.

A streak of lightning flashed before a beast approached him in a blur. Milo's beast was a Voltclaw Cheetah, a lightning-affinity mana beast known for its incredible speed and agility.

Its fur was a blend of silver and black, with streaks of blue lightning crackling along its limbs as it moved.

Milo had named it 'Blitz' and it was a reflection of his desire to run at the fastest speeds.

Blitz came to a halt beside Milo, its glowing yellow eyes scanning the field with a predatory gaze.

Unlike Zack, who always treated Terra like a companion, Milo's relationship with Blitz was built on dominance.

Blitz was fast, and Milo was even faster when it came to issuing commands.

They were a perfect match—both always on the move, both always hunting for an edge.

"Let's show them what speed really looks like," Milo muttered under his breath, his eyes scanning the rest.

Dan's voice rang out once again, pulling the students' focus.

"The rules are simple. This will be a battle royale that will feature you and your beasts facing off against others on the field.

No lethal injuries allowed—your goal is to incapacitate or force your opponents to surrender.

The last 32 standing will move on to the group matches. Beast Tamers, prepare yourselves!"

Kyle twisted his head, getting ready to enjoy the show. These were the kind of matches he craved for.

His eyes met Zack's for a while, prompting him to give him a thumbs up.

After a moment, Instructor Dan raised his hands. Amplifying his voice with Wind magic he screamed,

"Begin!"

Immediately, the arena exploded into motion. Beasts roared, magic crackled, and the sound of feet pounding against the ground filled the air.

Students and beasts alike leapt into action, spells flying and attacks being unleashed in every direction.

Zack was among the first to make his move. Terra stomped the ground, and the earth responded to his command.

With a wave of his hand, Zack activated his first spell: [Stone Wall]

A large barrier of rock erupted from the ground, shielding him and Terra from the chaos around them.

It wasn't long before other students took notice and began to target them, their beasts charging toward him.

But Zack and Terra were ready. As the first group of opponents closed in, Zack shouted, promoting Terra to act.

Its feet slammed into the ground, and the earth shook violently. Several of the oncoming attackers lost their balance, their beasts stumbling as the ground beneath them rippled.

Meanwhile, Milo was in his element. Blitz moved like lightning, darting between opponents with incredible speed.

Blitz had its claws crackling with electricity as it pounced on unsuspecting opponents.

They continued to fight in this fashion, whittling down the several competitors in a matter of minutes.

Their beasts proved to be more than a match for most of the others in the arena.

But it was only a matter of time before Zack and Milo found themselves facing off.

The two aces of the Beast Taming class had been conserving their Mana for their epic showdown.

Zack raised an eyebrow, grinning, as he saw Milo calmly approaching him. "I was wondering when you'd show up."

Milo smirked in response. "Hmph. You ready to lose, Zack?"

"You never learn, do you?" Zack striked back at him. "Or do you want me to bring back memories?"

Milo's face contorted to that of anger as the memory of their former clash surfaced on his memory.

"I'll finish you!!"

He shouted out in anger, quickly drawing out mana for a spell.

"Lightning Bolt!"

But Zack was ready, having already prepared his spell in advance.

"Stone Wall!" he commanded, raising another barrier of earth between himself and Milo's attack.

The lightning bolt crashed into the wall, sending shards of stone flying, but the barrier held.

As Blitz closed in, Terra swung its massive tail, aiming to knock the cheetah off its feet.

Blitz dodged with ease, its speed far outmatching the turtle's slow, deliberate movements. But Zack wasn't done yet.

"Quake!" he shouted once more, and the ground trembled beneath Blitz's feet.

The cheetah stumbled, momentarily losing its balance as the earth shifted beneath it.

Milo cursed under his breath. "Not bad, but you'll have to do better than that."

Blitz recovered quickly, darting around Terra and aiming for Zack himself.

The speed was overwhelming, and even Zack's earth magic couldn't keep up with the lightning-fast movements of Blitz.

Zack's heart pounded as he narrowly dodged a lightning-infused slash from Blitz's charged claws.

He gritted his teeth, knowing that Terra's slow movements were no match for Blitz's speed. But that was never the plan. Zack had prepared for this.

"Now!" he shouted, prompting Terra to use a spell.

The earth rumbled once more, but this time, instead of raising another wall, Terra unleashed a different spell.

"Stone Cage!"