Before the war, there was a lot of talk among the onlookers.

"It is said that in this duel, the Grand Director bet on his position, and the Director of Hawso stakes his family heirloom treasures?"

"Well, that's right...... But after all, it's for Miss Helen. If the Grand Secretary loses his position, he naturally has to leave Miss Helen, and the family heirloom of Director Hawso seems to be a wedding ring......"

"Shhhhh Don't you understand? The two of them made such a vague bet because they didn't want to involve Miss Helen in the topic. If you want to chew your tongue again, then no matter who wins after that, you don't want to end well!"

"I see......"

"That's not about Helen...... Ahem...... Who do you think will win this duel?"

......

The consensus reached by Chongyang and Hawso before the war finally played a role, at least so that the members of the Ninth Division did not dare to blatantly put the center of the topic on Helen. What's more, people care about the heavy bets paid by both sides this time, as well as the comparison of strength.

In addition to most of the general directors and ministers, Ariade, Bob, Jebit, and Mondstadt were also present. The scandal, the four directors of the central division were naturally not stupid enough to discuss, but just talked about the personal strength of both sides of the duel.

"Hawso's level is at the peak of the sixth level, and he has already stepped into the seventh level with one foot, and the Grand Secretary is only the fifth level, and he is a fire ......" Jeffit shrugged his shoulders, "No matter how you look at it, it should be a one-sided victory." ”

"Your conclusions are too casual, Director Jebit. Director Mondstadt, who had a serious face and always retained a sense of majesty at all times, retorted lightly, "'It's just a fifth-level fire system'?" Hmph, not long ago, we watched with our own eyes, and the person who casually said such things was severely suppressed by the Grand Director. ”

Sharp, but true words.

The expression on Ariad's face, who was heard by the side, changed and he was a little entangled, but he quickly regained his composure.

"It's just a scroll. Jebit pouted, "The Grand Director said he made it himself, God knows? Maybe the real author is some master behind him, and he just took it out to show off." Hey, you say yes, Bob?"

"I ...... I don't know......" Cautious old Bob was careful and didn't say much.

"You're too daring. If you want me to say, after this fight, Hawso should be the new Grand Chief. This is no joke. I don't think there's anyone here who doesn't agree with Hawso's talent, right?" said Jebbit.

"Hmm...... Truth be told, we're really new to the Grand Chief, and Hawso's genius ......," Mondstadt touched his chin, "and if I were his opponent, I wouldn't have much chance of winning." ”

"Yes, you admit it. But at the end of the day, it was Ariad who had the most say in Hoso's talent and worked best with him. Jebit smiled and gently patted the shoulder of the highest-performing cadre of the Ninth Division, "I remember that Ariad you once said that in terms of business, Hawso is not as good as you." But in terms of talent and strength, Hawso is no different from you. ”

Ariad is a seventh-level magician, while Hawso is only sixth. There is a one-level gap, and Ariade, who has always been proud and conceited, can have such an evaluation, which is enough to show that Hoso is extraordinary.

After being patted on the shoulder by Jebbit, Ariad, who had been silent for a long time, looked at Hoso in the field and spoke slowly.

"I'm a liar......"

"Huh?" Jeffit froze. Bob, Mondstadt turned his head as well.

"I didn't tell the truth before to keep it proud. In fact, in my mind, Hawso has surpassed my ...... strength," Ariad said, "I only surpass him in terms of business qualifications and experience, but in terms of talent and strength, Hawso is the real first person in the Nine Divisions." ”

When the three directors heard this, they were stunned. Ariad had never said such a thing before.

"There's a reason why I'm so impatient to sit in the position of the head of the department. Ariad smiled slightly wryly, "Hawso is still quite immature now, but in a short time, after he has learned everything he needs to learn, he will be the one who can compete with me, or even surpass me." ”

At that time, it won't necessarily be my turn as the Grand Director, so ......

......

Chongyang naturally didn't know about the off-site conversation, and he didn't bother to pay attention to it.

Hawso @ Boone was a genius, and he knew that for a long time, from the various reports that the other side had submitted. Therefore, he will not be careless, and he will not think that it is great to have a new type of fire magic and the "Fire Demon Heart Sutra". After all, these days, cattle people are everywhere.

As the most talented young man in the Ninth Division of the Scroll Division—there is no one—Horth@Boone is extremely good at combining magic formations with wind magic, and has a very deep research background in both attack and defense.

It was not at all a level that Chongyang, who had been imprisoned at the third-level level, could hope for a short period of time. It can be roughly analogized, if Chongyang has no magic defects, he has an extremely keen interest in magic array science, and he has been studying from a first-level magician to a sixth-level magician...... That's about the level of Hosso @Boone now.

If it weren't for this conflict, Chongyang would really want to have the opportunity to have a deep conversation with this genius on the topic of scrolls, and he would definitely be able to benefit a lot. However...... It's a pity.

The two looked at each other for a long time across the field.

Amid the uproar of the audience, the referees invited from other subjects of the association finished checking the scroll potion, read out the rules of the duel, and then gave an order—

Chongyang and Huo Suo pulled out their magic staff in unison and put on a posture, their eyes suddenly sharpened.

The duel begins!

Instantaneous –

"Air Blast!"

"Wind Slash!"

A red light and a moon-bending wind blade staggered past each other, striking the green-robed figure and the red-robed figure running in opposite directions.

"What a speed!" Hawso was the first to startle, Chongyang was running faster than he had seen in ordinary magical battles. He almost watched as the Magic Wind Slash Blade he cast was pulled away by a full meter before Chongyang could reach him!

Amazing foot strength.

This is not the level at which Chongyang can play at full strength. After experiencing the painful torture of the Aurora Elixir and the diligent physical training every day, it is a joke that you can't avoid a mere fourth-level wind blade magic.

Rumble!!!

Just when Hoso was slightly distracted, less than a meter behind him, the red light suddenly exploded, and a green spark appeared.

Hawso suddenly felt a huge impact coming from behind him, and he rolled and flew up, smashing into the ground in front of him.

Half a body, surrounded by a scorching sensation.

"Woo......" Huo Suo supported the ground with one hand slightly, buffered the force, and then rolled to the ground, extinguished the flames on his body with several rolls, and jumped up again, his body was extremely flexible.

Pretty...... Chongyang also appreciated in his heart, it seems that Hoso is not just a magician nested indoors. Fang Cai's series of quick and effective responses are enough to show that the other party is not a rookie in actual combat.

Is it because you used to work in the magic department?

Chongyang, who had seen all of Hawso's qualifications overnight, also knew that Hoso had been transferred to the magic department for a while, but later returned to the scroll department in the form of a promotion.

With such a talent, it's not surprising that he continues to be promoted as a member of the magic department, but after all, he felt that the scroll department was more suitable and came back, but he didn't completely give up the experience of the magic department.

After all, in this world, strength is the last word.

But if that's all there is to it, you can't avoid the next move. Chongyang's appreciation is appreciated, and when he goes to the battlefield, it is impossible to show mercy to his subordinates. With a chill in his eyes, he waved his staff—

Instantaneous, "Atmospheric Explosion Technique!"

"Not good!" Hawso's face changed drastically, and he had just adjusted his posture when he saw a more brilliant red light shooting from the opposite side again, and suddenly a sense of fear surged into his heart.

What is the instantaneous fire-type magic of the Grand Chief, and how powerful it is?

At the level of his sixth-level magician, after personally feeling the power of the previous blow, he realized that this was definitely not an ordinary third- or fourth-level instantaneous magic. Even if it is your strongest instantaneous wind protection magic, it may not be able to resist it!

A fifth-level magician who can instantly perform a move that a sixth-level magician cannot resist...... When did the fire system become so strong!?

In just a moment, Hothau's mind was full of lightning, and seeing the deadly red light approaching in the blink of an eye, he had to grit his teeth and use his trump card earlier than he had expected before the battle.

Instant Magic Scroll –

Fourth-level high-level "Vacuum Isolation!"

Level 3 High "Tornado Blade!"

Fourth-level high-level "Wind Spirit Protection!"

Combining Magic Circle Magic——

"Wind Spirit Dragon Dance Formation!"

Peng!!!

With a sudden explosion, a huge green spark enveloped one side of the field, completely engulfing Hoso, who was running to evade! The fierce heat swept through the field with the hot wind of the explosion, and the air was suddenly filled with a pungent scorching smell.

It was as if the earth had been scorched by the blow.

The audience exclaimed!

"Oh my God...... Is this instantaneous magic?" Jeffit, who had previously had a disdainful attitude towards Chongyang's strength, was so shocked that his eyes almost burst out.

And Ariade, after being shocked, fell into deep contemplation.

"Is this the magic that comes on that scroll?"

He had to let go of the magic scroll of pride...... It's only level one, so it can be instantaneous, and it has so much power!?

Hoso was unprotected from being struck by such magic, and it seemed to be more than lucky.

No, no! Chongyang watched the flames dissipate and the figure inside reappeared, and the corners of his mouth flashed with a slight arc of excitement.

That's what it sounds like, let me have a good fight, Horso @Boone.

I saw that as the green fireworks dissipated, Hoso, who was surrounded by enchantments, slowly walked out. Above the enchantment light shield flickering with complex magic array patterns around him, many light and beautiful elemental elves like butterflies were flying. Their movements may seem messy, but in fact they follow a mysterious law that only Hosso himself knows, exchanging energy with the enchantment, complementing each other.

"I didn't expect to force me to use this combination magic array at the beginning...... Mr. Chongyang, you are much stronger than I expected...... "Hoso's expression was cold, and he said slowly, "But, this is the end of it, I will use this set of compound demon formations that have been studying for four whole years, and the 'Wind Spirit Dragon Dance', which integrates attack and defense, to defeat you immediately!"