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This world is mine now,I thought, authority thickening my veins and rooting me in my power. It surpassed everything around me. Everyone. “I can feel so much,” I whispered, sensing the expanse of land beneath my feet, stretching all the way to the Academy grounds and beyond, to where Cyrus and Titus were creating havoc of their own.
I smiled.
Cyrus was certainly enjoying himself.
And Titus, well, he was done playing nice.
Exos, my soul breathed, venturing in the other direction, to the ancient crypts few knew existed. When I spoke the words out loud, Sol and Vox looked at each other in confusion, but I didn’t doubt my instincts. “This way,” I said, allowing the energy to guide me.
See you soon,Exos murmured, pride sliding through our bond.
Yes,I replied.Very soon.
Chapter31
Cyrus
Iwanted a challenge.
And the best way to earn a Fire Fae’s respect was through violence.
So I’d give him what he desired—an ass beating.
Crystalline lights sprung to life, Earth Fae working with Water Fae to conjure what would normally be underwater plants that glowed bright enough to light up the entire arena. Despite classes being in session, it hadn’t taken long to gather a crowd. Word of the challenge had spread quickly.
Elana was going to be furious.
A double bonus in my mind.
That old fae was hiding something, as she always seemed to be doing, but one of these days, I’d get to the bottom of it.
Chatter and anticipation swam around us, creating tidal waves of excitement throughout the Academy’s small stadium. It was large enough to house the current active students but paled in comparison to a proper arena—something Titus had already commented on.
Bets were being made throughout, the fae engrossed in the battle before them.
And wouldn’t you know? Mortus stood among them with several Academy teachers at his side. They’d no doubt recruited their fellow professor to join in on the fun. It wasn’t every day a royal fought a Powerless Champion.
His snarl told me how much he disapproved.
I winked at him in response.
“As far as a diversion goes, this isn’t half bad,” Titus conceded under his breath.
“Was that a compliment, Fire Fae?” I asked, arching a brow at him.
He snorted. “Just a concession before I hand you your ass.”
“We’ll see,” I replied, amused. “Ready?”
“I’ve wanted a reason to destroy you since you set foot on Spirit Quad.” He grinned at me, a blaze already burning in his eyes. “Trust me when I say, I’ll enjoy this.”
“Too bad those magical barriers above have to remain.” They were what kept fae from killing each other. This wasn’t a true Powerless Champion ring, and Elana valued the lives of her students.
Except she still hadn’t arrived.
Interesting.
“Consider them your only protection,” Titus replied, smirking. “Let’s do this, Royal Ass.”
