Even the girls were silent. But one thought filled their head. This guy is not only the most handsome in the academy. He is also very strong.
Phones were shaking. The students was screaming and replaying the 3 second clip.
Emily’s mouth was open. Lira had her hand over her mouth. Kira just stared, her fists clenched. Her cheeks were red, but not from anger.
’That’s my...’ she cut the thought off, biting her lip.
Lynx turned around and walked off the stage like nothing happened. He stopped in front of Rose.
"So," he said casually, brushing invisible dust off his shoulder. He took his phone from his pocket and checked the time. It was already getting late. The other classes wouldn’t be starting their fights today.
"When will the Ice Affinity class start?" he asked her. Rose stared at him. Her stern mask was completely gone. Now she was starting to believe that maybe he wasn’t bluffing.
"...Tomorrow. 8AM. Ice Affinity Arena."
"Okay. I’ll add you on Instalite," he opened the app. "What’s your username?"
"Rose Firehart."
He searched for it. "Done. I’ve followed you. Please just update me anytime I have a match here."
"Okay."
Lynx left and walked over to the stands. Straight to Kira. His classmates looked at him with renewed interest and fear.
"How was my performance?" Lynx smiled as he sat beside Kira.
"It was amazing," Kira said, her voice was soft. "I’m really curious to test how strong you are. First you took down that senior, now you eliminated Kael with one punch. Kael is definitely top 10 in our class."
"I don’t care about those stuffs, he was weak" Lynx shrugged. "We could train later to ease your curiosity. And don’t you think I deserve a reward?"
"What reward?" Kira frowned, but her ears were red.
"A kiss?"
Kira’s cheeks flushed instantly. "Stop saying that!" She shoved his shoulder, but she was smiling.
"WINNER: EMILY WATSON"
They heard Rose’s voice. On the arena, Emily stood tall, breathing steady. Her opponent lay across the arena with burn marks all over her uniform, groaning.
"She’s strong," Kira said, eyes narrowing. "Do you think I could beat her?"
Lynx glanced at the hologram display on the table. "Maybe. You both are strong. And you’ll know soon enough." He pointed. "You and her are placed on the left side of the table. Just crush your way to the top and you’ll meet her."
Kira nodded, determination burning in her deep orange eyes.
Lynx brought out his phone. His video was already everywhere. It was only Year 2 Fire Affinity class fighting today, so other classes and Years were watching the fights online.
The person that posted the fight already had over a million views and thousands of comments. In just one hour. The person tagged Lynx and Kael’s account to the video.
Lynx saw the notifications popping on his phone and cursed. ’How the fuck do people keep finding my new account?’
Then he heard it.
"... Vs KIRA LEWIS"
She stood up and he smiled at her. "Crush your opponent."
She smiled back at him and jumped to the arena, using her flame to propel herself. Bam!
She landed in a crouch, fire licking at her shoes.
"Hey, you know... you’re going to take a toll on yourself, fighting in all the classes," Emily said suddenly, sliding into Kira’s seat.
"Even students with two affinities don’t fight in both their affinity classes. They fight in the class where their affinity is stronger."
Lynx turned to his side and saw Emily sitting there. Her chest rose and fell as she talked. Her breast threatening to spill. ’Damn she’s fucking hot’
"Don’t worry. I got this. Thanks for your concern." Lynx focused back on Kira’s fight.
Emily smiled and said no more. She also watched Kira’s fight... if it could be called a fight.
Kira’s opponent was a tall guy. He looked confident. Same Fire Affinity Class. Broad build, red hair, his sigil glowing on his forehead.
He cracked his neck and grinned. "Finally. I’ll get to face the Kira. I’m not going easy on you cause you’re a woman."
He slammed his foot forward.
BOOM!
A wall of fire shot from the ground straight at Kira.
"Thought you could...
He didn’t finish.
Kira stepped into the flames. Her own fire burst out from her body, burning hotter and brighter. She parted his wall with both arms like it was paper.
POW!
She closed the distance in two steps and drove her knee into his stomach. The air left his lungs.
"I thought you said you were not going to go easy on me because I’m a girl," Kira said coldly, grabbing his collar and lifting him. "You’re not even strong."
SMASH!
She drove her fist into his face. Blood erupted. The guy flew backwards across the arena, screaming, his uniform catching fire from the impact.