Magical inferiority: quantum control Chapter 106

“This match is for the First High newcomer who’s recently risen to fame, right?”

“Yeah, I watched his last match. His opponent was from Third High, and this newcomer won very cleanly and decisively, not giving the other side any chance to resist.”

“I remember his opponent today is that strong guy from Fourth High, right?”

“Huh?”

“Is that so?”

“Then this match today is going to be interesting!”

“It might be a fierce battle between two dragons!”

“But I’m still rooting for that First High newcomer.”

“Huh?”

“Is that so?”

“I think the one from Fourth High isn’t bad either!”

As Mayumi Saegusa and the others entered the third venue, they heard discussions around them. Some were rooting for Yuu Chiba, while others favored the Fourth High contestant.

The venue was bustling with activity, and even the operations committee had increased their staff.

“There are so many people!”

Mayumi Saegusa couldn’t help but exclaim at the sight of the huge crowd.

“Indeed, this is an unprecedentedly lively scene for a rookie match.”

Mari Watanabe also sighed with emotion.

“It seems that Chiba Yuu-kun’s opponent is a very strong and difficult guy from Fourth High?”

Mayumi Saegusa asked subconsciously.

“Yes.”

Suzune Ichihara took out her tablet and browsed the match records.

“It’s Rin Kudou from Fourth High.”

“Kudou?”

Miyuki Shiba, who had just walked over with her brother Tatsuya Shiba, was instinctively surprised to hear the name.

“Yes, he’s an excellent young man from the Kudou family.”

Suzune Ichihara also pulled up Rin Kudou’s detailed profile.

“Rin Kudou’s information is very simple, with not many records. We are completely in the dark about him, with no specific detailed information. He hasn’t had any particularly brilliant performances since enrolling, and he keeps a very low profile.”

“Until the Nine Schools Competition began…”

“I know a little about this Rin Kudou.”

Jumonji suddenly spoke up.

“Rin Kudou not only has an unremarkable reputation, but strictly speaking, he’s not even a direct descendant of the Kudou family. However, for some unknown reason, he caught the attention of the Kudou family and began training at the main house a few years ago.”

“Such a person must have his outstanding qualities.”

Hearing Jumonji’s words, Tatsuya Shiba slowly spoke.

“That’s right, Tatsuya-kun has been busy moving between the contestants, so he might not know that this contestant, Rin Kudou, is also a very strong person these past few days.”

Suzune Ichihara added.

“He never takes more than half a minute to confront an opponent, and he’s also known as a strong contender for the ‘Ice Pillar Offense and Defense Champion’.”

Jumonji also nodded, and he had just happened to watch one of Rin Kudou’s matches; his strength was indeed impressive.

Many people present actually understood Yuu Chiba’s strength. In terms of magical ability alone, Yuu Chiba could leave Rin Kudou in the dust!

It should be noted that Yuu Chiba’s terrifying performance during the factory incident still left a deep impression on Mayumi Saegusa and the others, but only a handful of people knew about it.

Mayumi Saegusa and the others came to watch the match because the other high school team leaders were present, and they had a very good relationship with Yuu Chiba, but others didn’t know that!

That’s why the scene was so lively today, as everyone thought it would be a fierce battle, a very exciting match. However…

“So, are we here to see if this Rin Kudou can withstand even one spell from Chiba Yuu?”

Indeed, Miyuki Shiba was silent for a moment, and then she came to this conclusion.

“Huh?”

“Is Chiba Yuu-kun that strong?”

Honoka Mitsui exclaimed in disbelief.

Everyone’s gazes returned from the arena to Honoka Mitsui, making her feel very uncomfortable. Only Shizuku Kitayama remained expressionless and dazed, as if nothing could change her expression.

“Uh.”

“Did I say something wrong?”

Honoka Mitsui whispered.

“No, whether I’m right or not, the answer will be revealed shortly.”

Miyuki Shiba said calmly.

“Oh!”

“Contestants, please take your positions!”

As the announcement sounded, everyone in the venue turned their attention to the gradually rising platform, where two figures appeared before them.

“Dong~”

The first countdown drew everyone’s attention to the two contestants, but it was clear that more people were focused on Yuu Chiba.

“Dong~”

Rin Kudou was very confident. He had studied Yuu Chiba’s match videos many times. To defeat this person, he couldn’t rush for a quick victory. The opponent’s magical power was extremely strong, and Yuu Chiba would definitely destroy the opponent’s ice pillar matrix before the opponent.

After so many days of studying, Rin Kudou found that Yuu Chiba’s magic activation speed, psion count, and degree of interference with events far exceeded his own, and it was difficult for him to use magic that was more powerful or faster than the opponent’s attack.

So, he could only defend against this first wave of attack and engage in a prolonged battle with the opponent, dragging out a chance for him to counterattack, and then he could turn defeat into victory!

After all, this person always only attacked and never defended, which meant that Yuu Chiba put all his energy into attacking.

“Dong~”

The two contestants quickly prepared for a preemptive strike, at least that’s how it appeared to the audience.

“Dong!”

The countdown began, and with the final sound symbolizing the start of the match, Yuu Chiba quickly raised his CAD. The same action, the same magic.

『Quantum Crush』!

Buzz~

Rin Kudou on the opposite side was not idle either. His fingertips pressed rapidly, quickly operating his CAD and releasing magic.

Buzz~

Defend!

As long as he could defend against this wave of attack, he would have the capital to persevere and the hope of victory!

He must defend against this attack!

Rin Kudou had already planned a defense for this magic.

As a blue light flashed, the 『Quantum Crush』 magic descended. However, the ice pillars only trembled violently, covered in white cracks, and the transparent prisms turned completely white, like flour poured into a container. Yet, there was no sign of collapse. For a moment, the two magics were at a stalemate.

“As expected!”

Rin Kudou couldn’t help but show joy.

“He actually defended against it.”

“It seems this Rin Kudou has studied Chiba Yuu-kun’s magic quite a bit!”

Although Mayumi Saegusa was a little surprised, she wasn’t overly shocked. Yuu Chiba’s recent prominence would definitely lead to opponents targeting him, and studying his magic was within reason.

“Oh?”

“Extremely clever strengthening magic!”

“He even directly strengthened the molecules.”

“Finally, he looks a bit like an elite.”

“However, how will you respond next, honored sir?”

Yuu Chiba smiled slightly.

Magic: 『Inferno』!