The light orbs are firedAt incredible velocities, the battle between Liebe and Licht reached new heights.
Liebe shouted, "Dark Magic: Dark Ripples!" Dark droplets emerged from the ground and intercepted the incoming barrage of light orbs.
Sujibur exclaimed, "What am I even seeing right now? A rain of black and white—my eyes can't keep up! And I'm a knight!"
Amidst the chaos of light and darkness, Licht drew his sword and vanished within the storm of spells, attempting to end the match in a single, blinding strike.
Liebe reacted just in time. "Dark Magic: Shield of Dark!" he chanted.
Licht's sword collided with the shield, and the impact sent a shockwave across the battlefield. As Licht landed on the opposite side, both his and Liebe's cheeks were grazed from the aftershock.
"You sure are strong as hell," Licht said, steadying himself, "but all that magic you're holding onto has dulled your reaction time. That's why you're relying on defensive spells instead of dodging."
Liebe smirked. "And you're fast, but your weakness is your small mana pool. You're great at dodging, but your lack of defense is showing."
Licht circled around Liebe at high speed, attempting a surprise attack. His strike connected, knocking Liebe back several feet. Then, once again, Licht vanished into blinding light.
Liebe, eyes closed, focused inward. He sensed Licht's presence.
"Cerberus—go get him!"
The great beast obeyed. Drawing in a deep breath, Cerberus unleashed a roaring stream of dark flames. The attack struck Licht, knocking him back with force.
Licht got up slowly. "Let's end this."
Liebe nodded. "Couldn't agree more."
Licht flew high into the sky, light radiating from his body.
Liebe raised his hand. "Dark Garden's Beauty."
Cerberus vanished into the ground, and from the soil rose thick, thorned briars with blooming black roses—his final trap.
Licht lifted his sword.
"Light Magic:"
✨ Licht's Final Chant:
"Justice pierces all,
Let all who twist its name and call it 'righteous' fall.
Now—burn all I deem unjust,
With your blazing, piercing light—turn falsehoods into dust.
O sacred flame that blinds the wicked,
Let your fury rise, swift and wicked!
No shield, no veil, no plea shall stand—
When judgment descends by my command!
Now! Now!
Light Magic: Divine Light's Piercing Execution!"
🌑 Lucifer's Counter-Chant (Liebe's Ultimate Spell):
"The abyss is endless; darkness is never white.
Opposites can never ensure what's right.
Freedom is a lie to those who've lost control—
And the weak are the first to pay the toll.
Now, shadows heed and hatred wake,
Let the void consume all for ruin's sake!
Now—Dark Magic: Abyssal Gate Strike!"
Licht raised his sword high, and it transformed into a towering pillar of radiant light. From Liebe's side, a massive gate of darkness emerged from the ground and hovered in the air. The gate opened, revealing Cerberus once more—its mouth wide open—firing a massive black flamethrower.
At the same time, the thorned briars shot out, aiming to restrain Licht.
From below Liebe's feet, darkness shrank and condensed, appearing in front of his blade like a shield, and then discharged a devastating beam of black magic.
Licht answered with all his might, swinging his glowing sword and firing a pillar of divine light.
Jewel shouted from the audience, "That's stronger than a Tier 1 military-grade spell!"
Lilith's eyes widened. "Holy Relic—Oculus of Dominance!" An orb flew into the battlefield and positioned itself at the point of impact.
"Void Magic: Black Hole!" Lilith commanded.
Both Licht's and Liebe's attacks were swallowed by the black hole before they could reach each other.
Jewel added, "Holy Relic—Lamp of Avior!"
"Light Magic: Flash of Light!"
Lilith stepped onto the battlefield, radiating both authority and relief.
"Take a moment to think about what you've done. I appreciate that neither of you held back, even as best friends, but the spells you used could have seriously hurt or even killed one another. And that has no place in a tournament like this."
Liebe lowered his head. "Sorry, Mommy. Sorry, Licht… I went too far."
Licht replied, "Sorry, Liebe… I shouldn't have gone so far either. It's my fault too."
Domr stepped forward. "This concludes the final match. It's a draw! Both Liebe and Licht are declared the winners!"
🏖 Later That Evening
After returning home, Liebe asked, "Mommy, we're still going to Celes Beach this weekend, right?"
Lilith smiled. "Yes, we are."
Liebe raised his arms. "Mommy—upsies! Carry me!"
Lilith laughed. "Okay then, dear." She lifted him into her arms and carried him home, as peace and pride settled over the family once more.