Ryan grinned maliciously and announced in a booming voice, "Now I will show you my true power. Prepare yourselves!"
He took out the crown he had obtained from the treasure room, and to everyone's shock, he began breathing fire on it before their very eyes, leaving them all speechless with stunned silence at what he had done to his family's crown. Suddenly, a dragon-eye-like essence was revealed within the crown, and Ryan devoured it with incredible speed, absorbing the energy within.
His energy exploded instantly, surrounding his body, and his features completely transformed into a hybrid form—half human, half dragon. Two massive wings sprouted from his back, a huge tail flapped powerfully, and his eyes glowed with the color of lightning. His human form was now covered in glowing red dragon scales.
Some of the students were astonished by Ryan's newfound power, and some collapsed to the ground from the force of the energy emanating from him, while Saruto stood firm, watching Ryan and his transformation.
Saruto began to envelop himself in the darkness. He whispered to himself, "It's time to unleash my power, the Armor!" He displayed his skill before everyone. The distinctive armor, resembling that worn by knights, completely covered him, its deep purple hue the hallmark of the Luin family's Armor skill. At that moment, they were certain he was the heir to a family of darkness.
Saruto unleashed his aura, and the arena filled with a powerful energy that shook the ground beneath everyone's feet, as shockwaves began to collide with the hybrid form of Ryan.
The fight began:
Saruto used incredible speed, dodging Ryan's attacks and trying to put pressure on him. He landed several blows.
Ryan countered with waves of fire attacks and blocked Saruto's punches.
Each strike created a deafening shockwave that made the arena and the academy buildings tremble.
The fight continued in this manner, each showcasing their abilities to the other, from maneuvers to the manipulation of different energies. Neither side could fully control the fight, and every strike was blocked or dodged at the last moment.
Finally, after another massive collision, a huge wave of energy rose, emitting a blinding light for a brief moment. When the light dissipated, both fighters stood exhausted and sweating, each on their knees.
The principal clapped slowly and said,
"This... fight is amazing. I didn't expect them to go this far."
Everyone was stunned. The students looked on in amazement, and an aura of awe filled the hall. They realized that the power displayed by Saruto and Rain was unlike anything they had ever witnessed.
Saruto turned to Rain and said with a smile,
"It seems we're evenly matched... in strength so far. I acknowledge you as a formidable opponent."
Rain, despite his exhaustion, nodded respectfully, his eyes still glowing with energy as he smiled. Then he said to Saruto,
"Get ready. The next attack will decide everything."