Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Battles

After the intense battle between Atticus and Aurora, it was the second years' turn to fight. There were more trainees in the second year than the first years, with their numbers reaching 30.

Their battles went by quickly, and Atticus found them rather boring. Just like the first years, most of the second years were still at the novice rank, so the fights weren't as interesting as he would have liked.

With novice rank individuals only able to learn one art, they each attacked with a single move, which could get repetitive as they yelled out names each time they launched an attack.

However, when it was time for Sophie to fight, Atticus snapped out of his daydreaming and decided to observe her battle. She was the 5th rank among the second years and was challenged by the 6th rank.

As she stepped onto the stage, Sophie's usual cheerful demeanor faded, replaced by a serious expression. They both readied their weapons, Sophie with her trusty bow and her opponent wielding a sword.

"Begin!" Reed's voice rang out.

Sophie, quicker than Aria, simultaneously drew and fired five arrows from the quiver on her back. Each arrow targeted a weak point on the boy's body.

Her opponent was no pushover, and he moved with deft agility to evade the arrows. He successfully dodged them, but before he could catch his breath, another three arrows materialized in front of him.

His eyes widened in surprise, and he immediately called upon his art, shouting, "Swift Strike!"

Suddenly, his speed doubled, and he used his sword to parry the arrows with swift precision. However, before he could even catch a breath, another three arrows suddenly manifested in front of his face.

This time, he couldn't react in time. Before the arrows could skewer him, the runes on the stage lit up, protecting him from harm.

"Winner, Sophie!" Reed declared.

And immediately, Sophie's bright and cheerful smile returned as she walked back to her seat, leaving the frustrated boy gritting his teeth in frustration.

Reed promptly continued with the fights, which went by quickly. When it came to the third-year students, the intensity of the battles changed significantly. All of the third years, even those with the least talent, had already awakened their bloodlines, making their fights colorful and filled with intensity.

Atticus also noticed that most of the third years were using multiple arts. Intermediate-ranked individuals were able to learn a total of 3 arts, unlike novice ranks who could only learn one.

When it reached the 4th rank, Hella stepped forward with a confident stride, her expression as bossy as ever. "Rank 3!" she called out as she reached the stage. Orion stood up and confidently walked forward to join her.