ONLINE: Blades of Eternity-Chapter 155: THE POWER OF THE ICE JADE

Prince Darius’s eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on Griffo, the tension between them palpable. His voice cut through the silence, laced with authority and suspicion. "Griffo," he began, "what is your interest in bringing someone like him to our academy? I hope you understand the consequences of unleashing such chaos within our walls."

Without missing a beat, Griffo reached into his robes and revealed a cyan-colored token, emblazoned with a rare, intricate sigil that glowed faintly in the daylight. The token held an aura of undeniable power, and its significance wasn’t lost on those present. "This is why, Prince Darius," Griffo said smoothly. "With this token, I request Kelvin’s participation in the upcoming battle convention… as a student of Valen Military Academy."

Darius’s sharp retort died on his lips as he and his guards stared at the token, their expressions shifting from anger to utter disbelief. Sir Alden’s hand instinctively went to his sword hilt, while Lady Celeste’s eyes widened in recognition. They both exchanged glances, as if verifying with each other that they were indeed seeing what was before them. Even the headmaster, who had held back in silence, couldn’t mask his astonishment.

After several moments of stunned silence, Darius took a slow breath, regaining his composure. His gaze bore into Griffo, his suspicion softened only by a glimmer of reluctant respect. "This token… represents a rare privilege. But there are conditions." His voice dropped to a tone filled with warning. "If Kelvin is to be part of this academy’s legacy, he will end his provocations and prove himself on our terms."

Griffo nodded, his lips curling into a small, pleased smile. "Done," he replied without hesitation. With a gesture, he signaled Kelvin to stop his onslaught on the sparring grounds below, causing a quiet ripple of relief among the bruised and exhausted students.

Kelvin, now descending from the platform, cast a quick, defiant glance upward toward Griffo before making his way to rejoin the crowd of students who were desperately making way for him lest they don’t get to his bad side.

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In an open field which is alive with anticipation, the sun casting a warm glow on the grass as Kaelen and Lila faced off. Kaelen held a regular sword, and Lila, her slender fingers wrapped around a simple magic wand, smiled with a hint of mischief. They exchanged a brief nod, and in the next instant, the duel began.

Kaelen’s sword flashed through the air as he charged, his movements sharp and precise. Lila met him, her wand weaving defensive spells that deflected his strikes, creating a shimmering barrier between them. They moved fluidly, each gauging the other’s skill and intent.

But then, a shift. Lila’s expression grew serious as she focused, and Kaelen felt the air chill around them. She raised her wand, and a glint of icy blue flickered within her eyes. With a swift motion, she unleashed the Ice Jade—fully mastered and potent. Ice-blue energy spiraled around her, shimmering like shards of glass, and the temperature in the field plummeted.

Kaelen’s breath hitched as icy waves formed, rushing toward him with an almost sentient force. He swung his sword to deflect the cold, but it was too much. The frozen energy slowed his movements, numbing his limbs, and before he could react, he found himself encased in an intricate lattice of frost that held him immobilized.

Breathless and stunned, Kaelen struggled against the icy binds, only to find his strength waning. Lila stood over him, her wand aglow with residual energy. She tilted her head, a triumphant smile dancing on her lips as she studied his expression of shock.

"Looks like the Ice Jade finally got you," she said, amused yet proud.

Kaelen let out a breathless laugh, his respect for her skill renewed. "I didn’t know you’d mastered it to this level," he replied, impressed even as he shook his head at his defeat.

As Kaelen recovered from the icy tendrils of the Ice Jade, Lila took a step back, her eyes flashing with a glint of mischief. "You thought that was my strongest move?" she teased, her voice carrying a calm confidence that piqued Kaelen’s curiosity.

Kaelen’s brow furrowed. "You mean… there’s something even stronger?"

Lila nodded, lifting her wand skyward. The air shifted, and an overwhelming chill descended upon the field. Kaelen felt a strange, almost eerie silence settle around them, as if the very world held its breath. Then, with a graceful wave of her wand, Lila murmured, "Ice Aeris Glacial."

In an instant, glacial blue energy erupted from her wand, spiraling upwards before cascading down like an aurora. As it touched the ground, the grass, the trees, and even the air seemed to crystallize, freezing to their very essence. The whole field transformed, blanketed in pure, glistening ice that seemed to pulse with an ancient, otherworldly energy. Frost danced along the surfaces, and Kaelen felt an intense, bone-deep chill that he’d never experienced before.

The field was breathtaking, surreal—an ethereal winterscape, with delicate ice formations that looked like sculptures frozen in time. Kaelen’s breath caught as he took in the sight, realizing that every inch of the field was now encased in this shimmering frost. It wasn’t just cold; it felt as though the place had been frozen at its very core, a moment captured in perfect stillness.

Lila turned to Kaelen, her breath forming visible wisps in the frigid air. "Ice Aeris Glacial doesn’t just freeze the surface," she explained softly. "It captures everything within a field and chills it down to its essence. Even the most formidable opponents would struggle to fight under its power."

Kaelen could only nod, awe-struck as he looked around. "Lila... this is incredible. I’ve never seen anything like it."

She smiled modestly, a faint blush coloring her cheeks as she lowered her wand. "One day, I hope you’ll have something just as powerful to show me," she said, her eyes glinting with both warmth and challenge.

Kaelen grinned, a spark of determination igniting within him. "Count on it," he replied, already feeling the weight of a new goal pressing on him, even if they both have forgotten that he already has a move of similar power in his arsenal.