A deafening crack echoed through the training hall as unrestricted Vector Flux flooded the room. The reinforced glass observation windows shattered instantly, showering the floor in glittering shards.
Dumping an entire reservoir of flux at once was a dangerous, double-edged sword—one of the most volatile techniques known to the modern world. It granted a massive, multiplicative surge of raw power, but it left the user utterly drained, completely unable to fight once the dust settled.
"Stop them!" Jenna yelled, her hands gripping the railing. "They're going to kill each other!"
Miller and Hope stepped up right behind her, faces pale with panic.
Aditya didn't even flinch. He just leaned back calmly, his eyes tracking the energy signatures. "Relax. They aren't going to kill each other. Trust me, I know exactly what they're doing."
Down in the ruined arena, Leo wiped a drop of sweat from his chin. "Are you ready for this match?"
Perry smirked, his aura flaring. "For sure."
In the next millisecond, both moved. They collided like wild animals, trading blows at a blinding speed.
"Flash Cut!"
Perry roared. He executed a super-fast blitz, shifting the air pressure so violently that Leo felt completely weightless, as if he were suspended helplessly in mid-air.
Before Perry could capitalize on the opening, Leo counter-attacked.
"Fire Spark!"
A wave of intense thermal energy erupted from Leo's body. The ambient temperature skyrocketed in an instant, creating a thick, heavy heatwave that completely disrupted Perry's trajectory.
Genius move,
Aditya thought, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
Using a thermal spike to warp the air density and counter Perry's speed script.
Leo didn't waste a single heartbeat. Gathering the residual heat, he launched a massive, roaring
Volcanic Ball
straight at his opponent.
It was a brilliant tactical trap. Perry took the bait, driving forward in a rigid, straight line to slice the magma sphere clean in half. The attack destroyed the ball, but by the time the smoke cleared, Leo was no longer there.
Perry’s instincts screamed. He spun around wildly, but it was already too late. Leo had slipped completely into his blind spot. A blade hummed violently, stopping mere millimeters from the nape of Perry's neck. Flawless control.
Suddenly, the heavy metal doors of the facility banged open. An elite security officer stormed into the room, flanked by guards.
"Sir! Who gave permission to use unrestricted Vector Flux in this sector?!" the officer shouted, glare fixed on Aditya. "This is highly hazardous! They could have killed each other!"
Aditya turned slowly, slipping his hands into his pockets. "If we want to unlock our true capabilities, we have to take calculated risks. Villain agencies are popping up across the globe like weeds right now. Don't stress yourself out, Officer. I'll smooth things over with Jones."
Leaving the officer speechless, Aditya turned back to his students, puffing his chest out with deep satisfaction.
"Leo, Perry... you two just proved you can comfortably operate at a B-Tier capacity. Your growth speed is staggering. I must say, I am incredibly lucky to be your tea—"
"Save the dramatic Shonen speech for later, you idiot!"
Jenna snapped, aggressively shoving a medical kit into Aditya's chest as she brushed past him.
"Look at them—they don't even have the power to stand up right now! Move out of the way so I can give them immediate treatment!"
Behind her, Miller and Hope walked past a completely ignored Aditya, clapping loudly for their teammates. "Incredible fight, guys! Serious congrats!"