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Hurt!
That's Hurt!
It felt like waking up from a terrible hangover. Owen's head throbbed with piercing pain, as if needles were stirring his brain.
He slapped his head hard, and the pain finally subsided a little.
Then, countless chaotic, noisy voices speaking in an unfamiliar language flooded into his ears.
Gradually, he began to understand the meaning of the words.
"Winning one hundred and nine consecutive matches in the tournament, Madelyn truly lives up to her name as the thorny rose of House Ravenwood, the largest family in the Azure Kingdom. So many self-proclaimed geniuses have fallen at her feet. Who will finally win her heart?"
"The one-hundred-and-tenth match won't be easy. Her opponent is Garner from Blackwind Academy, hailed as a prodigy seen once in fifty years. Blackwind Academy regards him as the 'Tiger in the South,' their ultimate champion."
"…"
Owen forced his eyes open. Warm light streamed down from the clear azure sky, and he squinted slightly, trying to adjust.
The first thing he saw was a spacious plaza, crowded with people. Blonde men and women with blue eyes craned their necks, all focusing on the center stage.
The stage rose several meters above the plaza, made of solid obsidian, entirely black and sturdy.
It covered a considerable area, and there stood a man and a woman facing each other.
Owen's heart skipped a beat when he saw the stunning girl.
He couldn't help but widen his eyes.
The girl had long hair like golden waves, skin as white and tender as a baby's, and her features were still a bit youthful, but her eyes were full of pride.
Her slim waist, impressive bust, tightly wrapped in a purple noble dress, showcased her stunning curves. She was holding a white angelic staff, pointing it forward.
"Madelyn?"
Isn't this the anime character I designed?
The more Owen looked, the more familiar the girl seemed.
He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
However, the scene before him did not change. Instead, unfamiliar memories began to flood his mind.
"Owen... orphan... commoner... Azure Kingdom... martial arts tournament..."
Absorbing the memories, Owen quickly calmed down.
His predecessor was an orphan, alone and unprotected, who had just suddenly died while watching the competition, allowing Owen to cross over into this world.
Boom!
Suddenly, the young man on the stage took a step forward, charging towards the proud-looking Madelyn. Strange black light patterns swirled around his fists, resembling entwined swords, creating deafening air explosions.
As the young man displayed his formidable attack, the spectators gasped in amazement, their attention entirely focused on the stage.
At this moment, in a crystal palace at the center of the plaza, King Aldric of the Azure Kingdom, seated on his throne, swirled the wine in his glass, watching the stage with great interest.
"No wonder Garner is the most famous prodigy of Blackwind Academy. His explosive power and speed in this move far surpass his peers. I wonder how Madelyn will respond?"
"Although she is an outstanding mage, Garner's close combat power is quite astonishing and poses a significant threat to her..."
Hearing King Aldric speak, Duke Charles Ravenwood, the head of House Ravenwood sitting beside him, confidently bowed and said with a smile:
"Though my daughter is a mage, she knows a bit about combat. Garner's explosive power is impressive, but defeating her is still a long shot.
Blackwind Academy trying to overshadow us is simply impossible!"
Having said this, Charles fixed his gaze on Madelyn.
As Madelyn's father, he knew his second daughter too well. She was astonishingly proud, thinking that other noble heirs were all useless.
She insisted on hosting a martial arts tournament to find a genius who could defeat her and propose marriage.
And Madelyn's strength was almost unmatched among her peers.
So he agreed, thinking that if a young genius could indeed defeat her, it would curb her arrogance, and they could form alliances with exceptional talents, enhancing the family's power.
Whether the engagement would happen or not, the final decision rested with him.
"Madelyn... the future legendary mage, and one of the main character's beloved in the original anime..."
In the crowd, Owen's eyes heated up as he watched the two on the verge of clashing on stage.
As the character designer of the anime, he knew the entire series very well.
Madelyn was an extremely important character.
Not only was she stunningly beautiful, making her the dream girl of many noble scions in the imperial capital, but her future prospects were also limitless!
However, considering his current status as an orphan and a commoner, Owen suppressed his excitement for the moment.
In the rigid aristocratic hierarchy of the empire, someone like him with no background or status could hardly find any opportunity for learning or cultivation, let alone a decent job.
This was why his predecessor lived such a precarious life, struggling even to get enough food and eventually dying suddenly here.
Moreover, House Ravenwood was the largest military family in the Azure Kingdom.
It would be extremely difficult and risky to try to get into their good graces.
Once inside a noble family, life would be entirely out of his control, especially with the turbulent undercurrents within the ducal mansion.
It would be better to rely on modern knowledge first, become a wealthy businessman, and wait for the right moment.
Thinking of the various plots in time-travel stories where the protagonist becomes rich through modern knowledge, he couldn't help but feel a surge of enthusiasm.
With this thought, he calmed down and looked back at the stage, recalling the anime plot.
According to the original anime, Garner might seem fierce now, but he was no match for Madelyn and would be defeated in a few moves.
"Fire Storm!"
On the stage, Madelyn shouted, and her staff erupted in crimson flames, which then turned into a dense rain of fire, surging towards Garner like a blazing storm.
Garner's pupils contracted sharply. The attack was too dense to dodge, leaving him no choice but to defend.
Just as he raised his arms to block, the approaching flames suddenly exploded, creating a terrifying blast wave that sent him flying backward.
The sword patterns on his arms dissipated instantly under the impact, his long sleeves turned to ash, and his arm skin was charred black, emitting smoke and almost turning to charcoal.
"Damn it!"
With his arms nearly crippled and excruciating pain piercing through him, Garner's eyes turned blood-red.
But he did not intend to give up. Instead, he charged at Madelyn like a raging beast.
Even though he was seriously injured, Garner knew that Madelyn had consumed a lot of mana.
If he could just get close to her, he might still have a chance!
"Madelyn! This fight is over; you have lost!"
As he finished speaking, he had already reached Madelyn.
However, Madelyn remained calm, a teasing smile playing at her lips.
Garner suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
Then, his back felt scorching hot.
The fire storm that had originally passed him by had bizarrely turned back, and the intense heat wave hit him as if he were being struck by magma.
His body began to emit hot steam as if he was about to be vaporized.
"Madelyn!"
An old voice rang out at this moment.
The Vice-Principal of Blackwind Academy appeared on the stage like a ghost, blocking the returning fire storm with one hand while striking Garner's neck with the other, knocking him out.
"Garner was outmatched and embarrassed Madelyn. This fight is yours."
With that, he bowed slightly, then swiftly left the stage, carrying the unconscious Garner.
The sudden turn of events stunned everyone. The spectators widened their eyes in disbelief.
One move!
Madelyn had defeated the prodigy known as the Tiger in the South with a single strike!
Moreover, had the elder from Blackwind Academy not intervened, Garner's life would have been in danger!
After a brief moment of shock, the crowd erupted into wild cheers, looking at the graceful figure standing on the stage like an immortal monument.
"Madelyn is invincible!"
"Madelyn, I love you!"
Madelyn glanced at the unconscious Garner being carried away and shook her head slightly in disappointment before turning her attention to the crowd.
"Who else dares to come up and fight!"
As her voice fell, the previously noisy scene instantly fell silent.
They had already witnessed Madelyn's strength many times, knowing that they couldn't possibly defeat her. Not a single person was willing to step onto the stage.
When Madelyn's provocative gaze swept over them, none dared to meet her eyes.
They hurriedly lowered their heads and stepped back, indicating their submission.
"Oh?"
Suddenly, Madelyn made a curious sound, her gaze stopping on a young man standing in the crowd who had not stepped back.
The young man appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, somewhat thin, with tattered yet clean clothes.
His deep eyes were like black gemstones, calm and indifferent, showing no trace of fear.
This person seemed different from everyone else she had seen.
As Madelyn's gaze focused on him, Owen was taken aback.
Only then did he realize that while he had been engrossed in recalling the anime plot, all the men stared at by Madelyn had stepped back.
He was left standing alone at the front!
Owen's heart skipped a beat. How could he possibly be a match for Madelyn?
Just as he was about to step back, a loud noise suddenly filled his mind, and a mechanical voice echoed in his ears.
Leave, and obtain random information. Step onto the stage and challenge her, and receive a god-tier reward!
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[1.Leave, and obtain random information.
2.Step onto the stage and challenge her, and receive a god-tier reward!]
Hearing the mechanical voice in his ears, Owen was shocked!
A system!
The indispensable system for transmigrators had finally arrived!
Looking at the two choices given by the system, Owen fell into deep thought.
Although he didn't understand the system's intentions, the first option was clearly not the better choice.
After all, the random information might be valuable, but it could also be trivial. The difference in potential outcomes was too great.
Moreover, based on his knowledge of the anime's original plot, he didn't have a high demand for information.
However, this choice was undoubtedly very safe and carried no risk.
As for the second choice, a god-tier reward was undoubtedly great.
However, Madelyn was a top-tier prodigy. Relying solely on the god-tier reward to defeat her wouldn't be easy.
While Owen was silently weighing the pros and cons, Madelyn on the stage raised her staff with great interest and pointed it at Owen.
"Since you have the courage not to retreat, come up and fight!"
With Madelyn's provocative words, all eyes in the venue turned to Owen.
"Who is this guy? Madelyn actually wants to challenge him!"
"He looks like an ordinary commoner, but why does he seem so calm and composed? Could he be a hidden dark horse?"
"In front of Madelyn, who dares to call themselves a dark horse? Even if he has some strength, Madelyn is invincible. I bet he doesn't even have the courage to accept the challenge."
"Exactly, he'll either turn around and leave or admit defeat right there on the spot..."
The various voices of discussion made the plaza noisy again. Most people looked at Owen with teasing and mocking eyes, not believing he had the courage to face Madelyn's challenge.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Owen's expression didn't change much. He took a deep breath, then with a determined look, he began to walk towards the stage step by step!
Now that Madelyn had named him in her challenge, given her prideful nature, she wouldn't let him off easily.
He had lived a cowardly life, his popular character designs had been exploited by the studio because of his weakness.
This time, I won't bow my head!
Since I have the opportunity, I have to give it my all!
Moreover, if he received the god-tier talent from the system reward, he might stand a chance to defeat Madelyn.
Why not take a gamble?
At worst, he would only be injured by Madelyn, but she wouldn't kill him.
With the god-tier reward, his destiny would be rewritten!
In the anime's thousand-year timeline, prodigies with god-tier talents and items were extremely rare.
And those who grew up with such talents invariably became renowned figures!
With talent and strength, he could better control his own destiny!
Everything starts with challenging Madelyn, this celestial prodigy!
Step by step...
Owen's pace was slow but steady, his footsteps falling clearly on the green bricks of the plaza.
The crowd's clamor gradually subsided as they stared at him in disbelief.
They couldn't believe their eyes!
He actually had the courage to walk onto the stage and face Madelyn's challenge!
On the stage, Madelyn watched Owen approach, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.
In her perception, the closer Owen got to the stage, the more steady his aura became, showing no signs of fear before the battle.
Especially when he stepped onto the stage, there was an inexplicable confidence about him, like a blazing sun that subtly disrupted her aura of invincibility.
This was an intangible change, as if the handsome young man before her had the strength and confidence to challenge her!
At that moment, as Owen stepped onto the stage, his outward expression remained calm, but his heart was racing wildly.
Not just because he was about to challenge the undefeated prodigy of the empire.
But also because a phantom system panel appeared before his eyes!
[Choice 'Accept the Challenge' successful, congratulations to the host for obtaining a god-tier talent—Order of Merlin!]
God-tier talent: Order of Merlin (Greatly enhances the host's ability to convert mana, allowing the host to level up ten times faster than ordinary people).
In an instant, the mana elements around Owen began to vibrate.
He felt like a massive magnet, continuously drawing mana into his body.
There was no need for him to meditate actively; the mana flowed into him frantically, filling his entire being, making him feel as if he were soaking in a hot spring.
All previous hunger and fatigue vanished!
His whole body felt brimming with boundless energy, and his vitality was unprecedentedly high!
Feeling this, his heart almost leaped out of his chest with excitement.
In the original anime, leveling up was extremely difficult, with each level and tier taking months or even decades to achieve!
Even those with a natural affinity for mana could only train at most three times faster than ordinary people.
But he was ten times faster than ordinary people!
Even the top prodigies, in terms of cultivation speed, were just slightly better than ordinary people compared to him!
With this god-tier talent, he could easily surpass the top geniuses in a short amount of time!
Owen clenched his fist in extreme satisfaction. This choice had paid off immensely!
[Congratulations to the host for activating the system for the first time, awarding the god-tier skill—Mana Void and the god-tier weapon—Godslayer Staff!]
The system's voice echoed again.
Owen's mind raced as he quickly checked the details.
God-tier skill: Mana Void (Can drain mana within a ten-meter radius of the host, significantly enhancing the host's strength. Note: The domain range grows with the host's power!)
Seeing this, Owen's smile grew so wide he could barely contain it, nearly bursting into laughter.
In the original anime, those who could wield a domain were formidable figures. And from the start, he could control a domain!
Moreover, Mana Void was extremely domineering. Whether a dark mage or a white mage, they all needed mana to cast skills and spells.
For mages without a domain, this was a total suppression!
After all, without mana around, a mage was just a slightly stronger ordinary person!
Owen then forced himself to calm down and looked at the god-tier weapon.
God-tier weapon: Godslayer Staff (An ancient artifact left behind by the dark god king, capable of changing forms. Currently sealed, it has seven stages. Each stage unlocked grants a new weapon form. Currently, the first stage is unlocked, allowing it to transform into a sword.)
God-tier weapon skill: Supreme Sword, which enhances all attacks by 100 times. It can gather mana to form a sword aura, attacking enemies from afar. The sword aura contains the killing intent of the dark god king, making it unavoidable!
Unbelievable!
Worthy of being the weapon of the ancient dark god king.
After reading about the Godslayer Staff, Owen could only think of one thing!
Just unlocking the first stage already granted it such terrifying power.
If all seven stages were unlocked, with such a divine weapon in hand, he could surely recreate the dark god king's legendary feats of challenging the gods alone!
The mere thought made Owen excited beyond measure.
Such a precious artifact needed to be unlocked as soon as possible!
Next, Owen opened his personal panel.
Name: Owen
Tier: Bronze-tier lv9
Talent: Order of Merlin [god-tier]
Experience Points: 0/10000
Skills: Mana Void; Supreme Sword
Weapon: Godslayer Staff (1/7)
Luck: 90 (max 100)
Fate Value: 100 (obtained by seizing MC's opportunities, 1000 points to unlock the fate shop for rewards)
Not bad, straight to Bronze-tier lv9. Owen was extremely satisfied.
According to the tier classification: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster, Sage, Divine.
Each tier is divided into lv1 to lv9, nine levels per tier.
He was still just a lower-tier mage, but with a god-tier talent, god-tier weapon, and a god-tier domain, crossing a major tier would be effortless!
While Owen was sorting through his system rewards, Madelyn, opposite him, felt the smile on her pretty face gradually replaced by anger.
Although she didn't understand what was going on, Owen's smile had spread so wide it nearly reached the back of his head!
He wasn't taking her seriously at all!
Moreover, the look in his eyes had changed from being neither humble nor arrogant to something more arrogant and eager.
It seemed he was impatient to start this challenge!
This feeling of being underestimated—she couldn't remember the last time she had experienced it!
In the past, it was always she who looked down on others, never the other way around!
This guy!
He must pay for his mocking smile and actions!
Madelyn bit her lip tightly, staring at Owen, gripping her staff more firmly.
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