Chapter 497 Henry Barlow’s Challenge
From MC's Perspective:
Time passed,
[Floor Cleared: 20]
[The next challenge will continue tomorrow.]
Right after, I finished the remaining monsters. The announcement sounded. Followed by the appearance of the recovery potion.
Seeing that, I sat down and decided to heal my wounds here. Before that my attention turned toward the status panel. This time my performance was better compared to a few hours ago.
I didn't waste that much mana. Next, I summoned the status panel.
[Ding! The Host's command is recognized.]
[Ding! Level-Up System, 1.1 is ready.]
[Status Panel]
[Host's Name – Vincent Carey]
[Magic Power– Gravity]
[Mage Level – Level 5 Limiter]
[Mental Method- Gravity Ark (Running)]
>>Grade- Earth
>> Rate of absorption – 82%
[Gravity Core status- lvl.5 (88%) (Progressing)]
>> Sacred Core – Gravity core
[Mana Power -478]
>> Mana Capacity - 700
[Talent – Top Bottom (Upgradeable)]
[Colour – Pale Orange]
[Strength –500(-224)]
[Speed –500(-217)]
[Stamina –500(-219)]
[Vitality – 500(-222)]
[Intelligence – lvl.5 (50(-14)]
[Soul Power – lvl.5 (50(-16))]
[Mental Power - lvl.5 (50(-19))]
[Constitution – lvl.5 (50(-21))]
>> Sacred Gravity Physique (lvl.4(35%))
>>Passive Gravity Pressure (8%)
[Spell Models – 6]
>> 1. Gravity Field (lvl.5)
>>2. Gravity Push (lvl.5)
>>3. Gravity Pull (lvl.5)
>>4. Gravity Blast (lvl.5)
>>5. Repulsive Force (lvl.5)
>>6. Zero Gravity (lvl.5)
[Spell Slots Available - 9]
[Title: Lord of the Gregor Mansion.]
[Storage space items: Ancient map, Earth Golem Puppet, Black Star Pendant, Magic Cloak, The Gregor Mansion, Magic artifact, herbs, potions, mana stones and spell books...etc..,]
The status panel appeared. Then I began to look at my attributes. Seeing the slight reduction in mana consumption.
I sighed in relief. Though my magic spell can spike the enemy. But the fighting gives me immense experience.
Especially dealing with these cunning monsters. I feel they are worse than some evil wizards in the world.
I believe once I clear the rest of the floor. My combat experience would be many fold. Then pushing down these thoughts, I decided to start healing.
I removed the cork and drank the recovery potion.
Time passes in a blink of an eye,
Outside the Battle Tower, many wizard students are still waiting like yesterday. Not all of them are geniuses. The genius wizards have their own arrogance.
But still many of the wizards from different Halls wanted to perform like Vincent Carey. Amongst them the faces of the bloodline wizards are not good looking.
They are gathered here for different purposes. They wanted to slander and mock Vincent Carey. But the Leaderboard Ranking spoiled their plans.
Apart from hearing praise and comparison. They can't do anything.
"It's all because of that Clifton"
"He got defeated at the hands of Vincent Carey. And our Hall had also lost face that day," One of the old bloodline wizards commented.
But he has a pitiful amount of ancient bloodline power. He was not the opponent of Vincent Carey.
Hearing that other wizards gnashed their teeth in anger. They can see the wizard groups from other Halls are purposely looking at them.
This was nothing but naked provocation. Unless someone deals with Vincent Carey and gains back their lost face. This situation would continue.
The old wizard also notices the point. He commented,"Harumph, wait for a while. Vincent's performance is good for us. Only this way, other genius wizards of Hall would challenge him."
"That's right," Hearing that the other bloodline wizard felt better.
Creak~
I stepped out of the Battle Tower and appeared outside in front of the crowd. Right after, I felt a lot of gazes on me like usual.
Ignoring that, I looked toward the Leader Board Ranking. My name was shown in bright green color. The current active floor is 20th. I can continue the Trial tomorrow as well.
A hint of satisfaction flashes in my eyes. Then I turned around to leave.
Uproar~
But suddenly something small breaks out. Seeing that my eyes fell on the person who's coming towards me.
Seeing that I squinted my eyes. Because that person is looking at me with a hateful gaze.
"Something is not right," I muttered in my heart.
I decided to ignore him and walk away.
"Wait," a voice sounded, just before I walked past him.
The wizard students were surprised by the sudden situation. But someone from the Weapon Hall recognises the person.
"Hey, what is your older brother Henry doing here?"
"Wait, Senior Brother Henry?"
The Weapon Hall's wizards quickly became excited. Who is Henry? He is the respected senior wizard in the Weapon Hall and also a genius student of the core house of the academy.
Some say that he will soon enter the True House Ranking. Such a person of caliber what is he doing here?
Meanwhile,
I looked into the eyes of the stranger and at the same time overheard the conversation of the people around me.
A hint of surprise flashes in my eyes. I thought someone from the Bloodline hall would jump out to trouble me.
But what is with the Weapon Hall? I never had any problem with these guys.
"Are you Vincent Carey?" Henry Barlow asked. He has been waiting here for some time. Though it frustrates him. He doesn't want to break his promise made with Mike Curtis.
At the same time, I confirmed my thoughts that this person is here for me. Instead of answering, I quickly probed his details.
But right after seeing his status, my eyes shrank. This guy was just like me. His attributes were full but he lacks rule understanding.
After closing the status panel, I answered,"Yes, I'm Vincent Carey. What do you want?"
Henry Barlow's expression eased. He finds Vincent is approachable. So he asked,"I see your Leader Board Rankings. You seem quite strong. So I would like to challenge you for an official duel."
Uproar~
When he uttered those words. Another uproar broke among the crowds. By that time, many people have guessed the identity of the person.
But after hearing the request everyone felt their minds go blank.
Henry Barlow didn't show any change in expression. He knows his request is quite shocking. But this was something asked by Mike Curtis.
He didn't know the reason. But he also doesn't want to offend Mike Curtis.
"Challenge?" I sneered inside. Now I suspect this person was sent by someone. Otherwise with his strength, there is no need for him to come here.
Who might be? Tony Burnett. A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. It's possible I saw him last day. But that guy was from the Bloodline hall. His strength was similar to his person.
Then shaking my head, I replied,"I decline your request. My Trial is still active. And I don't have time for unnecessary duels."
After saying that, I started to walk back.
Gasp~
The wizard students gasped after hearing my bold answer. Majority of them didn't find any fault with it.
Because everyone knows the Trial is still. Who could accept the duel this time? But the Weapon hall wizards are quite opposite.
At this time, they picked the side of their Senior Brother.
"Vincent Carey is a coward!"
"He didn't even dare to accept the challenge"
The wizard students from other halls left speechless. Is there any logic behind the challenge?
How come a person who just broke through would accept a challenge from a senior student?
Something wrong with the brain of the Weapon hall wizards. Henry Barlow's face darkened. Even he felt the request was unreasonable. But it can't be helped.
Now his request was denied. He just has to contact Mike Curtis. And one more thing, he didn't dare to cast the magic spell here. It's strictly forbidden here.
After getting his teeth in anger, he walked away.
At the same time, the Bloodline Hall wizards are happy for some reason. They wanted their own senior students to make a move.
But instead someone from the Weapon Hall took the initiative. Now, how could they stay silent? Everyone looked at each other.
Their eyes are smiling. Someone already started typing to post the story on the academy social media site.
Usually they don't do these types of things. But now the challenge was done against their enemy. How can they stop?
Soon multiple stories will be posted online. Many people are already interested in the Battle Tower Trial News.
So the new post quickly garnered attention. But when they saw it, it was a wizard duel challenge. Many users started to share it. Though the challenge was not accepted.
But the story caused enough gossip to spread. Quickly the details of Vincent Carey and Henry Barlow were brought up.
People are familiar with information about Vincent Carey. But when the information of Henry Barlow circulated.
Everyone gasped in disbelief. This was someone who is going to become a True House Wizard. How can he challenge a rookie?
The negative comments against Henry Barlow started to trend. After seeing that many users from the Weapon Hall started to defend the request.
But no matter what, they weren't able to come up with a reason. So they can't stop the negative trending. The bloodline Hall wizards are speechless.
This was not within their calculation. They wanted the duel to happen. But now it seems more unreal.