Extra for a Reason

Chapter 15 | Why?

"Terla Ophelia."
Terla came forward to the front of the sacred stone and poured her magic.
It was her third time standing here but she still felt as nervous as before.
'My magic has all been restored, it will work this time right?'

At the seating of honour, The Ophelias were also jumpy.
Tari, Nick, the bros, Violet, Angelina, and some other people were also staring at the scene looking edgy.
The stone was lighted and soon crystals were formed around her.
It was going well at first.... A rainbow crystal, elemental crystals, light crystal, electricity crystal...., all nine crystals appeared one by one...., but then they all disappeared and a dull-looking crystal replaced it. It then also disappeared into a clear crystal. Just like that, another 4 crystals appeared and disappeared until another dull crystal was formed and the lights from the stone disappeared.
*sigh*
"Terla Ophelia, one magic crystal, type unknown."
Everyone sighed with her but one old man at the seat of honour frowned.

*humph*
'Totally blind. Don't see the good thing.'
'Right, that stone is certainly broken.'
'Not the stone.'
'What do you mean, Anna?'
'Even you, yourself don't know?' Anna asked annoyingly.
'Ahh...., you mean those clear crystals? So, I'm not the only one who sees it.'
Terla thought confusedly.
'No, it's true that it isn't something you can make out that easily. Only spiritualists, some high priests and spirits can see it.'
'Oh, what is so special about that crystal?'
'Pure crystal. Only spiritualists can have this.'
'So....?'
'Terla do you remember what I said before the ritual?'
'Mmm..., my magic is nothing?'
Anna felt like coming out and hit her at the back of her head.
'The next line, your magic, it can be anything.'
'Oh, I got it.'

"The qualified 100 students will be notified after...."

Terla suddenly raised her hand and declared, "May I take the test, again? I was feeling a little unwell at that time."
"Ahhh....that...." the anchor glanced at the seats of honour.
"I don't think it will not be the case, Miss."
"I think she should be allowed.... Mayor.... and Headmistress...." Nick suddenly came forward.
Hearing Nick's words Dorothy frowned but she also voiced, "I have the same idea...."
"Dorothy?" the mayor and the headmistress were surprised by their daughter.
The quiet High Priest also glanced at her.
" Dad, mom...., didn't you see those strange crystals around her? I really am interested in what she is capable of, to be this bold."
*Immmm*
The High Priest finally voiced caressing his white beard and nodding.
"But...., it would be unfair for everyone if we just let her use the stone again. I suggest a duel with her." Dorothy continued.

"Lord Ophelia, do something. You must stop your daughter."
Father Ophelia got up and bowed at the mayor,
"Mayor, please ignore her. She just went a little demented due to her young blood and dissatisfaction. Please forgive her ...."
"I am willing." before her father finished his request, Terla shouted confidently.
"Terla!!!! Are you out of your mind!!!!!?" The mother became agitated and bawled.

"Mayor, Headmistress, High Priestess, please grant me a chance.", Terla said again as she bowed politely.
Dorothy smiled pleasingly and said, "Yes, mom, dad, teacher, everyone has gone bored after the long ceremony. Let's have a little bit of fun, don't we?"
"Dorothy, do you even know what you are saying?" Mrs. Hodgkin, the headmistress, warned her daughter.
"Madam, please give permission," Nick commented again.
"Mom....." Lenox also called out
"You, shut up." Mrs. Hodgkin shouted angrily.
"Let her be." a heavy voice rang in the air and it was no other than the, "High Priest!" Mrs. Hodgkin was baffled.
"Yes...., but to duel with Dorothy, it's too unfair and dangerous for her."
"Madam. I will take the duel."
"Nicholas?", the Hodgkins and the boys shouted in unison.
Everyone was also puzzled.

*huh*
"I agree, Madam." Terla declared.
"Terla?", this time, Ophelias and her friends were all bewildered but with different meanings.
"Then, since both sides are willing, you can start the duel. However, don't get too serious, especially Nicholas, don't go overboard, go easy on your fellow sister. And Miss Ophelia, is it?"
"Yes, madam."
"You don't need to be too hard on yourself. I understand your feeling but feel free to surrender anytime. There will still be more chances on your way."
'You don't, madam.'
"Miss Ophelia, is that clear?"
"Yes, but madam, will I be qualified to participate in the hunting contest if I beat him?"
In an instant, the stadium was filled with laughter.
"Silence!" Mayor interfered.
*quiet*
"Yes, if you could, of course. But, as long as you show us something interesting, our judges will certainly consider you, even if you don't actually win against him."
"Thank you, Madam. That assures me. Shall we begin now?"
"Yes, you may."
"Then, participants, please stand by."
Terla and Nick walked to the centre but everyone sat back obviously expecting the battle to end in a second.