Kylen instantly widened his eyes upon realizing the fatal mistake he had just made.
In the euphoria of awakening his new power, he had lost focus. The corrosive water dragon's head moved wildly beyond his control, spewing deadly water shots heading toward the crowd of innocent people.
He wanted to immediately stop the pace of his magic, pulling back the mana he had released. However unfortunately, he could not do anything. The high-tier magic that had just awakened was too wild for him to control right now.
I'm dead! What have I done?! screamed Kylen in a panic in his heart, his face turning deathly pale seeing the disaster he had created.
In the spectator stands, mass panic immediately broke out. All the spectators, from commoners, academy students, to the nobles became shocked seeing the rain of thick green water that could melt the arena surface now heading right at them. Screams of fear were heard echoing.
However, before even a drop of the deadly water managed to touch the spectators, a very calm movement occurred in the middle of the arena.
Arvin raised both his hands in front of his chest.
Clap!
Then, clapped his hands quite loudly then spread both his arms wide.
And at the same time, a giant protective magic of the light element appeared in the blink of an eye. The warm and brightly shining dome of light stretched wide, covering and protecting all the spectators in the stands.
Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!
The sound of something melting accompanied by plumes of smoke was seen very clearly right above the spectators' heads. Kylen's corrosive hard water hit Arvin's light shield repeatedly, but not a single one was able to penetrate it.
Besides feeling incredibly relieved for being saved from death, everyone in the stands was amazed and surprised by the power of the light shield that had protected them so perfectly.
Snap!
Arvin snapped his fingers into the air.
Instantly, a very large blackhole had appeared hovering above the arena. The gravitational spin from the dimensional rift worked quickly, sucking up all the remaining poisonous smoke, all the corrosive water, along with the light protective dome itself until it was completely clean with nothing left in the air.
Realizing that the situation was completely safe and the disaster was successfully thwarted, Kylen immediately turned his body to face the stands.
The youth disregarded his pride as a high noble and immediately bowed deeply until forming a ninety-degree angle to everyone in the spectator stands.
"I apologize for endangering the lives of all of you!" exclaimed the prince from the middle of the arena with a very regretful and loud voice. "I am truly sorry!"
Seeing the sincerity of the apology, the spectators who were previously terrified slowly began to calm down.
Arvin walked closer to Kylen who was still looking down. He extended his hand and gently stroked the bluish-white hair of his sixth spouse.
"You are truly stupid, Kylen." Arvin said with a reprimanding but gentle tone. "Next time, stay focused on controlling your power. Fortunately, no one was injured or died because of your magic."
Hearing his husband's gentle voice, Kylen slowly straightened his body.
Seeing Arvin's calm face who had cleaned up the mess he made, Kylen's defenses crumbled. The prince immediately lunged forward and hugged his husband very tightly.
"Uwaaa.... thank you, Darling!" Kylen exclaimed while crying in relief, burying his face in his husband's right shoulder without caring that they were being watched by hundreds of people. "I thought I was going to kill many people because of my out-of-control magic."
Arvin only smiled faintly, returning the hug and stroking Kylen's back gently to calm him down.
"That's enough, don't cry. At least everything is fine now." Arvin said soothingly. "Now, let's continue our battle."
Kylen released his hug, turned his head, and looked at his husband's face with a feeling of pride as well as full self-awareness. He shook his head slowly.
"I surrender!" he answered firmly. "I am not worthy of fighting in this tournament anymore after that embarrassing incident. My power is still too dangerous because I cannot control it yet. You are the one who deserves to advance to the next round, Darling."
"Are you sure about your decision?" asked Arvin to make sure, looking straight into his spouse's eyes.
"Yes, I'm sure!" answered Kylen without the slightest hesitation. "But in exchange, you must take responsibility for training me so I can control this new power of mine properly after this tournament is over later!"
Hearing the spoiled demand, Arvin chuckled softly. "Of course. I will gladly train you, Kylen!"
Getting that certainty, the bluish-white-haired youth smiled very widely until showing his neat white teeth. A feeling of happiness swelled in his chest. However, Kylen realized something pressing against his lower abdomen.
Kylen brought his lips close to Arvin's ear.
"Your shaft is erect, you know." he whispered softly, teasing his husband.
"Yours too, Kylen."
Hearing that direct reply, Kylen's face immediately flushed red. He hugged Arvin tightly again while laughing freely to hide his embarrassment.
He felt very happy today. Besides having successfully awakened his power that had been dormant all this time, he would also continue to be by the side of the husband he loved so much forever.
After releasing his hug and neutralizing his feelings, Kylen turned his body and looked at the female host who was still standing frozen on the podium.
"What are you waiting for? I surrender!" Kylen exclaimed loudly toward the podium. "Announce to everyone that my husband is the winner!"
Hearing the firm exclamation from the Flamort prince, the host immediately snapped out of her silence.
"P-Prince Kylen declares surrender!" exclaimed the host with a trembling voice due to the reignited enthusiasm. "Therefore, Arvin Vedegra has become the winner and is entitled to advance to the next round!"
Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!
The extraordinarily boisterous sound of applause from the spectators instantly thundered, filling every corner of the stands. Cheers admiring Arvin's strength and wisdom echoed in the air.
Kylen and Arvin ignored the cheers. The two of them walked slowly down from the arena together while holding hands very tightly, like a couple taking a stroll in the park.
The host continued to exclaim from the podium to condition the audience and call the names of the participants to continue the next match.
Match after match continued to take place in the arena. Everyone focused their attention on watching the exciting battles that were ongoing.
But, a completely different situation actually occurred in the participants' special stands area. A highly unusual sight was being presented there.
Kylen was now sitting very comfortably on Arvin's lap. The prince rested his chin on Arvin's shoulder while hugging the blue-haired youth's waist tightly.
He seemed to thoroughly enjoy the warmth, completely not caring about the surprised stares from all the other participants directed at him.
Elenora, who had been in the stands all along and witnessed the intimate sight, immediately walked closer and observed them up close.
"Wow, you two are so intimate, huh?" praised the golden-haired woman with an enthusiastic tone and a teasing smile. "May I sit next to the two of you and watch your interactions up close?"
Kylen glanced slightly at the princess from the Holy Galdius Kingdom, reluctant to release his hug from Arvin.
"Just sit wherever you like there." Kylen answered with a low voice, slightly protective of his husband. "But I hope you don't disturb my moment with my husband."
Getting the approval that sounded a bit curt but permissible, Elenora only chuckled softly. She immediately sat down on the empty seat right next to them and observed the interactions of the two from close range.
Seeing the behavior of the princess who casually joined the two people who were being affectionate, Elenora's four teammates from the Holy Kingdom of Galdius could only look at each other and shake their heads.
Elenora propped her chin on her hand, looking at Arvin who was stroking Kylen's hair.
"Hey Arvin, I'm curious." Elenora said suddenly. "Are you truly happy marrying all those handsome men who became your spouses?"