Merlin frowned slightly and looked at his companions: Yuna, Stacy, Scarlett, and the first-year students Belinda, Angelica, Ed, and Conan.

As for Arthur, he was the king's son after all, and Merlin felt that it was a bit of bullying to let him compete.

Merlin coughed lightly, looked at King Orinth, and asked, "Your Majesty, since you said so, I believe you have some ideas in mind. I wonder how you want to arrange this competition?"

King Orinth's eyes flashed with anticipation, and he said enthusiastically, "Why not have a friendly competition, so that the young people on both sides can show their strength and exchange ideas with each other."

Merlin secretly groaned in his heart. He was really worried that his people would accidentally beat the other side too badly, but it was difficult to refuse, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I also want to see the style of the younger generation of Dawn Academy and the Imperial Army. I believe this competition will benefit both of us."

When the nobles who were watching the fun around heard this, they all laughed and agreed. “This is going to be exciting!”

"The two sides are equally strong, this battle will definitely be very interesting!"

Some nobles also took the opportunity to whisper to their juniors: "You have to be more motivated, but be more restrained and stop when you should, so as not to hurt the harmony."

Merlin was filled with confusion as he listened to these words. He really didn't know where these people got the courage and confidence to say such things.

He looked at the place that the servants had quickly cleared, pondered for a moment, and swept his eyes over his companions, finally landing on Ke Nan. He pointed with his finger and said, "Ke Nan, how about you go first?"

Ke Nan was stunned at first, then pointed at himself in disbelief.

In his expectation, he would definitely not be the first to go on stage in such an occasion.

After a brief moment of surprise, his eyes lit up with excitement, and he quickly ran to Merlin and said excitedly: "President, don't worry, I will definitely perform well!"

Merlin hurried to Ke Nan's side and warned him in a low voice, "Be careful, these guys are so weak, I'm afraid you'll kill them with one punch."

Ke Nan was stunned for a moment, and said with a puzzled look on his face, "That's not the case. This is a student of Dawn Academy. You don't know that my father tried very hard to get me into Dawn Academy, but he couldn't get me into the Academy. In the end, he had to buy a place in the Arcane Academy. Oh, but later on, President Merlin's reforms were implemented, and I was able to enroll without spending much money."

Merlin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and urged, "Stop talking nonsense, and go up and have a fight!"

Konan scratched his head, tightened the sword in his hand, strode forward, and said loudly: "I am a freshman at the Arcane Academy, Konan Famion, please teach me!"

"Conan Famen?" someone in the crowd whispered, and soon someone recognized that this was the second son of Baron Famen of the Dawn Empire.

As an ordinary baron who was not valued, he was originally not qualified to be invited to the palace to attend this welcome party, but after this incident, he probably will have a chance in the future.

"First-year students?" A middle-aged instructor at Dawn Academy glanced at the students behind him and thought to himself.

He had also heard of Baron Famien's second son. He heard that he was just a mediocre boy, far inferior to his elder brother Fizzi.

But after all, this is the first competition, and we must win no matter what to give the Arcane Academy a warning.

The middle-aged mentor seemed to be pointing casually, but in fact he had carefully selected them.

A male student stepped forward confidently, raised his sword, activated his magic power, and said loudly, "Needham Walker, please teach me!"

Marquis Walker looked at his son's heroic appearance, nodded proudly, and introduced him to the people beside him: "This is my son. He has shown extraordinary magical talent since he was a child and is also outstanding in the academy."

The nobles around him immediately offered compliments:

"Marquis Walker, your son is so handsome and capable. He will become a great man in the future!"

"Yes, Master Walker has such accomplishments at such a young age. He has a bright future. He will surely make great contributions to the empire in the future!"

"Marquis, you have taught us well and have produced such an outstanding young man. We really admire you!"

Ke Nan felt the other party's magic power and was speechless. He said bluntly: "Well, you'd better go down. You are no match for me."

Needham Walker frowned and said unhappily, "How do you know I'm no match for you before we even compete? Aren't you too arrogant? Don't underestimate me!"

Ke Nan sighed helplessly, raised the sword in his hand, and instantly released the fourth-level magic wave, saying: "But I am already the fourth level, isn't it unfair to compete with you?"

"Level 4?!" Everyone couldn't help but gasp when they heard this. This is the magic level of an intermediate wizard!

"How is it possible that Baron Famion's second son has such a talent?"

"Yeah, I've never heard of him being so powerful before. Has he been hiding his abilities all this time?"

Needham Walker's face froze, revealing an expression of disbelief. This guy seems to be one year younger than me? How is it possible to enter the fourth level realm! What a joke!

The first-year students at Dawn Academy also couldn't believe it.

You have to know that Needham Walker is one of the most powerful people in their first grade, and his comprehensive strength is the strongest. Even he has not entered the fourth level, so how can the second son of Baron Famion enter this field!

Isn't it said that he is just a guy with average talent?

Indeed, compared with Ed, Belinda, Angelica and others, Conan's talent is not outstanding.

But as their friend, he always had a spirit of not giving up, and made unimaginable efforts for others, determined to catch up with his friends.

What's more, with Merlin's reform of the Arcane Academy's education, the academy has placed more emphasis on the training of fighting skills and magic.

On weekdays, when Konan had nothing to do, he would work part-time as a cook. He used his magic power skillfully in the process of making fire and cooking. After such a long period of training, he naturally broke through to the fourth level.

Needham Walker snorted coldly, his eyes revealing stubbornness and unwillingness, and he said loudly: "I am one of the best freshmen in Dawn Academy. Although you are a fourth-level student, your magic power is just a little stronger than mine, and you may not be able to defeat me. My sword skills are my strongest point!"

Upon hearing this, Ke Nan turned his gaze to the middle-aged teacher at Chenxi Academy.

The middle-aged teacher was silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, and finally nodded slowly.

"Well, since you insist, let's get started. Please teach me." Kenan sighed helplessly, holding the sword, he calmly took a stance, his eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle.