The misunderstood genius

Darian, enraged, charged again. This time, Joe had no time to react.

Panicked, he flailed his arms wildly.

A hidden Veil agent saw this and instantly cast a paralyzing spell on Darian.

To the audience?

It looked like Joe had stopped Darian in his tracks with sheer willpower.

The crowd lost their minds.

"HE FROZE DARIAN WITHOUT CHANTING?!"

"NOT EVEN THE ARCHMAGES CAN DO THAT!"

"JOE HOEYOL… IS A MONSTER!!"

Darian collapsed. Defeated.

The referee, trembling, raised his hand. "T-the winner… JOE HOEYOL!"

The crowd erupted. Students cheered. Professors whispered in awe. The Royal Mage narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.

Celestia, watching from the sidelines, smirked. "He's even more terrifying than I thought."

Joe, on the verge of tears: "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!"

And thus, the legend of Joe Hoeyol reached new heights.