Episode 4

Duel (決闘) is the fourth episode of the Anime. It aired in Japan on April 27th, 2022.

Synopsis
A duel is proposed between Ginny and Ireena who will fight for Ard's affection, which would be settled

Summary
Ard is confessed to by a female student who he politely declines her request and suggests that they be friends instead. However, the student tries to seduce him, but is stopped by the presence of Ireena.



In his office, Golde informs Instructor Jessica about Ard's refusal to partake in the upcoming Battle Event. Furthermore, he was rejected by the other teachers there to be able to teach there as well and Jessica assures Golde to leave it in her hands. That night, Ard contemplates Ireena on his bed and is visited by Ginny who is dressed in a light skirt. She herself then tries to seduce Ard and Ireena who was still upset about earlier that day sits on and her bed in her room. She then decides to visit Ard in his room, but walks in at the moment Ginny tries to make a move on Ard. Ireena then throws various objects at Ard in contempt of what he was about to do. Ginny then steps in to stop Ireena from what she was doing and learns Ireena's motives for being there and that she blames her for all of the women going after Ard. This leads to a contentious argument between the two which ends in a proposed duel between the two, but Ard stops and scolds them. Having the two sit down and apologize to each other. Right before they shake hands and make up with each other, Jessica barges into the room and proposes the settle their differences in the upcoming Battle Event. It's also mentioned that it'd also be an optimal opportunity for Ard to become an instructor at the academy. Initially, the two are hesitant to accept the offer due to Ard's advice, but are convinced by Jessica mentioning the uniforms instructors get to wear.



On the day of the battle event, Baron Weiss, Jack, and Carla are shown to be special guest commentators. While commentary from Weiss is polite and a matter of fact, Jack and Carla's beg an extreme differ. Ard who is distraught by his parent's commentary, then talks with Olivia who mentions that Alvarto would be interested in teaching the two combatants. However, Ard has no clue as to who Alvarto is, which Olivia seems to believe. Meanwhile, Ireena is called to the arena after the current match concluded. When the match starts, Ireena has trouble countering her opponent's spells, but by using the Script Magic, she learned from Ard, she manages to defeat her opponent. The fights continue on and at the finals, it's Ginny vs Ireena. When the head commentator asked for Weiss' opinion on the matter, he claims that he believes Ireena made it that far due to Ard's influence. The match then begins and before Ginny and Ireena are able to make a move against each other, Demons reveal themselves within the audience and wreak havoc around the coliseum. As Jessica informs Ard and Olivia, the Demons are also targeting the outside of the arena as well. Down in the arena area, Ginny and Ireena manage to take out the Demons that attack them, but have trouble with the crystal golem that was formulated by them. Weiss uses his magic to destroy the golem, but is then impaled by Jessica's hand who then reveals herself as Elzard, the Frenzied King of Dragons. After she demands that Ireena come with her quietly, Ginny attacks Elzard, however, her magic spells are blocked by Elzard's barrier. She then KOs Ginny and when Ireena surrenders Elzard grabs Ireena and flies her out of the arena.

Characters
Characters in order of appearance.
 * Ard Meteor
 * Ireena Litz de Olhyde
 * Golde
 * Jessica von Velgr la Melldies de Rainsworth
 * Ginny Fin de Salvan
 * Carla Meteor
 * Olivia vel Vine
 * Alvarto Exex (Mentioned)
 * Weiss Litz de Olhyde
 * Jack Meteor