The quarterfinals were set to begin in an hour. In the first match, it was Liebe vs. Zodi, a female fire magic user. On the other side of the tournament bracket, it was Licht vs. Dora, a female water magic user. The commentator for the quarterfinals was B.S. Sujibur.
As the first round began, Zodi shouted, "Flame Magic: Fireball!" But Liebe simply walked through the attack unfazed, though his uniform was slightly damaged.
Zodi followed up with, "Flame Magic: Lava Walker!" She used up most of her magic power to turn the ground into molten lava. Yet, Liebe walked over it as if it were nothing.
Sujibur exclaimed, "What a fury of flame magic attacks! How is Liebe taking them head-on and still remaining unfazed?"
Zodi gritted her teeth. "I guess close combat is my last option—Flame Magic: Flaming Whip!"
As the burning whip lashed toward Liebe, he caught it with his hands, pulled Zodi toward him, and calmly said, "You were a good opponent. Now—Dark Magic: Dark Fist!"
He grabbed her wrist and unleashed his attack at point-blank range, sending her flying over 35 feet.
Sujibur shouted, "What a match! And the winner of Quarterfinal Round One is Liebe!"
In the last match of the quarterfinals, it was Licht vs. Dora.
Licht said, "I'll make it easy for you."
Dora responded, "Water Magic: Bubble Prison!" She trapped Licht in a large water bubble, potentially drowning him.
Dora explained, "Inside the bubble, you can't slash your way out. You'll faint and lose."
Sujibur added, "An imprisoning spell—now that's impressive! Will Licht be able to escape, or will he be defeated by fainting?"
Licht just smirked. "Light Magic: Burning Light."
His body began to radiate heat and light, and the intense temperature caused the water bubble to boil. The pressure built up until the bubble burst apart.
Licht said coolly, "No matter what you do, water is always water. Light Magic: Saint's Sword!"
He summoned a radiant sword and finished the match with a single strike.
Later, in the stands:
Liebe approached Lilith. "Mommy, did you see how I won?"
Lilith smiled. "Yes, I saw. But when are you going to use the spell Mommy taught you?"
Liebe replied, "I'm saving that for the semifinals and the finals."
"Okay," said Lilith. "Good luck."
Tenebris asked, "Do you need anything? Food? Water?"
Liebe shook his head. "Nothing for now."
Tenebris nodded. "Keep this up and we're going to the beach."
Licht walked over next. Jewel said, "Good job. Proud of you, kiddo."
"Thanks, Dad," Licht replied.
Liebe turned to Licht. "Remember, in the final round, it'll be you versus me. Don't lose before that."
"I don't intend to," Licht said with determination.
Semifinals — Match 1: Liebe vs. Zora (a male speed magic user)
Sujibur announced, "A clash of darkness versus speed! Which one will claim victory in the semifinals?"
As the match began, Zora rushed forward and restrained Liebe, disabling his arms.
Sujibur commented, "Liebe's arms are restrained! What will he do now?"
Zora smirked. "You're done for, Liebe!"
But Liebe calmly responded, "Compared to Licht, you're nothing. Thinking you can win just by disabling my arms is what decided your defeat."
"Dark Spikes!"
Large spikes erupted from Liebe's back, relentlessly piercing Zora again and again, leaving him covered in bloody holes. Zora collapsed from blood loss.
Domr suddenly stood up. "I taught him that!"
Sujibur whispered, "Sir, you're a guest here. You can't say that."
Domr quickly apologized, "Sorry, everyone."
Semifinals — Match 2: Licht vs. Dale (an air magic user)
Licht said, "This will be fun."
Sujibur declared, "Match 2 of the semifinals: Licht vs. Dale—light vs. wind! Who will win?"
As the match began, Dale launched the first move. "Air Magic: Air Strike!"
He fired condensed air projectiles at Licht, who took them head-on and calmly walked toward him.
Just as Licht was about to reach Dale, Dale shouted, "Air Magic: Air Burst!" and hurled a massive sphere of compressed air.
Dale shouted, "Can you still stand after that? That attack was over 100 newtons!"
Licht responded by punching him in the gut, then hammer-fisted Dale down to the ground.
"Compared to Liebe's brute strength, you're just weak."
With that, the semifinals concluded.
Sujibur announced, "The semifinals are over! Tomorrow, the final round will be between Liebe Al Faust and Licht Vaude—light versus darkness!"
And with the day's battles over, everyone went home