The moment the signal was given, Theodore didn't dare hesitate. He immediately sprang into action, using his ability right off the bat, unlike the other students who relied on physical combat and weapon-based combat first.
But unlike them, Theodore's ability didn't expend his own Astra energy. He only consumed Astra when his ability summoned the coins into existence, and that was all. As for the Astra energy required to power whatever attack he unleashed, well... that was up to Reality.
"Five hundred thousand platinum coins. Poisonous Atmosphere."
As his words echoed, five hundred thousand platinum coins appeared around Theodore in a massive heap before they immediately burned away in golden flames and vanished as Reality accepted his bid.
