<h4>Chapter 105 Magic Combat </h4>


    In an open area within the Clover Academy campus, a certain ss of third-year students had gathered. There were dozens of them present. They were sitting on a grassy patch ofnd and intently listening to their professor.


    "There''s a reason why the academy does not teach magicbat to students until they''ve advanced to a certain level." A professor with arge build walked back and forth with his hands behind his back.


    He had a head full of medium-length brown hair and eyes of the same color. The muscles on his body were dense andpact, brimming with power every time they moved.


    The professor''s fierce gaze ran from one student to another, causing most of them to shrink.


    "Can anyone tell me why?" He asked with his deep voice.


    Everyone simultaneously looked at a blonde youth with emerald eyes. She was wearing a white dress, and on top of that, she was wearing the olive cloak of the academy.


    This beautiful girl was none other than Lisa.


    By now, everyone was already used to her answering every question in every ss. She nudged her ck, round eyesses further up her nose bridge and was about to answer. But someone had already raised their hand.


    "Me! Me!" A ck-haired youth excitedly called out.


    The professor looked at him and faintly smiled, "Go ahead, Adam."


    WHAT! Everyone was dumbfounded. They couldn''t believe that the ss clown who was always snoring away during lectures was actually proactively participating in this ss.


    Well, everyone was shocked except Edward and Lisa. They knew very well just how much of a battle fanatic Adam truly was. Moreover, they''d witnessed firsthand just where his battle prowessy.


    It wasn''t surprising to see him attentive in a ss rted tobat.


    Adam cleared his throat and answered with confidence, "When a Magus, especially humans, embark on the path of magic, their bodies are weak. That is why they shouldn''t use magicbat techniques as it would be very detrimental to them."


    He took a brief pause and his lips involuntarily formed a smirk when he realized everyone was raptly paying attention to him.


    "During the initial stages of Rank 1, a human body is constantly nourished by mana and subsequently strengthened. That is why only after a Magus has reached Bones Stage can they truly be efficient while executing magicbat techniques."


    "Correct." The professor nodded his head in approval.


    He''s had a good impression of Adam ever since he had seen his duel against Lisa during the first year.


    Moreover, he had also read reports about his team missions and learned that the youth was very good at closebat. Thus, he naturally valued him more than other students.


    He continued the lecture, "If a Magus tries to execute magicbat techniques during the initial stages of Mana Foundation, their bodies would not be able to take it and they would severely injure themselves…"


    As the professor continued to speak, Adam thought back to how many times he had injured his hands while using the techniques of the Astral Tyrant Manual.


    However, the Astral Tyrant Manual was unlike the other magicbat techniques. Not only was it a top-tier manual, but it also constantly strengthened the user''s body and built a sturdy foundation.


    That is why the sequ from using thosebat techniques wasn''t that great for Adam during the earlier stages of Rank 1.


    "Now, you may argue that magic spells are already enough for a Magus to fight their opponents. But, as Professor Godfrey says, that is simply wed thinking!" The professor''s voice turned up a notch, causing the students to flinch.


    "The Magi of today are not just schrs, but also brave warriors!" He clenched his fist and spoke with vigor. "That is why, not only must you kids focus on your research studies, but you must also hone your fighting skills so that you''re always prepared on the battlefield!"


    All the students were in a daze. They felt as if they were in an army being instructed by a war general.


    "Now, who''s going to tell me the reason why Magi pursue the art of magicbat when they can already cast spells?" He asked with a faint smile.


    Most of the students could guess the answer to this. But Adam once again raised his hand like an excited little toddler. "Me! Me! Me!"


    The professor gestured, "Yes, go ahead."


    Adam once again cleared his throat and answered with a smug look, pretending to be a wise sage.


    "Ahem, as we all know, a Magus cannot cast spells without its spellponents. All spells require at least oneponent to be cast. While others require two, and some even require all three. However, what if someone disrupts this process?"


    All the students rolled their eyes, wondering just why the hell Adam was now asking them questions as if he was the one teaching the ss.


    "That is where magicbates into y. By augmenting their weapons or themselves, the Magus can effectively defend themselves—"


    "Very good, Adam." The professor''s lips twitched. He feared that Adam would get carried away if he didn''t interrupt him.


    "But magicbat is not just for defending oneself." The professor continued after Adam. "After countless experiments, Magi have developed methods that can allow one to execute magicbat techniques whose attack power isparable to that of even magic spells!"


    The ss continued for a long time with the professor exining to them about the fundamentals of magicbat.


    Toward the end of the ss, he even made the students perform drills where one had to begin preparing their spells, while the other had to interrupt the spellcasting process.


    This disy showed the students just how important magicbat was. It wasn''t something that could be neglected just because one learned a few spells.


    After ss was over, the students left one by one. This was thest ss of the day and these students were now heading home. After a student graduated to the second year, they were no longer allowed to stay on campus.


    Thus, all of the students were now heading out of the academy.


    Edward, who had now grown into a tall and muscr youth over the past year, approached Adam and asked, "We''re still going to Mystic Lane, right?"


    Adam nodded. "Of course. But you guys go ahead first."


    "Where are you headed?" Lisa asked curiously.


    "You remember those elves I told you about?" Adam asked, to which Edward and Lisa nodded.


    "Yeah, I''m going to get them to the Lane with me. They''ve been constantly pestering me since yesterday, saying they were getting bored and whatnot," Adam replied, shaking his head helplessly. He then turned around and got going.


    "Okay then, I''ll get Johnathan and wait for you at our regr spot," With that said, Edward and Lisa left the academy as well, heading to a mysterious ce restricted to only the Clover Academy Magi.