Chapter 151


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    Iron staff.


    It was a very unfamiliar concept for the wizards.


    Usually, the material for a staff was chosen to be much more suitable for mana transmission, such as wood or crystal, rather than iron.


    However, Luke and Ban each packed only five iron staffs in their backpacks.


    Iron Arrow!


    Swoosh!


    The iron staffs shot out quickly, breaking through the barrier the twins had erected.


    Years of rigorous training had honed their flexible and powerful shoulder muscles, enabling them to throw iron staffs at speeds difficult to discern with the naked eye.


    Crack!!


    Of course, there was no such thing as an Iron Arrow spell.


    But those watching couldnt help but wonder if there really was such magic.


    After the fierce sh, inevitably, the twins magic was shattered.


    Iveta was beside himself with frustration.


    [What on earth is this! This isnt magic!]


    But in front of Kasim and the Hero who had already decided to act shamelessly, his protests were futile.


    [Choosing to enhance attack power with reinforcement magic is a wise choice. It would have been impossible with just bare hands.]


    [What kind of sophistry is that]


    [Professor Iveta, focus on thementary!]


    Some of the spectators nodded at Ivetas words, but soon they all began to enjoy the match.


    In fact, they didnt know if what Luke and Ban were disying was magic or martial arts.


    They were already providing enough entertainment.


    Imprable shackles! Bind the enemy before you!


    Purple magic coalesced into rings, ensnaring Luke and Bans limbs like handcuffs.


    It was Fionas binding magic.


    Haha, without dispelling magic, youll never escape from these bindings


    Thud!


    As Luke and Ban approached, Benedict raised his staff with a scream.


    Halt! Rise, Stone Wall!


    Crash!


    The seemingly sturdy stone wall now bore marks resembling human shapes.


    Despair filled the twins eyes.


    Luke, dusting off stone powder from his shoulders, smirked.


    Iron Arrow!


    Thud!


    Unprotected, Benedict was struck by the iing magical (physical) attack and fell instantly.


    Fiona couldnt help but lose herposure.


    Aaaah!


    Her frail body began to rise into the air.


    Flight magic was one of the most mana-intensive magics, boasting a mana consumption that even Fiona, who had been trained in magic since a very young age, couldnt sustain for more than a minute.


    But with her brother already lying on the ground like a frog, she had no choice but to make her move.


    I have to get out of the range of that brutes staff throwing.


    No matter how strong they were, what could they do if she unleashed magic from a distance?


    She soared into the sky, preparing the most powerful magic she could cast.


    No, she tried to.


    Blink!


    Before the light burst right in front of her eyes, she had ns to do just that.


    Ah! Its blinding!


    Kasim correctly interpreted.


    [Ah, the brilliant use of magic by Mr. Dietrich!]


    [Thats just a re spell]


    [Indeed. His skills as a magic swordsman are excellent.]


    In the midst of their discussion, Fiona, who had lost her concentration, fell powerlessly to the ground.


    And at the point of impact, the most menacing-looking boy she had ever seen awaited her.


    S-s-scary!


    Originally a handsome young man, Luke was now elevated by the use of Raviass martial arts.


    With crimson veins bulging all over his body and eyes emitting a dazzling light, he was in a terrifying state.


    Trembling with fear, Fiona hunched down.


    But


    If youck strength, your head will suffer.


    For some reason, he didnt approach any closer, instead stopping and muttering strange words.


    Beyond her field of vision, she saw a white g raised high, just in the next moment.


    Oh.


    Only then did she realize that she was lying outside the arena, having been scared off by Luke, aside from her brother.


    Fiona looked up at the sky, her body trembling against the backdrop of the blue sky.


    [The 7th match of the Magic Tournament, which opened a new horizon for magic warfare, is drawing to a close like this.]


    []


    Thus, the duo of Ban and Luke secured their spot in the Battle Arena finals.


    .


    .


    .


    Cuculli, who was watching this behaviour from the stands after her solo exhibition, muttered quietly.


    Ignorant bastards.


    * * *


    Magic (Physical)


    Was a muscle-using magic user.


    Is this okay ording to the regtions?


    Whats the problem with using magic for a fight?


    If I were a student of the School of Mysteries, Id feel so unjust that I wouldnt even be able to sleep.


    Youre quite innovative. Lets have a drink~


    I guess therell be new regtions starting next year.


    Iron Arrow!!


    New marbell hero?


    Ban, examining the connector, sighed briefly and handed it to Luke.


    I feel kinda sorry about this.


    Luke, lying on the bench, endured the pain coursing through his body.


    His once fair skin was now red all over due to burst blood vessels.


    It was the price he paid for using Raviass martial arts for victory.


    Of course, he didnt push himself to the limit, but perhaps because it had been a while, the side effects were severe.


    He grumbled in response.


    Whats there to be sorry about? We fought fair and square.


    Fair and square?


    ording to mercenary standards, it was a match without any shame.


    Oh, I see.


    Good job, then.


    Ban exhaled heavily and added.


    Lets go, Luke.


    The Battle Arena intra-school preliminaries had ended an hour ago.


    In the 2-on-2 fights, Evergreen and Deindart secured their spots in the finals after a close battle, while in the party y (4-man), Leciel swept through without any surprises.


    Somehow, extreme students had managed to win in all neer categories except for the magic 1-on-1 match.


    While Ban felt proud and pleased, there was a slight difort in his heart.


    Those guys from earlier


    The twins?


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    Yeah. I hope theyre not too hurt.


    Why worry so much? We controlled our strength well enough. They should be fine.


    Even though Luke intentionally spoke firmly, there was a fleeting sense of apology in his expression, so Ban chuckled and replied.


    Its not like we intended to harm them. Im sure theyre alright.


    Recently, Ban had been curious about how mercenaries coped with such situations


    Maybe theyre emotionally hurt.


    Thats not something I can help with.


    Unlike the Combat Division, there was no minimum age requirement for admission to the Rosenstark School of Mysticism.


    While it might be difficult to keep up with the physical demands ofbat sses, there were no such restrictions for magic.


    The twins they faced today were even younger than them by a few years.


    It was a strange feeling to win against kids using tricks


    In the second semester, there are frequent joint sses with the School of Mysticism. I should take the opportunity to apologize.


    With that determination in mind, Bany down on the bench next to Luke.


    It was midsummer.


    The sky, already past six in the evening, was filled with clear and bright colors.


    The sky, painted with light orange and pink hues, stretched endlessly, with white clouds lightly drifting on the asional cool breeze.


    Luke suddenly spoke, catching Ban halfway into falling asleep.


    By the way, what was the professor talking about earlier?


    What do you mean?


    What he mentioned to you.


    After the 2-on-2 magic match ended, the Hero hade looking for them in the waiting room.


    They were well aware of the nonsense they had pulled that almost embarrassed him.


    Therefore, Ban had expected to be scolded.


    Luke had just made his resolve to clean the bathroom in the evening.


    However, unexpectedly, the Hero, though somewhat bewildered and incredulous, didnt reprimand them.


    Yeah, widening your perspective like that is one way to learn. Didnt you see something new?


    Ban and Luke had opposite reactions to his words.


    Luke furrowed his brow in puzzlement, while Ban nodded slightly as if understanding something.


    The Hero smiled contentedly.


    Your father was also a rare swordsman with an aptitude for magic. He had been diligently studying it for several years.


    Really? I had no idea


    Not many people would know. Being a mage in a family of swordsmen was probably not eptable to Felsons temperament.


    In fact, a general understanding of magic was one of the factors that allowed him to develop such precise control over mana.


    Oh I see.


    Since youre getting into magic, it might be good to investigate the clues you found today. But dont neglect unarmedbat.


    Having finished his advice to Ban, the Hero turned to Luke.


    Of course, Luke lookedpletely clueless.


    Seeing that, the Hero just gave a brief piece of advice before the conversation came to an end.


    I knew from the moment she appeared in the dream.


    ?


    Its good to pour your heart into things, but dont overdo it.


    As Lukes face turned red as if it were about to burst, the conversation concluded.


    Perhaps Luke was curious about what the Hero had said earlier.


    However, the clue mentioned was still too ambiguous to be exined verbally.


    So Ban casually changed the subject.


    Was he talking about Evergreen appearing in your dream?


    Do you want to get hit by Iron Arrow?


    Sorry.


    As theyughed heartily, they realized that it was time to go help out at the bar.


    It was the beginning of the festival.


    * * *


    I ran into Pia as she hurriedly made her way somewhere, just as I was about to enter the researchb to take a break after finishing thementary.


    Huh, Professor! Did you finish thementary well? How were the kids?


    Looks like there wasnt time to check the connector.


    Huh? Whats that about


    Never mind.


    The Heros gaze naturally fell on the documents she was carrying.


    It was about the Awaken.


    After the sessful conclusion of the final clinical trial during the vacation, well proceed to mass production.


    Though it was less effective than the Original Awaken I had consumed, it would be much safer, a refined version.


    Starting with military procurement.


    It would be a catalyst for a further increase in human power.


    I looked at the graduate student who was smiling bashfully, as if achieving such a great feat was nothing.


    You might save countless lives.


    Oh Its nothing. The clinical trial isnt over yet


    Is there anything I can help with? Any obstacles youre facing?


    Pia hesitated for a moment before speaking.


    Theres nothing specific you can help with, Professor, but I think I should visit the Great Forest area.


    The Great Forest? What for?


    Theres a very expensive ingredient for the Awaken. I want to see if there are any alternative herbs I can use.


    In the Great Forest, where mana flows everywhere, rare herbs that are hard to find outside grow.


    The chances of finding the adventurous herb Pia is looking for are quite high.


    I nodded my head and spoke.


    I understand, but the Fairies are very closed-off. It might be difficult to ess areas where rare herbs grow.


    Im nning to send a request for cooperation first, but


    It might be a good idea to discuss it with Noubelmag.


    With Noubelmag?


    Pias head tilted in surprise at the sudden suggestion.


    Because Noubelmags mother is still from the Great Forest.


    Noubelmags mother, Ahir, a prominent cksmith among the Fairies and the creator of the Shape Shifter, was highly respected among the Fairies.


    Pias expression brightened after hearing the exnation.


    I should ask her for help. Thank you, Professor!


    As she hurried away, she added.


    Oh, and please tell the kids toe to the tavernter if they can. Ill have plenty of delicious food waiting for them.


    Sure thing. And feel free to drop by if you have time.


    Whats a graduate student doing at a festival, haha!


    With herughter full of mncholy, I entered the researchb.


    The active cooling artifact circting fresh air helped cool the sweat on my forehead.


    A tavern


    Since the kids were good at everything, it would probably be a pretty decent tavern.


    Thats what I thought until then.


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