Chapter 17 – It’s the Magic You Chose (5)

Erzsebet watched the students’ activities with a serious expression.
Three freshmen and sophomores wearing artifacts with protective magic were waiting for the signal to start the game.
And eventually, as soon as the whistle blew, one swordsman from both sides ran out and the other two prepared their magic.

‘Surely… ‘You have talent.’

The object of Erzsebet’s attention in this game was none other than the knife.
He was engaged in a close battle without retreating an inch against Hafen, the master of swordsmanship, Viscount Cloud.

〈Baekmado: Increased muscle strength ⌜Strength⌟〉
〈White Magic Sword: Grants agility ⌜Haste⌟〉

The proficiency of the two white magic swords, which are considered the most basic by those who use swords as magic weapons, is extraordinary.
It looked like he would be quite active in the driver’s club when he reached his second year.
But Hafen was no slouch either.

〈Dark Magic: Blocks vision ⌜Visual Infair⌟〉
〈White Magic Blade: Magic Defense ⌜Barrier⌟〉

By properly coordinating mana and karma, he realized two conflicting magic spells in an instant.
As soon as he, who was a bit more experienced as a second-year student, cast magic defense, magic poured out from the rear rows of both sides.

Quagwagwang!

There was a loud noise from the stands and the stadium was filled with dust.
As expected, the difference in firepower is overwhelming in the second year. Unless there is a major upset, they will win.

Most of the attention of the Magic Tower officials, who were watching the game with excitement, was focused on sophomore Liv Labre.
Compared to Christina from the Magic Tower, the number of spells she cast was five more.
The sword, which was not covered with defensive magic, was instantly pushed back by the barrage of magic.

“Pi—.”
“Isn’t this fun, Pie?”

Erzébet stroked Pyi, who was picking his wings next to her.
It probably won’t be decided right away.
Erzsebet, who was wondering how to soothe Pii, smelled a fragrant smell coming from afar.
There were many students watching the game while chewing popcorn in their seats.

“Pee, do you want some popcorn?”
“Pi—.”
“Then I’ll buy it for you. Let’s see…”

It’s a bit awkward to go down, should I call someone? Other than that, where is it sold?
Just as Erzsebet was worrying, Pii flapped her wings as she pleased and flew over the stadium.

“Ah, ah! “Phee!”

Confused, she immediately used her magic to share her familiar’s senses.
The field of view widened, and the scenery Piy was seeing was projected onto Erzsebet.

— Piy, please come back here.
“Pi—.”
— Don’t be stubborn, just be quick. Then you get caught up in the magic!
“Pi—.”

Despite Erzsebet’s dissuasion, her familiar went straight to the place with the most popcorn.
Then a man began to appear in her eyes.

The only man wearing shabby clothes at Parenzia Academy.
On the surface, he is nothing more than just a store owner.
However, for some reason, even though his father and the chairman are extremely wary, he never speaks about his true identity.
And–

‘Lewis… ‘He is your fiancé.’

That can’t be possible.

‘Really.’

That can never be possible.

‘Should I at least take the Mana Oath? ‘Can you take a picture of my armpits?’

Shut up, Chairman…

“Give me one more.”
“Can’t you just pick it up yourself?”
“Then aren’t you going to take money out of your own pocket? That’s called stealing, not trading. Give it to me directly.”

Louis was next to Viscount Ruhillen, putting popcorn into her mouth as if he were her lover.
Who is Darling Tokarev?
Isn’t this a very wealthy family that no family in Penheim would refuse to marry?
She took the cheap corn that Lewis gave her and ate it as if she was happy and put the game behind her.
Erzsebet couldn’t understand what was so special about him.

And while she was lost in her thoughts, Phi landed lightly on the large bag of popcorn that Lewis was carrying.

— Pii? It’s dangerous! Get eaten!!
“What the fuck? “I was surprised.”

Lewis looked surprised to see a polar bird staring at him blankly.
But then he caught Viscount Darling’s attention, and he gave her one of her popcorns and put it in her mouth.

“Okay. “Did you come here because you wanted to eat this?”
“Pi—.”
“Store owner. What is that bird? “It looks expensive.”
“Just stop worrying and eat some popcorn. You too have suffered a lot. “Under a stupid master.”

— I mean, who is stupid?

Erzsebet fought back, but there was no way it could reach the other side of the stadium.
Because the distance between Pi and Louis was so close, his breath and voice could be heard by her.

“You’ve grown a lot. “It was small back then.”
– Yes?

Lewis’s hand touched Pi.
Warm, yet very careful.
It was a gentle movement, as if touching fragile glass crafts.

This man is my fiancé. I just can’t understand it.

— Heh, now, wait a minute!

Erzsebet, whose senses were linked to her familiar, felt her cheeks becoming hot for a moment.
He had never allowed such sudden physical contact with someone in his life.
But at that moment——

Pajik!

“Aaaaah!!”

Suddenly her connection to blood was forcibly severed and her eyes opened.

〈 Unique Magic: The End of Magic ⌜Magic·End⌟〉

Surprised, she got up from her seat. And at the same time, something strange happened in the stadium.

Rumbling——!!!

— Oh, it’s hot!!
— What did you just say?
— Fire magic? Who wrote it?

Adela’s magic enveloped the entire stadium, causing fierce flames to erupt.

***

I don’t know if the phenomenon of magical power coercion has been reported to academic societies, but even if I knew the principle, it was close to impossible to use it like I did.
The reason is, of course, that there is no way to inject more karma into the body than the limit.
Maybe that’s why, even if Adela wins, I won’t be hit with any bean jam, it feels good.

‘As expected, it’s amazing.’

2nd graders who were struck by a single spell.
Darling next to me also couldn’t hide his surprised expression.

Although the casting time was long, the odds were heavily tilted toward a clear first-year candidate.
Adella immediately prepared the next spell, and Carl and Jennifer also prepared to attack.
As cheers rang out in the stadium, I sensed Liv’s suspicious behavior.

‘No way… ?’

She lowered her wand still and watched Adela’s next spell.
The first level magic in the lightning system that I had practiced several times before, 〈, lightning strike 〉.
As soon as the circular formation was embroidered in the air, Liv launched a counterattack by slamming it down on the ground.

Crackling, crackling—!

The two wizards were glaring at each other with conflicting faces as the swords of Hafen clashed with each other and magic from both sides poured in to support them.
Adela smiled triumphantly, while Liv showed a calm expression.
And 〈 lightning strike 〉, whose power was doubled by magical power coercion, was fired towards the second-year camp.

Crumbling!!!

I watched Liv’s actions closely while the other two hurriedly prepared defensive magic.
She triggered her discharge by causing dozens of small lightning bolts from the ground and at the same time turning part of her ground into sharp metal.

〈Multiple chanting〉, 〈Parallel magic arrangement〉
〈Baekmado: Lightning ⌜Lightning Bolt⌟〉
〈 Baekmado: Trait change ⌜Transform⌟〉

Absolutely neat movements, as if he were the conductor of an orchestra.
A magical flower that analyzes the opponent’s magic and uses its properties to destroy it.

〈White Magic Sword: Nullify magic ⌜Dispel⌟〉

It was a truly standard dispel, different from the unique magic that I always have in operation.

— Clap clap clap clap!!
— Clap clap clap clap!!

After a moment of silence, applause erupted from the audience.
Nullifying the opponent’s magic in an urgent battle was not usually difficult.
Although it was a first-tier magic, it was a scene that clearly showed that Liv’s understanding was extraordinary.

I looked at Adela.
She looked devastated, as if she had never thought that her magic would be destroyed so easily.
Since you used 〈 Fire 〉 and 〈 Lightning 〉, the only magic you can use from now on is 〈 Wind Blade 〉 once.
There was a high possibility that even that would be dispelled.

‘It’s too bad…’ …’

It was unfortunate, but that was all.
We both did our best, but what can we do? The opponent was stronger than I thought.

If Adella had known how to implement even second-tier magic, dispelling would have been almost impossible… That’s all.

“By the way, why have you been so quiet since a while ago?”
“P-i—?”

A polar-colored bird whose eyes have become more blurry than before.
Shouldn’t this be returned to the princess?
In the meantime, I guess I could just get paid for the popcorn. To be honest, I really don’t want to run into him, but I can’t eat without a fight.

I got up from my seat and headed to Erzsebet, who was on the other side of the stadium.
However, some students could be heard making noise in the audience.
I turned my head to see something unfolding in front of me and was speechless.

“You’re screwed.”

It was not 〈 Windjeol 〉 that Adela intended to use as her last remaining shot.

***

You must win.
That was the only thought in Adela’s mind.
She could use… No, the most powerful magic she believes she can use.
2nd tier water magic, 〈flood〉.

A huge sphere floats in the air and grows in size.
Its form was extremely unstable and was constantly distorted by the vibrations of the surrounding air.

The magic Adela was trying to use was not magic based on the Archduke, as Lewis had warned.
Her magic was not strong enough to reliably receive the output of her magical power coercion.
Moreover, because it was a magic with insufficient proficiency, the balance collapsed even more quickly.

“What?”

The waves that were supposed to spread in one direction did not even start, and water spheres leaked out in the air and spewed out a huge amount of water.
By the time the sand in the stadium got wet, the magic was already about to explode.
By the time Adela realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

Fuuuuu!!!

A huge amount of water rained down on the stadium.
The defensive magic installed by Lehel activated and blocked the waves that hit the entire audience.
However, it did not protect the inside of the stadium where both sides were attacking each other.

“Aaaaah!”
“Wow!!”

Jennifer and Hafen are swept away by a huge wave and pushed out of the stadium.
The audience dropped the popcorn they were eating when they saw the waves rising above their heads.

“Puhhehehe!!!”

And the person who took the brunt of it was Adela herself, who was closest to the magic she had cast.