As planned, the duel took place.
Now that I have my father’s permission, all that’s left is to use magic to stamp out Viscount Nostra.
Viscount Nostra must be completely confident of his victory.
It is certain that he will win, and he must be thinking about how he can ‘effectively’ subdue me.
“under.”
That’s not even funny.
How can you be so confident about a subject that hasn’t even made it to the full 7th circle?
Even before his return, he had never been a proper wizard… … .
okay.
Before returning, everything Viscount Nostra taught me was wild.
You can build up circles quickly, but once you learn it, you cannot reach circles beyond 8 even if you die.
Thanks to this, I had to replace all the poorly accumulated circles.
How much trouble did you have to endure because of that? … .
“… … Ah, thinking about it again brings tears to my eyes.”
If I didn’t have the talent that comes once in a thousand years, even that ‘replacement’ option would have been impossible.
Well, anyway.
“It’s still the same here.”
As I looked around my family’s magic practice center, I was captivated by old memories.
Even if I saw this place again, I didn’t think I would feel much emotion.
But no.
I was missing the past more than I thought.
“Probably, no matter what magic was used up to at least circle 6, it withstood it.”
It’s not Walpurgis for nothing.
Our family’s magic training center is equipped with a huge amount of magic barriers and tools, and they are designed to withstand any significant impact.
In other words, you can do anything.
“Magic Missile.”
I lightly chanted the 1st circle magic.
Then, a pure white arrow appeared in my hand.
The most basic 1st circle magic that beginners learn is light.
Next is this magic missile.
The principle is also simple.
However, there is something that many wizards overlook: the more basic magic is, the more possibilities it has for use.
For example, if the skill level is high and it can be applied in a variety of ways, it is not simply a ‘missile’.
“explosion.”
At that moment, the magic missile that was extending exploded.
But it didn’t just explode.
The exploded magic missile was divided into small parts and rained down again.
“Force the mana contained in the magic missile and explode it, and then use the remaining by-products to aim for a follow-up hit… … .”
The mana control that allows such minor manipulations also applies to Go Circle.
That’s the difference between a high-circle wizard and a low-circle wizard.
“First of all, mana control itself is not much different from before.”
Then how about something like this?
I made one more magic missile.
In general, magic missiles are one-way magic.
The reason Magic Missile is ‘Circle 1’ is because it requires few calculations to manifest magic and is simple.
But what if it gets twisted here?
For example, what if we made magic missiles so that they could be controlled by twisting their direction at will, rather than using one-way magic?
The difficulty level increases several times.
The required calculation of spatial coordinates increases several times, and if you calculate such twisted things, the level of difficulty becomes 5-circle level.
“good.”
As soon as I said that, a magic missile was launched.
It’s the same up to here.
However, the moment the additionally calculated coordinates are activated… … .
Hiss!
The direction of the magic missile changed for an instant.
Then it started moving as if it was alive.
“It’s simple up to this point.”
Well, even though the body is younger, the most important thing is the hair, so is it natural?
I smiled contentedly.
If you have succeeded up to this point, no other checks are necessary.
With this level of mana control, there is no way Viscount Nostra can beat me no matter what he does.
“The duel is in one hour.”
There’s nothing else to do until then, so let’s try some more magic.
* * *
“Hehe.”
Viscount Nostra smiled and walked towards the training room.
The first step to becoming the center of Walpurgis.
I can’t help but laugh.
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As Mikhail’s teacher, he becomes a pillar of Walpurgis.
‘This is my way, Aidan.’
A close friend with whom we were once close enough to be close friends.
But a lot of time has passed.
‘Of course you don’t know anything.’
Just as I was thinking that, a sudden sharp pain occurred near my heart.
“… … Pfft!”
Viscount Nostra staggered, clutching his left chest.
It was then.
“Viscount Nostra.”
He quickly straightened up at the sound of a voice coming from behind him.
“Are you here, Your Excellency the Marquis?”
He turned his head and bowed to the Marquis.
A long time ago, we were close friends.
But now, since the location is the location, I had no choice but to be polite.
“You said you made a bet with my son?”
“Yes, you suggested it first, but… … . It just worked out well. “I always thought that he needed a proper guide.”
“Huh, a guide… … .”
For a brief moment, a look of regret appeared in the Marquis’ eyes and then disappeared.
“Of course, I have no other intentions. “Your Excellency, you are the one who knows my loyalty better than anyone else.”
Bowing his head, Viscount Nostra let out a sorrowful voice as if he had no choice.
On the outside, he seemed to be more loyal than anyone else.
“know. “Why don’t I know?”
The Marquis nodded.
“You have helped me since I was young, and saved me from many crises. “I remember it clearly.”
“… … .”
“That’s why I’m just watching you do this.”
The Marquis Walpurgis looked at him quietly.
The intimidating feeling of an 8th circle mage.
Cold sweat ran down Viscount Nostra’s spine as he met those eyes.
But he somehow managed to smile.
“Yes, I guess so.”
“… … .”
“Haven’t Your Excellency always shown convenience to me? “I’m really keeping that in mind.”
Hiding his true feelings, Viscount Nostra spoke to the Marquis.
“So, you are giving me a chance this time.”
“Hmm… … .”
However, the Marquis smiled bitterly at Viscount Nostra’s words.
“It’s an opportunity, you think?”
“What are you talking about?”
“No, if that’s what you think. “There is no need to say anything else in the face of a duel.”
After saying that, he passed Viscount Nostra and headed toward the training center.
‘… … what?’
Viscount Nostra frowned.
I couldn’t figure out why the Marquis reacted like this.
Is there anyone who believes in something?
‘No, it doesn’t matter.’
Looking at the Marquis’ back, Viscount Nostra smiled coldly.
‘Your son has chosen to receive my teachings.’
There is no way you can be defeated.
It is already decided that he will become Mikhail’s teacher in the future, and it will be the starting point for him to become the center of Walpurgis.
“Hehe.”
He walked, clutching his unsteadily beating heart.
* * *
How long had it been like that, practicing a few more spells?
“Mikhail, are you ready?”
My father came into the training room with his back to me.
“Ah, are you here?”
“Okay, I’m here.”
My father answered bluntly and sat down on a chair outside the training center.
“As you said, I am the only observer of this duel. “No one but me will know the outcome of the duel, and the result will be strictly observed.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“However, the price of this duel will not be light. Neither side can deny the result, so decide carefully.”
“Of course it’s okay.”
Viscount Nostra, who succeeded his father, answered.
“You made your choice, Master. “The person who will succeed Walpurgis does not speak lightly.”
“Well, yes, it’s not light. “I admit it.”
At my words, my father nodded and said.
“Okay, then… … .”
My father stretched out his hand.
Ugh.
At that moment, the training ground where Viscount Nostra and I were standing was enveloped in a bright blue energy, and a circle began to form.
I’m currently in the 4th circle, so there’s no problem, but Viscount Nostra’s case will definitely be different.
“Viscount Nostra. By mutual agreement, your circle has been temporarily sealed. “Until the duel ends, you cannot use magic above 5 circles.”
“Yes, I accept it.”
Viscount Nostra answered and looked at me.
“Are you ready, master?”
“Of course it was me.”
To be more specific, I would say it was decades ago.
“Then, let me teach you.”
With those words, Viscount Nostra lifted the staff he was holding in his hand.
“Slow.”
Is it a debuff spell from the beginning?
They’ll probably just slow down and take the win quickly.
“Confusion.”
But I didn’t stay still either.
Confusion magic.
“Ugh… … ?!”
For an instant, Viscount Nostra’s body swayed.
Meanwhile, the slow attack that hit me directly slowed down my body.
“Huh, how?! Confusion magic must be the most difficult magic among the 4 circles… … !”
“There’s no need to know.”
I moved my mana and shook off the slow effect on me.
“Huh, well, good!”
However, Viscount Nostra did not sit still either.
“Fire Ball, Wind Cutter!”
The two magics appeared with a time gap.
But that wasn’t the end.
As soon as the magic was manifested, Viscount Nostra shouted the magic again.
“Earth Break!”
Kwazijic!
The ground collapsed and a ball of bright red flame rushed towards me.
That wasn’t the end, the blade of the wind also targeted me.
Two circle 3 and one circle 4.
“I will teach you. The difference between circles is not simply in the type of magic that can be used… !”
“I don’t know.”
From a common sense perspective, Viscount Nostra’s words were not wrong.
It goes without saying that I, who has just reached the 4th circle, cannot simply block these magics.
There is a lack of experience, and there is a big difference in the ability to utilize mana.
Yeah, that’s natural.
However, unlike swordsmanship, magic is a very unfair discipline.
No matter how hard you try, swordsmanship cannot overcome the difference between the physical body and the Aurors.
However, magic is different.
“Mana Barrier.”
4th circle defense spell.
The wall of mana tightly surrounded my entire body.
After that, I immediately continued chanting the spell.
“Magic Missile.”
If you have a mind that can calculate, it is possible to create something no matter how irrational it may be.
“Ha, what about the 1st circle…” … .”
“Multicasting.”
At that moment, the magic missiles, which were only one shot, began to increase endlessly.
“… … uh?”
Let’s think about it here.
‘Mana utilization’ and ‘experience’ are not circle issues.
Literally the individual capabilities of a wizard.
Viscount Nostra must have been confident that he was far ahead of me in these two matters.
okay.
In front of the great mage who took the 9th circle.
“Autonomous operation, multiple time explosions, fragmented mana bullets… … .”
The shape of the magic missile quickly began to change.
The appearance of Circle 1 has changed to the extent that it is difficult to find.
But anyway, the fact that it was a magic missile did not change.
“I will inform you clearly from now on, Viscount Nostra.”
I grinned as I watched him blankly looking at the magic missiles packed tightly together.
“This is magic.”
