Episode 13
EPISODE.07
‘Huh-.’
It wasn’t just the students who were surprised by the magic that Russell created.
The two professors standing closest also widened their eyes as if they were surprised.
‘Do you mean that Russell Raymond has made it to the second circle? He clung to it tenaciously, and eventually made it with that thin and thin mana rod.’
‘Maybe there will be quite a big tectonic shift this year.’
Although his practical grades were significantly low, Russell’s written grades were excellent enough to compete within three fingers.
In addition, they even have the skills to get good grades in practical skills to a certain extent.
It was natural for there to be changes in the leaderboard.
‘Of course, even so, Baron Frederick’s second son is not easy.’
If Russell made it to the second circle, it would probably be around winter break.
In comparison, Anton was a wizard who reached the 2nd circle quite a long time ago.
It would be a lie if there was no difference in skill level.
‘Then the point to watch is how Russell will overcome that difference.’
Because Russell wasn’t such a stupid student that he pointed out Anton without even knowing that.
The two professors exchanged a look as if they were thinking the same thing and nodded.
Immediately afterwards, he retreated to the edge of the earthen wall and shouted.
“Then you two-.”
“-Let’s get started.”
[mission]
Win your first real battle (magic battle).
[compensation]
Lowest grade magic stone x2
[significant]
This is a mission in which additional rewards are continuously given when you win consecutively in each class.
[mission]
Take this opportunity to settle the matter with Anton Frederick.
[compensation]
???
As soon as the two professors finished speaking, a green window appeared, but I didn’t have time to pay attention to reading it.
Because the magic battle had already begun.
The first striker was Anton.
As if he had been waiting, magical power began to gather at a rapid pace, and a fireball rushed towards Russell.
Grumble!
At most, Fire is a 1st circle magic.
As it was a simple spell, the casting speed was also fast.
However, if that amount of magic is infused into it, it would be difficult to simply dismiss it as a 1st circle.
However, Russell easily blocked Anton’s fire by deploying his shield.
Boom, boom!
By slanting the slope of the shield, there is even a sense of sending the explosion and hot air that occurred immediately upward.
“Huh. How can you handle something like that in such a short amount of time? That’s amazing. “No, should I say skilled?”
“If you haven’t experienced combat, it would be virtually impossible to deal with, Russell. “He had good sense.”
While the two professors were amazed by the skill that could hardly be considered a student, Russell quickly cast a second spell.
At the same time as disarming the shield, the 2nd circle magic, Fire Arrow, was cast.
A natural yet quick connection like water.
The casting speed was also incredibly fast considering that he had just entered the second circle.
‘Intermediate level understanding of fire properties is helpful in times like this.’
Russell’s understanding of intermediate fire properties is a whopping 23%.
It was the highest level of understanding of the four major attributes.
If so, there is no need to talk about its power.
Wedge!
The fire arrow was completed in an instant and pierced the air at incredible speed.
“Shh, shh, shield!”
Anton, taken aback by the speed, urgently deployed defensive magic.
But it was different from Russell’s.
I just created an ordinary, hemispherical shield blocking the front.
Boom, boom, boom!
The entire shield shook with the explosion.
As if that wasn’t enough, the hot air couldn’t escape upwards and flowed in all directions until it disturbed my eyes.
“Surp-.”
Anton gasped in the hot, suffocating air.
But Russell’s offensive wasn’t over yet.
‘Fire Arrow, Fire Arrow, Fire Arrow.’
One strike, two strikes, three strikes -.
Fire arrows were cast at a speed that made it impossible to believe it was a 2nd circle, hitting Anton’s shield like a shower of fire.
If things continue like this, it won’t be long before the shield is shattered.
‘Damn it-.’
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Anton was pushed back, but changed the shield’s magic formula slightly.
‘Protect from Fire.’
By overlaying the fire attribute resistance formula, it was made to be able to withstand the coming fire arrows.
‘Of course, the resistance of other attributes will be weakened.’
I couldn’t help it.
In addition, this decision was made because Anton could not believe that Russell would be proficient in other magic attributes.
But Anton didn’t know.
That this moment was exactly the moment Russell was aiming for.
‘Cancel, and… … .’
Wedge, wow!
Another shot of magic flew out of nowhere, and Anton’s shield, which had greatly improved fire resistance, was completely shattered.
Whoop, boom!
Along with the heated air, the magic that penetrated the shield hit Anton’s body.
“Queeeeeek!”
A wind-attribute magic that is completely different from before.
It was Wind Arrow.
* * *
“Queeeeeek!”
Kutadadang-.
Anton’s body flies away and rolls on the floor with the sound of a pig being slaughtered.
Because the power was intentionally reduced and even penetrated the shield, it did not pierce the body, but the impact was strong enough to make one lose consciousness for a moment.
As if to prove that fact, Anton, who had fallen on the floor, wriggled intermittently.
I still couldn’t come to my senses.
I feel like I should at least break my bones one by one to ease my temper a little.
‘I guess I can’t be that overly lenient here.’
The decision had already been made, and the professors were also watching.
“… … .”
“… … .”
It was as if he had never expected such a scene, and the atmosphere surrounding him was calm.
Not only the students but also the professors were in a situation where they did not dare to open their mouths.
‘I never thought it would come to a conclusion so quickly.’
‘Anton, did you get hit without even trying properly?’
‘If I were the opponent… … .’
Although I was a little surprised that Russell was placed in the second circle, the fact that Anton still had the advantage did not change.
At least those present thought so.
However, Anton was tricked by Russell.
The only proper attack was the initial surprise fire.
As I felt my head pounding, some of the children frowned without realizing it.
But unlike those kids, the professors were surprised in a completely different way.
“Did you just see that?”
“of course.”
“Huh, rather than casting Fire Arrow, you cancel it in an instant and then use the remaining magic power to cast another spell.”
Although it was nothing compared to double casting, it was an amazing feat that made it hard to believe it was a 2nd circle.
“If you were not careful, your mana might have flowed back, but it seems you were quite confident in your mana management.”
“If not, then the magical power he possesses is more pure than you can imagine.”
If we were to be specific, Russell’s case was both.
The mana obtained through the magic stone was much purer than other mana.
‘I never thought being born with a gift would help me in this way.’
Due to his natural nature, he always used only the amount of magical power that the Mana Road could withstand.
Meanwhile, as efforts were made to achieve high efficiency using only a small amount of mana, mana management ability naturally increased.
‘Of course, the risk increases with Go Circle magic.’
Even so, the fact that he has his own weapon cannot be denied.
“professor.”
Russell opened his mouth as if asking for a final decision.
The two professors who were still talking at that time cleared their throats lightly.
“Uh hmm hmm. “I’m sorry.”
“texture… … I’m at a loss. The winner of this actual sparring match is Russell Raymond. “It’s you.”
[You have completed the mission. Magic stones are paid as compensation.]
[You have completed the mission. We will pay ??? as compensation.]
* * *
Russell returned to his seat, leaving Anton behind as he was carried out on a stretcher.
The students’ eyes still followed me like a tag, but it didn’t matter.
‘Because it’s going to fall soon anyway.’
just as expected.
“Next turn… … .”
As the professor’s name begins to be called, the gazes attached to him begin to fall away one by one.
By the time the second magic battle began, there wasn’t even a single line of sight left.
Only after roughly confirming that his gaze had been withdrawn did Russell open the subspace.
The thoroughness with which the entrance to the subspace was hidden inside the robe was also visible. Of course, others will not be able to see the entrance to the sub-space, but-.
‘But you never know.’
The reward Russell wanted to check was the reward marked ‘???’.
Of course, the magic stone was also an important reward, but it was a situation I was used to because I had already seen it many times.
Moreover, this was the first time I received a reward whose name was not clearly indicated.
Sabjak.
Then, following his fingertips, a reward of unknown name came out.
Its identity was revealed.
‘This… … .’
It was parchment.
The size is about two palm spans horizontally and one palm span lengthwise. A piece of parchment with nothing written on it.
‘Is this a reward?’
Russell tilted his head at the bizarre form of reward he had never seen before.
‘hmm.’
I turned the parchment over and crumpled it, but nothing changed.
‘perhaps… … .’
As I breathed in a little bit of magic power, thinking about what might happen, I felt a slight vibration spreading along Russell’s fingertips.
Wooooow.
A vibration so slight that only Russell could feel it.
‘I knew it.’
This parchment was a kind of artifact that worked with magic.
The vibration that started like that soon covered the entire parchment.
Immediately after, a green window suddenly emerged from the parchment.
[limit]
Although there was a letter engraved on it called ‘Restriction’ that I had never seen before, the format itself was the same as the others.
[limit]
This parchment is currently locked. Please try again after achieving 3 circles.
One after another, another spear bit its tail.
[mission]
Achieve Circle 3.
Complete the 3 circles one step further than now. Take enough time and effort to complete the 3 circles.
[compensation]
Intermediate magic stone (edible), lowest grade magic stone (edible) x2
Unlocks the locking spell on the parchment.
It hasn’t even been a month since I got into the 2nd circle.
But before I knew it, the mission to achieve Circle 3 came to mind.
‘Looking at it, it doesn’t seem like a mission to be accomplished in a short period of time… … ,’
This probably means investing some time into the 3rd circle.
As if to disprove that fact, doesn’t the mission’s content also require sufficient time and effort?
Russell clicked his tongue lightly at that content.
‘Tsk.’
However, contrary to his inner thoughts, Russell’s eyes as he stared at the mission window were actually covered with a burning desire.
‘It’s the 3rd circle… … .’
It’s not that high of a level.
But for Russell, it was clear that Circle 3 was an encouraging place.
That’s because it was a level that he had never been able to reach in his past life, let alone his current life.
Additionally, one of the rewards after achieving Circle 3 is a mid-level magic stone.
‘Until now, there has never been a mid-level magic stone released.’
There are roughly four and a half months left until the end of the first semester.
‘Then it would be a good idea to make it a goal to achieve Circle 3 before the end of this semester.’
It didn’t feel like it was a bit unreasonable, but at the same time, it was a goal worth challenging.
Therefore, Russell slowly clenched his fists as he set his goal.
and… … .
.
.
Four months have passed.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
