I've never seen a match between two sorcerers before.
Armark said.
How do you do it?
We could do it without any rules.
Torque put his hands on his hips.
Torque put his hand on his hip, "It's just before the exam. It wouldn't look good if you got hurt too badly.
He then raised his right hand and drew a circle in the air.
In response, a large circle of light was drawn on the ground, surrounding both Armark and Torque.
Inside this circle is where the game will be played.
Torque said.
The winner is the one who knocks his opponent's body out of the circle or to the ground. However.
You may not use anything but magic.
Armark interrupted him.
"Is that right?
"Hmm.
Torque shrugs his shoulders.
It's forbidden to touch them directly. You can use the cane on your back as a handicap.
You'll be using your bare hands, right?
Yeah.
I'll do it with my bare hands.
I'll do it with my bare hands, too," Armark said, and Torg clucked.
You're a lousy bastard.
Then he slowly rotated his shoulders.
This is the same gesture he showed in the martial arts tournament.
I'm sure you'll agree with me.
"Turn off the lights.
Torque said.
The ring is glowing, so you can see each other.
'Yeah.'
Armark nodded and extinguished the flame in his left hand.
Now you can use both hands.
How many games are we going to play?
Torque said, seeing how happy Armark looked.
You can play any one you like.
'No.'
Armark shook his head.
No," Armark shook his head, "we'll do as many as you want. Until you and I are satisfied.
"Hmm.
Torque looked at his feet. I saw his lips twist into a smile.
That's what I call licking.
Suddenly, Torque looked up.
I'm sure you're aware of that.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
Torque held up his left hand as well.
He couldn't dodge it.
Armark tried to create an invisible shield, but at that moment a strong wind blew against his face and he lost his vision for a moment.
His body floats.
The grass around his ankles had somehow come undone, just as it had when he was entangled.
When he thought, "Oh no," Armark's body was thrown out of the circle of light.
That's one win for me.
Torque twitched his chin.
I'm beat.
Armark stood up.
That was amazing.
He said what he thought honestly.
How many spells did you use in that instant?
Are you freaking out?
Torque laughed.
Maybe it's too early for you.
No.
Armark shook his head.
'I know how to do it. Next time I won't lose.
As he said this, he stepped into the circle.
"Oh.
Torque's face twisted viciously.
Then let's see it.
I'm not sure what to make of this.
Fingers of flame.
Five fireballs fly in separate trajectories from Torque's vigorously opened hand.
It would be troublesome if those things flew around freely.
Armark closed the gap between Torque at once, keeping his invisible shield up.
"Mmm.
I'm not sure what to do.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
Good.
Armark drew a line in the air with his mental pen that stretched straight to Torque's back.
This is the art of object levitation, handed down from Degu. Torque's body softly floated in the air.
At that moment, Torque chuckled.
A fireball suddenly erupted from the ground behind Torque, striking Armark.
"Ah!
He was concentrating on his levitation technique, but his reaction was delayed.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
He was thrown violently out of the circle and slammed the ground with a gasp.
"Damn it!
Then he raised his body and looked at Torque.
I'm hit. You hid one of the fireballs behind you the first time you used your fingers of flame.
"That's interesting how well you caught on.
Torque laughed.
That's two wins for me.
Not quite.
Armark stood up.
I'll win next time.
You're going to get hurt.
Torque said, as if that was a good thing.
Don't be sorry if you don't take the test.
No hard feelings.
Armark replies.
I'm just grateful.
Ha!
Torque grins through his teeth.
You're a creepy son of a bitch.
I'll go first.
Armark held up his right hand.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
This is the art of the air bullet.
I'm not sure what to make of it.
This is a great way to make sure that you don't get caught in the middle of a situation.
He could see that the mass of pressure dissipated just before it reached Torque's body.
Perhaps an invisible shield.
At that moment, Armark was moving quickly to prevent Torque from targeting him.
He moved around to the side of Torque with blinding speed to keep him out of the circle.
"Tsk.
Torque's face twisted.
You're a dirty bastard. It's not like your physical abilities are magic itself.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
It's powerful enough.
Armark moved further behind Torque.
Fast.
Torque turns to face Armark and jumps away.
Armark stepped sharply into it.
The power of the wind swirled in his hands.
However, an electric current that suddenly ran from his feet pierced through Almark's body.
"Ggh!
This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.
"Ggh!
"Phew.
I'm not sure what to say.
I'm not sure what to say.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with that.
What do you think? Do you give up now?
Torque looked at him and saw the innocent glint in his eye and furrowed his brow.
"This is fun, Torg.
Armark said.
I've never seen a game like this.
A game where no lives are lost.
But that's not all.
It doesn't matter how many times you fail.
You can improve yourself through trial and error.
This is a feeling that I could not get on the battlefields of the north, where the competition was always serious, or in martial arts matches, where I was overwhelmingly stronger than the other students from the start.
There is something to be discovered in each match.
I could see that my common sense and image of myself as a sorcerer was rapidly being rewritten.
I really learn a lot.
Armark's face broke into a smile of unconcealed excitement.
Let's do more.
Heck. You're a funny guy, really.
Torque spat on the ground.
But I'm not taking it easy on you anymore.