Accelerate Target's Intrinsic Time (Spell Boost)
In the stretched out time, me and Mr. Gawain were on the offensive.
It was all I could do to keep up.
I couldn't relax for even a moment.
One wrong move and the equilibrium held at the edge would crumble so easily that I'd end up rolling on the floor of the training ground.
However, the tension of crossing the line with an opponent who is stronger than you is the same as the tension I had with Luke when I was a student at the Academy.
I've been beaten up so many times by Luke's guy, he's really sarcastic and strong.
He was so annoying that I had to practice and practice a lot for that, and I would always beat him up again the next time.
I've had countless one-on-one sessions.
That time gives me strength.
I'm not alone.
Now I'm fighting with the help of Luke.
But in the course of exchanging magic, one thing becomes clear.
You realize that you can't win.
--You can't win.
The opponent is a professional in magical combat.
They have too much experience fighting as wizards.
I'm the one who will not be able to keep up with them first.
So, what should I do with that understanding?
--I want to win.
I'm not going to be able to get it right.
That's right.
I didn't care if Luke was a genius or not, that day I didn't care about it.
I just didn't want to be defeated, and I kept challenging myself to climb over a wall higher than I was.
I didn't make it in society, but I'd like to work hard enough to make him cringe again, just like back then.
So, I'm sorry.
I don't know if I can stand 60 seconds.
Forgive me.
Instead, I'm going to get something much bigger than that--
Step in.
Close up the distance.
Close range, which is instantly fatal if hit.
That's why the counters I shoot will also be the most powerful.
The pinnacle of the royal magic world.
I'm going to surpass a Maegus-grade magician - the pinnacle of the royal magic world.
The corner of Gawain's mouth goes up at my stepping in to get the win, throwing away my 60-second endurance and going for the win.
The smile of a reckless newcomer who stepped in to surpass his far superior self, as if he were amused.
A smile like that, as if he can't help but be amused.
The magic circle unfolds to fill the four sides.
Gawain's flames collide with my storm.
An intense shockwave hits my eardrums.
The dust cloud that enveloped the training ground gradually clears.
My magic doesn't reach Gawain-san.
But Gawain's magic had not reached me either.
'Interesting,'
Mr. Gawain raises the corners of his mouth.
'Thanks. It's been a long time since I've had to deal with someone who doesn't break me when I really hit them.
No way. Thank you too. I feel like I'm back in the old days, and I'm feeling light-hearted.
"Really? That's a good thing.
After nodding, Mr. Gawain said.
'All right, let's have a second round--'
Suddenly, a cold, icy voice interrupted me.
'Sixty seconds, that's it.'
At the sound of his voice, Gawain frowns and then says, "No, it's the fun part.
'No, the fun part is about to begin.
"What does a Holy Treasure (Maegus) class sorcerer do when he's serious about having fun? You're a rookie.
The slender, tall, slender body and silver hair.
I knew the person whose appearance reminded me of a beautiful bird.
The ice wizard, Chris Sherlock.
Like Gawain, he is one of the Holy Treasure (Maegas) class magicians.
Okay. Just a little bit.
"We can't show our subordinates that we're breaking the rules set by the captain. His Highness Michael is looking at it too. In order not to diminish the reputation of the Magic Division, you must act with moderation and common sense--
All right. Just stop, right?
Gawain says, scratching his head.
Then he looked down at me and said, "You've passed.
You've passed.
With those words, I finally realized that I had passed.
I did it. ......!
I was able to pass. ......!
I guess they didn't expect me to endure for 60 seconds.
The spectators are all stunned.
Hmph! Look at that Luke!
After squinting at the accomplishment, I turned to Luke and said, 'How about that! And I did it with a grin on my face.