Now that I know where he is, I can use transference magic to hit the source.
　Now that we know where he is, we can use transference magic to hit the source.

What's that supposed to mean?
What do you mean, the Empire is cheating?　What do you think you're doing, Kurt?

　When I tried to use the transference spell, Lara and Marise questioned me.
　I'm not sure if I can explain it from scratch.
　What if they get away in the meantime?
　I was wondering what to do.

"There they are!　It's those faulty wizards from King's Landing!
Take them out at once!

　When I turned around, I saw that a representative of the Empire was coming towards me and was about to unleash a spell.

They are cunning.

　They were caught off-guard, and everyone was unable to react to the Imperial representative.

"Gather round my hand, flame. "Gather yourselves into this hand, flames!

　The representative of the Empire begins to chant.

　It's too slow.
　I'm getting sleepy.

　I raise my hand and use backfire magic.
　As I've said before, backfire magic is a technique that makes your opponent's magic backfire.

Is that ......?
"Why isn't it working?

　The man on the Imperial side looked puzzled.
　The Imperial man looked puzzled. He had used a backfire spell to kill his opponent's magic formula before it could be activated.

What's ...... the reason the imperial man attacked?　Is this the cheat ...... that Kurt was talking about?
"Oh, you guys!　You're breaking the rules!

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand what's going on," said Lara and Marise at the same time.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

"Shut up!　We'll shut your mouths and that will be the end of it.

　And that's it.

　I see.
　I don't see any of the teachers around.

You mean they've been watching ...... for this?
Kurt. What do you mean?
It was a set-up all along. The Empire has no intention of having a proper exchange.

　Lara's eyes widened in surprise.

　They've got a monitoring spell to know what we're doing.
　And they're going to interfere directly, which is forbidden in exchange games.
　That was telling.

I'm sure this isn't the first time you've done this. This isn't the first time you've done this, is it?

　The Imperial side only smiled and did not answer the question.

　It's settled.
　That's probably why King's Landing lost 10 games in a row.

But I've been destroying surveillance equipment. So when they saw how bad things got, they came to get rid of us. Or they came to take the items we've collected. ......
You don't have to explain.

　He said that, but he could read their intentions from their expressions.

　That's the Empire. Dirty.
　It's the same as it was a thousand years ago.
　Aside from the teachers on the Empire side, the teachers on the King's side are probably trying to talk their way out of this situation.

　In other words, .......

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm sure you're not the only one.　 Gather round this hand, flame. ......

　It's a direct battle with another school that I didn't expect to take place in an exchange game.

"Fu ......

　I sigh.
　You're using chanting magic in a disciplined manner.
　If you're that slow.

"Lara.
Yeah!　I know!

　Lara unleashes her fire spear before her opponent's magic can take off.
　With no chanting, of course.

"Aah!

　One of them was hit by the fire spear and was blown backwards.

"What the hell!　What's going on?
What the heck happened?　I'm not sure what to make of this.

　...... analysis complete.



　It seems that all five of the empire's men are not white ......, which is considered unsuitable for combat, but full magic.
　There was no way they could beat the red ones who excelled in offensive magic.
　And they were chanting magic.

"Come on, take it!
Don't go easy on him, boys!
Gather round my hand, flame. ......

　Apparently, I've just set the Empire on fire.

　But they won't take it easy on us. .......
　How kind!
　To be honest, I was getting tired of collecting items in the Treasure Labyrinth.

"Lara, Marlies. It's time to show the results of your training.
"Yeah, yeah!　But I haven't played against anyone since the entrance exam. ......
It's okay!　You've worked hard for ...... this whole time, and you can trust Kurt!
Use your strength to your heart's content.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
　While my opponent was chanting, Lara used her Fire Spear. Marise unleashed her Lightning Arrow.

What's with the speed!
How can they unleash magic when they're not chanting?

　In no time at all, the Imperial side was in chaos.
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I have.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　The other side tried to release their magic in a hurry, but they couldn't catch up at all.
　They were blown away by the power of the magic, smashing their bodies against the nearby trees and rolling on the ground.

"This is the power of the first year ......!
What are we being shown?

　"What are we being shown?" the third years, Corey and Glenn, shouted in surprise.
　They were trying to join in, but I guess they couldn't keep up.

This is normal for a freshman.
"Normal ......?　You're saying no chanting is normal?
"Yes. No chanting is the norm among first years. It's no wonder the Empire's chanting magic can't keep up.
...... The way you've been looking at me for a while now, the normalcy in me is crumbling.
What the hell is going on with this year?

　Corey and Glenn were stunned.

　Since that 'practical' class, they had had the opportunity to teach magic to more than just Lara and Marise.
　As a result, most of the first-year students were able to cast spells without chanting.

"And yet, ......

　I'm curious about something.
　The representative of the Imperial side was slowly trying to get up, while being blown away by the magic of Lara and Marise.

...... a little too tough for you, don't you think?
It's true. I think I went a little easy on her because I thought she might die. ......
But it's still crazy. You shouldn't be able to get up right away, should you?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a little nervous about this.

　...... I see.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　I guess that's why some of the damage was absorbed.

"Don't you ...... get carried away?

　One of them holds up his hand.

One of them holds up his hand. "Let's show ...... you what we're really made of!

　Huh?
　A magic formula is being developed around him.

　Someone is pulling the strings directly behind the scenes.
　At first glance, it looks like he's about to unleash a spell called Meteor Burn.
　But it was obvious to me that someone else was deploying the magic formula.

"Aha!　Meteo Burn!

　A large meteorite like object appeared above us, and was about to fall.
　But...

"Too late.

　I point my palm upwards.
　I intervene with a magic formula.

　...... I knew it. It's a little more powerful, but I didn't think it would be so easy to reconfigure the spell.
　The warding spell is in place, so it won't kill us.
　The meteorite that was about to fall on us turned around and stabbed towards the other side.

"Aaahhhh!
I'm not sure what to make of this.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It hit the ground.
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you're not the only one.

Is this the end of ......?
"Lara. You should not let your guard down!　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.



　Marise hadn't released her tension and was in a position to deploy her magic formula at any time.
　Yeah. That's my girl.

"Marise, you're right. We're not done yet.

　Now with .......
　Let's pull out the real deal.