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　--One week later.

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　Sam was at the palace.

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"Welcome, all of you!　Today, the battle for the most powerful in our country will be fought!"

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　The clear voice of Clyde Isle Sky, King of the Kingdom of Sky, echoes through the magical army training hall in the palace.

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　King Clyde was a man in his mid-forties with long, bluish silver hair.

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　He gives the impression of being unapproachable, stern, and not very friendly.

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　Despite such a king, he is very popular among the people because of his good government and his constant concern for the people.

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"The young boy Samuel Scheidt, surprisingly, is still young enough to challenge Albert Frege, the most powerful wizard in the country.

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　From the hastily constructed bleachers for the royal family, the King looks out over all the people gathered to watch the duel.

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　Everyone listened to his voice as he gave the King his greatest bow.

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　Sam and his men were no exception. They were kneeling and hanging their heads with Albert on the square ring in the training area.

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　The king, the royal family, the dukes and other nobles are gathered here.

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　There were also many members of the knightly orders and the magical army who wanted to catch a glimpse of the duel.

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　And of course there were the court magicians, though not all of them.

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　Not only them, but also the civil servants and maids of the royal court were watching the duel from the windows of the buildings and from afar.

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　Of course, there were also the Earls of Walker who had come to support Sam.

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　Jonathan, the Vice Commander of the Magical Army, his wife Grace, his second daughter Lise, his third daughter Alicia, and his fourth daughter Erica were all dressed in formal attire and seated in the nobility.

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　Next to them were Delight Sinatra, a former court wizard, and her daughter Fran.

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　Delight's arrival, who had been a recluse and a drunkard for many years, had surprised his former colleagues and others who knew what was going on.

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"Albert, look up."

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"--Ha!"

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　Albert looks up as the King speaks.

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　His eyes were glistening with the fighting spirit of the duel that was about to begin.

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　Already his magical power is rising, as if to overpower him.

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"I expect a fight worthy of the name of the strongest.

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"Of course."

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　King Clyde nodded in satisfaction at Albert's short but confident reply.

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　The king then shifts his gaze to the side.

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"Samuel."

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"Yes."

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　When the king, who could be said to be above the clouds, called his name, Sam replied calmly.

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"I will be watching to see you, young man, take on the mightiest of the mighty."

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"I will not disappoint you."

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"Mm. Well, I'll leave the preliminaries at that. I look forward to a great battle!

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　The king said loudly and nodded his head, and the man who was to act as referee climbed onto the ring.

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　He was a man in his early forties, with a well-trained body dressed in an indigo-colored military uniform.

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"The referee will be Ludo Orself, the head of the National Magical Army!　Now it's time to duel. Stand up, both of you!

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　Sam and Albert stood up at the sound of Ludo's voice.

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　Their gazes meet.

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　Sam looks calm, while Albert's face is twisted into a fierce grin.

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"It's too late for regrets, kid.　You're going to die a horrible death because I'm going to play with you."

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"Albert!　And watch your private conversation!"

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"Hey, hey, but it's true, isn't it?　You can't be blamed for killing the kid in this duel. Everyone knows what will happen to the little bastard who so cheekily challenged me."

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　Albert smiles at Sam, but Sam ignores him without changing his color.

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　He knows there is no point in trying to play with him.

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"But I'm not the devil either. I'll at least let you have the last word. I'll even give you time to say hello to the Countesses who are watching you die.

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"Albert, enough!　...... Samuel Scheidt, I do not agree with Albert's proposal, but in this duel the exchange of lives is permitted. If you want to abstain, now is your last chance. Once the duel begins, no one can protect you."

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"Thank you for your concern. But everything will be fine.

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　Sam is grateful for Ludo's concern, but he smiles at Albert as if he is not afraid of him.

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　Albert's face contorts in disapproval, as if he is offended by Ludo's concern.

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"Are you sure you want to do this?　Then I won't say anything else."

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"Stupid kid. I'm going to give you a taste of the greatest magic of all. Funny thing is, even those losers Delight and Francesca are here! I'll take your head as a souvenir and make Francesca my b*tc*.

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"I told you to watch your language, Albert!"

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"Hey, hey. Let's get on with it.

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　Albert, who was warned, showed no signs of remorse.

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　It was obvious that he did not doubt his victory.

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"Samuel, the duel begins. Are you ready?"

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"Of course. Please.

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"Then let the duel begin for the title of greatest wizard in the Kingdom of Skye!　Both of you, ready!

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　There was no way he could be afraid of starting a duel.

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　The only thing that occupied Sam's mind was the joy of finally being able to take the first step.

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　Sam did not doubt his victory.

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　Arrogant, perhaps, but four years of training with the greatest master, Ur, had given Sam a great deal of confidence.

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"--Start!

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　Ludo's voice rings out loudly.

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　The crowd held its breath.

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　A moment later, Albert's voice rises from his throat.

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"OLAAAAAAAAHHHHHH, I'm going to show you why I'm called the strongest!　This is my--"

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　Albert is about to unleash his magic, pushing his power to the limit.

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　The audience, who are watching from afar, can clearly see the high concentration of magical power that is being unleashed.

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　To Albert..,

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"Skill Release--Kirisakumono."

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　Sam quietly flashed his right arm to the side.

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