The reason why we've been nailed down to be careful about using the [Force] is because it puts a huge load on the body. This is even more so with an immature body that is still growing. One wrong move can easily lead to muscle rupture or a broken bone. One of the pitfalls of the force is the dulling of the sense of pain, which can lead to more serious injuries than expected when the surgeon realizes that he or she has been injured.
　At first, it's only an uncomfortable and painful sensation, like a muscle sticking out, but in reality, the symptoms can be close to a tear. And if you continue to use it, you may not even notice it until you stop moving in the pain that is becoming numbing.
　Ars told Loki of the existence of this magic because she wanted the power. Not for selfish reasons, but because she wished to be as useful as possible as a partner, and considering that the cause of this was Ars himself, it might not be surprising if she opened her mouth a little.
　But the reason why I remind you again and again is because the magic called 【Force】 can't be used by everyone. And he was certain that it was only Loki who would be able to handle it. Turning magic power into electricity and clothed in his body. It's magic, but to be more precise, it changes the nature of the magic power itself, so the change in the nature of the magic power generated inside the body is a double-edged sword that can raise muscle strength beyond the limit.
　It is definitely a magic that can be used with natural talent. It's not only that it belongs to the lightning system, but it also requires the same level of precision in manipulating magic as a detection wizard, so there are only a few wizards who have mastered it.
　It is the highest level of difficulty as a magic, but this is a difficulty for those who have cleared various aptitudes, and for those who do not have the lineage or qualities, it is more than just a difficulty to learn.



　The Yoka's Hammer blows the ground with ease, sending the earth and sand flying high with an explosive sound.
　Philiric saw the tremendous destructive power and waited for the signal to end, but immediately his eyes widened and he braced himself for the changed scene.
　For some reason, the wolves that had been following Yasha were disappearing one by one. The wolves were being defeated while I was stunned by what was happening. While easily misting their bodies into thin black smoke.
　The wolf he had summoned would dissipate in the same way if Phililic broke the spell, but he had no recollection of breaking the spell.
　Then he stared with his eyes and huffed and stared. The wolves are slashed deep and down to one sword. And there seemed to be a slight flicker of something.
　Just when you think you see a gusher of electricity, the next wolf falls, and in a fraction of a second, all five of the wolves you summoned return to the black fog.
　Then I saw the electricity draw a long glow, and I choked on my throat.

(You couldn't have done it!!!!)

　He snapped his back teeth and immediately poured his magic power into the great sword, and the magic--!

''Nah--!

　It must have been about 40 meters away.
　Nevertheless, I felt a push on my back followed by a heat and reflexively rolled forward. Immediately a headache hit Filliric.
　The awareness of being slashed on the back was signaled by a pounding headache. There was still some distance to go, though, and the attack came from behind.
　Unaware of what had happened, I dropped to one knee and turned my head, but there was nothing ... no one there. The only thing that blinks for a moment is another gusher of electricity.

'Gah!

　Another kick was met with a kick to his side from behind, and he was blown away in a grand manner. As it was, he rolled on the ground for several revolutions, and when he came to a slippery stop, he moved his gaze to the place where he was just now, as if he didn't even have time to hold his head down.

''........!　What did you do!

　That's a question for his opponent's changed form.
　With a swinging kick, Loki, who had been under control, slowly puts his feet on the ground.
　It's not only that, but also the fact that it's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. If it hadn't translated into psychological damage, it would have crushed a few ribs.
　In the distance, Yosemite's body shuddered with the fading of the dust cloud. It was proof that his consciousness was being disrupted by a headache.
　He had no idea what the other man had done, or what kind of magic it was. Still, it was bad enough that Yosemite couldn't maintain it now. He poured all the magic he could find and pieced together the composition.
　Yasha, whose body was darker than before, turned around with a pitch-black breath.

'Yasha!'

　Filiric's angry voice was spat out, and Yasha's body dissolved into dusty, thin, black smoke. The smoke came to Loki's doorstep in an instant, reconfiguring Yasha's body to appear in front of him.
　The rugged hand that was swung over him was swung up at Loki from a vicious pointed claw from a position just off the ground.
　Although one could expect that even a single finger would drill a large hole in the abdomen.
　--after all, the swept-out pointy claw caught nothing. Yasha looked at the hand curiously, but smiled cruelly at the slightest touch.


　Loki was running, sheltering his snatched left shoulder. It was probably the dull ache that was slowing him down more than before.
　From the movement of Philiric's gaze, he could tell that he was following his own afterimage. It probably wasn't entirely impossible to catch him as before.
　Loki's movements, in a nutshell, appeared to be moving in small increments at a moment's notice.
　And the black smoke following him preceded him.

''Kuk!'' I'm not sure if I'm overwhelmed or not, but my moving legs are slightly behind my consciousness and I'm in a cold sweat. But if you get hit by a blow here, the situation will get worse.
　That's why I'm going to increase my speed even more.
　I scramble through my fist with tremendous power, leave Yasha behind, and zigzag into my opponent in an urgent manner.

"..........!　Phew!

　He readies his great sword and activates his magic. The shadow at Phililic's feet slithers out from underneath, shimmering like a flame as it grows bigger----.

''Kah!!!''

　Faster than the shadows rose, Loki was pushing his knees into his abdomen. He folds Philiric's body into a crook and his mouth exhales reflexively. He tries to give further pursuit, but stops at the spinning Yosemite and changes direction directly to the side, leaving him behind.
　If he doesn't finish this, he'll recoil and be unable to move. So he didn't have time to deal with the demon.

(A little more----)　

　He was able to fly them to the spot he had prepared for.
　After being blown away, Phililic shakes his head as he rolls to the position where the five wolves were buried earlier.
　And ------ A magical formula floats in a circle on the ground and a finely detailed lost spell draws a letter on the ground.

''Nah--!　Shit!　That woman!

　Taking one look around, Philiric froze in astonishment and moved his feet frantically, needing to get out of the way immediately.
　For there were several knives sticking in a circle around where he was. Then I floated to my feet to see what they meant, and I knew that the pale light blue glow highlighted the magic circle and invited me to the hunting grounds.
　A huge magic circle with a radius of about three meters. An electric field was generated between the knife and the magic circle, and a small electrical discharge like static electricity from the magic circle made Phililic's spine bubble up.
　Then his own shadow moved to his feet and thickened. The lights around him seemed to have turned white. He felt a chilling chill, and when he looked up directly above him, he saw a dazzling light source and his face shuddered in a blink of an eye as he realized it was a hostile intent directed at him.


　Loki instantly picked up speed and leapt as he swept past Yasha. Yosemite shakes his face as he searches for him as he disappears from the scene. Then he looked up into the sky, lured by the light, just as Phililic had done.
　By that time, the knife in Loki's hand, which landed upside down on the ceiling of the barrier covering the battlefield, made a screaming screeching screeching sound from the density of the lightning that was so dense that it blocked his eyes.
　The "Force" has already been cut, and you can hear the internal reverberating sound of buzzing in the calves and thighs that flexed when it landed. I frowned at the excessive pain and gritted my teeth to endure it.
　That's right, the tears in muscles and other parts of the body caused by the "Force" are not traumatic, so they are not transformed. I'm not sure if it's a traumatic event, but if it's not a traumatic event, even a broken bone has an external contact, so it can be transformed into psychological damage before it becomes a broken bone. Failure to prepare and cramping of the leg as a result of force majeure is a common sight on the training field. Likewise, cramps and the like are not converted. As an image, there is a thin film-like substance throughout the body, and it is transformed when magic power or shock comes into contact with it.

　A ringing sound from above catches Filiric at the edge of his vision, and he catches Yasha at the edge of his vision. Having lost sight of Loki and belatedly noticed, the demon is now about to give chase. It made it known that there was no way to prevent against the enemy's attack.
　From the amount of that outpouring of electricity, it must be a high-grade magic. The only way to prevent it was to use Yasha as a shield, but he realized that he wouldn't be able to do it in time, and turned his eyes to the sky.　
　These thoughts were decided in a split second. It was already too late to escape out of the magic circle.

(I can't believe I'm being hunted down to this point...)

　It's visibly obvious that the knife has a huge amount of electric fire densely packed into it, raging like a bullet.
　He glared at the girl who had been underestimating him, but his eyes also contained honest admiration.

　Then, without defying gravity, Loki's legs leave the ceiling wall and fall upside down - brandishing a knife.

The Great Thunderbolt, the Lightning Ray.

　As if trapped in a narrow box, a raging thunderbolt falls with a roaring sound scattering over the target.
　A fantastic thunderbolt pierces the ground, leaving the thunderclap behind. The ground crumbles away as if it were being ripped off, and it burns with the air. And then the charred black smoke rose and the aftermath of the blitz ran like a snake across the ground of the hall.

　Loki landed a short distance away from the smoke, and he couldn't hold his legs, and also kneeled down from the uncommon pain, followed by his hands on the ground to support him as he was about to fall.
　If he collapsed now, it could be a draw. I push back on the ground with all my strength in my arms, hoping that it would be enough to ensure victory. Loki, who managed to sit up due to the recoil, stretched out his legs.

(Now I can give a good report to Ars-sama.)

　The cracking cheers were not projected to Loki, but he listened to them. But instantly, a silence descended like a pigeon being hit by a peashooter, and he turned his gaze quizzically to the place of attention.......the smoke.
　Loki unbearably clenched his fists as he found a shade of thick blackness in the center of the smoke with a pervasive burnt smell.

'As the highest level of magic........'

　Such a voice could be heard through the smoke.
　Loki's eyes widened as his legs came into view and his entire body slipped out.
　A new figure appeared on the battlefield, and it wore a full-body, pitch-black armor. Helm's forehead has horns that stick out at an angle.
　The visor covered his face, making it impossible to see his expression, but a familiar, discomfort-inducing eye lurked in the back.
　Loki tries to stand up, his face contorted in pain. He tried desperately not to show it on his face, but when he stood up, he must have looked bloodless on his legs, which were shaking from the pain.

'Yosemite as a supreme magic is not a summoning spell. Maybe I have to admit that I didn't expect to use this... [Yasha's robe] I made him play his trump card. It looks like I was still the one to win, though. ...........!

　Phililic comes forward with a great deal of gusto, but when his knees buckle and he loses his stance, he says "Tch! He clicked his tongue.

''As expected, it means that you are not completely mastering the highest level of magic. I'm not sure if it's because of the fact that I have resistance to all systems except for the light system, but it's still taking more damage than I expected....... But from the looks of it, you can't move satisfactorily either, and I'm doing my best to maintain it.

　Philiric also frowned at the fact that the damage caused by the Great Roaring Thunder 《Lightening Ray》 had gone through more than he had expected. Due to the slight damage he received, he could see that 【Yasha's Robe】 was covered in a foggy haze and had not been able to fully manifest itself.
　However, the young man dressed like a knight with a grin on his face spoke of his current advantage.

''Well, I can't move well in this state, but... this robe, hey, by connecting to the shadow, I can use magic without passing through the AWR... like this...'' ...right?

　In fact, it's assimilated with the shadow, meaning that you can let go of the AWR and still go through it, and it doesn't make sense unless you put the AWR inside the shadow.
　He gingerly lifts his arm and opens his fist. A black shadowy mass is created within it, though.
　I made a fist again and crushed it.

　Is it a sideshow? Maybe he wants to show off his dominance, but Loki expects...no, he's convinced that his opponent doesn't have enough magic left in the scene to strike in vain. Just like he said, there must be quite a bit of magic power consumption just to maintain it.
　If Loki didn't do anything, he was going to collapse at any moment too. It could be said that it was clear that it would be the last magic for both of them to see the fire.

'I don't feel comfortable attacking an unresisting opponent, but it's a game. Don't feel bad about it, I'll take the win for Jean-sama's sake.

　Loki reacts to those words.
　If he says it's for Jean, he is for Ars, and that should take precedence over anything else.
　He dripped sweat and raised the corners of his mouth.

'What are you mistaken, sir, non-resistant?　That can't be true. You say it's because you used the [Nightmare Clothing]? It's none of my business.
"Do you still want to be a light-hearted a**h*le? Okay, that's it.

　With a crunch, Loki suddenly scattered all the knives on the inside of his cloak to the ground.

'What are you trying to do?　You wouldn't say surrender or anything like that, would you?
..........

　Then he turned his palm downward. A thin charge of electricity was released from his fingertips and passed through a hole in the hilt buttocks of the knives, making all of them tremble, and the knives connected as if an electric field had been threaded through a single cord. The knives floated up as if guided by the palm of his hand as he turned his hand upward.
　In a disciplined circle, they all point the tips of their blades at their opponents and begin to spin at high speed.

''It has to be........ but you still resist.

　Phililic greets the scene with the greatest magic he can now muster.
　As Loki guessed, the opponent's magic power has been considerably reduced. That's why I'm going to settle this with the remaining magic power.

　 The black, stagnant sphere, which was about the size of a person's head, was shimmering as if it had a liquid inside it.

　This is a high-level magic that Filiric likes to use due to its similarity to the magic used by Jean, who deals with a number of small spheres.
　The magic Jean uses is as destructive as possible, but this is an erosional magic and an action inhibiting effect, so the only similarity is in the form of a sphere.
　Filiric, who was in such a state of self-absorption, came to himself when a voice like an incantation jumped in.

''With a roaring thunderbolt, I will manifest the peak angle of the thunderbolt........''
...

　Inside the fast spinning knife circle, an even smaller circle is spinning backwards at high speed.
　A high-density electric field produced a lightning bolt in the center of the circle. The speed of the rotation increased, and the unusual outpouring was all concentrated in the center of the circle.
　Feeling the magic even stronger than the previous higher-grade magic on his skin, Phililic's liver cooled and he released his magic as if rushed by fear.

''Darkness Granaecord!

　I released it as if I were pushing it with the palm of my hand and it flew at a powerful speed. The shadows on the ground were dyed black and lines were drawn. The aftermath has the same effect on the shadow of the sphere itself as well as the things touched, but the power and the rate of erosion are still orders of magnitude higher if you touch it directly.
　If you touch your opponent, your entire body will be instantly eroded and you won't be able to move. In this case, the erosion is also converted into damage, so you won't get the original effect, but the damage is worth it.

　However, a tenth of a second later, Loki's magic was also completed and quietly announced.

''Narikazuchi [Narikazuchi].

　A weak palm strike at the center of the double circle.
　This was the magic he had trained and hid all along to show Ars. When testing to become a partner, he violated the contraindication of using the demon's core as a medium, but now he was able to use it through simple magic and his own efforts. It's a top-tier magic that is as powerful as the one that violated the taboo.
　But if it is true, this is a magic that Loki was never supposed to be able to use. It's just that top level magic is not that easy. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　Did this cause a change in Loki's magical nature? There are several things that can be raised, such as If it's the latter, it's the greatest bliss of all.
　Loki himself thinks so too. It's a good thing that you're able to feel the magic flowing through your body, because you can feel Ars.
　That's why I was able to master the highest level of magic in the lightning system. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　While pushing down such regret, the magic swallowed everything in an instant.

　Philiric also thought that he had won, that he had released a high-level magic, Darkness Granaecord, and that he could do anything he wanted. It's equal to no destructive power as magic, but the realm of this magic is that even the magic it tries to counter is subject to erosion, so even if you hit most magic, it will only erode and make the sphere bigger.
　That's why I could only watch the scene as the extremely large lightning ray that was released swallowed the sphere in an instant and annihilated it without leaving even a speck of dust. Because it had swallowed Phililic himself in the blink of an eye.

　The ground rolled up in a delayed manner. The absolute power like a divine lightning that didn't even give him time to burn, returned [Yasha's robe] to nothingness and passed through.

''Gasp!　Ka, ka.....

　Pusps and white smoke rose around Philiric.
　Then the robe peeled off, and he fell forward with a buzzing white eye, as if the thread had broken.

　This time, Loki let out a sigh of relief and wilfully pulled back his fuzzy consciousness from the depletion of his magic power.
　However, it was inevitable that he would sit down and slump down, and he loosened his cheeks, thinking that Ars would forgive him.

''Winner. The Second Academy of Magic, Loki Rabehel.

　The battle cry of victory was faint and faint, and no one could hear the words "I did it!
　A victory is a victory, but the content of the match was very close. Ars, who saw the match afterwards, would have many points to reflect on. Even so, Loki is more than happy to listen to it.
　A promise is a promise. We are now partners in the true sense of the word. That was all that filled his chest right now.

'Loki-san. Are you okay?　Not.

　When I looked back over my shoulder, I saw that Felinella had led the medical team there in a dumbfounded manner.

'It's okay.......not really. It's probably a torn muscle fiber.''
'It's not hard to understand, considering their powers, but don't let them worry you too much. Or Mr. Ars, for that matter.

　When that is said, Loki's expression fades and he can only reply with a resounding 'yes'.

''Leave the rest to me.''

　Ferrinella seemed to be next in line as he put his hand on Loki's shoulder on the gurney and told him so.
　Now Alpha's championship was pretty close. The rest will be confirmed without question if they can win the second year division.


　♢ ♢ ♢


　Loki was rushed to the intensive care unit, and the doctor's diagnosis left him scratching his head.
　He was told that he had more than 10 torn and inflamed muscle fibers, including his quads, biceps femoris, knee ligaments and gastrocnemius compound muscle, in both legs.
　He was told that he had three months to heal from simple healing magic, but the doctors drummed up no worries.
　He is an excellent healing magician for the tournament. There are about twenty of them, including specialist mages who are not part of the military, such as those in the outside world. It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. They say it will take a few days to fully heal, but it's still a big surprise.
　The healing magic that was started immediately took away the pain in no time.
　He finished the treatment in about 20 minutes.

　Currently, regrettably, he was beside Tesfia and Alice's bed side by side. Ciel, by the way, returned to the waiting room after the match was over.

''You've put a lot of pressure on yourself, Loki-chan.
Is your leg okay?
'Yes, sir. He said he'll be able to move soon, so that's not a problem.

　Both legs are wrapped in bandages and hung for repose.
　Loki tells him curtly, but now he turns his proudly unpleasant chest away as if he were tasting the wine of victory.

'If you say you were reckless, then so are you two.

　The two men are confronted and respond with a wry smile.

"If you're asked to describe a fight that's worthy of a real fight, you have to give it your all.

　Alice says so, but she couldn't actually lack the civility to cut corners on that occasion. It could be said that this was a unique opportunity for serious competition.

''Even so, I don't think we can make the finals like this, but...''

　Tesfia dropped a topic that Tesfia hadn't mentioned.
　Loki had the second wizarding academy championship in mind, but let's not forget. That the individual winner's trophy is made of mithril material. That it would be useful for Ars's research.
　But--

''I've had a doctor's stop, but I can get out if I want to.
You can't do that.

　Tesfia kicked Loki, who smiled wryly. Because from her point of view, it looked like she was just being strong.

''You know, if it gets worse, Ars will be worried about you.
Ugh....

　If this was mental damage and magic power depletion like the two of them, it wouldn't matter, but in Loki's case, even moving was a huge load.

''Even so, the two of you are recovering fast, even though I was told that the next match wouldn't work either.

　I ask grudgingly.

'Not at all yet. The healing magic cured my headache, but the magic...

　Alice shakes her face. She may be passing her magic power through her raised arms, but she really can only visualize a small amount of it and doesn't seem to be able to even control it the way she wants.

'I'm not at all until the next game either. It's sluggish, but it can't be helped with this one.
I wonder what's going to happen.
'We're at the same school for the finals and I'm sure he'll be absent.　I can't help it if you're hurt.
So the question is, is it the third place game?
"..........!

　The two men who were watching the match now, even if they were watching it through the screen, could not be honestly happy. Although the winner is Loki, it is highly doubtful that the two of them will be able to fight a good fight against that opponent.