It's a strangely molded taijishi, Alice observed as she turned to defend herself.
　Because just by looking at him, he clearly had a higher amount of magic power than the other newcomers. His fluidity was so powerful, and his roughness was remarkable, like going against the flow of a river.

　This is probably what it means when magic power is influenced by emotions and state of mind. Having trained in the manipulation of magic power, I know that it is often against your will.
　What the magic power reflects is the state of mind, the emotions brought about by it.


　So when Alice saw the magic power why he was so angry and trembling, she felt like she was in touch with the emotions behind the words he said.


　It wasn't just that he was an aristocrat that he was arrogant and irreverent. I guess it's not because he was raised that way.

　He gets everything he wants and throws tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants. I couldn't see that kind of childish childishness in him.
　But whatever was behind it, Alice felt it was because he was an ignoramus who didn't even know a part of being a mage. The ideal form of a mage in him was far too strong. It was probably the disagreement with reality that brought his emotions to the surface.

　Strangely enough, I'm going to compare myself to a year ago, when I knew nothing about it.

　Alice managed to keep such personal feelings in a corner of her mind, taking in the anger and catching the attack.


　Perhaps she isn't used to using it, but the motion of thrusting the dagger out is awkward. He manages to get it into shape, but the advantage of the dagger is speed, minimizing the loss due to the connection between attacks.
　But that's not what he seems to be looking to his master for. It was a poor technique that did not match the amount of magic power.

　Alice ducked halfway through the numbing big one with a hilarious smile. In doing so, she lightly left her foot, and when she did, she stumbled, as expected.
　It seems that he barely escaped falling, but the same distance between them is open as at the start.


　-- but first, a test, a test. Ehhh, magic is next, huh~.

　I'm not too keen on it, but it can't be helped for an accurate measurement.
　The current him probably couldn't think that he could use magic as usual. Because he wouldn't be able to exert his power satisfactorily with the blood rising in his head.

　However, that didn't matter, the magic power poured into the dagger. He doesn't even regulate his disordered breathing, and follows the composition as if he is going to lash out in anger.

　However, contrary to Alice's expectations, the magic seems to be slowly following a sure composition. The influx of magic power is excessive, but that's due to a lack of ability due to the amount of magic power, just like Tesfia a year ago.
　Even so, his magic power like rain falling in the night looked very sad, regardless of the color.


　It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

　--You're kneading your magic power more than I expected. Arrow type?　Is there even a middle grade?　As I recall, the strain is........

[Phoenix [Phoenix]]!
--!

　He thrusts his dagger out, his other hand along as if to concentrate against the arm stretched forward. The magic he emitted is known to Alice as well, since she was shown it as recorded footage after she woke up after the battle of Ilyce was over. Of course, it's also known that it's an extremely difficult summoning magic that is not included in the Daizen.

　You can't hide your astonishment at the fact that the new student told you the name of the magic. The thread of tension that was taut and sharp without being aware of it made the golden spear ready.

　But seeing that summoning magic, Alice stood stunned to the point that she almost collapsed from her knees, and her strength drained from her cheeks in turn.

''Haha, pretty........''

　Words flooded into the unconscious.
　What I see in my vision is a small bird, so small that it could be in the palm of my hand. Moreover, a vanishing flame enveloped its entire body as if it was being roasted whole.
　The high-pitched chirping sound amplified the cuteness of the bird.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands back in a hurry as you dizzyingly stretch out your hands in the air as if you were invited.

　--Watch out, watch out. I see, an amazing ploy. This new student, you're not just talking!

　In fact, it's nearly impossible for a new student to use summoning magic. This is because even the academy does not include the details in the structure of learning magic in its curriculum.
　It's not that I'm not a fan of it, I'm just a fan of it.

　Of course, the most mainstream way to learn magic is through imagery. The image that determines the end point in the composition makes minute manipulation difficult because it simplifies and abbreviates the process up to that point.
　In fact, Tesfir and Alice are no exception, but in order to output the composition correctly, it is necessary to clarify a variety of essential items.

　It's a good idea to have a deep knowledge of magic formulas, especially for summoning magic. This is because the input of sequential variables in the composition and so on are much more sensitive than normal magic.
　At the very least, if the composition was based on images only, it was only embodied and not capable of detailed actions such as orientation and coordinates.


　Still...He shows a different sense than his talent. I felt that the fruits of hard work were packed into this magic.

''But........is this [Phoenix]?
Shut up!

　The dagger was swung down, and the little bird, engulfed in flames, flew in a straight line to Alice. It was a bit awkward, not a winged one, but somewhat mechanical in flight.

　If I wanted to avoid it, I would be able to avoid it with plenty of time to spare. However, the [Phoenix] phoenix, which was supposed to be flying straight, meandered as if it had wounds all over its body, and began to descend. Its tearful flight made me feel the urge to reach out to it.

''Ah, look out!''
--!

　That's the reason why the rare event of going to hit him himself happened. The【Phoenix 《Phoenix》 that dived into Alice's chest dissipated like a piece of cinders - the damage to be replaced didn't even cause a headache.

　If anyone knew nothing about that scene, would they have trembled with joy? At any rate, it was because Alice's chest seemed to have defeated the 【Phoenix】.

　Alice looked down at her chest in disappointment, but there was already no sign of the little bird. However, she sensed a new hostility directed towards us beyond that.

　A translucent bullet wearing the wind.
　Although it is a bullet about the size of a thumb, it is well constructed as magic and is not an undeserved magic like the [Phoenix] phoenix.
　The wind bullet he flicked with his finger was released without a pause.

''It was because you were careless!

　He makes a fistful of guffaws, and he must feel like he's getting a shot in the arm. The construction of the strategy is moderate. Alice was also surprised that he used summoning magic to dazzle her. The amiable shape of the figure, which appeals to our emotions, accurately addresses Alice's weaknesses. In that sense, I suppose I can appreciate it - although I'm not sure if that's the intention.

　The speed of the bullets is sufficient. If [Phoenix 《Phoenix》] was functioning as a dazzler, Alice would have taken the choice of evasion. Alice, who handles spearmanship, is rather good at close combat using her reflexes.

　That's why it was unlikely to meet his expectations as he waited for it to land.

　The spear that swivels with a whirr was accurately flicked from right below the bullet. It was also lightly....The bullet landed in the direction of the day after tomorrow and was a barrier.

''Nah!

　As expected of Alice, if she had left 【Reflection】 activated on the tip of her blade, the wind bullet would have been heading towards him at twice the speed, and she even dared to choose to shift the angle of the blade to play it.

''Hoho~.............

　For some reason, Alice smiled and looked at him for every one of those reasons.
　That's why he held his spear, knowing that it was really an unnecessary meddling. He put all of his spear handling skills into one blow and inhaled heavily.
　His body is light, as if he's deflated, and he's relaxed all the extra strength.
　

　With his half-body pulling the golden spear with both hands, the movement stopped with a snap. The wind blew through belatedly. That's right, the tip of the golden spear along his neck in the blink of an eye.

　When he finally understood the difference in strength, his gaze took plenty of time to drop down to his neck.
　Then, as if his waist was shattered, his buttocks were propped up, and a bead of sweat gathered on the tip of his chin that was incomparable to what it was just a moment ago.

　Alice turned a satisfied face as she swiveled the golden spear in her hand and stabbed it into the ground.

''Yes, that concludes the examination.
Kuh..........................

　As it was, Alice bent her knees and spoke from the same perspective as him.

'I don't know why you're okay, sorry, I don't think I can convey it well in words, and I don't think it's the answer you want to hear. So you can ask Al directly when he gets back.

　Alice feels her heart warm up.
　It's a good thing that you can't get away from the fact that you can see who his tachi-suji looks like. This dagger too because she has been watching it for a long time and has followed the example of Alice herself.

　His poor effort in learning it is a sign of respect for a single wizard. The last wind bullet is also the magic bullet that Ars used against the first match in the Seven Nations Friendship Magic Tournament.
　I can see his ingenuity because he has deliberately coated it as camouflage in the wind system visually.

　That makes me very happy.
　What he said out loud was undoubtedly coming from anger. It may be because he had more respect for them than anyone else, so he could only spit it out in the emotion of anger.

　-- Ah, Al is still amazing. I wonder if he would be bothered if he knew there was a kid like him. I'm sure he's happy inside. I hope you're right.

　The words that Alice said must have touched him deep in his heart.

''Ugh.........''
Oh, no. Cry...!

　He struggled to wipe his eyes, but the tears poured out one after another.

"Alright. It's okay.

　It was Alice, who patted her head up as if she were troubled. I'm not so much troubled inside as I am that I've never seen a man cry before. It's not in the least bit shameful either. It's a good idea to have an atmosphere that makes you cry.


　The situation worsens when Tesfia comes to see what's going on, numbed by Alice's unwillingness to come out later. Fortunately, it's a lunch break, so there's no problem, but needless to say, the two of them had to rush to get lunch.