A sudden mock battle between Iris and Polaris. The battle started when Polaris, who was good at ward magic, set up a ward on an uninhabited island.
　It was Iris who moved first. With her arms crossed, she appeared a magic circle at her feet and announced.

''Before me is darkness, and against me is a foolish rebel...''
...chanting?
"Sunspots pierce the target, let loose, Darkness Barrett.
....

　With the chanting, a huge number of magicians spread around Iris, and jet-black bullets were released from them. The number of them exceeded a thousand and approached Polaris as if they were converging.
　In response, Polaris moved her eyebrows dubiously for a moment, then stood on a stick without defense or evasion.

''........Ho, defensive magic?　No, the body itself is hard.
'Ahhhh, Iris Illuminus........maybe that one?　Do you think you're taking me for a ride?
Yeah?
I'm not saying that chanting has no advantages at all. But at our level, chanting magic is just a useless process. Don't tell me that with that much magic power, it's not impossible to use unchanted magic?
Well, I don't know.
'Well that's fine. But don't use it as an excuse for losing.

　With a slightly exasperated expression, Polaris held one hand up to the heavens and a large number of magicians appeared, filling the sky.

''If magical warfare is what you want, I'll comply!
It's spectacular.

　Muttering, Iris turned her attention to the magic circle Polaris had made appear. The magic formula was simple and concise, and although it was at the level of lower level magic, the numbers were off the charts.



　And when Polaris waved her hand down, magic was released from the magic circle like a torrential rain, and a tremendous explosion enveloped Iris.
　Of course, Polaris doesn't think that it will be settled with that degree. You'll be able to look at the rising smoke from the explosion with your guard up. Then, a little while later, the smoke cleared and Iris, whose clothing shoulders were slightly darkened, appeared.

''.........Although each shot is low in power, the power is increased by concentrating them on several points and having them land almost simultaneously. It's quite a brilliant technique.
That's very nice of you to say. So what do you think?　Is it about time you were motivated?
Yeah, I guess so.

　Nodding at Polaris' words, Iris unclasps her arms and looks at Polaris as she tells him.

'I give the king's command. My armies, my swordsmen, gather, line up, and destroy the fools who stand before me.
''I'm getting angry. Enough with the licking--?

　Seeing Iris start chanting magic again, Polaris had a blue streak on her forehead and tried to attack Iris by stepping in at once. However, that action was interrupted by an unchanted magic that was released from the left hand that Iris pointed at.

It's not that I'm looking down on you or that you can't use unlighted magic. It's just that chanting is 'easier to reconfigure the magic in the middle'.
...What is this?

　

''Articulation Conversion--'Magic Armament, Black Arm of a Thousand Swords''

　And Iris' right arm transforms. The arm is black, miserable and sharp-edged, and seems to be covered with thorns all over the armor....
　At first glance, it appears to materialize magic power and wear it on its arm. However, the unfamiliar words of magic armor that Iris had mentioned earlier.........Polaris waited for Iris' movement with increased caution.
　Iris swung her black right arm down. A black flash passes right beside Polaris, who had a bad feeling and quickly took evasive action, for a moment, and a line runs on the ground as if it had been sliced by a sword.

''........Granting a slash?　Or did you simply shoot magic from your right arm?　Either way, I don't think it's just magical materialization as long as they're cutting it off in this scene.
Well, I'll tell you what. I don't teach magic school. I don't have to explain everything to you, so I'll just have to find out for myself.

　Saying that, Iris waved her black right arm, and in the next moment, multiple jet black swords appeared around Polaris and attacked her at once.

(This........there was no magic circle.

　While flicking the falling sword, Polaris speculates about the power of the magic armament that Iris used.

(Presumably, that right arm........is 'fused with the magic formula'. In other words, that right arm has now been transformed into an arm that possesses the magical properties of a sword. That's why you can unleash a slash if you swing it, and you can use sword magic without going through the magic circle............................It's tricky. I can't read the omens from the flow of magic power. (Inevitably, the response is only slightly delayed)

　Once activated, Iris's magic armament, which allows her to use magic instantly without using a magic circle, is difficult to understand the timing of activation for those who fight while reading the flow of magic power in the opponent and surroundings.
　On top of that, the power of each shot is quite powerful........

''The hill of fools, the jet-black earth, the blades lurking in the shadows seek flesh and blood.......''
-Chi?

　Seeing Iris start chanting again, Polaris tried to move to stop her, but the enormous jet-black sword released from Iris' right arm prevented her from doing so.

'My fingers point to the sacrifice. Devour--jutsu conversion, magic armament, black legs of the shadow blade.

　This time, both of Iris' feet turn into black thorns. And as Iris stomped her feet, the shadows around Polaris reached out like spears all at once and attacked Polaris.
　Of course, that's not all, the jet black sword also continued to attack.


I was...

　It was truly a scene worthy of being called a magic storm. If a move was delayed, Iris would add more magic armor and increase the density of the attack. It is very difficult to get through the faster than unchanted magic to attack, even if you want to attack, and furthermore, because the magic power of Iris itself is enormous, every magic that is released is of the extreme magic class.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

'You do it.......more than I ever imagined. Iris Illuminus but I'm also annoyed that you've been left in control of the fight!

　At the same time as she shouted that, Polaris put her hands, which were filled with enormous magical power, together in front of her body as if she were praying.

''...──'Starry Hill''
Mmm... hmm.

　Seeing the activation of the magic, Iris stopped her attack once. Then, with an impressed expression, she moved her gaze to the surrounding scenery that had changed from earlier.
　The surroundings that should have been an uninhabited island in the daytime had changed into a hilltop with twinkling stars before he knew it.

''Well this is the first time I've seen it.

　Large-scale spatial warding it is a magic that can be considered the secret of warding magic, a magic that forcibly draws the opponent into a field that is favorable to you.
　The troublesome part of this magic is that it is difficult to escape from the interior because it can become as vast as possible depending on the magic power of the sorcerer. On top of that, this 'space itself is equal to the sorcerer's weapon'.
　Therefore, Iris stopped her attack once. It's because, as long as they're in a large scale spatial boundary, everything around them is within the range of the enemy's attacks....

''I've heard that large scale spatial wards have a completely different flavor depending on the practitioner.......well, what kind of space is this?
'You're still so generous as ever I'm starting to feel even more refreshed, beyond pissed off. But, well, let's see how long it lasts!
It's also ... spectacular.

　As if in response to Polaris' words, space finally turned on Iris. The stars that had been twinkling in the sky all come down to the ground.......to Iris at once.
　Roars and explosions resounded in space due to the meteorites falling incessantly. Iris, who prevented it with a powerful defensive magic, sent Polaris flying in with her fists ready and waving her arms.
　It's just a straight right without any tricks... but the blow from Polaris' body, which is trained beyond even the limit, pierces through Iris' defensive magic and pierces her body.
　Once the defensive magic is broken, the meteorite raining down will attack like a wave attack, and explosions and smoke will engulf Iris' body.
　When Polaris saw the scene, she clapped her hands together and the large scale spatial ward that had been created converged on Iris as the central point and disappeared with a tremendous explosion.

　
　Yes, it's not the end. Rather, it's from here, Polaris was poised in the smoke that covered the uninhabited island while telling her mind that it was loosening up due to the fact that a series of attacks had been neatly decided, and Polaris was poised in the smoke that covered the uninhabited island.

''.........I see, since you said you use limited futuristic vision, I thought you were the type to perform special combat, but.......you're an all-around type with an order of magnitude higher basic ability, it's interesting.''
"Oh, come on, the joke's on you. I didn't expect this to be the end of the story but I'd be shocked if it wasn't for the fact that you're unharmed. I know you said you're not a lecturer, but I wish you'd at least teach me the seeds.

　Seeing an unharmed Iris emerging from the smoke, Polaris, as expected, asked with a single sweat running down her forehead.

''Hm?　Oh, there's nothing special about it. It's just that the black robe that I wore first has a defensive effect that activates automatically.
Oh, I see........speaking of which, your clothes are back on. It's a frightening performance to be able to receive the current attack with automatic activation.
Well, it's handy. Well, 'good fight.'
...what?
It's a good thing that I'm not the only one. It's a great way to learn about large-scale wardrobe magic. I hope to have the opportunity to fight like this again in the future.

　Polaris gives a dubious look at Iris' words. That's as it should be. I'm not going to be the only one who has a problem with that. In fact, the fight should be about to begin now.
　However, Iris's tone of voice is like.........

''...Then let's 'end'
Huh?

　The next thing he knew, Polaris was leaping to get away from Iris. It wasn't a conscious action, but her body moved on its own to escape the threat.

'Awake, beast of tyranny that sleeps in my heart!　Black claws split the earth and black fangs devour the heavens. You are the predator, the beast of demise that destroys heaven and earth!　The fangs of my heart are here!　Reveal yourself!　The magic wand--apocalypse!

　Black magic blows out, and a huge staff appears in Iris's hand.

"Well, Polaris you are strong. But I'm afraid that I cannot afford to lose to you so easily.

　With a wry smile and a question, Iris's mind was filled with the words she once exchanged with her best friend.



--Well, I've finished teaching most of them now. I was able to remember more quickly than I thought. From here on out, you'll have to develop your own fighting style on your own, Iris.

--I don't want to have to ask you again and again to teach me. Well, I'm grateful for your guidance.

Well, now that you mention it, I have one report.

--Hmm?

--I've made some adjustments to Iris' body. I dropped some of the basic abilities that I wasn't able to use, but instead I adjusted it so that it would be able to 'grow' through training in the future.

--So this is what you want to say. How much stronger I can become beyond this point is up to me....

--That's right. By the way, Iris's current strength is whether or not she can reach the top of the county class. Don't play with me, just catch up with me quickly....partner.



　Recalling her best friend's provocative smile and chuckling, Iris muttered in a small voice while holding up her apocalypse.

''Well a few hundred million years is a big thing. It's like I'm cheating at the point of restarting, but still, I didn't realize that the gap has been opened up to the point where I'm still too far away to even see my back.
Yeah?　What are you talking about?
Well, it's nothing at all I'm here to tell you. I'm going to show you the power of my apocalypse. The ability is quite simple. Apocalypse is the ability to make the magic I pour into it explode. Like this!
Guh!

　Instantly, jet-black magic power raged around the apocalypse that Iris held in her hand. It was no longer at a level that could be called a storm of magic power, and unintentionally Polaris also took a step back.

''The bells of twilight ring, the song of destruction is heard and the beast of demise roars!

　Iris's own mighty magic power is augmented by Apocalypse, raising its power to a realm where it could be used against the Six Kings.
　But it doesn't stop there. She now has the power of a magic armament that she never had before.

"Open the gong!　Time to hunt!　Magical Armament - 'Tyrannical Fang'

　 Seeing this, Polaris shed a ray of sweat with a pale expression.

(..............The magic density that can only be considered a joke. It's no good. (That thing can't be received even if I used all the defensive magic I have.

　Sole is truly a mass of power to the point of violence, and just looking at it makes you feel an intense sense of 'death' that you haven't felt in a long time.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

(Quite simply, a misfortune worthy of the King of Death's dispensation........................it's really quite brilliant.

　Iris has a certain obsession with battle. In battle, strategy is important. It's a good idea to hone your skills as much as you can. Special abilities and the flexibility to adapt to different situations are also essential.
　But more than that, the most important thing in battle is firepower. Of course, this is based on a combination of everything else, but I believe that in the end it is firepower that makes the difference between victory and defeat.
　Strategy, technology, ability, applicability.... an overwhelming and tyrannical firepower that crushes and swallows everything is the power she seeks most strongly.
　Therefore, it can be said that Apocalypse, which simply super strengthens her firepower, is exactly what her heart is.

''........Then let's draw the curtain. ''Eat it, tyrant beast!　Hell Apocalypse!

　Along with the key words, Iris swung her huge spear down and released her tremendous power. The roots were swallowed up and obliterated by the magic of tyranny.












　As Polaris, who had been lying there, regained consciousness, she saw the figure of Iris sitting next to her.

'You noticed,'
I ... well ... you lost.
Well, I don't know ... it's 'your call'.

　Hearing Polaris' muttering, Iris pointed to the sky with a voice that felt somewhat gentle. On the tip of his finger was the clock that Iris had made appear in the sky at the beginning of the battle.
　When I looked at it, I saw that there was 'one minute' left until the time Iris had set for the end.......

''........''

　The condition for Polaris's victory, set by Iris, is that Polaris must 'stand' when the time of thirty minutes is up. In other words, Iris says
　Whether he should stand up now and consider himself the winner, or lie down and consider himself the loser, is up to Polaris.
　Understanding such an intention of Iris, Polaris turns only her face to Iris as she lies down, smiling with a huff.

''........Isn't your character bad?''
Well.

　Polaris had noticed.

"So you won't stand?
I won't get up...
Okay.

　At the same time as Iris nods at Polaris' words while lying down, the hands of the clock in the sky move and the clock, which has completed its task, disappears.
　After confirming this, Polaris slowly gets up and calls out to Iris while putting on the pointy hat that was placed nearby.

''Or rather, to begin with........we knew we were going to lose from the beginning.
Yeah?　Oh, by the way, you said you could see into the future.
''It's limited, and it consumes a lot of magic power, so I don't use it all the time. Still, I knew that the end of my action of fighting you was my defeat. That's why I told you from the beginning, right?　He doesn't have a problem with you being the first of the Dead King's men... and he means it.
Well then why did you go into battle knowing that you would lose?
'I can only see the results, you know. I also meant what I said when I said I wanted to know your power.......and the rest, well, that's the thing. Even though I was convinced in my head, the emotional side of me was complicated. But now that I lost with all my might, I feel much better.

　While announcing this, Polaris stood up, looked at Iris and announced with a wry smile.

''Well, with that in mind, I'm counting on you to keep up the good work.......''
Huh.........let's make the most of it. As soon as we return to the castle, we'll start discussing the upcoming festival of the divine world.
You're not the kind of boss to be messing around with people.

　With a shrug of the shoulders, Polaris followed behind Iris, her expression somewhat joyful, indicating that she had settled various emotions in her mind as she had said earlier.

''Well, I'll provide you with at least a cup of tea, so, at best, work hard.
'Oh?　That's exciting. Now, let's hope that the First Lord's skill is up to the task.