8 Chapter 8 (1/2)

The students stood outside, waiting for their turn to take a shot at the targets. Lucy was present, hitting the 10M target with some accuracy, striking barely within the edges of the middle circle with her [Shock]. Hovard on the other hand was at the 15M targets, precisely hitting them dead center every shot. Most of the other students could land a hit on the 5M target but not with enough consistency to move up to the 10m one.

”Well well, look who showed up. Are you just watching again or you've come to partic.i.p.ate now? Practicals are in just 3 weeks, can't wait to see you get sent packing 'genius'.”

Hovard's gang laughed out loud but most of the other students simply minded their business.

Wilfred approached with Lucius in tow, striding confidently into the practice grounds.

”I've decided to come try some target practice Hovard, thanks.”

The teacher stopped watching the students practice and moved towards Hovard.

”Hey, no fighting on academy grounds. You've got some ranged spells now Wil? Let's see them.”

Wilfred lined up to the 5M target and aimed his gun with both hands. Waiting a few second he breathed in, recalling the familiar sensation and feeling of holding a gun. Then, with practiced motion from years of conditioning and training, he fired a shot at the 5M target followed in quick succession by shots to the 10M target and 15M. The kickback was surprisingly light, it wasn't firing real rounds though.

The first magic bullet drove straight through the center of the first target, the energy from the magic completely destroying the inner circle. The remaining rounds heading for the 10M and 15M target also found their mark but in the outer rings, burning holes through the targets where they landed.

The teacher nodded but then approached Wilfred.

”That's some very nice accuracy but that's also not a ranged spell. This is like using a bow, I'm afraid that won't qualify, although I'm very curious about what that is.”

Lucius excitedly answered before Wilfred had the chance.

”It's an Artifact Weapon! It's Lv25 and fires mana projectiles! The att--”

”What!? How can you know that! Wait..you're the Deparng kid. Hmmm that explains it but how did you come by that weapon?”

”Well, I created it with my [Construct Artifact] skill. Used a ton of mana though, I feel a bit weaker from it.”

By this point, all the students stopped doing what they were doing and converged on the situation that was unfolding, making a natural circle around all those involved.

The teacher then used [a.n.a.lyze] and looked at both Lucius and Wilfred. He then scratched his head and shrugged his shoulders.

”Well, this is above my pay grade. The Headmaster will have to decide if this is allowed for the exams. In my opinion, I would say no as what's the difference between this and another magical item? You can keep practicing if you want though. ”

The teacher then turned towards the targets and casted a spell.

”[Repair Lv1]! ”

The targets began glowing a light orange and completely recovered from the damage of Wilfred's magical gun.

Ugh. Every time I think I managed to pull a fast one on them, it turns out differently.

”Alright, we'll wait for the verdict. Lucius, I've got some questions if you don't mind? Come with me.”