Chapter 61: The second challenge (1/2)

”For now, I've seen what you can do. I recommend that you do not engage in direct combat. It's the same as I said earlier, however, I'll be giving you some strategies to follow.” Ed was looking at his classmates while speaking. In case they wanted to win, they had no choice but to follow his advice.

”First of all, you can trick opponents. I'd recommend that both teams either have someone who can use Earth magic or some people who can work together and have Fire, water, and Wind magic. The reason for that is simple. Hayato help me out in this for a bit.” Ed looked towards Hayato and beckoned for him to come.

”You can use Earth magic to make traps such as pitfalls or walls. You can even make a small hill where you will be hiding the flag under it. They never told us we can't hide the flag, only not to move it. Next up is Mist. I don't think anyone here can use make Mist directly from their QI; so I'll be showing you how to make it.” Ed liked science quite a lot so he knew lots of things. ”Hayato make some Water.” Hayato did as Ed told him without any questions. He created a huge water ball and kept it in the air.

”Next up is making water vapor. Whoever can use Fire magic will be in charge in this instant.” Ed used his fire magic to completely vaporize the water. ”And while the vapor is still around, you'll have to cool it fast.” Ed used Wind magic in this case and suddenly mist started forming. It completely surrounded Ed making it hard to see him even from close up.

”Although Mist is a good idea, it can be used against you. Anyone will be able to notice a huge mist dome inside the forest.” Ed was also pointing out the weaknesses of whatever he told them. ”Now, most people would think that the flag is right in the middle of the mist ball. I'd recommend that whoever is controlling the mist move it around to confuse the opponents even further.” He also told them a few more strategies to help them hide the flag.

”These were all strategies to protect the flag. As for fighting strategies, I'd recommend either Hit-and-Run tactics, which can be done by the fastest person around or baiting the opponents. You can make someone act as if they are going to fight one on one, and have them retreat. Then you'll take out whoever came as a group. You may think it's a dirty way of fighting, but a win is a win no matter what they say.” Ed could guess what they were thinking so he quickly added. He finished his session by going into some more strategies. Just as Ed was planning to leave, Ellie stopped him.

”You may have beaten me earlier in speed, but not fighting. Let's fight, now!” Ellie made sure to grab him by the shoulder so he wouldn't run away.

”EH, I'm tired so maybe some other day.” Ed still wanted to find some way out.

”If you're tired I'll give you some of the pills I got from my family. Think of it as thanks for the pills you gave me the other day.” Hayato quickly noticed Ed trying to run away and threw him under the bus.

'T-This bastard' Ed looked at Hayato in disbelief and sent him a look that said 'I'll get back at you' Hayato simply laughed. Although Ed knew he was simply playing a joke on him, this was the second time he didn't help him when Ellie tried to fight him.

”Sigh. Guess I have no choice let's go over there.” Ed pointed towards the middle of the training hall and moved there with Ellie. Soon, both of them took stances and got ready for a fight. Ed made sure to remind her that it was only a spar and no one should get hurt, although it seemed to fall on deaf ears as Ellie seemed focused solely on beating him.

'This'll be troublesome so might as well finish her off' Ed didn't want to lose to her on purpose since it would be even more annoying. 'Might as well use that' Ed looked at Ellie and felt sorry for her. 'I'll be bullying you a little...'.