25 The mock battles | Part IV (1/2)
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Everyone from her party cried out as if they had already won a fight. There was a warm cheer from the Knights freshman since she was simply part of their division. When she finally got to the battle point, she lowered her head slightly and then prepared her long, sturdy-looking swords with a purple jewel at the bottom of her handle. Pomell said that these colours represent how intense the concentration of mana inside the gemstones.
The only known magic stones in the present are violet, purple, blue, and green which are ranked from the lowest to the highest tier and are transported from the Fortress of Lunaria's dwarven domain. Each stone can hold spells depending on your mana pool and in addition to which magical item you possess you can be very amazing.
”Seriously, lover boy, why didn't you know all about these stones? Who has taught you magic anyway?” Arabella asks while holding her waist.
”In light of the fact, he's from the town near the Forest of Krane. I've heard that they haven't been practising magic there for half a century now, according to the King's decree. Although they're not prohibited, they 're only more focused on agricultural output,” Pomell replied.
So that's why the former noble lord was able to distribute grain before, because he really doesn't just help push everyone around back in my town to capitalize on the fields cultivating more crop production, but because it was the King who told him so. I glanced at the two men who seemed very confused as to why I don't have any magic stones, and Roe stepped in from the throng of people earlier. It seems that the war will soon begin.
”Aye, I heard my old man say that is where you will indeed hunt most of the monsters in the Kingdom. Right, that seems to be the matter at hand. You, without a gemstone, just essentially tell us that you're absolutely helpless. That's why Arabella said that it's unlikely for a mage not to have one. Even the Archmage has one, you know!”
”That's not true! If you're helpless, let me slaughter them for you, Master!” said Sprigg.
”Silence, Sprigg!”
”I ... I, Uhm ... learned that some of the genuinely brilliant wizards have innate abilities the day before they were raised and educated. Could ... could Twig have that kind of skill and ability?” Thea who was only listening earlier joined their raucous laughter and discussion and debate.
”As much as I want to entertain your thoughts on how special I am. I would like to suggest that we focus our hearts and minds on the battle. Perhaps we can gain more insight into the opponent.” I rebuked all of them.
”Maybe. Maybe not, but we're not done talking about it. I'm also intrigued,” replied Arabella, whose arms were crossed while her brows were furrowing. She's really cynical.
”Good for you to say, Bella. You are done fighting!
”Hey, don't call me that, Roe! I feel very fortunate of my entire name. Besides, the light of the morning star is still here,” she turned her gaze to the magnificent full view where the two fighters are bending their knees.
”Is that how the battle between the magic knights begins? remarkable!” Roe said.
After they got up slowly, Cedany was holding her long sword with her two hands, while her left foot was on the back. She quickly took her position while the instructor's sword is still buried in the stone.
”Oh! They are doing the northern ritual.”
Pomell had a very enthusiastic attitude towards their position.
”What do you mean,” I asked.
”The Crusader's Rite. It's more like a demonstration of their respect for each other. Cedany is the challenger and the instructor is the champion. It's just for the show, but it's to let everyone know that the challenger is asking the champion not to let her down.” Pomell replied.
I can't believe how competent these two are when it comes to battle and magic spells. They even know how the magic knights greet each other.
”That's a weird idea, I know. Nevertheless, that's been a tradition for all the magic knights. Well, so the hard part is, if the champion strikes first, it means he acknowledges it.” Roe responded.
”That.... doesn't make sense, they are... on an assessment.”
”Yeah! That's why it's stupid to ask a competitor who happens to be a critic of this appraisal as well.” Arabella answered back Thea who is like me, didn't get that.
”But—” ...
Clank...
A loud bang has been heard. The professor struck Cedany with full intensity, allowing the frightening noise to vibrate from our heads, making us cover our ears. In a moment of time, he drives her to the edge as she blocks her blades.
”Body Enhancement: Battalion's strength!”
She strikes back by driving him out. Such tremendous strength. Thanks to the hump of the edges, she was stopped and was able to push his sword back. The instructor jumped from side to side as she waved her thick and heavy longsword from the back to the front.
”Weapon enhancement: Unrestricted. Damage Amplifying. Wind element boost.”
After the instructor shouted, Cedany gripped on her swords handle and also invoker her own spell.