Variable-「Attack Magic Mastery」 (3)
A cafe about 5 minutes away from the academy.
“… Elia.”
“yes?”
“What do we do? My sister has some work today, so I think she has to go alone?”
“Ah… it’s okay. I can go alone for a day or so.”
Elia nodded as if it didn’t matter. From Elia’s point of view, she would rather go alone.
In order to stay at the academy, I was forced to apply for the safe return service.
“thank you. Be careful and see you tomorrow.”
“Nem. Goodbye sister too!”
After saying hello as usual, we left the cafe. Amilla’s face, which had always been full of laughter, hardened in an instant.
She feels only one emotion right now: contempt.
He only thought of killing the black magician right away.
Amilla went straight to the academy. Leonard was still sitting on the bench. While maintaining her perfect appearance, she waited for someone.
Amilla bit her teeth.
Looking at his face, I couldn’t contain the anger that was rising.
The first time the knight commander said it, I didn’t believe it at all.
I thought he was a good person because of his unexpected dedication.
But he’s a black magician.
The guy who used to talk a lot about Inseong, went mad with ambition and dabbled in black magic.
“Adolic baby ·····”
As a child, Amilla, who lost her parents to a warlock’s attack, hated them. If it was a black magician, he would tremble even in his sleep.
It was because of her that she applied for the Immortal Knights and that she killed Professor Ryan without mercy.
The end of a black mage is only death.
He himself is a member of the Immortal Knights who acts as the judge.
That’s why I hoped that an immediate execution order would be issued. However, what came out of Terios’ mouth was the order to return.
-Good work. Let’s go back to headquarters.
-yes? What about Leonard?
– Put it on hold for now.
-However·····
-This is an order.
Even after confirming that he was a black magician, he just returned. It was unacceptable.
On the day my parents died, it was an act that went against the beliefs inscribed in my heart.
I couldn’t help but open my eyes and watch them hold their breath for even one second longer.
It was also the reason why he killed Professor Ryan instantly.
So, I’ll cut it with my own hands.
Just then, Leonard got up from the bench. Amilla blocked Leonard’s path. I glared at him with hostile pupils.
“Since when?”
“·······”
“Since when did you get involved in black magic?”
Leonard did not answer the question. As if it was absurd, he only sent arsenic.
The more she did, the more Amilla’s anger reached the limit.
“Answer me. I am not joking.”
“I guess you heard another rumor somewhere.”
A pitiful look.
A dry voice, as if it was not worth responding to.
“I’ve never had that. I don’t have time to explain all the ridiculous nonsense.”
Leonard said firmly.
Then he passed Amilla, who was standing still.
“Enough then.”
The smell of Leonard slowly drifting away. It was literally dog musing.
It didn’t matter.
I didn’t expect to confess anyway. As with all warlocks, he will prove his identity with graphite.
Amilla slowly turned around.
I spread both hands and cast attack magic.
-Go oh oh oh…
A sharp lump of metal formed on the palm of your hand. The students who witnessed the scene stopped walking. Not only silky students, but also researchers, faculty, and professors. Everyone in the academy had their eyes fixed on them.
Except for one person, Leonard.
“hey. Look over there.”
“uh!? Aren’t you a member of the Immortal Knights? What kind of attack magic is that all of a sudden?”
“Professor, what’s the matter?
“That’s right. Is it like an event…?”
People made their own guesses.
However, contrary to their expectations, the cast attack rushed into the back of Leonard’s head.
A piercing sound pierced the chaotic atmosphere.
Woowoowook-!
It was a fleeting moment that no one reacted to.
Right before the eerie iron reaches Leonard
Squeeze-
scattered into a handful of powder. The scattered metal dust scattered in the night sky was beautifully sparkling and scattered.
The ‘effect’, as if a firecracker had been set off, aroused admiration from onlookers.
“Wow······”
“pretty····”
“Is this a real event?”
However, Leonard had a mixed reaction. He looked at Amilla with cold eyes.
“What are you doing now?”
“Subjugation of warlocks is the main mission of the Immortal Knights. I am just fulfilling him.”
“I would have said no.”
“Originally, there is no black magician who confesses with his mouth.”
A bloody atmosphere formed between the two.
People realized that it was not an event until then. Professor Pavar, who was nearby, tried to mediate the situation.
“I… Member of the Knights of Amilla. There seems to be a misunderstanding, but Professor Leonard is a warlock-”
“Shut up.”
Amilla glared at Professor Pavar.
“If you don’t want to be buried together.”
Professor Pavar swallowed dry saliva at the terrifying life she spewed out.
I realized later that it was none of my business.
“Professor Pavar. I’m fine, please stay away.”
“Ah, I see.”
When Pavar stepped back, Leonard spoke. It was a moment that caught everyone’s attention.
“Why do you conclude that I am a warlock?”
“I felt attack magic in the office this afternoon.” “Are you saying that you were following me?”
At that moment, the surroundings started whispering.
did you miss? Professor Leonard? Who is that knight? I heard things like that, but Amilla didn’t care. Rather, the fire in his heart burned even hotter.
“It is the rule of the Immortal Knights to go out of their way to seek out warlocks.”
“So.”
But Leonard was cool.
Unlike himself who was overly agitated, unlike the people around him who had their eyes wide open, he maintained his composure alone.
“How will you prove that I am a warlock? Are you even going to kill me?”
“There is no evidence more convincing than graphite.”
Amilla clenched her fists. Although his eyes were wide open, he let out his murderous intent, but Leonard was just relaxed. To the point where all of that feels insignificant.
“good. Do as you please. only.”
Leonard snapped his fingers.
Just-!
Then, a dome-shaped magic field enveloped the surroundings. The space was perfectly separated to prevent others from intervening and to prevent people from getting hurt.
“If I’m not a warlock, you’ll have to take responsibility for all these actions.”
After saying that, the barrier was ejected.
“This is what I hoped for.”
Amilla also cast attack magic with both hands.
A showdown between the Empire’s best defense wizard and the Immortal Knights.
Everyone watched with bated breath at that rare scene. Some attack-type wizards cheered Amilla in their hearts.
‘If you’re a member of the Immortal Knights, you might not know.’
‘Can I beat that unlucky Leonard?’
‘Please cut that proud nose.’
Silence like the night before a storm.
Before long, Amilla opened the attack. The attack magic cast on both hands rushed incessantly.
Woowook-! Woowoowook-! Kwaguaga River-!!
Indeed, the attack power of the Immortal Knights.
The shock wave striking the magic field rang the hearts of the onlookers. The inside of the magic field was thick with rising dust. The only flash of light in the blurry interior.
Quagga River-! Kwakwagagagagagang-!
A truly overwhelming offensive magic that had never been seen before shook people’s faith.
It’s Leonard though.
The complacent thought that he is the best defensive wizard in the empire is starting to crack.
The defense-type wizards who were watching trembled with anxiety one by one.
‘no way······’
‘Professor Leonard loses?’
‘The best defense mage?’
Leonard, the only hope of the lesser class and the object of envy.
Candidate for Archmage at the pinnacle of defensive magic.
If he collapsed, if he lost his life to the Immortal Knights, it would be like defeat for the entire defense line.
The current match was not simply about finding a black magician, but a confrontation with the pride of the defense class.
-······
After a while the attack stopped. The dust that obscured the view slowly settled, revealing a panoramic view of the interior.
It was Amilla who appeared first.
Amilla, gasping for breath, stared straight ahead with a confident face. It was a confident look.
“·······”
The presence was not felt.
Among the Immortal Knights, the skill belongs to the upper ranks.
It couldn’t be stopped with defensive magic.
-······
By the way.
It must be so.
-······
Amilla’s pupils shook.
The confident look on his face gradually faded.
The inside of the magic field with a faintly open view.
In a place where the dust has not yet settled, a round shape slowly emerges.
It was Leonard’s barrier.
“·······”
Inside the intact barrier, Leonard was standing.
Didn’t even take any damage.
Before long, the sound of his words came rushing in.
“Is this the end?”
Cold like the first time. Those who discovered it were astonished. Some even let out a laugh.
“Nonsense·····”
“Not the slightest crack.”
“Ha… is that really the best defense magic in the empire?”
At the same time, Amilla’s mentality was shaken. The attack with all its might didn’t work.
There was no greater shame than this for an attack mage.
“This is just the beginning…”
Amilla cast attack magic again. Regardless of the amount of remaining magic power, the attack was unleashed.
Woowook-! Woowoowook-! Kwaguaga River-!!
beyond overwhelming.
Offensive magic that went so far as to become ferocious.
A flash of light flashed once again inside the magic field.
Kwagagagagang-!! Kugwagagagagang-!!!
At that time, when I was pouring out my mana for a while, I suddenly felt dizzy.
“Ugh…”
His son-in-law suddenly twisted, and an unpleasant tinnitus lingered in his ears.
Beep-
It was the phenomenon of magical exhaustion, Amilla intuition. Nevertheless, the attack went ahead.
Shuwoowook- Shuwoowook-·······
The strength of the attack gradually weakens.
Eventually, Amilla’s legs gave out and she sat down. His whole body’s energy was exhausted, and he couldn’t even stand up any longer.
At the same time, the magic field disappeared, and the dust trapped inside dispersed in an instant.
jerk- jerk-
footsteps approaching.
Leonard, standing right in front of me, looked down with a pitiful look.
“I was expecting to be a member of the Immortal Knights, but fame isn’t everything.”
Although it is cold, it has a voice that is “dignified”.
Everyone around listened with bated breath.
“With that level of skill, it seems difficult to subdue the warlock.”
“It’s still… it’s still…”
Amilla glared at Leonard with bloodshot eyes.
A match with the honor of the Immortal Knights, watched by many. I couldn’t give up like this.
Chi-chit-chi-jit- I tried to drive the uncast Lightning Ball into Leonard’s chest.
“It’s not over yet…”
“You are rude to the end.”
Leonard stopped her by grabbing her wrist.
It was then.
The space right next to it twisted and Frederick appeared.
Inherent characteristic 「Spacing」.
Upon hearing the situation, Frederick severely rebuked Amilla.
“You dare to stir up a mess like this at the academy. No matter how immortal knights I am, I will never let this go unnoticed.”
“President… Leonard is a black magician.”
said Amilla in a dying voice.
“Like Ryan, a warlock who infiltrated as a professor…”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes… that’s for sure.”
Frederick glanced at Leonard and immediately looked around.
There were too many eyes to look at.
“Wait a minute.”
Frederick, who had disappeared in an instant, soon showed up. In his hand was the ‘Holy Water of Truth’. There is only one noble item in the academy.
“Professor Leonard… I have to prove it for everyone.”
Frederick handed over the Holy Water of Truth.
“All right.”
Leonard drank the holy water without delay. If it’s a black magician, it’s a situation where the skin has to melt. But Leonard was fine.
It still looked perfect.
“Uh… ah, no…”
Seeing this, Amilla stammered. Confused, the words didn’t come out properly. He must have sensed attack magic, but the only way Leonard could use attack magic was black magic.
“That’s for sure… attack type magic…”
I tried to complain of regret in my own way, but the public’s gaze was cold. Criticism poured in from everywhere.
“So it is. Professor Leonard can’t be a warlock.”
“What is that person? It’s absolutely delicious.”
“It must be true that the Immortal Knights are jealous of Professor Leonard.”
“It’s funny when you think about it. How will Gee beat Professor Leonard? He is the best defense mage in the Empire of Names.”
The shame and misery that comes later. said Frederick.
“This reveals that Professor Leonard is not a warlock. How will you take responsibility now?”
“I’m sorry…”
Amilla lowered her head. At the same time, a magnificent bell rang out.
Dae Ae Ae-
The bells of the nearby church announcing every hour on the hour.
The bell I had always heard felt ominous that day.
“no way·····”
Leonard looked at the giant wall clock in the Magic Tower.
10 o’clock sharp.
It was time for Elia to arrive at the dormitory. With designated guardian Amilla.
However, Amilla is left alone at the academy.
Leonard asked.
“What about Elia? Where is Elia?”
“yes? Elia was sent to the dormitory alone today…”
＊＊＊
same time.
Elia took light steps and headed for the dormitory.
In the meantime, I was uncomfortable because of Amilla, but I was able to go comfortably today.
The hum that I had been putting off came out.
“Hong Hong Hoong~”
What to eat first?
Leftover donuts from yesterday? A hidden cake?
Or the new wiggling jelly?
Elia, who had been thinking happily, stopped walking.
“Eh····?”
Three men in black robes were blocking the way. Just looking at it, it looked suspicious.
When I was slowly taking a backward step,
Swoop-
The one in the middle took off his hood.
The moonlight through the leaves illuminated her face.
“·······”
Elia looked at him with a bewildered expression. At first, I doubted my eyes. I thought I saw a ghost.
However, it was too vivid to dismiss it as a mere illusion.
I just knew he was dead.
A girl who looks exactly like herself.
Took-!
Elia dropped the jelly in her hand.
He barely spoke with trembling lips.
“sister······?”