episode_0018

At Morco Academy, duels are a system where when there is friction between the winner and the loser, it is resolved through skill. So, dueling requires the consent of the instructor.

The instructor in charge of the duel between Miss Barney and I was Monica.

Still, it’s been 3 days since the lecture started.

Since I didn’t know any instructors, I had no choice but to ask my older sister.

So, this game, which took place at night, was announced to the students through their student IDs, and the 4th training hall was filled with students.

Seluna is a special student who did not fall behind in Daejeon, and Princess Vanityes is known as a martial arts fighter.

The duel between the two was enough to attract students’ interest.

-Who do you think will win?

-Of course, princess.

-The special admission student also blocked Seluna’s onslaught.

-That’s Daejeon.

-What is the ether of man?

-I don’t know, I saw it during practice last time, but I couldn’t see anything.

-He said he tried to stab his own hand.

As the game got closer, the students’ noise became louder.

“Perrin student. Are you ready?”

“Yes. I’m ready.”

“I will enter the training hall.”

There are no rules for this duel.

There are no restrictions on weapons, and ether can also be used.

When receiving a fatal attack, protection magic is activated and the battle ends.

The weapons I took were two daggers of different lengths and a single-edged sword for training.

As I entered the training hall, I felt many eyes on me.

The gaze, which contained a variety of emotions, from interest and anticipation to disregard and contempt, was burdensome to me, who had been isolated before entering school.

“I guess I’m not used to the gaze.”

“Too many people are too much.”

“I’m really curious as to what kind of request is worth putting up with.”

“You can look forward to it.”

Unlike before, Ms. Barney appeared wearing armor. As it turned into an open duel, she was fully prepared.

“I will check it one last time. Do you both agree to the content of the duel?”

““I agree.””

“Then, the duel will begin with the starting signal.”

With their weapons pointed at each other. Wait for the signal. While the audience held their breath and watched.

The opening bell rang.

-bang

One leap. Her mace struck.

It’s the same composition as before, but this time, ether is wrapped around the mace.

-Slowdown. Deterioration of the five senses. Decreased physical capacity. Decrease in thinking ability.

-Curse reversal.

There are some aspects of combat using ether that are different from ordinary combat.

First, consider the scope of the ether, not the weapon.

The moment you try to strike down your weapon, the ground is already shattered.

-Confusion, slowing down, motion sickness, slowing down, binding, paralysis, sleep

“As expected, it was a curse.”

As the curse was activated, a protective shield unfolded from her armor.

‘Holy Field.’

Second, always be prepared for the opposing ether.

A skilled user can use ether without any signs. You must prepare on the assumption that you will be dealing with two people.

‘Did you get caught in the conversation last time?’

I think I noticed it through my experience in the last duel and my contact with the Pope.

‘It costs a lot to put a curse on her.’

-Ether Assimilation: Widespread

-Ether Assimilation: Thirst

A vicious cycle flowing from the dagger. The overflowing ether encroaches on the surroundings.

The cursed magic sword increases physical abilities instead of polluting the mind. Curses that used ether instead of mana affected even me, who had a high tolerance.

-The curse of immortality.

With this, there are 5 curses placed on me.

The front of my eyes turns red.

Chill comes out of the mouth.

I feel extreme hunger.

‘I think it will be possible for about an hour.’

Miss Barney, older sister Monica. And, the students watching the duel. Everyone’s attention is focused.

-Can

“We are in battle now.”

The attack launched from the strengthened body pushed her body away.

-Can

“I felt it before, but Ms. Barney lacks practical experience.”

The shattered earth rises into the sky, and the ether surrounds it.

“That’s not enough.”

The cursed ether erodes the stone.

The simple method of coiling ether did not stop the erosion, and the stone turned into sand and disappeared.

From that point on, the curse gradually expanded its scope.

The ground she stepped on was rotten and rusty, and the armor that was touched by the wind gradually rusted.

“What the hell.”

She also increased the gravity around her and created a gravity sphere to block it as much as possible. The difference between me and her has not diminished.

– Jeokjeok.

The moment the ring-covered blade touched her armor, the armor shattered and disappeared.

-bang

Instead of cutting her torso, the Immortal Curse shocked her and slammed her to the floor.

Of course, since it was not a fatal attack, the duel did not end.

“Why, like that. Are you obsessed with magic? Miss Barney’s actions now are very inefficient.”

She is not weak.

If you were asked to choose the strongest person among first-year students, her name would not be left out. However, if you give a harpy a sword, there is no way he can handle it.

You can tell her talent just by looking at how she learned ether fairy tales in the ether practical lecture.

‘There is no way the faculty, who have run the academy for over 10 years, would not recognize her talent.’

“Efficiency is not important.”

“Okay, let me say it again. It is foolish to be swept away by those around you.”

“What do you know to advise me!”

Anger exploded from her body, reflected in my eyes. Even in the red vision, her anger, which was even redder, poured out towards me.

Her ether rapidly spreads around and pushes away the curse. Everything around her was crushed and turned into powder, as if to express her emotions.

“I too once denied this power.”

I wanted to be like the heroes who saved me, but my strength was no match for the heroes. So, I only trained martial arts for a while.

“But, I met someone who accepted me.”

-Perrin. What are you worried about?

Monica noticed the change in me, and I told her all my concerns.

-Perrin. Who ever said that if you use a curse you can’t be a hero?

-It is true that the perception of curses is not good. A goal that is difficult to use for good things. However, there is no law preventing you from using it for good causes.

-I also use poison, so I was treated as a dangerous person in the past.

-What you want to be is a hero. It’s not us.

-Don’t be swayed by those around you. Is the public the person you want to be recognized for?

-It doesn’t matter what force you use as long as you don’t harass others and don’t break the rules.

-I will acknowledge you.

“Who does Ms. Barney want to be recognized by?”

“Of course, it’s my father. But!”

“Did the Demon King say he was dissatisfied with Miss Barney using magic?”

“…”

As I heard from Monica, it was clear that the two of them were not talking properly. So, more and more misunderstandings piled up, leading to the current situation.

‘I shouldn’t be the first to admit it.’

If I recognize my skills, I may accept it. However, the first person to recognize her should be her father.

“The conversation is over, so let’s end the duel.”

I threw away the dagger and took out a single-edged training sword.

For me, who cannot use heavy weapons, I used light mithril to create the shape of the weapon.

‘Concentration. Overwhelm with greater technology.’

The ether sticks to the sword and arm, gradually increasing in density.

Hard armor covering the arms and an ugly blade covering the thin blade.

-Ether materialization

The next step in fairy tales, learned by looking over the shoulders of heroes and their skills.

Ms. Barney also wrapped ether around her weapon. It looks the same as before, but the ether has been slightly assimilated.

‘Has the ether assimilated itself?’

Her ether has a strong tendency to protect her. Last time, during the duel, he was seen protecting her until the end when she fainted.

‘That’s not it now.’

“If you don’t want to die, just focus on defense.”

Little by little, the curse of bitter cold, located deep within my body, flows down my arms. Then, inject it into the sword through the arm.

The equipment made of ether gradually froze, and the arms gradually froze through the cracks.

‘If you catch it with your bare hands, your arm will die.’

I had no choice but to swing the knife with one arm.

-…

Everything froze along the sword’s path.

Not physically frozen. It was as if time had stopped, and there was not a single movement.

air.

ether.

Dust.

Even the audience watching the scene froze.

-beep!

The protection magic was activated and a sound rang out.

And then everything moved.

.

.

.

“Already committed. Don’t do anything you’ll regret.”

“I won’t do anything I’ll regret.”

“If I don’t have evidence, I can’t help you directly.”

“It sounds like they will help you if you have evidence.”

“My younger brother is very perceptive.”

I have no intention of calling my sister because this incident is nothing more than a way to vent my anger.

“So, what did you request from Barney?”

“It’s not a request, it’s a request.”

“ Either that or that. A request that must be granted is no different from a desire.”

This sister is really.

If anyone hears it, they will misunderstand it.

“I asked the devil to introduce me as a friend.”

“… Your younger brother is hot.”

“After the first semester is over, I plan to go to Mine Country. Until then, I’ll just do my best to weaken the curse.”

“Yes. If the culprit wasn’t an idiot, he wouldn’t come to school right after the curse was broken. You’ll miss the only evidence.”

Because there is still plenty of time. There’s still one thing left to do, which is to become friends with Seluna.

‘So, let’s get some rest today.’

-Tie ring

[I enjoyed the game. You said you had something to talk about, right? I’ll go find you at the dormitory now. – Perna]

I don’t think I can rest today.