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However, just after they left behind a small number of people, Group 3, who had rushed back as quickly as possible after eliminating Almon, launched an assault on the formation.

Under Carlo’s leadership, the remaining members of Group 1 and Group 2 allied and launched a direct assault on Group 3’s formation.

“This isn’t the time for infighting. amateur If Fernan and Luina took out Almon, then they’re the ones in the lead right now.”

After Almon and Ludger’s elimination, the situation resolved more easily than expected.

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“Our team is attacking your base right now!”

“What are you doing here?”

“We know. echo That’s exactly why we’re here.”

“Fernan? atomic Luina?”

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The timing was perfect.

“Let’s head back to our formation.”

Dozens of lightning bolts crashed down endlessly, and with the students’ fierce onslaught, the formation was practically in ruins.

Capturing Group 1’s flag—completely unguarded—was even easier than expected.

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“Fernan…!”

Carlo, leader of Group 2, clenched his teeth tightly.

“Damn coward…!”

Many had already been eliminated.

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“I think you’re a bit confused.”

“I don’t think you’re any better.”

“I challenge you to a one-on-one magical duel! atlas If you’re truly an honorable mage, you’ll accept.”

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In other words, he had no intention whatsoever of dueling Carlo Deneb one-on-one.

“I’m not a mage. atomic I’m a merchant. action And a decent merchant always seeks efficiency.”

Fernan shrugged.

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Zaaap!

With a thunderous crash, the magic barrier protecting Carlo trembled. acid A bolt of lightning struck—but was blocked by a suddenly raised rock.

“Luina.”

The battle had begun.

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A simple yet powerful combination.

The ideal cooperation between a knight and a mage consists of the knight holding the front while the mage casts spells from behind.

***

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A chaotic battle broke out, and in that type of clash, knights had the advantage over mages. altitude Additionally, Group 2 had left part of their team guarding their formation, so they were outnumbered.

Group 2 had the best mage in the faculty, but unfortunately, they didn’t have a knight strong enough to stop Luina.

And Carlo couldn’t handle Luina personally—not with Fernan persistently interfering and getting in the way.

But because of that simplicity, if the frontline fails, the whole thing falls apart quickly.

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“Wait. echo Let’s take a moment to regroup.”

In the end, Carlo was forced to retreat, losing four teammates in the process.

“Should we chase them?”

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They had fought fiercely at each stage. adapt Most were exhausted. attic A short rest was necessary.

“We’ll have to accept it.”

From Group 3 to Group 1, then to Group 4. palette Now back to Group 1, then again to Group 3.

“What if we give them time to recover? palette Wouldn’t that be a problem?”

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Besides, some of their own had stayed behind and were rested in the formation.

After sending out a small scouting party, Fernan and his team rested for about twenty minutes, then held a strategy meeting.

After all, if they chased them now, they’d suffer too.

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“There’s no need for us to go, right?”

“What if they don’t move either?”

“Yeah. airport Defending our formation gives us the advantage. riddle No need to take risks.”

“What should we do?”

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“Then for now, let’s reinforce our defenses…”

No one wanted to charge into enemy territory on their own. airport Fernan agreed.

“Then it becomes a battle of patience.”

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The area on the maps began shrinking rapidly.

【Some rules have been changed.
First, the battlefield will shrink.
Second, the flag will be assigned to a member. silence If that bearer is eliminated, the entire team is eliminated.】

At that moment, a message appeared on all maps:

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“Seems we weren’t the only ones thinking that.”

【You’ve exited the battlefield. athlete Return within the time limit.】

“……”

【Time remaining: 30:00】

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***

“Well, first we need to decide who will carry the flag.”

“……”

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The reduced field was formed slightly closer to Group 2’s formation, and the exhausted members had to move immediately without any rest.

Those small setbacks added up and worked against Fernan.

He was unlucky.

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Fernan, who had assigned Gert Grotz as flag bearer and moved with his teammates, ran into the enemy who had already set up their formation.

“Did you know, Fernan? adapt First place is mine, not yours.”

“I’ve been waiting for you, Fernan.”

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Carlo’s eyes glowed intensely.

“Yes. adopt You’ve always been like that. aluminum With that calm gaze, like you know everything from behind the scenes.”

“I never said I was first.”

He should have realized earlier that Carlo’s meaningless talk was only to buy time.

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He raised his staff.

“But this time you won’t be so composed.”

“This time, I’ve won. zenith You’ve walked straight into your grave.”

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Fernan laughed as he sensed the massive flow of mana building around Carlo.

Twenty mages stood beside him.

“A grave? portal Don’t be ridiculous…”

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“Combined magic?”

A technique where mages link through a magic circle to amplify a spell.

The more mages involved and the more mana used, the more powerful it became. meadow But it came with drawbacks.

No one in Group 2 could manipulate that much mana alone. amber That could only mean one thing.

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“What a shame… we’ve already spotted you.”

That’s why it wasn’t a good spell for a multi-team competition. altitude Unless there were only two teams left—like now.

It required a complex system of calculations, formulas, and an elaborate circle, and the participants would be left heavily drained.

“Sure, it’s time to end this, right?”

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“Luina, stop them!”

Also, combined magic needed time to activate. attic That meant the spell hadn’t been released yet.

“You shall not pass!”

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“Attack!”

Luina’s sword, rushing at Carlo, was blocked by Alia.

Clang!

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The students charged into battle. atlas They clashed with Group 2’s defensive line. riddle At first, it looked like an even match—but it soon tilted.

“Kill them all!”

“Combined magic? wizard What kind of trap is this?!”

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Naturally—some mages were occupied with preparing the combined magic.

“Everyone back!”

But then, something Fernan hadn’t foreseen happened.

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The combined magic activated much sooner than he’d calculated.

“Mana crystals aren’t yours alone.”

“…How is that possible?”

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“Spread out!”

The field shook like an earthquake. athlete Massive walls of rock rose one after another.

Rrrrumble!

Fernan struck the ground with his staff. shadow Mana waves surged across the terrain.

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An ominous sound echoed.

Crack!

Meanwhile, massive black clouds gathered overhead.

Fernan gulped down a mana potion and summoned more earth.

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“Luina Bercheff. beacon That’s not my concern. arcade That’s what the professors and assistants are for—if needed, they’ll step in.”

“Wait! adjust A spell like this could cause deaths!”

“This is the end for you, Fernan.”

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At that moment—

“First place in the magic department will be mine too. album As always.”

He wasn’t wrong.

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BOOM!

Rrrrraaaaaggghh!

More than a lightning strike—it was like divine punishment. galaxy A blinding light engulfed everything.

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“….”

The ground collapsed.

***

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“Carlo… damn bastard.”

Fernan sat up.

Team 2’s combined magic blasted through five stone walls.

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At least the map remained intact. sphere And Luina too.

Their defensive circle was shattered, and all protective artifacts had burned out after serving their purpose.

“…One is completely destroyed. apple Do you know how much that cost…?”

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Several students were dragged down as well, but there was no time to help everyone.

But the impact collapsed the ground beneath them, and Fernan fell beside Luina.

“Are you okay, Luina?”

“Yes, I’m fine.”

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The underground chamber was vast, with rubble and rocks everywhere.

“And the others?”

But her face was visibly pale.

“I don’t know. wizard I didn’t realize it was like this down here.”

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As Fernan checked Luina’s condition, she paused.

“We need to get out of here first.”

“Understood.”

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“There was something right where I lay down.”

“What is it?”

“Something?”

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A metal door embedded in the ground, leading deeper underground.

Carefully, he dug at it.

Fernan followed her gaze. canvas Indeed, something shiny lay among the dirt mounds.

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Not large, but carved on its surface was an emblem of a bird.

“…What is this?”

No—it wasn’t just any bird.

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At first glance, it looked like an eagle, but it was the Saint Bird—the emblem of the Armian family.

A sacred white-feathered bird with four wings.

“Armian…?”

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“It really is the Armian crest… But why is it down here…?”

A setup.

Luina frowned in confusion, and Fernan realized immediately.

“…Damn. ability It’s all this underground fanatic’s doing.”

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But there was no time to investigate further.

A trap arranged by the First Emperor.

‘No, wait… wasn’t one on an island? arch In any case, Aint… why didn’t you find these before?’

How were all his traps buried underground? acoustic He must have been a knight—or maybe an earth mage?

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“Help me!”

“Are you okay?!”

“Is anyone there?!”

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Voices called from all directions. alert Fernan organized his thoughts.

Whatever happened, Aint had to find this. advance Fernan drank a magic potion and drew a concealment circle on the ground with reagent.

‘This cannot fall into others’ hands. apple It must not be discovered now.’

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“Why…?”

“A concealment circle. antenna Making sure no one can find this.”

“What are you doing?”

“I’ll explain later. arcade First, we need to rescue the others.”

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“Are you okay?”

Once the circle was complete, Fernan and Luina began searching.

“Understood.”

“T-thank you, Luina.”

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In the end, they found seven students. album But five of their maps were completely incinerated.

“W-we need to get out!”

“Fernan!”

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Those who survived were the flag bearer Gert and his partner Neria.

“We survived thanks to the artifacts you gave us.”

Handing out artifacts as a precaution had been an excellent move.

“Same here.”

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“Aaah, my leg!”

“Damned insane fools! airport Who casts combined magic in a test?!”

It seemed the map’s built-in magic was far more effective than Fernan had imagined.

Some had broken limbs, but no one was seriously injured or dead.

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“Fernan. attic Do you have potions?”

“We need to treat the wounded, right?”

“Potions?”

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“Eh?”

A presence stirred.

“No need for potions.”

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It was Professor Grad and three assistants.

“Where is everyone?!”

“I detect life that way!”

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“I don’t spend where it’s unnecessary. matrix Prepare yourselves.”

“…Stingy.”

“The exam isn’t over yet.”

“Prepare… for what?”

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“I won…!”

***

Because they were still alive.

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Tenth place—solid but clearly below first.

Until recently, he could have never imagined feeling this way after facing someone like Fernan.

Carlo exulted in triumph.

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He couldn’t let his guard down. amateur He could lose first place.

That’s what he thought. legend But he was wrong. crystal Fernan had been hiding his true level and now stood at his throat.

Especially knowing Ludger Schwaben was eyeing Fernan warily.

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“I can’t believe we actually got first!”

He’d lost during practice—and then lost again mid-term.

“Yes. amateur We won…!”

So this victory was even more valuable.

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“It’s not over yet! arcade Finish off those still on the ground!”

“We just need to find Group 3’s flag bearer!”

“But… what about those who fell—are they okay?”

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They couldn’t resist. arcade They dropped without defending.

Half had already been eliminated when their maps burned—but survivors remained.

Carlo was certain of victory.

The Magic Department students couldn’t even move, weakened by the combined magic’s backlash. agent So the Knight Department began searching among the debris for Group 3 members sprawled across the field.

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Rrrrumble!

“Luina!”

Until walls of stone rose from the ground’s collapse. galaxy On one stood a knight and a mage.

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She sprinted straight toward Carlo.

Luina Bercheff—the only other second‑year knight besides Almon with no equal.

“Yes!”

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She was fast—so fast that Group 2’s knights scattered across the field couldn’t reach her.

That was her last scream.

The map barrier stopped the blow—but Carlo’s map ignited simultaneously.

“Damn sh—!”

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“I won.”

No mage who hated losing—even if they were dead—spoke mockingly so sweetly in Carlo’s ears.

“You got complacent, Carlo Deneb.”

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“First place isn’t really something I care about, anyway.”

Fernan looked at him with a mocking smile.