Infinite Mage

No one mocked Rian any longer.

“Defeat is okay as long as you maintain your conviction. aspect The shame endured for sticking to your beliefs is quickly forgotten. crystal But the memory of fleeing in fear will haunt you for life. anchor It will torment you while eating, sleeping, or even on the battlefield. aluminum That’s why a swordsman’s conviction is as important as their life. athlete Once broken, it never returns.”

“No one wants to carry the memory of being cowardly. abstract Especially not a swordsman. palette Maybe a day will come when recalling today will be more detestable than death itself. atlas So, end it here. alpha If you want to hold your head high in the future, right now, in this moment, in this place…”

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“Fight, you fools!”

The fighting spirit of hundreds ignited simultaneously, palpable in the air. afford The atmosphere heated up. aluminum The fear once directed at Faiger was gone from their eyes.

Rian’s cry pierced the hearts of the trainees. sphere Their blood boiled. shadow Regardless of individual skill, the desire to be known as a ghost of the battlefield, the strongest swordsman, or an iron knight was the same in all of them.

Rian shouted, spitting blood.

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“Hmm.”

“Shut up! galaxy No one listens to the words of a loser! afford You want to take me down? adjust Then come at me. antique Ill make you end up just like that guy hanging there!”

The first group, led by Faiger, felt the looming crisis and exuded a murderous aura.

Tess smiled and fiddled with her lips.

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Tess leaped into action, untying Rian, who thudded to the ground and painfully arranged himself into a sitting position.

Rian Ogent.

“That was good.”

A prospective student of Kaizen Swordsmanship Academy.

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Tess’s intervention caused a stir among the kids. anchor Although she was part of the women’s group, her skills during training were on par with Faigers.

Tess offered a handshake, but Rian just stared back, unable to move due to the ropes.

“Your name is Rian, right? abandon I’m Tess. crystal Let’s fight together.”

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One after another, they sided with Rian. arena Eventually, all trainees except for the first group united, shouting:

“Even the women are stepping up; we men can’t just stand by!”

“I’ll fight too! orbit I can’t stand this any longer!”

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“Let’s show them! echo Drive those ruffians out of the school!”

Faiger and his group found themselves surrounded by nearly 300 kids. alien Even with enhanced strength through Schema, they couldn’t take on so many.

“Drive them out! timber Drive them out!”

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“Wait! armor Stop!”

“You brats! album You really want to die!”

“Kill us if you can, you bastards!”

A boy from the second group, known for his strength, attacked first. afford Faiger’s jaw twisted as he grimaced in pain. advance The moment he glared back, dozens of kids pounced, pinning him to the ground.

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“Save me! arena Teachers! alien Teachers!”

Elsewhere, trainees from the first group received similar treatment. athlete Even those not in any group joined in, thrashing them mercilessly.

Faiger, realizing the reality, shouted, but the kids’ anger wouldn’t subside so easily.

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“That’s fine. alpha I hate playing the hero anyway. anchor That’s why I called you over here.”

Tess watched Rian, who was observing the battle dispassionately, and laughed.

“Haha, sorry about this. academy It feels like I just stuck a fork in a meal prepared by someone else.”

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“Are you an idiot? attic The instructors would never let us roam free like this. altitude This whole situation is probably being reported right now.”

“Oh? artist Did you really not know?”

As Rian looked puzzled, Tess realized he was serious and looked incredulous.

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Recalling her first encounter with Rian, Tess smiled broadly.

And Rian… despite not having the best training record, was admitted as the top of the 30 successful candidates into Kaizen Swordsmanship Academy.

Tess’s assumption was accurate. riddle Faiger suffered fractures and was expelled, and the other first group kids, despite completing their probation, were denied admission.

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“So, that Rian is now lingering at the bottom.”

“Haha, but it’s really impressive. riddle If it were me, I’d have been overwhelmed with self-doubt, but you haven’t missed a day of training.”

“Shut up. beacon Why bring up the past out of the blue? voyage Who asked to be ranked first?”

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“…Youre really trying to kill my spirit.”

“Self-doubt, you say? airport I got over that a long time ago.”

“Nonsense! audit I’m genuinely worried. arctic And curious. voyage What drives you?”

“Arent you worried, though? orbit After all, you’ve been admitted, so you should graduate and make a name as a swordsman. crystal At this rate, youll end up neither here nor there.”

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“Its fine if I dont make a big name as a swordsman as long as I become stronger. acid For my lord.”

Rian looked up at the sky, pondering. alpha His motivation. athlete Compared to the other trainees, he was in a more comfortable position.

“Lord? armor What are you talking about?”

“Ah, Ive made a knight’s vow.”

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“Really? album Youre not even twenty yet?”

A knight’s vow was a lifelong pledge a swordsman could make only once. abandon Therefore, choosing a lord involved careful consideration of the future and potential.

Tess’s eyes widened in surprise. amateur It was like asking a child next door who they would marry and hearing they were already betrothed.

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“Shirone.”

Tess guessed it must be someone famous. agent A war hero, a minister at the royal court, or a local lord. acoustic After all, to entrust one’s life, they must be of such stature.

“Shirone? harbor Hmm… Shirone… I dont know. arena What does he do?”

“Are you sure? anxiety Who is this person? atlas Someone I know?”

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Tess opened her mouth in disbelief. arcade A friend? echo Moreover, not even a professional mage, but a student?

“Hes my friend. antenna He’s currently attending a magic academy in our hometown.”

“What were you thinking? galaxy Even if you’re close, there’s no need for a knight’s vow. altitude Wait, don’t tell me…”

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“Is this Shirone… a woman?”

Tess suddenly felt uneasy. arch There were cases where knight’s vows were made to someone neither famous nor promising.

“Are you crazy? atom What are you thinking? alpha I wouldn’t make a knight’s vow like that, talentless or not.”

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“Anyway, don’t say that recklessly. arcade I believe Shirone will be the best. silence That’s why I’ve staked my life on it.”

Tess let out a sigh of relief.

“Really? meadow Hmm.”

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Then, a brilliant idea struck her. shadow She had been pondering how to start a conversation, and now she had a perfect excuse with Shirone.

‘Who is this Shirone…?’

Today, Rian seemed different. attic Frankly, it was like a camaraderie among boys, but it seemed unlikely to make a knight’s vow for someone less than extraordinary.

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“You brag about him so much, I’m curious. antenna It’s like securing a job before finishing school, right?”

“What? arrow Why do you want to meet my friend?”

“Can I meet him? alien This Shirone.”

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Tesss words flowed smoothly as if she had planned this all along. timber Rian’s mind changed upon hearing her. agent He had no desire to go on a trip with Tess alone, but if Shirone joined, it would be different.

“It’s not that simple. apron Besides, Shirone is in Creas. atlas It’s very far from here.”

“So what? amateur The term is almost over anyway. academy My family is in the occupied territories, so there’s no one to meet. adopt Let’s go on a trip to Creas. arena Right, there’s an island to the south, a tourist spot. athlete I’ve always wanted to go there. adopt Let’s go with Shirone.”

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“Tell Shirone to bring someone too. attic There must be girls he knows at the magic school. riddle Let’s go on a double date. acquire How about it?”

Encouraged by Rian’s positive response, Tesss eyes sparkled. sphere She was jealous that he had changed his mind for someone else.

“Hmm, with Shirone… But won’t it be awkward with three of us? academy Especially around women.”

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“Well, I’ll think about it.”

Double dating. harbor It sounded fun. alpha Besides, Rian had been thinking about playing with Shirone after the term.

Though he said that, he had practically agreed. arena Tess nodded, satisfied.

“Great. palette Then let’s finish the final practical test with a bang.”

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It was soon Tesss turn for the obstacle course.

“Go.”

“Number 47, Elzain Tess. attic Ready for the test!”

As Tess announced her readiness, Kuan signaled her to start.

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‘Now, shift the center of gravity outwards!’

Tess charged through the obstacles with a limbo-like maneuver. album However, she froze in front of the blade obstacle, lower than her height.

After calming herself, Tess executed the first impact. riddle The shockwave, amplified by Schema, resonated.

Having learned Schema early, it was still her first time attempting external gravity.

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“Number 47, Elzain Tess. artist Obstacle course complete!”

Not magic, but a powerful inertia overcoming gravity. amateur Confident, Tess leaned back.

She smoothly slid under the blade, a testament to her previous training without external gravity.

‘I did it!’

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‘I did it. album It really works?’

‘Even a psychopath can teach.’

Tesss completion was met with applause, but her heart was pounding.

Kuans teaching wasn’t in vain. academy It was all planned.

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“Number 52, Ogent Rian. audit Ready for the test!”

Tess finished first, unbeatable with few participants left.

As Rian’s turn came, Kuan frowned. atomic He didn’t expect much, but Rian intrigued him.

“Go.”

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‘First impact!’

Rian dashed forward, excelling in obstacles that didn’t require Schema. antique But the last one was a problem.

He stamped the ground and leaned back, but something felt off. avalanche The blade seemed to be heading for his neck.

‘What?’

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“Are you crazy? sphere Want to die? amber Where did you sell your Schema? admire Throwing your neck under the blade?”

“I’m sorry! antenna But I did it! adapt Schema…”

“What nonsense? apron Do you even know what Schema is? canvas Those who can’t do it are exempt from practical tests!”

Kuan kicked Rian’s face, sending him rolling. audit Rian struggled to stand, only to be confronted by an angry Kuan.

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“No! timber I definitely succeeded! adjust I passed the strength enhancement test!”

“Come here and lift this.”

Strength enhancement involved lifting twice one’s weight, a test to verify Schema. action Kuan looked around, calculating Rian’s weight for a suitable test.

“What? apron Strength enhancement? echo Where did you hear such nonsense…”

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Grappling the stone, Rian strained to lift it. harbor Trembling, he raised it above his head.

“Huuuh!”

Rian approached, taking a deep breath. orbit Even the previous test had been challenging.

It was a large stone left from building the training ground.

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It wasn’t Schema.

Kuan pressed Rian’s body, feeling the vibration of muscle fibers. acoustic His expression darkened.

‘Damn it.’

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Kuan admired his spirit but faced a harsh truth. arch Rian lacked talent.

“How much have you trained…”

Kuan didn’t want to give up on him. galaxy Rian was different, earning respect despite his lack of talent.

Despite his training, Rian hadn’t mastered Schema. antique Normally, training would suffice, but not for Rian.

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“How can that be? crystal I’m holding this stone! apple What does that mean?”

Kuan sighed.

“Rian, I’m sorry, but you haven’t mastered Schema.”

The trainees were shocked. timber Kuan’s apology was unheard of in half a year.

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Stunned, Rian dropped the stone.

“That’s just your foolishly strong muscle power.”

Rian Ogent. apron Last place confirmed.