Infinite Mage

Despite the many challenges and hurdles, the atmosphere at the end of the semester was warm and pleasant.

The first half of the magic school year had come to an end.

The teachers, too, were engaging in jokes with their students, waiting for the time to head home.

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The mind, though invisible, is an inherent function of humans. acid Even the most tenacious student needs a break to cool down an overheated brain.

However, it’s important not to completely let go of the tension, so Alpheas Magic Academy required students who didn’t participate in the presentation to write a paper on a free topic.

Of course, this didn’t apply to Shirone. admire Having received the highest score for his presentation on ‘Supernatural Existences’ at the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group event, he could enjoy a carefree vacation.

In swordsmanship schools, where physical training is emphasized, rest is considered as important a trait as the training itself. avalanche However, this doesn’t mean that magic schools, focusing on mental fortitude, overlook this fact.

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Usually noisy with the sounds of chanting and magical explosions, the place was now filled with a serene silence.

On the last day, as students began to leave for the holidays, Shirone visited the empty third training ground.

The third training ground was among the largest. arcade A 1,600-meter track ran around the outside, and the divided areas were equipped with various devices for testing magical effects.

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Shirone reflected on his progress over the past six months.

‘First, movement magic.’

Shirone entered the teleportation training area. portal A mage can use countless movement magics: Teleportation, Fly, Dark Port, Air Walk, etc. alert The best environment to train all these magics was a desolate open field.

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He couldn’t ignore the achievements in Photon Output either.

His primary movement magic was Teleportation, which had evolved to allow curved movement in Rainbow Drop and high-speed lateral movement in Patrol Technique.

Initially just a magic for transmitting information, it transformed into a powerful offensive magic, Photon Cannon, upon comprehending the Particle of God.

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Shirone didn’t stop there; he continued to evolve. agent He developed Laser by mathematically regressing Photon Cannon.

While Photon Cannon had a higher single impact, the cumulative damage of Laser was nearly infinite. canvas It was a terrifying magic capable of destroying any hard object unless it was immune to Laser’s waves.

This enabled him to easily master flash magic, maintaining light for an extended period.

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Shirone smiled contentedly, especially pleased that his proficiency in his major magic had jumped a level.

Currently, Shirone’s photonization theory had surpassed sub-light speed and reached near-light speed realms. alien His reason for visiting the training ground was to attempt Space Warp, impossible for a mage not at the near-light speed level.

‘I’ve actually worked quite hard.’

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Space Warp differed fundamentally from Teleportation. arch It lets one distinctly experience the special nature of light as space-time folds.

‘How will it feel?’

As he activated his Spirit Zone, his synesthesia made the surroundings vividly clear. shadow Focusing on a point, Shirone unfolded his photonization magic at near-light speed.

His body vaporized into light, shooting high into the sky, then crashing down to the ground.

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Teleportation felt like the world was compressing and rushing in, while Space Warp felt like the sky and ground were rotating as if the world had folded.

It was a sensation he had never experienced before. audit The scenery he saw during Space Warp was different from Teleportation.

“Huff! aspect I did it!”

Arriving at his destination, Shirone, pale-faced, gasped for breath.

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‘This is Space Warp. artist My mind’s all over the place. crystal It’s unusable in battle like this.’

Space Warp’s real advantage was in movement, not battle.

Even Ethella Romie, a Grade 6 mage, relied on Teleportation in her battle with Arcane. antenna It proved that Space Warp wasn’t effective in combat.

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Ultimately, his magic level had outpaced his Spirit Zone. arcade Normally, magic follows the level of the Spirit Zone, but as an Unlocker, Shirone’s exceptional insight allowed him to surpass theoretical barriers.

For long-distance travel, Teleportation risked collision with obstacles. alpha Thus, most mages use it within a 10-meter range. adopt However, Space Warp could transcend space regardless of obstacles.

Shirone’s current Spirit Zone had a diameter of about 50 meters, quite large among students, but insufficient for advanced magic like Space Warp.

But to see practical effects, the Spirit Zone’s radius needed to be unimaginably larger than its current size.

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If asked to unfold a Zone like six months ago, he could easily reach 100 meters in diameter.

His Spirit Zone had grown significantly, not in size but in durability.

‘It’s an asymmetrical balance. agent Should I be happy about this?’

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In a battlefield where every second counts, saving 950 casting times is incredibly efficient.

But using high-level magic with such an extended Zone would shatter it. attic Thus, it was more realistic to consider his Zone still at 50 meters.

He estimated that for a mage to travel 10 kilometers, Teleportation would require about 1,000 casts. action But with a 200-meter Zone, only 50 Space Warps would suffice.

‘With a Zone this size for Space Warp, people would laugh. palette For practical use in real situations, the diameter needs to be at least 200 meters.’

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And even focusing on expanding the Spirit Zone wasn’t the answer. beacon It had to be durable enough for major magic and dense enough for precision.

“Oh my…”

“Having powerful magic alone isn’t everything. antique Without a supportive Spirit Zone, one cannot be a great mage.”

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The range of skills a mage needed to master seemed endless: the radius and durability of the Spirit Zone, omnipotence and omniscience, adaptability and proficiency, combat experience, and judgment, to name a few.

Shirone stood there, mouth agape, feeling as if the path before him stretched to the horizon.

What thrilled Shirone the most was the realization that all these skills needed to simultaneously balance and elevate together.

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This was true for Siena, Ethella, and Arcane too. antenna They had all undergone immense training to reach their current positions. advance Although it seemed a daunting journey, it didn’t feel like a bridge to nowhere.

Shirone felt exhilarated. atom Sensing the outline of the vast world of magic, albeit faintly, was a sign of growth.

With this revelation, he began to see the form of the path he was pursuing and what magic truly meant.

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“Me, a mage…”

Having successfully advanced to Class 4, he could apply for the advanced class next semester. canvas And eventually, upon graduating, he would achieve his dream of becoming a mage.

‘I can do it. abstract I can climb even higher.’

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“So much has happened.”

He remembered being ridiculed by his peers for not being able to perform a single spell when he first entered the school. legend And wasn’t there the extraordinary incident of the teleportation test?

Just the thought made his heart flutter. canvas There was a time when he thought he’d spend his life in the mountains. airport But now, his long-cherished dream was becoming a reality.

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Leaving the movement magic training area, Shirone entered the cutting magic training area in Section 4.

“Haha! august Looking back, it was pretty silly.”

This was a place for testing magical cutting force, with a viscous cylindrical target floating above a magic circle.

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As he chanted, a fierce wind whipped up. meadow The sharp wind slashed the target, splitting the cylinder in two with a loud slap.

“Wind Cutter.”

Shirone approached the target and extended his hand.

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His omniscience had grown immensely since his initial enrollment.

“Hehe, this is easy.”

Wind specialists usually adjust the viscosity to the maximum for training, but for Shirone, who was trying it for the first time, the success of the magic itself was satisfying.

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Mages can be broadly divided into theory and sensory types. alien Each has its pros and cons, but sensory types tend to learn faster when trying something new.

Of course, knowing omniscience doesn’t mean everyone can achieve omnipotence. canvas The reason he could instantly manifest a new spell was due to his inclination toward insight over analysis.

Passing all subjects with over 80 points, basic spells like Wind Cutter were no challenge.

Especially Shirone, whose disposition was distinctly more on the sensory side. meadow This was why Arcane had once said he learns in actual combat situations.

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“Uh?”

“Hey, Shirone!”

Reviewing six months of progress, Shirone smiled contentedly. canvas He felt like he had become quite mage-like.

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Looking around the track, he saw Nade and Yiruki waving.

With a metallic scraping sound, Shirone instantly appeared in front of the two.

“Whoa! ability What was that?”

Shirone was about to run over when a fun idea struck him. atomic He stopped and switched his Spirit Zone to target form, calculating the distance to his friends before executing Space Warp.

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Nade jumped back in surprise, and Yiruki’s eyes widened, clearly not expecting it.

Shirone replied with a sheepish smile.

“Did you just do Space Warp? afford You’ve been practicing it till the end of the semester?”

“No, I just came to review since I won’t be able to practice in the training ground for a while.”

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“What’s so fascinating? beacon You’ve seen it before.”

Nade was excited, but Yiruki snorted dismissively.

“But you just succeeded in Space Warp today, right? acid It’s fascinating. acquire Do it again.”

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Being called a specialist wasn’t for nothing. acoustic Teleportation is basic for mages, but Space Warp is closer to being a major.

“True, Space Warp is considered advanced even for senior students in the advanced class.”

Although both are classified as movement techniques, a 6th-grade certified mage must master Space Warp.

“Well, it feels different seeing our peer do it. agent When teachers do it, it’s one thing, but seeing Shirone do it is another.”

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“What do you mean, no use? album At least you surprised Nade.”

“What? apron When did I get surprised? anchor I can do Plasma, too. matrix Want to see it here?”

However, even for specialists, using near-light speed as a student was more challenging than expected.

“But there’s still no real use for it. alert The travel distance is too short.”

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Shirone blushed. anxiety Although he was just reviewing his progress, in some way, Yiruki wasn’t wrong.

“Enough. action So, in summary, you were here, indulging in self-admiration by casting great magic alone in an empty place?”

Nade was defensive, but the situation was already obvious. accent Yiruki, seeming annoyed, waved his hand and spoke to Shirone.

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“Right, it’s getting late.”

“No, it’s not like that…”

“Well, you can afford to do so. silence You’ve shown the most growth this semester. agent Anyway, if you’re satisfied, let’s go say goodbye.”

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Shirone looked for the conference room. voyage As expected, many teachers were there, chatting over tea before heading home for the holidays.

They left the training grounds and headed to the building where the teachers stayed. afford The dormitory doors were open, and cleaners were busy in each room.

Most students had returned home, but a few, like Shirone and his friends, stayed to thank their teachers for their hard work during the semester.