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“Haha! acid Should we? absorb Alright, let’s set the woods ablaze, just us men!”

“Honey! sphere You’ve been drinking, and now chopping wood? alpha Just go inside and sleep it off.”

“Father, instead of this, why don’t we go chop some wood now in celebration of Shirone’s return!”

Oblivious, Rian fanned the flames in Olina’s anxious heart.

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“Are you sure you’ll be okay? alpha What if you get hurt?”

On the other hand, Olina couldn’t help but worry. arcade Even though Vincent was strong with alcohol, climbing a mountain in an inebriated state was perilous even for experienced woodsmen.

Shirone readily agreed. amber Given the situation, letting off some steam seemed a good opportunity.

“Mom, it’s okay. canvas Ill be back soon.”

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Olinas words would have been enough to dissuade Shirone in the past, but now things were different. riddle He had faced fearsome Ulks and protected children, so he was confident nothing worrisome would happen.

“I’ll be there, so itll be fine. avalanche Well be back before lunch.”

Olina found her son’s newfound confidence unfamiliar. accent He seemed brighter and more self-assured in his speech and actions.

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With Olina’s reluctant permission, the three men set off to the logging area, exchanging stories they hadn’t shared in a while. atomic Rian, eager to show off his progress, quickened his pace.

Was this the power of education? alert He had always been a good son but often hard to read. aluminum Now, he seemed like a completely different person, seemingly loving himself a bit more.

Upon reaching the logging area, Rian shouted.

During his two-day stay at Vincent’s, Rian had heard about Shirone’s childhood tales, especially impressed by the Thunder Strike. attic Having struggled against Sword Smash in a duel with Shirone at the main house, Rian’s interest was piqued.

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Rian, now bigger, effortlessly held the two-handed axe with one hand. orbit Exaggerating a bit, beside Rian, who resembled a sturdy oak, Shirone looked like a squirrel standing beside him.

Shirone easily agreed. arctic He had never lost a bet to Rian. shadow It wouldnt be right for a victor to run away from a challenger.

“Sure, why not.”

“Alright! amber Let’s chop some wood like true men! agent How about it, Shirone? album Wanna bet? arcade The loser grants a wish.”

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An almost lethal destructive power. shadow It was clear how rigorous his training had been for the past six months.

Rian swung the axe with all his might. artist A thud echoed as the tree trunk shook violently.

Rian lifted the axe and nodded at Vincent, who responded by giving a thumbs-up signal.

“Then I’ll start.”

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Rian raised the axe again, winking at Shirone.

Though Rian’s reply was somewhat awkward, Shirone chose to let it pass.

“Huh? matrix Ahaha! apron Of course not! abstract Why would I need Schema for chopping wood?”

“Wow, amazing. acoustic Is that Schema?”

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Shirone recognized it immediately. anchor Rian’s success with Thunder Strike meant he could now perform Sword Smash.

“Thunder Strike…”

“The real show starts now.”

Rian’s axe struck the same spot where the bark had burst open. arena With a loud crack like thunder, the tree fell in one strike.

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“Hahaha! ability How about that, Shirone? portal I’m not the same as before!”

He had learned Sword Smash at the swordsmanship academy, but its success rate was much lower against human opponents.

Despite his boastful shout, Rian’s heart was racing. alert There was a slight chance of failure.

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“Of course, it’s only natural. accent Anyway, it’s a bet. accent I succeeded in two tries, so you have to bring it down in one!”

However, after hearing about Thunder Strike from Vincent and practicing all day, he had improved to a point where he succeeded nine out of ten times against trees.

“Impressive. alert Your Thunder Strike has a different impact from mine.”

Vincent burst out laughing heartily.

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Vincent thought Shirone would be no pushover. acid While Rian’s strength was remarkable, Shirone had always had a natural talent for technical skills since he was young.

“Here, use my axe.”

“Haha! voyage Give it your best, Shirone. zenith If it’s a tie, we’ll continue until one of you wins. shadow We might end up clearing the whole mountain at this rate!”

“No, it’s fine. arch I’ll do it this way.”

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Shirone approached the tree and extended his hand. avalanche Vincent and Rian looked puzzled. adopt How could he bring down a thick tree without an axe?

And that was that.

A snapping sound came from inside the tree trunk.

Shirone entered his Spirit Zone and used Windcutter, a basic magic, to strike the tree.

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While Shirone jumped for joy, Vincent and Rian stood with their mouths agape.

“Yay! antenna I win!”

As the two onlookers gaped in confusion, Shirone gently pushed the tree, revealing a clean cut as it fell over.

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Rian inspected the cleanly cut base of the tree. riddle Even a swordsmanship trainee couldn’t have made such a smooth cut.

‘Ah, so that was magic.’

How could a tree be cut down without any physical blow? advance Unless magic was used, it was an impossible feat.

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“It’s called Windcutter. alert It sharpens the air by creating wind, but actually, it’s quite a basic magic.”

Of course, he had sent Shirone to a magic academy, so he had expected him to learn some magic, but he had only imagined something akin to a circus trick.

Vincent was lost for words at the transformation in his son.

“What kind of magic is that?”

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But to cut down a tree in one go? anchor Depending on how it’s used, it could be as deadly as a weapon.

Vincent’s innocent remark left Shirone smiling awkwardly.

“Hehe. album Unbelievable. atlas Can you teach me that magic? sphere We could chop way more wood with that.”

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Mastering Windcutter would naturally enable one to chop over a hundred trees a day. apple However, no mage ever chopped wood for money.

Even if they cut down a thousand trees, a mage’s daily wage was much higher. atomic It wasn’t that the value of a thousand trees was low, but the wages of a mage were high.

“It’s basic, but not so easy to learn.”

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“Anyway, since I won, Ill make a wish. palette Rian, you carry the wood back home.”

Shirone felt good realizing this fact. harbor When he first entered school, he was overwhelmed by the fear of failure, but now he felt reassured, knowing he had skills to support his family even if he couldn’t graduate.

Others might think a mage who had opened the Immortal Function was crazy to consider such things, but for Shirone, his family was that precious.

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“Tch! artist Can’t help it. aluminum I was going to carry it anyway.”

Amazing, Shirone. atlas Of course, what you showed today isnt all youve got, right?

Rian chopped the fallen tree into pieces and prepared to carry it back on a yoke. timber Despite losing the bet, a smile lingered on his lips as he descended the mountain. adapt Shirone had proven his eyes werent wrong.

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Back home, Olina had prepared a feast of delicacies from land, sea, and air.

“Wow, this looks delicious. zenith Thank you for the meal!”

He naturally omitted life-threatening situations, but there were still many things to tell.

While eating, Shirone shared his experiences at school.

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“It’s a really big deal.”

Unexpectedly, Vincent and Olina didn’t show much reaction. canvas Shirone, realizing they might not have grasped the significance, spread his hands and emphasized.

“Ah, is that so.”

“…so the correct answer was actually number 3. antenna Hahaha! adopt Thanks to that, I’ll be advancing to Class Four from next semester.”

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“Ah! august Thats great, Shirone! orbit Congratulations!”

Only then did the expressions on their parents’ faces brighten. athlete They might not have understood half of what he said, but they were as happy about their son’s achievements as any other parents would be.

“Well done, our son. arch I was so worried.”

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Rian watched the loving family scene with a pleased smile, understanding where Shirone’s calm temperament originated.

“By the way, Rian, why did you really come here?”

Olina dabbed her eyes with the tablecloth, moved to tears.

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“You can ask anything. afford If it’s something we can help with, we surely will.”

“Ah, right. altitude I came to ask your parents for permission.”

Vincent said this, though he was quite worried. adjust Why would the son of a noble family ask permission from a woodsman?

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“What, a trip? abstract Why are you talking about something I don’t even know? shadow Where are you planning to go?”

Shirone turned in surprise.

“Can I go on a trip with Shirone? atlas For about a week.”

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“I was stuck in the library when working. amateur Lets get some fresh air this time. alien It’s close to Creas and will be fun. anxiety Galiant Island is one of the most popular resorts in the world.”

Shirone’s eyes widened. orbit The place that had recently occupied his thoughts was now being mentioned by Rian.

“Galiant? acid Really?”

“Galiant Island. anxiety Dont worry. afford Ive already planned it out.”

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This time, Rian was surprised.

“Uh? echo You knew about that?”

“And there’s the Kergos Ruins too.”

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Shirone glanced at his mother. avalanche He had intended to visit at some point during the break, but announcing a trip right after returning home for half a year might disappoint them.

“No, I just knew there were ruins there. ability Oh, it’s that famous, huh? matrix That’s unexpected.”

Shirone had been scouring maps for the past few days and found out about the Kergos Ruins on Galiant Island. galaxy He had planned to visit them during the vacation anyway.

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“But Mom, I was planning to help Father with his work after returning from school…”

“Go ahead. timber We fully support you.”

Vincent laughed heartily.

As always, Olina was supportive of Shirone’s plans.

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Shirone pursed his lips guiltily. album Although the magic academy was technically just a school, the risks he faced there were almost akin to a battlefield.

“So, can I stay for ten days?”

“You lad! meadow Did you go to a battlefield or something? acid It’s just a school you’re returning from. legend It’s okay to go on a trip during the break. anxiety Its not good for a young man to stick too close to his parents.”

“Ten days? antique That’s fine, but it seems a bit long for just sightseeing, doesnt it?”

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Considering Shirone had devoured every history book in the Ogent family library, studying at a vacation spot would be nothing for him.

“Youll be studying there too? absorb You really are something, seriously.”

“Ah, actually, I have something I want to research there.”

Rian looked exasperated.

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Shirone packed his travel bag and went to bed. antenna Rian, who had decided to stay for the night, spread a blanket next to him.

Thinking of his secret plan, Rian smiled to himself, eagerly awaiting the next day.

“So, tell me. meadow Why didnt you go home?”

Hehe, but it wont be easy this time. harbor Will he really be able to study there?

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“Uh, well, thats because…”

“Just some minor family issues. arcade Hahaha.”

But he couldn’t tell Shirone the truth. armor Although he wasn’t ashamed of coming last since he tried his best, he found it hard to say it out loud.

Rian trailed off. amber Just as Reina kept tabs on her brother, Rian knew his sister well. legend She probably sent his report card home to keep him there.

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“Anyway, its good. atom I was planning to visit there during the break.”

“The Kergos Ruins, right? arrow What do you plan to research?”

Shirone didnt probe further.

“I’m not sure yet. atom Ill enjoy the vacation and then stay back to investigate.”

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Rian felt something was off. anxiety Kergos Ruins was a tourist site. alpha If it was just for research, Shirone wouldnt ask him to return first.