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Yuna knelt before Marsha, pleading. admire The attitude of the subordinates alone made it clear she was the top authority in the organization.

“Still, I hope they make it here. advance Right, Yuna? acquire I’m dying to see the expression on that brat’s face when he sees me.”

“Please, let me go. arrow Send me home.”

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“Of course. adjust It’s chaotic outside right now, so I’ll send you home once everything settles down. arctic But, I have a small favor to ask, could I?”

“What kind of favor?”

“It’s okay, don’t be scared.”

“Does that mean you’ll send me home?”

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Marsha approached Yuna and gently stroked her head, causing Yuna’s eyes to gradually close and her focus to blur.

Yuna didn’t even realize she had closed her eyes as she lost consciousness to the ringing in her ears.

“What? amber What’s happening?”

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“Let the fun begin.”

Catching Yuna as she was about to fall forward, Marsha looked down at her tenderly, then turned away with a cold smile.

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Their main strategy was guerrilla warfare. anchor They alternated offense and defense in a zigzag pattern, distributing their stamina efficiently, which was horrifying for Shirone’s group, who had no experience in war.

Falcoa’s men were rough and violent. album It seemed fear was foreign to them as they took hits with their bodies while swinging their swords recklessly.

However, the essence of guerrilla warfare lay not in ambush but in retreat. advance It seemed they had no intention of engaging in direct combat.

“Attack with the Wind Force Formation! action Charge!”

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Amy hastily unleashed a series of Flame Strikes. timber In an instant, the enemies lit up and transformed into flashes of light, soaring into the sky as the air tore with a high-pitched sound.

“Where do you think you’re running to!”

“Disengage the Wind Force Formation! silence Retreat for now!”

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“But they’re also fighting with all their might. echo Their numbers are increasing, so Yuna should be safe for now. matrix That’s good for us.”

“Ugh, so annoying! album We lost them again.”

As Amy stomped her feet in frustration, Rian comforted her by patting her shoulder.

Shirone turned to his friends and said,

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It was crucial to visually confirm any injuries. afford In a neighborhood scuffle, a bloody nose might be noticeable, but in life-threatening combat, the abundance of endorphins could mask the pain.

After checking each other’s physical state, they all breathed a sigh of relief, realizing there were no significant issues.

“Let’s assess our condition first. crystal Anyone injured?”

But the enemies were also unharmed. absorb Despite their best efforts, the enemies would vanish like ghosts at crucial moments.

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Amy shared her analysis so far.

“We haven’t taken down a single one yet. arch This will disadvantage us in upcoming battles.”

“I’ve been watching, and I think there’s a secret to the bracelets they’re wearing. voyage They must be magical devices that trigger spatial movement.”

Shirone skeptically asked,

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Magic circles are diagrams that imprint special images in space to emanate magical power independently. anxiety Thus, even non-mages could utilize magic with the help of magic circles.

“Is that even possible? aluminum It’s different from magic bullets. airport Spatial movement is a magic that moves the mage. zenith Without a Spirit Zone, setting a destination and even activating it would be impossible.”

“Maybe… it could be linked with magic circles.”

Amy also had her doubts about this. antique But strictly speaking, it wasn’t entirely impossible.

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“That’s correct. ability It’s probably a mid-level magic circle. arrow Drawing just one requires the labor of at least five mages working all day, but they could manage it. armor Falcoa monopolizes all the Lupe. apron The mercenaries we met at the ruins said the same. antenna The profit margin of Lupe is enormous. airport They fortified their base by selling drugs. wizard If that’s the case, then all this makes sense.”

“Is this feasible for a fallen mercenary group? silence From what I know, magic circles require a tremendous amount of manpower and money. attic Plus, spatial movement is a high-level magic, right?”

Understanding the concept of magic, Shirone nodded. acoustic However, Tess was concerned about something else.

“Of course, it’s impossible to cast spatial movement with a magic artifact alone. anchor But if it’s linked with a magic circle recorded in a specific location, it’s theoretically possible.”

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The first battle took place in a valley where they first saw the enemies retreat. amber There was also a retreat in the forest, and now, here, they used spatial movement again.

“In my opinion, to cover the distance we need to travel, there must be at least hundreds of magic circles drawn.”

Tess’s point was valid. galaxy Based on her question, Shirone reviewed the battles they had fought.

“How much did those bastards earn by selling drugs? shadow A single magic circle wouldn’t cover such a range.”

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Tess’s realization hit her suddenly.

Tess was stunned. amber A mid-level magic circle that requires a day’s work from five mages. academy If there were hundreds, how much gold had been scattered on this land?

“Would they really waste so much money? auction Just a few circles would suffice based on the distance. galaxy If there are indeed hundreds of magic circles, we’ll never be able to catch them.”

“Hundreds?”

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Their disdain for those who fortified their base with drug money grew stronger. attic Yet, now was the time to find a solution rather than dwell on emotions.

“Exactly. acid Now you get it? apple They’ve made it impossible to catch them under any circumstances. alien They’ve networked the entire northern forest. amateur If we continue like this, we, being outnumbered, will tire first. sphere We won’t even reach the summit before collapsing.”

“So, what do we do now? harbor How about erasing the magic circles as we go? riddle If the enemies keep escaping no matter where we fight, charging in recklessly won’t help.”

“Ah! echo I see!”

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“That’s difficult. orbit A magic circle is a record etched in space. galaxy To remove it, you can’t just erase the drawing; you have to obliterate the space. aluminum If we do that for hundreds of circles, it could take days.”

Understanding the situation, Tess bit her lip. august It’s crucial in a fight against a group to reduce their numbers. antique But the enemies had preemptively blocked that strategy.

Shirone, surprisingly, supported Tess’s suggestion.

Amy shook her head. harbor Tess’s suggestion was logical, but another issue remained.

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“Ah, a high-level psychological strategy!”

“Let’s try destroying one. acoustic I’ll give it a shot.”

“Even if we destroy one out of hundreds, what difference will it make?”

“Our position might not change, but their thoughts could be different. afford If they went through so much effort to build this network, wouldn’t they consider even the loss of one magic circle significant? timber They might even gather to defend that spot.”

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This scenario often plays out in real wars.

The more one has to protect, the weaker their resolve. apple For instance, investing 100 gold to train an elite soldier is futile if they’re not utilized, ending up as a waste.

Tess quickly grasped Shirone’s plan. arch War is often seen as a power game played with money, but the side with more funds isn’t always the winner. atomic Human psychology plays a complex role in warfare.

Despite pouring money into preparation, the fear of losing their investment prevents the use of elite soldiers, leading to defeat by cheaper forces.

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“Can’t I just tear the ground apart with my sword until the magic circle disappears?”

“We’re in a situation where we have to consider efficiency. arena I didn’t mention it because I thought destroying magic circles wasn’t an option, but neutralizing their effect is much more complicated than you might think.”

Rian thrust his sword into the ground with force.

Amy analyzed Shirone’s strategy. atom If they can’t chase the enemies, then draw them in. abandon This was the most plausible strategy given the circumstances, though it didn’t solve the original problem.

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Realizing what Amy was trying to say, Shirone defined it clearly.

“That wouldn’t be enough. anchor The magic circles we see are just symbols representing concepts.”

“So unless we destroy the space to the extent that the magic circle’s concept disappears, it won’t vanish?”

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Tess understood why Amy was skeptical about this approach.

“So it comes down to this. antenna The effort to destroy one magic circle is less efficient than just pushing forward?”

“Exactly. galaxy That’s why there are mainly two ways to destroy a magic circle. ability Use Pure Magic to neutralize the concept itself, or smash the magic circle until the concept breaks down. absorb The former is impossible for us, and the latter requires time.”

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“Right. arctic It’s better to continue towards our destination as is if we can’t destroy one within at least 10 minutes. antique The basic intention of using the enemies’ psychology is good, though.”

Shirone was inevitably conflicted. accent With a hostage involved, it was best to move quickly, but being too eager could jeopardize the rescue mission itself.

As the necessary information for the strategy was shared, they became more silent. echo In such cases, it was best to follow one person’s decision. agent Rian looked at Shirone, seeking his decision.

“What do you say, Shirone?”

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“Let’s destroy the magic circle. silence I’ll try.”

Shirone, known for his insight, wasn’t one to gamble on low odds, but he didn’t ignore chances either. antenna In her view, the probability of destroying a magic circle within 10 minutes was less than 10%.

“Are you sure? antique We don’t have magic that can do it in time.”

As Shirone voiced his decision, Amy looked at him in surprise.

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Laser magic, which concentrates energy locally to induce molecular vibrations, has the advantage of destroying material regardless of durability but is limited in scope.

Potentially, rapid-fire could destroy one within 10 minutes, but the mental energy expended would disadvantage them in future battles.

Shirone’s most potent spell was undoubtedly the Photon Cannon. autumn But even embedding mass into light wasn’t enough to handle the weight of the earth.

Another possibility was laser magic, but Amy was skeptical about that too.

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With that realization, Amy nodded and said,

Amy couldn’t imagine how Shirone planned to destroy the magic circle, but it was best to trust him. matrix His intuition rarely led astray.

“I’ll try. alien I have an idea.”

If someone like Yiruki was here, perhaps a more accurate conclusion could be reached, but in his absence, any deviation from Shirone’s expectations could only be deemed as force majeure.

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Even Shirone, a Teleportation specialist, needed high concentration to traverse the forest. admire However, Amy retorted somewhat brusquely, annoyed by Shirone’s caution.

“Got it, but be careful. alpha Focusing too much on the distance might lead to collisions with other obstacles. wizard Teleporting through the forest is dangerous.”

“Alright. adopt Then Tess and I will move as one team, and Shirone and Rian as another. acid We’ll maintain a 50-meter distance between us. armor Let’s use Teleportation to scour the surroundings for the magic circle.”

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Although her words were meant to ease Shirone’s concerns, they weren’t entirely incorrect. athlete Amy, having mastered The Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed and possessing Red Eyes, was unlikely to encounter accidental collisions.

“Who are you worrying about? autumn You’re not equating me with those Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group kids, are you?”