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Just as Amy was about to explain, a ferocious noise erupted from the forest, and a ball of fire shot out.

“We’re definitely close. academy Just about a kilometer more to go…”

“Ambush! galaxy Scatter!”

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“Amy! apron Be careful!”

Shirones party scattered in different directions. altitude The flame that hit the ground devoured the air, growing in size before dispersing into heat.

The second and third attacks came simultaneously.

“Fireball?”

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“Show yourself! audit Cowardly attacking from ambush!”

However, Amy didn’t dodge. galaxy Instead, she took a battle stance and pierced through the fireballs with an equal number of Flame Strikes.

“You’re quite skilled. abandon It wasn’t just luck that brought you this far.”

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Despite having no eyebrows, his slicked-back hair exuded confidence, and his pale complexion resembled that of a serpent.

Shirone’s party turned to look back at the trail. atlas A man emerged from the forest, about the same height as Rian but with a noticeably lean and agile build.

“Who are you?”

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The word Vice-Captain’ brought tension to the faces of Shirone’s party. zenith However, it also implied that their destination was not far off.

“The Vice-Captain of the Parrot Mercenary Corps. arena Agado Freeman.”

“That’s too dangerous.”

“Shirone, I’ll take care of this. alpha When I give the signal, take Rian and Tess to the cliffs.”

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Amy had already confirmed this through her Spirit Zone, but that was exactly why she wanted to send Shirone ahead.

“And what about you? anxiety Jumping into traps alone, have you forgotten? arena Are you going to keep underestimating me like this?”

Being held up here would only give the first checkpoint’s reinforcements time to arrive.

“It’s not about underestimating you. zenith He’s not alone. anchor There are about 20 of them hiding in the forest.”

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Shirone too turned to look closely. alert The man held a weapon identical to those described in books.

“Shirone, look at that man’s weapon. airport It’s a gun.”

As Amy tried to convince Shirone, she pointed at Freeman.

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“See? airport You know what a gun is, right? artist It can reload faster than arrows and is a direct fire weapon. anxiety Unlike arrows that explode after impact, it fires in an already activated state, making it specialized for medium to long-range combat. portal Probably all those hiding in the forest are using this weapon too.”

While a bow needed arrows to be replaced, a gun was specially designed to use only Mana Bullets.

Shirone understood Amy’s point.

It fired a small amount of Mana Bullets forward, and its design suggested that it was a revolver capable of rapid firing through the rotation of the cylinder.

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“Alright. aspect I’ll leave this to you.”

“I’ll use a Fire Wall to buy us some time and prevent their pursuit. meadow Break through in that moment.”

“Got it. abstract Rian, Tess, be ready.”

Rian and Tess looked puzzled. meadow Hearing about the gun only made them think the situation was even more dangerous. alpha Why then was Shirone so willing to leave Amy behind?

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“Now! arch Go!”

Rian followed Shirone’s lead without question. accent Although it felt wrong to leave a comrade behind, this was not the time for debate, and Tess also braced herself, ready to spring into action.

Amy shouted with wide eyes, and as Shirone took the lead, Rian and Tess followed on either side.

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As expected, flames shot from all directions in the forest, courtesy of the guns.

The ground bubbled like boiling mud, and flames erupted from beneath her feet, charging fiercely into the forest.

Amy cast a Fire Wall in a massive circle around her.

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At the same time, Shirone, grabbing Rian and Tess, initiated a spatial transfer. alpha Although its range was shorter compared to that of a high wizard, it was enough to disappear from the enemies’ sight in a blink.

Hearing the noise of the spatial warp, Amy finally ceased casting the Fire Wall and gasped for breath.

Then, amplifying her mental power, the wall of fire roared, obstructing the enemies’ view.

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Despite its powerful effect, it wasn’t considered overpowered due to the high cost of casting it.

The Fire Wall, known as a mana-eating parasite, required continuous mental effort to maintain its barrier.

However, Freeman was purely impressed. crystal The girl standing before him was barely in her teens.

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“Is that so? zenith You seem quite exhausted, though. advance Sorry, but we’re in a hurry and can’t afford to wait.”

“Commendable. athlete To sacrifice for your comrades.”

“Hmph! afford Sacrifice, my foot. adopt I sent them away because I can handle it myself.”

To his knowledge, it was extremely rare for a mage of her age to cast a Fire Wall of such magnitude.

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The combination of Schema and magic in combat. auction Such individuals were known as Gunners on the battlefield.

As Freeman finished speaking, his subordinates appeared.

The fact that none tried to extinguish the burning forest indicated the absence of mages among them. arena However, they were all Schema users, like Freeman, and held guns.

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Having never witnessed a Gunner’s battle, Amy could only imagine. acquire She too could wield long-range magic and Schema simultaneously.

Freeman’s men opened the cylinders of their guns and loaded Mana Bullets. matrix It seemed each cylinder could hold at least six Mana Bullets.

“Sorry, but your reckless adventure ends here.”

With twelve rounds in total and twenty enemies, the cycle of their firepower was two hundred forty Mana Bullets.

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As Freeman spoke, his subordinates raised their guns.

Certainly, the subordinates reflected the character of their leader, unlike those under Falcoa’s command.

Amy couldn’t help but smirk. aspect While Shirone had been the main contributor to their battles so far, she hadn’t expected such a low estimation of her abilities.

They showed no complacency or bravado, focusing solely on eliminating their targets.

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“Only twenty of you for a shootout with me?”

A whirlwind swirled around her, lifting fist-sized stones into the air around her, which then ignited with a whooshing sound.

Amy concentrated, drawing her legs together as if channeling strength to her lower abdomen, and began to cast a spell.

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“You’ve picked the wrong opponent this time.”

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Amy’s eyes blazed red.

Even as she ran, Tess kept looking back. riddle Though she trusted and followed Shirone’s lead, the plan seemed reckless.

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The thought of Amy fighting among them made Tess’s stomach clench.

“Shirone, shouldn’t we go back now? admire I’m worried about Amy.”

Gunners might be weaker in firepower compared to mages, but they matched swordsmen in physical prowess.

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Understanding Tess’s concern, Shirone gave a wry smile.

“But what about Amy? alpha Wouldn’t it have been better if you took out the enemies and came back?”

“It’ll be fine. wizard Delaying only puts us at a disadvantage. action We might be pursued by the forces that survived the first checkpoint. avalanche Our priority is to reach the hideout as quickly as possible.”

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Tess seemed unconvinced.

Could there really be a situation where Amy could outshine Shirone, who had already proven himself to be exceptionally powerful?

“It’s not like that. legend A mages strength isn’t simply measured by their power. accent It varies with the situation and the type of magic. action Against Gunners, Amy is far stronger than I am.”

She knew Amy was a senior student, but the feats Shirone had performed since arriving were nothing short of incredible.

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Tess, thinking like a true swordsman, placed emphasis on physical strength.

“Is that possible? advance No matter how skilled, there’s something to be said for numerical superiority.”

Indeed, in battle, the total physical force represented by numbers is a critical factor.

However, when it comes to magic, the scenario shifts slightly.

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“The properties of photons differ from those of flames. galaxy Moreover, the strategies of the Four Symbols are distinct. acid Amy specializes in long-range magic, maximizing the advantages of her Red Eyes. anxiety No matter how strong the enemies in the forest might be, if Amy confronts them in her element…”

What matters more to them is the ability to manipulate situations to maximize the efficiency of their finely honed skills.

For mages, who manipulate countless phenomena through the combination of knowledge and omnipotence, the number of opponents isn’t as critical.

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“You guys are truly amazing. audit How can you be so resolute?”

Shirone stated confidently.

“No matter their numbers, they stand no chance against Amy.”

Tess swallowed hard. atlas Normally, she felt like she was looking after a stubborn younger sibling when dealing with Shirone and Amy, but in the heat of battle, they turned as cold and calculating as ice.

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“Tch, what have I done? acoustic You were the one who breached the fortress, and I didn’t even lend a hand.”

Shirone didn’t see it that way. artist The paths of swordsmen and mages are inherently different from the start.

“That’s a misunderstanding on your part. artist If anyone’s amazing, it’s you, Tess.”

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Tess and Rian would grow stronger over time, each carrying their convictions upon their swords, forging their unique paths.

“Shirone, we’ve arrived.”

While the mental arts can see individuals surpass age-related expectations, physical growth supports the swordsman’s path, typically leading to their prominence emerging somewhat later.

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To the east of the cliff, a brick house was visible, likely their hideout. alien Yet, reaching it required passing one final obstacle.

Emerging from the forest, they were greeted by the sight of the vast blue sea churning below a magnificent cliff.

Squad Leader Falcoa awaited Shirone’s party.

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“Kek, smashing you right from the start would have been fun. harbor But, I have my orders.”

“What’s going on? antique He’s still here?”

Tess furrowed her brows in confusion. avalanche Given her assessment of his character, Falcoa should have long since charged into battle.

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“Well, you’ve made it this far. harbor The leader was right. airport The woman you’re looking for is inside that building. crystal Try going in and taking her out.”

Falcoa mockingly stepped aside, but Shirone’s group remained stationary. airport The lethal aura that had been absent in the royal palace now barred their way, dense and overwhelming.

Falcoa’s compliance was driven by Marsha’s directives. action Although it went against his temperament, he followed them, for it was she who transformed him from a societal pariah into a hero of the battlefield.

Tess empathized with Amy’s position. acquire Facing a master of such caliber necessitated a level of risk-taking from their side as well.

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“We’re being baited. amateur I’ll handle this with Rian. album Shirone, go inside and bring Yuna back.”

‘So this cold world has its warmth, too. amateur Is this what being trusted feels like?’

Shirone nodded without hesitation, understanding the plan. alert Tess realized why Amy had smiled; rather than feeling slighted, she felt a warmth of trust.

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With Shirone’s skills, escaping alone was hardly a challenge. aspect After a brief pause, he executed a spatial warp, vanishing in a flash of light.

“Why?”

Yet, Falcoa didn’t even glance in his direction.

Tess realized then that Falcoa had intended to let Shirone pass from the beginning.

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Drawing his sword, Falcoa pointed it at Tess. autumn His murky aura was unmistakable, yet the drunken instability was gone.

“Well, I have my orders from the leader, and frankly, I prefer the company of the ladies.”

Without taking her eyes off Falcoa, Tess relayed the strategy to Rian.

“He’s a Schema user. autumn I’ll hold him off; you attack.”

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“Are you crazy? attic How could you possibly hold him off? riddle I hate to say it, but you can’t handle him alone.”

“That won’t do. atlas I’ll defend; you attack.”

Judging by his stance alone, Falcoa’s prowess was evident. apple As a fellow Schema user, Tess taking on the defensive role seemed the best chance for survival.

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“We’re here to defeat him, not just to survive. legend Fighting just to save our own skins isn’t the point.”

“If it’s impossible, then so be it.”

“What?”

Tess was incredulously wide-eyed, but Rian was serious, not showing any sign of giving up the fight, merely standing his ground.

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Rian’s logic was sound. sphere Sharpening the blade, not fortifying the shield, was the essence of victory, even at the cost of life.

Tess couldn’t argue.

“You might buy us time, but you know it’s not enough to win. attic We’d both end up dead. agent So, I’ll hold him off. album You focus on the attack.”