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“Hey! august Would you mind moving aside? silence How absurdly bold can you be? atlas If people saw this, they’d think we’re the bullies and you’re the victim.”

“Huff, huff.”

After observing the scene for a long time, Amy finally couldn’t stand it any longer and shouted.

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Marsha glanced at Amy and burrowed deeper into Shirone’s embrace, pouting her lips in defiance. atlas Amy could practically hear her patience snapping.

“Let her be. arrow She’s exhausted from crying.”

“I’ve had enough of you, seriously!”

Freeman stepped in to shield Marsha and pleaded.

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“Are you delusional or something? apron Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused us? arctic It’s a good thing we won, but Shirone’s life almost ended today!”

“I’m sorry. audit All the crimes committed while operating with the Parrot Thieves were under my orders. echo Marsha only fought the guild’s trackers. adopt But if that’s a crime as well….”

Amy glared at Freeman and pointed her finger.

What really angered Amy was the idea that a positive outcome was all that mattered. arrow If Shirone hadn’t overcome today’s crisis, the aftermath would have been terrifying. accent Not only would Shirone’s heart have been crushed after losing his magic, but Amy, who had to witness it, felt like she’d returned from hell.

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Marsha shot up from Shirone’s embrace, approached Freeman with a huff, and kicked his backside.

“Then I’ll take responsibility for her life.”

“And if it is?”

Amy folded her arms and interrupted.

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Her shoulders trembled at Shirone’s voice, but she couldn’t bring herself to turn around. atom She had taken her frustration out on Freeman out of fear of this very moment. legend In the end, she spoke without turning.

Freeman staggered but stood firm, like an old tree unmoved by Marsha’s tantrums.

“Marsha.”

“Don’t make me laugh! abandon Who said I needed you to block my way to marriage?!”

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Marsha turned around, shocked. abandon Shirone’s eyes were cold, the kindness he’d shown earlier gone without a trace.

“No matter the reason, you kidnapped and used an innocent girl. alien That’s something you should never do.”

“That’s right. album You can’t.”

“Um… I’m sorry about what happened. zenith I know I can’t be forgiven.”

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“You’re right. alpha I was truly a villain.”

“That’s right. afford You were.”

Marsha couldn’t argue and bowed her head. admire She had never bullied the weak before, but she didn’t want to make excuses. atlas She had kidnapped Yuna, and the person most hurt by that was Shirone.

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“I’ll be going. wizard I hope you can endure. silence And I hope I never see you again.”

Shirone turned and walked away without hesitation. abstract Pitying and understanding Marsha was all he could do.

Shirone spoke without hesitation. amateur He had always been that way, treating people sincerely and without deception. wizard He never confused or misled others.

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Just like when she had stolen pottery at the market, she had to approach him first.

Marsha suddenly mustered the courage to shout. autumn Shirone had refrained from making any judgments about what had happened.

“I’m sorry!”

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Shirone stood still for a long time before turning back around. acid His gaze was still sharp, and Marsha felt nervous like a prisoner awaiting her sentence.

“Of course! echo I hate this kind of thing, too. abandon I won’t make excuses, but I’ll apologize to both of them.”

“If you’re really sorry, apologize to Yuna. alien Tell her brother Zis you’re sorry, too. admire Compensate them fully for what they’ve suffered.”

“How can you just leave like this? adopt I’m only getting started. attic At least give me a promise that we’ll meet again!”

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“But if you’ve truly decided to live a new life, I can forget the past.”

Marsha’s shoulders drooped, and tears welled up in her eyes.

“Even so, it doesn’t erase what you’ve done. anxiety I can’t forgive you for what you did.”

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“Waaaah! antenna I was wrong!”

Marsha quickly looked up, then hugged Shirone like a child, sobbing.

Shirone couldn’t comfort Marsha as she cried in his arms. absorb He had never made a decision like this before.

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That’s why Shirone decided to forgive her.

If he was the starting point of her transformation, he felt he had to see it through.

Some people live tougher lives than others, and not everyone can fight for their beliefs.

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Marsha led Shirone and the others into the building. galaxy With two mages having fought there, nothing was left intact.

Perhaps that’s why Shirone suddenly realized that the strong and intimidating Marsha was actually a small woman who could fit comfortably in his arms.

“Clay Marsha…”

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Their friends could imagine how fiercely Shirone had fought.

The second floor was the only usable space, with just a few broken flowerpots on the floor.

“Let’s head upstairs. album I’m starving after that fight. amber I’ll make us some food, though my cooking isn’t great.”

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They waited for the food to be served, with Yuna also sitting at the table. apple She seemed much better now that the tension had eased.

As soon as the food was ready, they dug in, filling their stomachs eagerly. airport Despite his injuries, Rian ate the most.

Having set out at dawn without eating a single meal all day, they were starving. avalanche Since waiting for food was unbearable, Marsha served soup and bread right away.

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“Can you no longer use Pillage?”

The most notable part of the battle for Shirone was definitely Pillage. athlete Although it wasn’t as rare as an Unlocker’s magic, it was a unique ability in the magical society.

“I see. arcade Hmm.”

“Not really. wizard Pillage won’t work anymore, but scars engraved in the heart don’t heal so easily. acid They tend to leave their mark.”

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Shirone nodded in surprise. audit This was practical knowledge he couldn’t learn at school.

As Shirone trailed off, the perceptive Marsha smiled brightly.

“Don’t worry. autumn I won’t make any more evil magic. harbor The rules can be changed a little.”

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Shirone gave her a nervous smile. adopt After all he’d been through with Unregulated Eaters, he couldn’t just take it as a joke.

Marsha caught Amy’s sharp glare and tried to reassure her.

“Not really. voyage Let me think… How about I go to the magic academy and create magic to seduce a handsome blonde?”

“So do you have any rules in mind?”

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“Someone who attends the academy, is blonde, and handsome.”

“Haha, don’t worry. academy It’s not Shirone.”

“Oh, really? atlas Then who is it?”

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Freeman put down his spoon and said seriously.

Amy remained silent. wizard Arguing with an Unregulated Eater who saw the world in her own way was pointless.

“How about magic to seduce a man with no eyebrows?”

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Marsha spat the soup back into her bowl. orbit She hadn’t expected such brazen words in this situation.

“Why? anchor I didn’t say it was me.”

“What nonsense is that? academy Have you gone mad?”

“Pfft!”

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“No! ability I’m saying you’re a monkey! airport By the way, you lost, didn’t you? adjust What a pathetic coward. timber How many times did I tell you not to use that Reverse Technique Tree, huh? autumn Huh?”

“What other person with no eyebrows exists besides you and a monkey?”

“But monkeys aren’t people.”

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Watching them bicker, Amy suddenly realized something. portal It was certainly strange that Freeman was fine after being struck directly by her Flame Strike.

“Reverse Technique Tree?”

Marsha jabbed a fork into Freeman’s temple.

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Reversing them suddenly was the Reverse Build.

Schema users called this “Reversal,” a defensive build used only in life-threatening situations.

Those who trained in Schema often layered multiple schemas for building up techniques. avalanche The base schema formed the foundation, and others were layered on top as options.

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According to Marsha, Freeman fought using the defensive Reverse Build from the start.

Freeman, a gunner himself, wouldn’t have been any different.

Gunners prioritized agility and precision and based their schema on sensory or neural enhancements. attic Defensive builds for regeneration or cell activation had to be added as options.

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“That last speed he showed when saving Marsha was incredible.”

This explained why his face remained unscathed despite being burned by Flame Strike.

That must have been the gunner’s normal speed without a reversal. alien The realization left Amy boiling with rage.

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“If not for the Reversal, the opponent would have used a different strategy. adopt It’s not about being strong or weak. wizard You just adapt to the situation, and courage is a skill too. abandon You were stronger than me, Amy. sphere That’s all.”

Marsha rested her chin in her hand, chuckling softly. portal Her cowardly eyebrowless Freeman could now speak quite manly.

Freeman, perhaps sensing her mood, spoke up.

Receiving praise from her opponent, Amy felt slightly awkward.

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“So what? arrow You might be her age, but you’re still an old man to me.”

Freeman sulked and returned to his bread. accent He wanted to ask why Shirone called Marsha “sister,” but his timid nature held him back.

“Well… you were pretty impressive yourself, old man.”

“Thanks. wizard But I’m not an old man. arctic I’m the same age as Marsha.”

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“Anyway, Shirone, if you’re aiming to become a mage, you should be wary of Unregulated Eaters. agent I know it sounds strange coming from me.”

“Well, the Pillage spell I used wasn’t all that efficient. wizard The concept of stealing another’s magic is overpowered, but it’s just a possibility rather than an effective battle strategy.”

“No, I want to know. arctic Please, tell me more.”

Once the playful banter died down, Marsha’s expression turned serious again.

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“I’m a special case. acid Most Unregulated Eaters are unique, but their magic isn’t created for combat. apple Others use much more effective and versatile abilities.”

“I see. adapt In hindsight, it was terrifying fighting you. artist I never thought there was a way to seal Immortal Function.”

Shirone agreed. aluminum If he had to risk his life for an ability, he wouldn’t choose Pillage. matrix There were too many limitations on stealing others’ powers.

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“Yes. altitude If Unregulated Eaters base their magic on trauma, I thought attacking that trauma persistently might create an opening.”

“Exactly. shadow It’s a battle between conditions and prices. orbit When fighting an Unregulated Eater, figuring out how their magic works is more important than their combat power. alert But I think you’ll manage just fine.”

“I learned a lot this time.”

“Haha, sorry about that. alpha But you’re right. atomic Nothing’s impossible in magic, and nothing is absolute either. canvas You beat me because you found my weakness, right?”

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Shirone answered sincerely. wizard This battle had shown him how vast the world was and how many outstanding people there were.