Infinite Mage

Arriving on time, Shirone saw Rian waiting for him.

Lets get started.

The two stared at each others swords without moving from their spots, as if the battle had already begun.

The Great Training Grounds.

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Therefore, the reason why they chose the longsword was because it was more suitable with Schema, not for consideration towards the opponent.

The subversive and vigorous swordsmanship of the Ogent family was originally more suitable for greatswords rather than longswords Until Schema came about..

Rians weapon was also a longsword.

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Rian, who discovered Rais genius traits in Shirone, suddenly had a thought.

Rian carefully observed the Stillness Encompassing Movement learned by Shirone in the beginner level of swordsmanship.

Is that really possible?

His center of gravity was better than before.

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No matter how talented you are, catching up to me this quickly is impossible So how?

Rian also feared death. acquire Therefore, he trained endlessly in order to gain the courage to face it.

But How can you be so calm when youre holding a real sword for the first time? anchor Arent you afraid of death?

That guy might really not have learned swordsmanship.

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Therefore, he developed a special training.

As a beginner, he couldnt flexibly control this life-and-death duel as well as Rian could.

Of course, Shirone knew.

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Its called jumping off the cliff.

Human beings were capable of jumping off cliffs if they didn’t imagine what would happen after.

If you cant beat fear, then simply understand it.

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Fear exists in the future, and the future is just an illusion that doesnt exist yet.

His body remained in the air when his right foot stuck out in front of the cliff as his left foot followed.

Like a dictator of absolute power enjoying a dinner calmly before a rebellion, Shirone imagined himself standing on a cliff.

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Understanding the essence of danger, Shrione knew that that cold intelligence was sometimes scarier than a warriors bravery.

And the cool-headed consciousness of Shirone boosted the Spirit Zones sense of stability drastically.

Youre not falling until you fall. shadow Youre not dead until you die.

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There seemed to be a flash of light in front of Shirone, and it was definitely a whole different level of swordsmanship compared to his meager level.

Rian was approaching before Shirone knew it.

Here I come!!

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Recognizing the trajectory of the sword through synesthesia, Shirone calmly titled his upper body.

But I can feel it.

Rian stared in shock as his sword was dodged, both of his eyes opening wide.

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To dodge a real sword required one to stare at it, which was something most trainees couldnt do.

As the number of attacks gradually increased, Shirones synesthesia began to develop blind spots.

However, swords were also infinite.

Hes looking at the sword?

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Shirones heart sank.

Dang it!

The moment the blade cut his chest, the Spirit Zone suddenly wavered.

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Thanks to this, Shirone, who predicted the next trajectory, jumped away to avoid the danger of death.

Contrary to expectations, however, Rian still continued with his big attacks.

At this rate, he would be beaten.

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However, Rian continued to make big moves as if he didnt realize Shirone was taken aback.

If Rian had slashed at his side, the duel would have ended then and there.

How come

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Only then did Shirone realize.

Although Rian was skilled at using techniques, he didnt seem to be putting much thought into his attacks.

My understanding of swordsmanship is quite lower than I expected.

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Then

It was dangerous to let your guard down, but to label the enemy as too strong was also a mistake as one would become too defensive.

Shirone realized he had overestimated Rians skills.

Ill attack.

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When Shirone suddenly changed his strategy and launched an offensive, Rian got staggered.

As such, dozens of combinations rained down on Rian, and due to the tension, his defense started to drop.

Keuk!

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Rai suddenly came to his mind.

Those are definitely basic swings But why are they so hard to block?! wizard I cant even clearly see the attacks!

Damn it! arch This is not happening! sphere This cant be happening!

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Im gonna become the best swordsman in the world!

Rian shouted.

Dont make me laugh!

The detestable face that overpowered him with one hand and sneered at him in a match two years ago.

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He acknowledged the spirit of Rian, who continued to fight back despite fighting a losing battle, but in this way, his only ending would be death.

Shirone thought it was strange.

Does he not want to live? anxiety Why are you being so stubborn? arrow Does he even think?

Huh?

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I wont lose! acoustic Ill definitely surpass you!

At one point, Shirone realized that he could no longer read Rians movements.

As Shirones stamina bottomed out, Rian realized he had a chance at victory.

Predicting a swordsman who emptied their mind and swung blindly was quite difficult.

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Shirone had saved his stamina as efficiently as possible, but there was still a huge difference between the two. august Shirones sword began to feel heavy.

KEUK!

Rian, who came running with his longsword hanging down, swung it up towards Shirones chin.

This is it!

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Shirone responded by swinging his sword down with all his might.

The two who breathed in harsh, rugged breaths stared at each other.

With the sound of the clashing blades, a sword soared into the sky and embedded itself far away from the training ground.

Silence.

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Rian lowered his gaze first.

He saw Shirones sword pointing at his stomach.

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Shirone swung his wrist and struck Rians sword from the bottom.

In addition to the force brought about by Shirones swing, Rian, who was also low on stamina from having to block the continuous strikes from Shirone, eventually lost his grip on the sword.

Just before our swords clashed

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It was not a technique Rian could attempt with confidence.

Is that even possible?

His sole purpose was to win, and due to his cool-headedness, Shirone won the duel. august However, he did not relax.

Haah Haah.

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Dang it. advance I lost

And in the next moment.

He wanted to immediately lay on the ground, but he couldnt let Rian nullify his hard-earned victory.

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Ah, I lost. atom I lost again.

Rian passively admitted his defeat.

His malice disappeared, and instead, Rian just scratched his head roughly.

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You won. academy I have nothing else to say, so you may now kill me.

How could someone be so immature?

He trained past his limits and fought as best as he could, so he didnt have any regrets.

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What do you mean? august We fought with our lives on the line, and there was a clear winner.

You think Ill survive if I kill you? album What a ridiculous thing to say.

Are you kidding me?

What?

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Young master, youre the only one who laid your life on the line! orbit I just fought FOR my life! antenna What makes this ridiculous duel more absurd is that this only started because you hid from training, and then blamed me for snitching on you.

Hey, you jerk! atom Who put the blame on you? apron It was because of that petty, mannerless attitude of yours! amateur Despite the fact we had met for the first time that day, you should have had at least a small pinch of loyalty!

After a fierce battle, even if there wasnt a heartwarming atmosphere, shouldnt there be at least some passionate emotions left?

Rian was taken aback.

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Shirone could not put up with it anymore.

HAH?! abstract Loyalty?!

What did you just say, you punk?

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If you want loyalty from me, then you should show you’re worth it! afford You should be ashamed of yourself for putting that much pressure on a servant! accent You should have stepped in front of your swordsman instructor! athlete Isnt that a true act of loyalty?

He turned a blind eye to it considering his life was on the line, but since the problem was now solved, he couldnt keep his temper in check.

You call that loyalty? zenith Did you ever consider the position I was in? adapt I had to choose between the Lords son and a teacher assigned by the Lord! artist Yet you asked me for such a favor despite knowing that?!

Huh? atlas Of c

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Shirone figured Rian out as he did not argue or make excuses.

Rian pursed his lips in embarrassment.

He was not someone to make up stuff. august He just didnt speak because he had nothing to say.

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However, hating that attitude more, Shirone stopped nagging and sat down.

Rian stared at Shirone carefully.

Sigh! atom I almost died!

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Unlike his brother, who wielded a sword with one hand accompanied by a smile, this boy gave his all against him.

The boy who overcame the fear of death and pushed him back was long gone.

Who was he? voyage It was obvious that he was a genius, but he wasnt Rai.

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Im Rian Ogent.

Hey, whats your name?

My names Shirone Arian.

Shirone raised his head. arcade From his sitting position, Rian looked bigger.

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Does he think I wouldnt know the name of the familys youngest son?

Irrespective of that look on his face, Shirones head raised higher as Rian approached.

It was funny how two people from different social stratas introduced themselves, but that wasnt what shocked Shirone.

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It has been a year since Shirone first started working under the Ogent family.

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Lets be friends. galaxy What do you think?

A hand the size of a cauldron lid was shoved into his face.

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By the time Shirone turned 16, more than 7,000 books from the Great Library were taken out.

Temuran was blown away by Shirones amazing speed, but Shirone already predicted that much.

Constant velocity was only a theoretical concept, yet every event in this world was influenced by acceleration.

This was because it was natural that as the number of books to classify decreased, efficiency accelerated.

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The average number of books he read per day was over three, and in a few months, the Core of Knowledge that Shirone dreamed of would be completed.

Of the 850 historical books that he targeted, only about 200 remained.

Therefore, even if the start was slow, as long as one didnt give up and continued to work hard, one could achieve their goal much quicker than expected.

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In addition, he experienced swordsmanship and understood the essence of fear.

There are an extreme amount of books. amber Do you think my family has read all this?

Thanks to this, the durability of the Spirit Zone had also increased dramatically.

Therefore, the one year he spent here was fruitful and valuable However, none of the benefits could compare to making a good friend.

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He fit the role of youngest son of a noble family.

Infact, unlike his size, he was affectionate and winsome.

Rian, who became Shirones friend after the match, spent the freetime he had in the library.

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Shirone came down from the ladder and picked up the books. aspect After doing so, he began to nag.

Rian, who was sitting on the floor, started rummaging through books.

Tsk, smart people are lucky since they have so much to read.

Of course. altitude The family leader and the young master often stop by the library.

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Just stop doing what youre doing, then nothing bad will happen, so the solution is just to be careful.

Dont throw them around so carelessly. ability If you damage anything, Im the one whos going to have to pay for it. arch Probably with my life.

Playful words never came out of Shirones mouth.

I dont like that either. arch Does it make sense that books are more important than human lives? arcade Even if you burn the library to the ground, Ill protect you, so dont worry.

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But that was who Shirone was.

Its fun to be with you, but its stifling to be stuck in the library.

Rian liked that about Shirone.

He was firm and strict, but he wasnt cold.

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Shirones body shook.

Why are you even here? altitude What about your training?

Basic training only. timber I told him I wanted to study in the library.

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Rian was lying on his back, flailing his limbs about as he acted like a baby.

Im bored! adapt Im bored! armor Im bored!

Then you should hurry up and study! voyage What are you doing?!

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Regardless, Shirone turned away and went to his desk.

If Shirones tendency was water, Rians was fire. riddle A fire that grows out of control once it burns.

He just needs a trigger!

He wasnt particularly worried about Rians laziness.