Professor Gerard still has a good-natured smile.

However, [Contemplation] sees through all of his thoughts.

Embarrassment and anger, resentment and remorse. Behind the mask he put on was an expression of intent to kill with all sorts of negative emotions distorted.

“You knew… … .”

“Why are you targeting her?”

“Don’t you know? Chrysos perished. I mean, it’s gone! she! Damn royalty! You have committed a sin!.”

“Can you be sure?”

“… … ”

“Are you sure that’s really the crime of royalty? Do you really think so?”

“… … Nope.”

Yeah, I couldn’t be sure.

He cannot be said to be certain of a fact that no one else can be sure of.

But I also know that Gerard is not working for that cause.

“But I cannot forgive you.”

“what?”

“How on earth can Princess Eleanor be smiling… … ? Everything is gone! It’s been destroyed, but why can you shamelessly laugh like you don’t know anything!!!”

“It might make people laugh.”

When I said it like it was nothing, Gerard stiffened.

That smile, which looked like a person, also stiffened as if it were not a facial expression but a mask.

What, is this the first time you see someone swearing?

“You are smiling too.”

“hahahaha… … . Does this really look like it’s laughing? Prince of Oz. I’m not laughing. I just wear a mask like a clown, and I’m just going inside.”

“Then why do you think Eleanor wouldn’t?”

“… … .”

“Don’t you think it’s selfish?”

I know.

I knew it from the first time I saw her through [Contemplation].

I thought I knew her well.

I was proud of knowing her well because I had been peeping at her half my life through the game.

But no.

When I caught a glimpse of Eleanor through [Contemplation], I could see that she was always suffering from anxiety.

“Why don’t you just tell me? He said he needed someone to take out his anger on, and that he didn’t like someone who looked bright even though he was in a similar situation.”

I saw Gerard quietly clenching his fists. Yeah, I thought I wouldn’t be able to convince him in the end.

I don’t even need respect anymore.

“He said he wasn’t even as good as a kid.”

If he had been able to persuade him with words in the first place, he wouldn’t have hurt Eleanor in Chapter 1 of the main story, and he wouldn’t have been killed by the Empire.

“Why don’t you just admit it?”

Giving up on dialogue, giving up on persuasion, throwing away all one’s rationality and legitimacy.

Gerard just lunged at me like a swarming child.

But he won’t be off guard.

At first glance, it seemed that he was losing his temper and attacking, but he was sure of that.

“Whoa… … .”

Step back and deploy the magic. don’t close the distance

The prerequisites were different from the battle with the students. The students saw the handicap I had and ran to it.

The condition of banning advanced magic must have seemed quite sweet.

It was rather easy to deal with the idiots who rushed in carelessly.

Perhaps if he had fought without a handicap, he would have struggled rather because of his vigilance.

But now it’s different.

Even if I only thought about my social status, I would have done it if I was vigilant, there is no way I could be vigilant.

Gerard, a professor who teaches basic and intermediate martial arts at best, and Oz, who is recognized as a talent second only to the King of Darkness in ＜Spellage＞, the Kingdom of Darkness.

If there’s a bastard that’s off guard here, that’s a madman.

“Huh!”

Gerard seems to have lost even half of his reason.

However, if I had really lost my temper, I would have screamed out in spite.

Rather, the short breath is the proof.

For a warrior, even breathing is part of a skill.

beginner magic

[Scattering]

Light-attribute magic that emits bright light to block the opponent’s vision.

But Gerard approaches as if he had expected it, covering his eyes.

intermediate magic

[stalagmite]

With limited visibility, there could be no better method than this.

However, despite the fact that the stalagmites rising from the floor hindered Gerard’s movement, he narrowed the distance by colliding with his body as if nothing had happened.

are bordering on are responding He is trying to come closer to me even if he has to endure some wounds. They are attacking with the mindset of the Yukchamgoldan.

you know

How important distance is in a battle between a mage and a warrior.

basic magic

[Magic Bullet]

In the current situation, it is impossible to completely block Gerard’s charge.

Anyway, even if you receive some kind of magic with your body, it will come.

That’s why, in order to buy even a little time, to make them hesitate even a little, and to inflict even a little damage, only [Magic bullets] were created and fired.

[Erosion degree 23%]

Now I am Oz.

When it comes to magic, he is a character that is considered the second genius in history.

[Magic Bullet], which is the basic magic, can be created as much as you like without drawing a composition formula with your fingertips.

“ha… … .”

Catch the flow of mana.

Most magic is performed by drawing a spell with the fingertips. But I already know how to use magic through other places.

Isn’t that true even with [stalagmite], which is an intermediate level magic?

Even if it is described as drawing a compositional formula, strictly speaking it is different from drawing a picture.

[Erosion degree 25%]

Spreads mana widely and draws a compositional formula in the air.

One to two, two to four, four to eight, eight to sixteen.

[Magic bullets] flying all at once, like a machine gun firing, hit Gerard’s body.

Still can’t stop it

It’s only a little slower, but Gerard is definitely coming to me.

“Tsk… … .”

The moment I thought I could see the light I saw earlier at Gerard’s fingertips, all of the [Magic Bullets] I made disappeared.

[Ray Fist], Gerard’s mystery that I often saw in the game.

Basic magic has no power to block that technique.

[Space Barrier Lv. One]

I lost the [Space Barrier] again, which recovered the cooldown while talking.

I get a little nervous at the fact that I lost the [Space Barrier] that always blocks more than one attack.

“Whoa… … .”

Take a deep breath and prepare.

Now, the distance between them is only about 2m.

Gerard was already covered in blood, but eventually closed the distance.

I lost [Space Barrier] and there is still a risk to use [Mana Ruler] now.

Then, now, as originally planned, the second dagger.

intermediate magic

[Strengthen physical ability]

“What… … ?!”

Gerard, who hadn’t said a single word to control his breathing, uttered a puzzled word for the first time.

“how?”

No wonder. ‘Cause I let go of his blow

My current physical ability is slightly lower than Gerard’s.

In terms of technology, it is quite immature, but it is possible to cover it to some extent because of [Contemplation].

“Huh!”

But that’s only for a moment. It is meaningless if the opponent gets used to it.

In the first place, Gerard would have invested countless years to hone his skills.

There was no way they could be defeated just by preparing temporary countermeasures.

Even if the quality of technology is different, it is too different.

“Keugh!”

bang! bang! bang!

increasingly difficult to stop. Gerard’s attack could not be blocked or drained.

He is also a fighter who specializes in martial arts. It took less than 30 seconds to get used to my changed physical abilities.

The good thing is that the mass-produced red cloak that Tia Academy Head made himself blocks most of the shock.

“Ugh… … .”

Even so, it hurts.

In the first place, I was an ordinary person before I could even consider whether I was a warrior or a wizard.

There weren’t many situations where I would be constantly exposed to pain like this.

I want to scream right now. step back little by little

And Gerard follows as if it were natural.

Not yet. There is still a little left.

You just have to be patient a little longer.

Yes, that’s right–

“—Now.”

“Gone… … ?!”

As the time of pain passed, 50% of the defensive magic on the cloak flew away and my body was transferred.

However, Gerard had a magic tool to block transmission.

The place I will be transferred to will eventually be near Gerard.

Gerard is also embarrassed, but he will remember that fact sooner or later.

But I’m faster than that.

[Contemplation] reads the flow and tells me where I will be transferred.

3m to the left of Gerrard.

It’s shorter than I thought, but it’s already done enough to buy time.

intermediate magic

[Storm Blade]

A single target attack skill that is rare among intermediate level magic.

That’s why even if it’s close range, the damage towards me will be small.

Of course, you can’t expect that much increase in power, but what I’m aiming for is not that, but an imposition effect.

“Damn it! the distance… … !”

Gerard did not collapse even after being hit with intermediate magic, but muttered dejectedly. yes, you will be disappointed

The most famous feature of wind attribute magic is knock-back.

The distance has grown again.

“Huh… … .”

In the meantime, I couldn’t even breathe because I was coping with my mind.

I barely got enough space. Even so, it won’t be long.

Before Gerard closes the distance again… … .

“uh?”

so fast?

Gerard was in front of him.

He must have been just as tired as I was.

It was just enough time to take a deep breath.

But Gerard was already in front of me.

it gets urgent But you have to deal with it calmly.

Haven’t I been preparing for it all this time?

Then now is the time to throw the last dagger I prepared.

I stretched out my left hand as if to block the approaching Gerard.

* * *

Gerard knew.

It was something he knew from the start that what he was doing was nothing short of childish.

But I couldn’t stand Oz’s arrogant and cold eyes, such a look of contempt.

Yeah, that’s why I had no choice but to run, even though I knew I shouldn’t.

Before the opponent was a student, [the successor of the King of Sorcery]. It was impossible to even notice in advance the high-level magic that was thrown by surprise right away.

“Whoa… … .”

Gerard took a deep breath.

In the workshop that will continue from now on, there will be no time to breathe.

After that resolution, I ran.

Fortunately, Gerard was able to approach Oz, whether it was because of his determination or his arrogance.

He suffered numerous injuries in the process, but he was fine. Considering the distance now, it would have been nice to have won.

Gerard did his best towards Oz. Of course it wasn’t easy.

On the contrary, it only became more irritating as time passed.

I was afraid that despite closing the distance, I was coping with [Strengthening physical abilities].

Even so, I somehow managed to break through and attack, and when it disappeared right in front of my eyes, I even felt despair.

Soon after, he was able to remember that he had a magic tool that twisted the transmission location, but the distance widened again.

“… … .”

It was hopeless. Still, Gerard did not miss the opportunity.

there will be gaps

You won’t be able to deploy higher-level magic right away.

But Oz’s response went further than that. He was breathing heavily as if he had already won.

‘under… … ! It must have been quite underestimated.’

Gerard was also out of breath, but now he’s still fighting.

Unless you can’t move, you shouldn’t waste time.

Oz doesn’t know that.

‘A flower in a greenhouse after all.’

Gerard rushed towards Oz with all his might while holding such a sneer.

I could see Oz’s face flushed with embarrassment. I saw him reaching out his hand as if to stop it.

‘hahahaha… … .’

It was funny.

He has already shown his weakness time and time again.

They made the same mistake over and over again, despite telling them how deadly the habit was.

Gerard grabbed Oz by the outstretched arm and threw it.

“uh… … ?”

And I got goosebumps.

what did he do now?

Why did you throw it without suppressing it? Why?

‘no way… … .’

Oz had a habit.

It was his habit of extending his left hand as if to stop the opponent when he was embarrassed.

‘You said you were aiming for this from the beginning?’

But the habit was not unique to Oz.

He also had a habit. No, that habit was created.

Gerard raised his head in a cold sweat at the thought that he had reopened the distance with his own hands.

It was to check the state of Oz that he had thrown away.

But Gerard, who raised his head, froze.

“uh… … .”

It was an incomprehensible situation.

He must have widened the distance with his own hands.

Still, he was right in front of him.

Yes, Oz was looking directly at Gerard with those cold eyes from a distance of less than 1m.

* * *

Habits are hard to notice until you recognize them.

He said I had a habit, but he probably didn’t know that he was developing one too.

It was thrown over and over again for this day. I reached out my hand while pretending to be embarrassed over and over again.

He had a habit and an occupational disease called a professor.

What’s more, unlike me, he didn’t stabilize his breathing and rushed forward. It would have been difficult for him to make normal judgments because his brain lacked oxygen.

So when I reached out, he tossed me as usual.

Yes, I threw it away.

For this day, I intensively practiced two intermediate magics.

One of them is the [Physical ability enhancement] magic considering close combat.

And the other is in preparation for this moment… … .

intermediate magic

[Parma Shield]

The moment it is thrown, it creates a circular shield and creates a foothold with my magic.

It’s something I’ve practiced over and over again for this moment.

[The Ruler of Mana Lv. One]

I had no intention of passing this important moment over only as entertainment magic.

If you live your life trusting everything to luck, you will die sooner or later.

So this distance, this timing, the posture and angle of Gerard and me. Considering all of that, the magic that will unfold from now on can never be avoided.

As long as you’ve already come this far, luck doesn’t matter.

Gerard’s stamina must have dropped a lot, so no matter what kind of magic comes out, I’m confident that I can subdue him.

Even if a wide area skill comes out, [Mana Ruler] doesn’t hurt me, so it’s okay.

At this distance, I could defeat it with only intermediate or higher level magic.

Even if beginner magic comes out, even if physical ability-enhancing magic like [Berring] comes out, even if it comes out with magic that doesn’t damage itself like [Dig].

Does not matter.

I’ve gone through all the cases for this moment.

intermediate magic

[Gust Piercing]

Even if you draw the worst hand, you can still win.

It’s enough to buy time to deploy [The Ruler of Mana] first to deploy intermediate magic.

That’s why he uses magic with his right hand and [Mana Ruler] with his left hand to simultaneously deploy magic.

Following the magic of the left hand, which was completed in an instant, the magic of the right hand was completed step by step.

“I’m sorry.”

I have already made up my mind.

If more advanced magic comes out, Gerard will surely die.

Gerard will be incapacitated even if he uses lower-intermediate magic.

However, the [Gust Piercing] that will follow will surely take his life.

The odds are about 1/2.

It’s just the difference between whether God chooses and takes Gerard’s life or if I take it with my own hands.

Whatever the outcome, the fact that I killed him remains the same.

It can only be an excuse that [the ruler of mana] chose the magic that would kill him.

“I must be out of luck, too.”

But it seems that heaven wants me to bear all my faults.

I said to end it with my own hands.

The magic drawn by the ruler of mana is an intermediate range magic used by R-rank characters, with flame properties.

[Blaze Burst]

The magic that unfolded at close range engulfed us both.