Chapter 34 Problems

Assistant Draxler does not use magical weapons, because this training is to test magic power without using magical weapons. Magus Horaces was very skilled in using magic spirit power without having to use magical weapons, but not Magus Andalus who always relied on magical weapons in fighting.

Therefore Assistant Draxler tested our magic powers without using magical weapons. His entire body was covered in earthen armor. I can increase my speed by using Lightning Elemental, channeling Lightning Elemental in the legs.

If other people don't want to underestimate you, then show your strength in front of people who have underestimated you.

His hands were covered in earthen armor. I jumped, avoiding his blow.

Assistant Draxler's attack seemed slow because his entire body was covered in an aura of armor. What I saw was a slow giant. But I can't underestimate it. The Ground Elemental is very strong, it can form a protective armor from a magic aura, just like Horaces' Magus did. What I saw, the earthen armor covering his body was like a combination of defense and attack.

The punches and kicks I gave had no effect at all. The earth armor can regenerate as before, leaving no scars.

I concentrated all the magic spirit aura at one point. Using spirit eyes. The earth armor seemed to have a weakness, slow movement but was supported by strong defense and quite deadly attacks.

The training room is designed to be strong enough, so participants can freely practice optimally. I will not hesitate to maximize my strength.

Twice I have fought with high-level Magus, using only small tricks. People see me as weak or having no talent at all, only having a thin and smart brain. But all of that is wrong. They should be wary of smart people.

Father has taught me how to use a bow and arrow, and Professor Lupine gave me many lessons, especially in self-defense and using magical weapons. Two people who have been mentors in my life, I have absorbed everything they have taught me. Looking for the opponent's weak points is very important to be able to defeat the opponent, ending a protracted battle.

[Lightning Elemental - Purple Pearl]

I have a new spell from the Lightning Elemental, making lightning propagation in the form of roots that move here and there. Purplish lightning flashed on my palm, an extremely fast blow.

The armor did not return to its original state or regenerate like before. Purple Pearls spread out and enveloped Assistant Draxler's body. The armor protecting his body couldn't regenerate, the Purple Pearl didn't give the earthen armor a chance to recover.

The armor was getting more and more eroded, the vibrations on his body and the bright light radiating. Assistant Draxler tried to return his armor, but I wouldn't give him a chance to take cover. There was no protection anymore, so he didn't realize my blow hit his face. Assistant Draxler was sprawled on the floor, his face blue.

The participants clapped, bringing me back to reality. I have defeated Assistant Draxler.

At first, the man mocked me, but a smile appeared on his face.

I don't need to help him, he can stand on his own and I don't care.

"Morgan, you will be the most talented young Magus in the future. But, you should be able to socialize, at least reduce your annoying attitude." He lectured me and I still didn't care about his lecture.

Most importantly, I've defeated him.

Draxler's assistant was able to understand us better, even though at the beginning he seemed arrogant. Draxler's assistant was very good, he tried hard so that the participants who were discarded could be considered superior to the participants chosen by Professor Julian.

The Primary Element is Ground, while the Attribute Element is Fine Sand, with a combination of two elements that have almost the same type. The Fine Sand Release makes the opponent sink into the sea of sand he creates. The first ability to master elemental spells.

The Pearl of Light was the first time I could create an outside-type spell, not inside.

Draxler's assistant re-explained what Professor Lupine had explained in academics. There are two uses of elemental-type spells, inner spells and outer spells. Magus of Andalus most of them combine outer spells and inner spells, and more of them use inner spells when using magical weapons, which allows for much better attacks.

I include the use of internal mantras, channeling elemental power within the body, and magical weapons, the results are quite optimal. But there is a downside, in long-distance combat, it is very vulnerable, that's why I train the use of external spells.

Three to four days following the Magical Elemental Training Block, Magical Weapon Training Block, Magical Spirit Endurance Training Block, and Martial Arts.

As if luck wasn't on my side. Professor Julian who was the mentor for the three courses he would teach, and his two assistants who would help the man, more precisely, he didn't want to waste his time taking care of weak and useless participants.

Magical Elemental Training. I'm already quite proficient in Lightning and Wind Elemental spells. Magical Weapon Training, I demonstrated archery skills, shooting on target.

Draxler's assistant was very enthusiastic about praising me. Magic Spirit Endurance and Martial Arts Training, I again excelled and my magic spirit endurance was strong enough, to withstand all difficulties and survive. Apart from that, I was like the main character who encouraged the eliminated participants.

But, I seemed to ignore my team members. Having lunch, I joined Lyra and Helen, away from David and the others. David huddles with Wendy, Finral, and Minerva who are forced to. Gray is not between me and David, he has his world.

We, who choose to go with our worlds, show that we are a team that is easily divided and is likely to be in danger among the strongest team participants.

'You're their leader, Morgan. Don't be a selfish person.' Professor Lupine's words kept ringing in my head.

For the umpteenth time, I didn't have breakfast with them, in the training hall or the dining room, at our residence. It's been five days, there are two days left before 'The Magus Games' starts and an assessment will be held for the team participants.

Professor Lupine got even angrier, showing his red face. The man walked back and forth until his shabby gray coat billowed in the air.

I was busy eating pudding in my room alone, not paying attention at all. Reflecting on what Professor Lupine said was true.

It's been five days, our team has had no cooperation or unity at all. I was too selfish, putting personal problems on the team. Intending to join them at the dining table, I only took a few steps until I reached the dining table. They looked at me with strange looks. Not with Gray and Minerva who are both busy with their world.

What surprised me was Lyra and Helen, the two girls mixed in with them.

I can't do it like this, it's a very hard step. I avoided them and, I'm sure, at a glance I saw Lyra's sad and disappointed expression.

Lyra may have reconciled with David, there is no grudge or dislike on their faces, as seen when they have breakfast together at the dining table. But why is it only me who has difficulty mingling with them?

Judges and mentors will assess our abilities during training, and the results of the assessment will be displayed on hologram screens in every corner of the city and district. In addition to individual assessments, it includes team assessments.

I can't say anything else. Our team is scattered, not only is it not united, we are like strangers who are not close.

It's so messy, my hands feel cold. I chose to leave the training hall, too many participants filled the training hall making my chest tight and I needed oxygen.

Walking alone in the hallway, I tried to clear my confused thoughts.

"It turns out you were the one Draxler mentioned? A talented participant!"

I don't want to meet anyone, being alone is the best way to calm myself down. But there's always something that bothers me.

The man casually leaned against the wall, smiling slyly and mockingly. I ignored. Looks impudent and impolite.

"A lower magus, no courtesy at all towards an upper magus? No wonder none of your team members want to have a leader like you."

I know, my friends are not treated well by him. Attacking me with the weaknesses I have. Yes, I don't deserve to be the leader of the Hill Valley, they are just too stupid to believe in me as the leader. I have firmly refused, but they want it.

Just leave it.

"You are very intelligent and a genius. The power of your magic spirit is beyond doubt. You have boundless power, but your abilities can match my favorite participants. Unfortunately, I don't want to accept lowly people like you. Let them die and your beautiful girl dies with them."

Did he threaten me?

Did he say Lyra?

I won't accept it if something happens to Lyra, her mother has entrusted her to me to look after. I felt guilty and like a coward who couldn't look after Lyra properly.

The spark that ignited anger, I would not accept, until I threw a punch at that man.

He was so relaxed in blocking my punch, without using magic power and a little spirit power, he could block my punch easily.

The magic spirit aura was enormous, above Lord Carlos' average strength and below Queen Catherine's.

My body was thrown, and a huge aura blew my body away.