Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Demon Teachers

At school, Helen returns to meet Riku. This time he was not alone, but with the other two disciples. One male, and one female.

"Include, she's Mikia Resee and Guy Nact."

"Greetings, Riku."

"Yo. hello."

Mikia is a girl with a calm aura whereas Guy is the opposite, she has a strong aura. Guy was also taller and stockier than Riku.

"Greetings."

Riku shook hands with the two.

"Alright, I think it's better to explain it on the way. Come on.."

Helen went back to the classroom. Riku and the others followed.

"Where are we?"

"Geez, don't you know that either?"

"Guy, don't make trouble."

"Hey, I was just wondering. Is it true you never went to school? I have absolutely no bad intentions."

It seems Helen being the chairman is not without reason. He was able to calm Guy down quickly.

"I only learned lessons from private teachers. And because of various situations, I can't go to school like other kids."

If you want to go to school, actually Riku can do it. Of course he chose not to. Even if it wasn't for her grandfather's threats, she chose not to go to school.

With his status as the eldest son of one of the influential families in the empire, school was actually not a compulsory one. As long as you get an equal education, that is enough.

"What kind of situation keeps you from going to school? You're not talking about money, are you?"

"No. That's more complicated than money."

The school does attract fees from students, but it is not so burdensome for students because the entire facility is almost financed by the government.

For this reason, a magician who did not attend the Academy was extremely rare.

"so. Well, I'm sure everyone has their own reasons. But since you're older, do we have to call you senior?"

"Guy!!!"

"Hey.I was just kidding. Just kidding."

Helen was really scary. Perhaps one of the conditions of being the class leader was to have the ability to subdue the other disciples?

"I prefer the usual call. I'm a new student after all. I should have called you seniors."

"Please don't do that. Just imagining it makes me sick."

Helen and Mikia smiled as if saying 'you harvest what you plant'.

"So where are we going?"

Back to the problem.

"You know that in school using a ranking system, right?"

Riku nodded.

"Rank is not based on rank as a witch alone. There are many things that determine the ranking. The lesson value, magician rank, contribution points, match practice results, behavior, and lastly are self-directed tasks. Everything was put together and determined your ranking in school."

"That much?"

Riku initially thought the rank was determined by the rank of a witch alone, but she was wrong.

"You can see your ranking on mobile. I honestly suggest you not look at it."

Riku nodded because he could imagine it. It was too late to see him. The rating he currently had was 10,078 out of 10,100 disciples.

"Ranking is not very influential in graduation, so there is no need to think about it. But since rankings have an effect on school life, I'm sure you understand how important it is to have high rankings."

Given what happened in the canteen, Riku could understand why the ranking was so influential.

"So are we headed for a place to raise the ranks?"

Unfortunately Helen shook her head.

"almost exactly. Well.you could say have a connection with that."

They then arrived in the open like a field. In the middle there is a kind of arena numbering 15. In the middle was the biggest arena of all.

Other than them, there was a crowd that had already arrived first. Not only consisted of various classes, but also high ranking disciples there as well.

Distinguishing the student rankings was quite easy. There was a badge on their chest that showed a rank based on color.

Gold for 10 and above, silver for 11 to 50 and bronze for 51 to 100. And lastly white for 101 to 500. More than that, students don't have badges.

"Our school is only made up of fire element magicians, so training a match between disciples is not that challenging."

Having the same element means having almost the same technique and endurance. What distinguishes is the status of magicians, techniques and types of magic used.

"Each User or Contractor magician has almost one thing in common, namely the shape of their arm and beast. So this is kind of an additional lesson for magicians with the same arm shape."

"That's it..."

From that explanation indirectly mentions that Helen and others have the same form of arm.

There were some disciples who had already shown their arm in the form of a sword. In other words, almost all of the disciples gathered at that place had sword-shaped arm.

"Hmm.. could it be that you guys think I have a sword-shaped arm so take me to this place?"

"Is that wrong? Don't pretend. I can tell by your hand, you're a swordsman."

Riku laughed wryly at Guy's analysis.

"Hey.. Don't tell me you're a contractor? Geez, we should have asked before we brought you here."

Guy and Helen were pale as if feeling guilty. Mikia herself was still so calm. Too quiet. He has been silent since.

"No. I'm not a contractor. I also have a sword arm, so it's not wrong to bring me here. It's just that I wonder why we should hang out in one place like this."

Guy sighed in relief.

"Actually we don't have to gather in this place. It's just that, if you want to improve your fighting skills using the sword, this place is the right place."

"Is there anything special about this place?"

"It's not the place to be special, but because this place is where the masters show their abilities."

Riku started to guess the direction of the conversation.

"Arm in the form of a sword is quite common, but just like fingerprints, they are not all the same. Since this was for the sword-shaped arm owner, they had to find the most appropriate technique for their sword in order to bring out their sword force in full."

Not only the sword arm, other forms also have the same thing.

"The masters will show their respective sword techniques and the disciples will try to gain something by looking at their techniques. In other words, just watching might get something, but it also depends on your own abilities."

"If you want to get more, you can ask for direct guidance by paying for contribution points. But that doesn't guarantee you'll get anything useful." Added Guy.

Although the school does not seriously give lessons, but actually it is the opposite. Precisely because they care, the school allows students to develop themselves.

There was a time when students received instruction directly from a tutor. All the knowledge and techniques were given to the disciple, making him a twin of the guide.

Everyone thought this was the right course of action, but the results said something else. The student self-destructs and suffers irreversible mental damage.

In other words, the Academy provides guidance and resources for students to develop themselves, but does not guarantee that they will develop. It all depends on the student himself.

10 People entered the arena. They took out their respective arms which were in the form of swords, but with different shapes and characteristics.

The disciples immediately enthusiastically swarmed the person they were waiting for the most. After that the person showed the technique by destroying the practice puppet.

The demonstration lasted for an entire hour and after that the disciples were free to ask or ask for direct guidance by paying contribution points.

Guy himself also did not want to lose and went to one of the shows. For Helen and Mikia, they were still beside Riku looking at the crowd.

"You two don't want guidance?"

Milia shook her head.

"For disciples with a lot of contribution points, it was easy for them. But for those who fit like us, we have to think carefully before doing it. It doesn't mean we'll be expert swordsmen anyway."

"so.."

"You yourself how? Aren't you interested?"

"Not so, I just felt like I didn't get anything from them. I don't have contribution points anyway."

Riku glanced at the sky that was starting to darken.

"Then how about we go home? Oh yeah, by the way does Riku live in a dorm?"

"No. I live outside of school."

"Could Riku really be a rich man? I heard the house near the school is very expensive."

"I was just told to stay there, so I don't know."

The three of them left the show.

On the road separating the dormitory and the school exit, they were about to part ways. It was at that moment that a girl met Riku as if she was waiting for him.

"You're taking too long. I understand that at lunchtime, but if you repeat it, you'll get more punishment than yesterday."

"Are you not satisfied if you don't punish me? What's dinner today?"

"I'll make you your favorite dish. You must be happy to hear that."

"I'm looking forward to it. Oh yeah, they're both my classmates. Helen and Milia."

Lunaris looked towards the two as if she had just become aware of their existence. Lunaris' gaze was so sharp as to observe up to their deepest parts. And after a while, he nodded a few times without anyone knowing the reason.

"Lunaris, greetings. You must have trouble keeping this thug-maker."

"Hey.."

Why ruin the good impression he built so hard?

"T-certain.."

"Greetings, miss Lunaris."

Why are they being awkward?

As if unconcerned by the situation, Lunaris embraced Riku's arm and pulled him away.

"See you later..."

"Lunaris.can you be patient.."

After the figures of Riku and Lunaris left, Helen and Mikia were still staring at the place with such complicated and incredulous expressions.

How not, the person they most admired spoke to both of them.

For those who had ordinary rankings alone, looking at the figure of Lunaris was the best thing they could get. Talking or making direct contact was something they could not have imagined before.

But what they did not believe the most was the figure of Riku who looked so familiar with the figure of Lunaris. Not only that, both of them look so intimate like lovers.

"Actually who is Riku?"

"Could possibly..."

There was one figure that suited Riku, but somehow it was far from what they had imagined.

Moreover, that figure was known as a genius. Riku can't be that guy, right? He was only a B rank magician, not a genius.

Meanwhile, although Riku was happy to go home together with Lunaris, but his face was deathly pale.

"Riku, you know I was known as a lady-craver in school. That's why he had 5 wives at the time of school. As his son, do you have such intentions as well?"

"....please forgive me.."

The next day, Riku went to school with his marsupial eyes. He yawned a few times with a tired and sleepy face.

Unlike yesterday, he came alone without Lunaris.

Lunaris left first because there is business as chairman of OSIS. The Lunaris position in the Academy surprised Riku quite a bit, but he felt it was natural that it was Lunaris.

After all, Lunaris was the woman he was proud of.

At night they talked about many things. But in the end the conversation ended up being an evening activity that made Riku tired.

He did not expect Lunaris to have greater stamina than him. This is really bad(?).

Just like yesterday, for some reason he was in the spotlight of many disciples. Could it be because of his poor appearance? Or because of something else?

He did not want to think about it and continued to go into the classroom. He wanted to take a short break before the lesson started.

Unfortunately, he could not rest in peace. His classmates were so noisy about him and were filled with curious and angry looks.

(Ignore them and sleep. Good night)

Not yet entered the dream world, Helen came along with Mikia.

"Pulse... Riku, is that true?"

"What exactly?"

His sight is still blurred. He didn't even see Helen.

"Don't tell me you didn't see the news?"

"What news?"

Helen showed me the news on her phone. It was news about him under the title 'Who is this new disciple? Chairman OSIS's girlfriend?'.

Riku's eyes instantly widened. He was no longer sleepy as if it was blurred.

Riku finally understood why he had such an unpleasant look when he entered school.

"Ah. My relationship with Lunaris is..."

"..."

Not only Helen, almost all classmates who heard their conversation fell silent because they did not want to miss one.

(Lunaris, are you some kind of idol? Everything about you always makes people excited)

The Lunaris figure was so special in their eyes. So it's natural to want to know every single thing about Lunaris, especially her lover.

It also simultaneously confirmed Riku's true identity.

"Lunaris and I... "

"Lunaris and you...."

"Zzzz..."

"..."

Riku's asleep.

"Wake you up, damn it!!!"

One of the impatient students kicked through Riku's desk in annoyance.

Of course it made Riku wake up. Again.

"Ah..sorry, where did you get to? Ohright. My relationship with Lunaris. Actually he is..."

"..."

"He is..."

Everyone hold their breath.

"...childhood friends."

"...what?"

Is that true? I don't know why they still don't believe it. But hearing that instantly made the classroom atmosphere lighter.

"If it's true, why are you so familiar with him? You guys looked so friendly yesterday."

Mikia's words made the class hot.

(You rarely talk, but you throw bombs at once)

Riku began to realize how dangerous Mikia was when she spoke.

"Lunaris is like my own sister, so it's only natural that we're so close. We haven't seen each other in a long time. I'm sure he's too enthusiastic."

"... so..."

Listening to Riku's explanation, many sighed in relief, but many still looked at Riku with hostile gazes.

True or not Riku said, it does not change the fact Riku is a special person in the eyes of Lunaris.

Riku himself didn't tell lies, so he didn't feel guilty. His relationship with Lunaris has been established for so long, even since childhood. So to say she was a childhood friend and like a sister is not wrong.

He also knew that his relationship with Lunaris would not be kept secret for much longer, but for now he wanted to make a good impression first.

Luckily, the classroom bell sounded and the lesson began.

Madam teacher Melisa came with some kind of measuring device.

"Today we will discuss the lesson of 'The importance of magic control in combat'. Open the book with the same title."

Without many words, the disciples accessed the book through a screen on the table.

"Read 30 minutes and I'll start explaining."

For Riku the topic is nothing new. Even because of his situation, he had read many books on the topic.

He himself also focused on magic control rather than magic techniques, so he was quite confident that his magic control was better than ordinary magicians. Might as well.

Then, 30 minutes passed.

"Your time is enough. Now focus on the board."

The chalk moves on its own and begins to draw various shapes and also along with the explanation.

"In a fight between two sorcerers of the same power, the main factor determining victory is not the magic used to attack or the most superior and powerful form of magic, but it's actually on the magic control of the witch herself."

The students began to look confused. Although no one asked, but it was evident from their expressions.

"The common sense that prevails among you must be like this. A low-ranking magician would not be able to defeat a higher-ranked magician. It's true, so it's not wrong. But for example, in a situation where you meet a higher ranked enemy, do you immediately give up and choose to die? 'He has a high rank. It's just free to fight. Better to die'. Are you that kind of person?"

The students were made to shut up.

"We live in a hard world. We don't know when the bad luck will come. So should we blame fate on that misfortune? Wrongfully. Just like the battlefield, with the right means and tactics, the weak side could defeat the strong. Although not guaranteed 100 percent. Magic control is one of those ways and tactics. Understood?"

Melisa smiled a little. I don't know why that smile is so beautiful. Far from the creepy impression that always attached to it.

"Back to topic. Witches have a certain amount of magic energy. Your rankings are largely based on this. The bigger your magic energy pool, the more magic you can do. Not only that, the fight will also be able to last longer when compared to the magician with little energy. The question is, is that true?"

The students were confused again.

Isn't that natural. Why do I have to ask again?

"It would be easier to show it directly. Guy, come here."

Many students were looking at Guy with pity.

It seems that being called Melisa is not a good thing.

After that the exercise doll appeared from the floor. And at the same time, Melisa installed the tools she was carrying.

"Guy, hit that target with the Fire Ball. If it can destroy it."

"B-good.."

Riku didn't expect Guy to be afraid of Melisa.

Then just as ordered, Guy managed to destroy the target easily.

"The attack was good enough, but if you keep going, you'll die first in the war."

Guy was pale and confused. He still doesn't understand.

Melisa showed the number that was measured with the tool.

"140. It was the magic energy that Guy used for the attack earlier. B rank magicians had as much magic energy as 60,000 to 80,000. This means Guy can use Fire Ball as much as 4000 more. But it was impossible to use Fire Ball continuously. And that means your magic energy consumption will vary depending on the level of magic you use."

Another target appears. With Melisa's signal, Guy strikes again with the Fire Ball. The target was destroyed, but this time the number showed 167.

"You can see for yourself, even though magic is the same, but the consumption of magic energy is different. Another story is if you use higher level magic, but this time you die sooner than before."

Guy can't argue.

"You can come back."

The training target reappears. This time Melisa attacked with Fire Ball magic. The number that appears is ..30.

The disciples were shocked, but Melisa was not finished yet. The other three targets reappeared in quick succession and Melisa destroyed them with Fire Ball. But the numbers that appear have not changed at all. Always 30.

"This is one example of the importance of magic energy control. With enough magic energy to create magic and attack with maximum impact. In that situation, if we were to face a stronger witch, we would definitely lose in terms of strength and endurance. But what if we manage to make the opponent run out of magic energy first? I don't think I need to think hard about the answer. Until here, does anyone still not understand the importance of magic control?"

No one asked because Melisa's explanation was quite easy to understand.

But just as Melisa started to continue the lesson, one of the disciples raised her hand. That student is Riku.

"I don't think my explanation is complicated. But all right, what do you want to ask?"

So from the beginning you had no intention of being questioned? It seems Melisa considers her lesson to be perfect.

"One thing, isn't it impossible to perfectly control magic in a real fight? I think relying too much on magic control is not right. It is also impossible to know the amount of magic energy the enemy is expending."

"...Youre right. Real combat does not require perfect magic control, all it takes is the right magic in the right time. With that we will win or at least have a chance to win. Just like I said earlier, magic control is one way to fight a higher ranked magician. Hmm. I seem to be focusing too much on magic control."

"..."

All made silent. Many do not expect Melisa to admit to making mistakes.

"Ehem.well, thank you for reminding me. But that doesn't change the fact that magic control is important. I'll test your magic control next week. Those who use magic energy above 50 to use Fire Ball will get punishment."

"Seeehhhh... !!!!"

For the first time the whole class was so compact. As cruel as Melisa was, she never gave such a heavy task.

"I'm glad you're excited. We continue the topic of the difference in elements and relationships as well as their effect on magic control."

On that day, the lesson was somehow heavier than usual.

The next day, for a whole day of lessons was a duel between classes. Dueling between classes will usually be randomly selected with limits above and below one rank. That means their opponents will be from class A or class C.

But everyone wanted to go home as soon as they saw the reality that was happening before their eyes. Their opponent this time was class S.

And for some reason Riku saw Lunaris, Aura and Saria were in the opposing ranks vigorously fighting. And there's a little bit of a killing desire.

(I don't remember doing anything that made them angry.).

When compared to class B, class S has fewer students. But class S contained disciples with great strength, so arguably class Riku was at a disadvantage in this duel.

The high rankers also came from the S class. So you can imagine the difference in strength between the two sides.

"Mother Melisa, may I leave here? Forever.."

When everyone thought of a way to fight with an opponent, one person just ruined the atmosphere by asking something ridiculous.

"My husband, to be honest. The class we're dealing with class S is because of you. So how could I let you go? Accept your fate like a real man."

"...you're the devil."