Chapter 47: Look, this is the real battle

However, even if I were to ask Master Jekes to forge it, it would still cost a considerable amount of gold coins. Even with the reward for slaying the dragon, it is still far from enough, so I can only temporarily set aside the matter of forging weapons.

The team had no missions next, and the members went their separate ways. Leo rested for a few days, feeling refreshed. He had fallen behind on his daily studies during this time, so he worked hard to catch up. Although it didn’t have much impact, he still felt a bit uneasy in his heart.

The battle that pushed his limits allowed him to make new breakthroughs in strength. Even if he lay in bed for a few days, it was not a loss at all.

【Name】: Leo

【Profession】: None

【Rank】: C

【Level】: LV3

【Mentality】: S

【Magic Power】: S-

【Physique】: C

(Strength: C-, Speed: C)

【Life】: C-

(Defense: C-, Recovery: C)

【Talent】: Competitive

【Skills】: Basic Archery (Advanced), Heartflow Swordsmanship (Advanced), Heartflow Meditation (Advanced), Sword Heart Clarity (Advanced), Enhancement (Intermediate), Defense (Intermediate), Acceleration (Intermediate), Healing (Beginner), Image Recording (Beginner), Telepathy (Beginner), Spatial Storage (Beginner), Reconnaissance (Beginner)

With his Mentality reaching S class and even his magic power surpassing A class to reach S-, this was his greatest gain. His physique and life both reached C class, and his overall evaluation was also C. At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before he became S class.

In terms of skills, the three most commonly used skills—Enhancement, Defense, and Acceleration—had all reached intermediate class, which was a significant improvement in combat ability. All the effort was worth it, and Leo even hoped for a few more magical beasts as strong as the young dragon to hunt.

Of course, that was just a thought. Without Michelle’s assistance, even if he killed a young dragon, he would have lost half his life.

A few days later, Leo arrived at the classroom. The class was the same as usual, with nothing special happening.

During these days, the team had not taken on any missions, and with the reward for slaying the young dragon, Leo had spent a few stable days catching up on his studies.

A week passed just like that.

He hadn’t experienced the normal life of the academy for a while, so when he attended class normally, the students in the class were a bit surprised.

At this moment, Rock approached Leo, looking a bit shy and hesitant to speak.

Leo watched him silently from the side, “If you have something to say, just say it.”

After hesitating for a while, he said, “Are you on the same team as Michelle? I saw that you two seemed to get along well last time. Can you introduce me to her?”

Huh?

Leo looked him up and down, thinking, kid, are you in love?

For some reason, Leo felt a bit displeased in his heart and directly refused, “No way!”

With your appearance, you have no self-awareness and still dare to pursue Michelle?

“If you help me introduce her, I will pay you a reward, and I guarantee you will be satisfied.”

Rock seemed to know that Leo was short on gold coins and planned to use this to persuade him.

But, you think a mere handful of gold coins can buy him off? Although he was indeed short on gold coins, he had principles and wouldn’t accept just any person’s gold.

“No negotiation, I won’t help you introduce her.”

Leo shook his head again. Rock was just an annoying fly now, and his mission was to help Michelle drive away these annoying flies.

Seeing his firm attitude, Rock had to give up for the time being.

After a while, the homeroom teacher, Sora, walked into the classroom. She looked around, and the classroom quieted down.

“Today, I will teach you the Magic Sword Technique.”

Magic Sword Technique?!

Leo immediately heightened his attention. Yuris’s Magic Sword Technique was very smooth and flashy, with great power.

He felt a bit envious. Learning the Magic Sword Technique would provide him with another means of attack and more ways to respond in battle.

Looking at the expressions of the students in the classroom, Sora was very satisfied. “To master the Magic Sword Technique, one must first have a certain class of magical talent. The technique itself is quite simple; you directly convert your magic power into the corresponding elemental attribute, attach it to the sword, and combine the elemental power with ordinary sword techniques. It is important to synchronize the sword techniques with the magic power; otherwise, the power will decrease instead of increase.”

Next, Sora focused on explaining the key points of the Magic Sword Technique. The students in Class A had good talent, and most of them would likely be able to master it.

Leo mentally rehearsed it and had a rough idea of how to use it, but he hadn’t practiced it in real combat yet, so he was unclear about its power.

The Magic Sword Technique was completely different from the traditional Heartflow Swordsmanship he had mastered. Heartflow focused on sword intent, while the Magic Sword Technique emphasized the power of the sword. The research topic of the Magic Sword Technique was how to maximize the sword technique’s power.

This was vastly different from the swordsmanship he had learned since childhood, and no wonder Yuris was so surprised when he first witnessed his swordsmanship.

Leo naturally prioritized Heartflow Swordsmanship; that was his foundation. The Magic Sword Technique would serve as a supplementary means, for example, when he was at his wits’ end in battle, exhausted in body and mind, and his magic power hadn’t been consumed too much, the Magic Sword Technique could become an unexpected trump card that might turn the tide of battle.

Moreover, the Magic Sword Technique was good for clearing out minions. Leo originally lacked large-scale attack methods, and this just filled that gap, provided he could master the Magic Sword Technique thoroughly.

“Next, pairs will battle against each other. The groupings will be decided by drawing lots. Those who draw the same number will be in a group.”

Sora said, then arranged for the drawing.

Leo looked at the number 11 in his hand, searching for someone with the same number.

“Um, I’m also 11.”

A soft voice came, and Leo looked over.

He found it was Caroline, her small face a bit nervous. It was no wonder; she had had some unpleasant encounters with Leo in their two previous interactions.

Arriving at the practical training ground, without saying a word, the two immediately began to battle.

Leo took out a wooden sword, which could also carry magic power after being enhanced.

“You go first.”

Leo habitually let the other person strike first. Caroline didn’t hold back either, charging at him with a sword.

“On fire! On fire!”

The sword in Caroline’s hand ignited like a torch, and she panicked and dropped the sword.

Leo: “…”

This was the first time he had seen a swordsman drop their sword before a battle.

Strictly speaking, Caroline wasn’t really a swordsman. Her magical talent was decent, but her Magic Sword Technique was lacking.

“I’m sorry.”

Caroline picked up the sword and charged at him again. This time, having gained some experience, she wasn’t as panicked. She closed her eyes and swung the sword wildly at Leo.

Girl, your sword technique is comparable to Senior Heles!

Leo stood still, and every time Caroline swung her sword, it missed him completely. Even standing still, she couldn’t hit him.

“Wow! So impressive!”

Caroline was panting heavily, and when she opened her eyes and saw Leo looking so at ease, she couldn’t help but admire him from the heart.

No, no, no! It’s just that you’re too clumsy.

This really refreshed his understanding of the lower limits of swordsmanship. He never expected that someone could be so bad at using a sword.

He didn’t dare to say this out loud; if he made Caroline cry again, his academy life would never be peaceful.

Unlike Leo’s side, a fierce battle was taking place on the other side.

Rock’s sword emitted a red light, and as he swung it, a line of fire shot out, leaving a charred mark on the ground.

Opposite him, Delisa’s dress fluttered, and lightning danced on her sword. She charged forward like thunder, colliding with the flames. Instantly, sparks and lightning flew everywhere, creating a large pit in the ground.

With the academy’s magic circle repairing the damage, the ground returned to normal, and the two stood with their swords drawn.

Leo looked disdainfully at his opponent, thinking, look, this is the real battle.

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