Chapter 83: The Battle of the Mages (3)
b4yRThat’s why I’m telling you. Don’t you know, Master?zcp
jhWu1cThere’s no guarantee that regaining memory will turn Alpheas back to his former self. Just because one lives the same life twice doesn’t mean they end up at the same destination.AavSn
oxE4TZNo. My judgment is always right. No matter how I change, I am still me. This is your last chance. Cast the Photonization Magic.koTwke
AWhThadd sighed and nodded. He now had no choice but to hope that Alpheass true personality would reemerge.b5dG
GZtvVAlright. Please, take a seat over here.y9wU3
KVW6Thadd fetched a chair from the corner and seated Alpheas.fQJekSZ
nBXqXQI’ll begin. I’ll cast Photonization Magic, but from there on, it’s up to you, Master.0NcJON
HRr3Ha! You think you’re capable of worrying about me? Stop with the needless worries and just do it. Once I regain my memory, I’ll give you a good telling-off.cAj98
DxvdThadd cast the spell with a fervent wish. As light permeated the Abyss Nova, a wave of drowsiness hit. Alpheas slowly closed his eyes and delved into thought. Time, halted at 18, began to flow again.pgOYo
43RPBuried in the bushes, Canis was unable to move a finger while the shockwave spread across his abdomen.UEq9ex
n0DAfter realizing Arin’s talent in mental magic, he had intensively trained in dark physical magic.O2ma
tV0DzAbsorbing force was also a form of physical power, and thus the shock absorption of his Dark Skin was quite high. Even an adult swinging a hammer was no more than childs play before Dark Skin.mijw
pWPOTGXBut the power of the Photon Canon that hit him unexpectedly surpassed all expectations. More importantly, it was impossible to analyze how light could contain physical force.tGk7e3
J46pKiki, got hit hard, Canis.Q4c
xlDA husky voice tingled his ear. There was no one else in the mountains besides Canis, but the voice was real.Ey5
LY1Harvey… What hit me?7XcjTvB
6iQf9No idea. But from what I feel, it’s mass. A mass flying at tremendous speed hit your abdomen.YPY
E2G1BfMass? Light has no mass.xc0p
wBQtCanis knew about Photonization theory, a basic for any combat mage studying opposing attributes.vjq5T
iPMBkZIOf course, light has no mass. But it has energy.ss1rfZ
fVOB8In reality, moving photons have a minuscule amount of mass, known as relativistic mass, with solar wind being a typical example.onVD
hKzBut that’s just a mathematical reduction. It’s like feeling a hit from a stick in a strong wind.B4MbS
DGJThat makes sense. But it’s theoretically possible. So, it’s not entirely impossible.Kb7dzr
ZkQhNo, something’s missing. To generate such power, something connecting mass and energy is needed. But such a thing doesn’t exist in this world.UaBuw0
fUwYUMThe voice, Harvey, spoke blandly.Irh
QOzHe must have found it then.WQRtb
THBbCanis didn’t respond. Though he and Harvey were distinct entities, they shared thoughts. Sensing Canis’s annoyance, Harvey reluctantly agreed.F8B
l7SNHe’s remarkable. A unique talent. Even the magic academy had such a prodigy.55JtFsO
b2eVContent at last, Canis stood up. Accurately gauging an opponent’s strength was the first step to victory. For the first time, he had met a worthy adversary. His body seemed to warm up.jADbI
PEASnCan we win, Harvey?FMQ7
1sgsSPaKiki. Canis, if that’s what you want…0830z
f1N9RThe eerie voice melted into the darkness.5o7Sjys
Fum74There’s no enemy we can’t defeat.q19
Acs1e4Canis, casting an abnormally long shadow, headed back to the mountaintop where Shirone was.Wsss6
cCc9YTnShirone stared into the forest’s darkness for a while. He wasn’t certain if Canis had cast Dark Skin, but information barely reaching his retina was sending warning signals.6k3Gm
3NdsPCanis emerged from the forest. Nade scowled as Shirones prediction was proven right.AowwH8B
MTETJhjDamn. He’s really unscathed?mrBuEt
UFemCArNade. The sun has set.6Vv2
2lhTFHWith night, the power of dark magic would be maximized, so Yiruki cast a lighting spell. It was far less bright than Fire Sun, so Nade contributed his strength. Two light sources glowed 10 meters above. But considering the speed of a mage, it was still a stretch for a frontal confrontation.zY8qQFr
AC6iTch. Still too dark with this?1ApSHtA
sllRJust then, Canis cast a lighting spell. Light magic cast by a dark magician made both of them uncomfortable.yuaCBL
APqkPWhy lighting magic?TNp
EwOhoWhat’s the problem? No matter the field, Photonization theory is essential. It’s the basis of Teleportation.QWDTQ5U
1KiKz2zThat’s not the point! Light is a weakness for dark mages, right? Why would you do something that hurts yourself?UxG2lot
zsgFHahaha! Hahaha!5i2px
NxYhwYXCanis burst into laughter.L8vWu9D
iWGAs expected, magic academy students are dumb and rigid. No magic, regardless of its field, is without a weakness. What matters is how you compensate for those weaknesses. Lighting magic is proof of that. Arin, shoot another one.LFqWjgk
bLfArin, normally cautious, willingly cast the lighting spell as well.KbwA
rS6uEGWith four light sources, it was almost as bright as day. But Canis wasn’t satisfied and turned to Shirone. A light mage with a unique perception. His lighting magic could create the stage he desired.e3u6
b5BHey, how about you shoot one too? I’m looking forward to it.4XEx6
Hj54Shirone didn’t know how to cast lighting magic. From Teleportation to Rainbow Drop, Photon Output to Photon Cannon, his technical evolution had left no time to invest in other types of magic.AS7hT6
exCEzWhat? You can’t do it? That’s ridiculous. A light magician who can’t cast lighting magic.aRr
YqUSometimes that happens. A magician with a short magical ‘cord’ but fortuitous affinity excels in one type of magic. While this could make one famous in a circus, magic is not a feat but a lethal skill. In a battlefield rife with psychology and tactics, someone like Shirone, who can only do one thing, is perfect prey.OoZkMuP
zuiXURhI was mistaken. I thought this would be a good duel, but you’re just a kid who’s neither here nor there, arent you?QKCF4Lo
l7tZrwdAt that moment, a bright light source appeared above Shirone’s head, outshining the others’ lighting magic.cSc
KcalBNade and Yiruki stared blankly. He had instantly cast a lighting spell he had never learned. It was his anger, even more than his boundless insight, that was palpable.f4GUB
gAf9nwShirone stepped into Caniss Spirit Zone. He couldn’t forgive him for taking the entire student body hostage and talking about a fair duel.SYlP
y7do3Are you satisfied now? I did as you wished, so do whatever you want.47gBXmM
tiQCanis retracted his previous thoughts. Shirone wasnt just a magician good at circus tricks. But did it matter? No matter how strong the opponent, he was stronger. The situation was perfect to prove it.Qp3u4
idKwTAnything? Youll regret saying that.21nJq
zXKRAs he cast Might of Darkness, shadows at his feet surged towards Shirone like a rapid current. Shirone, ascending into the sky, levitated photons on his palm. It was the same attack pattern as before.dXJX
UDcGJust to annoy me with bluffs?88XB
4Bo8uuAs Shirone cast Photon Cannon, Canis vanished into the shadow below. Although slightly novel, it was just a teleportation spell learned from books. As Canis appeared from all directions like a mole, Shirone bombarded him, devastating the mountaintop.CeY
FKHKuGot him!LbqnoO
wLTGlmStrategically analyzing Canis’s movements, Shirone launched a predictive shot at an inescapable spot. Canis appeared too late to avoid it. Inevitable hit. And with power that Dark Skin couldnt withstand.rQS4
bwFJust when everyone thought it was over, a shadow rose from beneath Caniss feet. It was elongated like a humans shadow and intercepted the Photon Cannon with hands and belly. The photons, caught between palms, were absorbed with a bang into the shadow.FLvbe
5YjA flustered Shirone landed on the ground. The shadow had destroyed the Photon Cannon. It meant darkness had overwhelmed light.h80Bm
nEtpKiki, what a grand entrance. How was I?yzJ
CtUyHow can that be? Darkness swallowing lightqaCq4j
Y76cddNade couldn’t believe it. No matter how strong dark power was, it couldnt suppress light. Imagine lighting a torch, but the surroundings don’t brighten at all.dGyaK4w
1wl5The creature connected to Caniss shadow moved unhindered, even under the lit magic. It had a small head, but large shoulders and chest. Its waist was thin like a leopard’s, arms long like a monkey’s, and its palms were wide like shields, with fingers thin and long like blades. The beautiful balance of its body was evidence of artificial creation.rQGDPg
TAAmRMDKik, I told you I’m nothing special, right? Hey, kid. The photons you shot were really tasty.dJI
C8cxYUAs the shadow spoke, Shirone was dumbfounded. Moreover, the fact it used the term ‘photons’ and not ‘light’ indicated it possessed intellectual abilities.0Gw
TcYQwCanis introduced his shadow.3f5g
dou8EBThe essence of dark magic. The strongest magical creature, Harvest.2ASor
gv5vA magical creature?yP4Q
pVIQtThe pinnacle of alchemy and magical engineering – magical biology. Seeing something only mentioned in books was truly bizarre. Moreover, it was an intellectual creature never introduced before.um0kUQ
Dd6XKiki! Hes totally out of it! Whys he acting like hes seeing a magical creature for the first time?0XtWS
41DHarvest, boasting a rough sense of humor, chuckled and shrugged. A rash and peculiar monster? No, a being with supremely human yet transcendent qualities.218jR
qz9VHarvest is immune to light. Plus, it’s linked to my life. As long as I live, Harvest won’t perish.40YI4i
aYg9TThats right! We are two yet one! One yet two! Of course, Im better looking. Really! I look great, but theres no way to show you. Kekeke!RsRLtTI
rPeDespite Harvest’s joking, Shirone had no time to care. If it was immune to light, even the only weakness of a dark magician was gone.hCoHij
w8SCan I… win?hs7coDf
qoBpLSo far, he hadn’t received any outside help, nor was Alpheass location clear. The lives of hundreds were in the hands of those present.12ZffI
3b7jJCanis was pleased with Shirones dismay. Introducing Harvest after the lighting magic had a remarkable effect. It was also Harvest’s strategy. The frivolous manner and tone were a perfect act. In reality, Harvest was an intellectual being, even more than Canis, having absorbed all of Arcanes knowledge. Even now, Harvest was continuously exchanging brainwave patterns with Canis.8BH
bxf8– Canis. Lets go into the forest. We’re at a disadvantage here.2BzAf
3AW– Think theyll follow easily?P8UwR
84IPGyv– Theyre in a hurry, not us. Plus, Lucas is quite strong. If we can get him to move, our strength will increase.jVuAto
gViq– I dont like it. I dont want to rely on someone like him. I would have fought him if you hadnt stopped me.7Rc
jck– For you, Canis. Hes strong and not stupid. Considering the total amount of shame, youre losing. I cant let you get tangled in a futile emotional battle.wYtm7Uj
kGRhbpLucas was another face of the villains who tormented Canis in Radum. The thought of having to rely on such a person made Canis seethe.PX5
duI5d– Canis. Your heart rate has increased by 1.7 times. If your adrenaline level rises, your judgment gets clouded. If youre angry because of what I said, I apologize.Rxucyy
By0gHarvests consideration calmed Caniss heart. With the cold and rational Harvest, he was confident he couldnt lose to anyone.HURYu
hrAghNo– No, Harvey. Sorry. Youre right. Lets start.x8H
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