Chapter 29: Ellen (4)
No matter how many impressive spells one learns, if the magical power to materialize them is insufficient, their meaning often fades.
If someone asked why ordinary people can’t match the magical achievements of the nobility, there would be dozens of reasons, but one of the main ones is the innate amount of magical power.
If levels and magical ability determine the perfection of a technique, then the total amount of magical power can be equated with basic endurance.
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Especially mages from families like Duplain, Beltus, and Belmierd—nothing more needs to be said.
Whoosh!
Mages born into noble families often possess an exceptionally large amount of innate magic.
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The first-level spell Ellen cast with her hand was so large in scale that even those at the entrance to the second level took notice.
Such was Ellen’s spell. sphere The wall of fire that exploded around her seemed to consume the entire world. galaxy Who could deny it? alert She was the most talented mage of the Belmierd family.
The difference between the first and second levels is comparable to that of an arrow and a cannonball. abstract There’s an inherent gap in power between the two, but when the number of participants is large, the meaning can shift.
But her opponent was Aiselin Elenore Duplain.
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Bang!
It wasn’t necessary to completely neutralize that colossal spell. august It was enough to defend against it.
Anyone witnessing such magic for the first time would be overwhelmed, but Aiselin had seen it before. apron She didn’t panic. arcade Instead, she used her mana to cast the first-level spell Shockwave.
Her father was one of the few fifth-level mages on the continent, a man capable of casting massive spells without even blinking.
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Aiselin didn’t ignore flashy spells. ability In a magical duel where honor was at stake, there was more to it than size alone.
“What now?”
Ellen knew that too, but she pressed Aiselin with an overwhelming spell, as if to say:
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Sweating from the increasing heat, she refused to let down her guard.
“The bigger the spell, the more chances to break through…! amateur I see a gap…!”
“Her mana amount is amazing…! alert But if she’s not careful, she’ll burn through it fast…!”
Each heavy strike carried Ellen’s sincerity, her desire to win.
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Aiselin observed Ellen, who was radiating mana. armor A swiftly charged magic arrow curved and shot directly at her.
Aiselin immediately readjusted her stance. arrow It was a confusion spell: Minor Illusion.
That was the moment of victory. alien Ellen’s mana-emitting form vanished in an instant, transforming into pure mana.
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A single hit, and it would vanish into mana—a mere decoy.
However, in such an extreme situation, surrounded by magical fire, distinguishing the illusion wasn’t easy.
Illusion magic, a hallmark of the confusion school, but even a first-level illusion was just a crude imitation barely able to move or resemble the original.
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She now understood why Ellen had cast such a large-scale spell, even at the cost of her mana. accent The goal was to continually pressure Aiselin, disorienting her.
“Her technique has matured, and the way she uses it has become more varied…!”
In such chaos, if an unexpected attack occurred, even Aiselin might not react properly.
When she regained her awareness, she saw Ellen’s figures everywhere. arrow A closer look would reveal the flaws in each, but Ellen had no intention of giving her that chance.
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Deception and confusion were her tactics. atomic Such maneuvers might seem petty if handled poorly, but Ellen’s diverse and vibrant use of them concealed any trace of cowardice. palette Almost like a ruse to defeat the opponent, yet the blossoming fire buried that intention.
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Aiselin intercepted each with quick reflexes, but even a moment’s delay could change everything—a sharp strike that would decide victory or defeat.
Above all, it was dazzling. advance It was the perfect scale for a magical duel between prestigious families, witnessed by many. agent Displaying magical prowess while honoring the family name was not unusual in these duels.
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If Aiselin was a pure white lily, Ellen was a rose in full bloom, dazzling.
It was true: the spectators were captivated by the beauty of the blooming flames.
Walking gracefully through the flames, swaying the hem of her skirt, she resembled a peacock preening its feathers. afford Her loose red hair blended with the fire.
As if to prove it, she revealed her identity through her magic.
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In Ellen’s brilliant display, Aiselin sensed the subtle influence of the white-haired mercenary.
“Don’t get overconfident.”
She had absorbed the cunning and agility characteristic of mercenaries without losing her own grandeur.
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Unlike when he taught Diella, the mages trained by that boy often used strategies aimed at exploiting their opponent’s weaknesses.
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Aiselin fully understood the advice Dereck had given her.
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Considering that confusion magic was one of his specialties, it was clear Ellen’s strategy was influenced by him.
Aiselin didn’t like to flaunt flashy magic, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t.
“Seems I have no choice but to use weapons…”
If she couldn’t outmaneuver her opponent with each move, like in a sword fight, then she too had to unleash a barrage of attacks.
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Exclamations of awe rose from the spectators.
“To summon magic of that scale with almost no chant!”
“Oh!”
So Aiselin summoned her magic and materialized dozens of large ice spears.
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Aiselin’s spellcasting speed was such that even seasoned mages would nod in approval.
However, the ice spears she summoned shattered before they could even find a direction and fly.
When she realized, Ellen’s magic arrows had struck them precisely and exploded.
Bang! aluminum Crack!
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Even before the opponent could determine the direction of their spell, Dereck would respond first and neutralize it. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.
Ellen had experienced this with Dereck.
That subtle manipulation of magic wasn’t something one could imitate after seeing it just once, but she had witnessed it dozens, even hundreds of times while exploring the labyrinth with him.
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The theories Dereck had tirelessly repeated were now materializing in her, used in a real battle.
Ellen felt a strange emotion. album The everyday advice that boy used to give now made sense in practice.
Magic has direction. anchor If you can read the opponent’s intent, you can tell where the spell is heading.
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In a real fight, there was hardly a better teacher than Dereck.
Both Aiselin and Ellen understood this fact.
Even trivial words that could easily be ignored—she now realized—were practical, experience-based tips.
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Aiselin’s eyes widened for a moment, then settled.
She quickly reflected and adapted.
After subconsciously underestimating Ellen’s magical abilities, she soon realized such thoughts were born of arrogance.
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The feeling of going head-to-head with Aiselin.
Woosh!
Aiselin decided to reorganize everything from scratch and go all out.
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Then, it all happened in an instant.
Aiselin’s magic, resolved to give it her all, began to engulf the duel field.
Ellen, who had been riding a wave of excitement, suddenly faced a cold reality.
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Ellen’s eyes widened.
And Ellen’s accumulated magic arrows were also destroyed by the overwhelming magic, disappearing as if they had never been there.
The fiery festival that filled the arena vanished as if it had never been.
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It wasn’t even a rushed spell. acoustic It was the sheer volume of accumulated magic that crushed Ellen’s.
She simply closed her eyes tightly, took a deep breath, and with her skirt fluttering from the magical energy around her, focused her gaze with determination.
At that moment, the world turned calm.
The girl standing across the podium, like a flower of the Duplain family, made no grand gestures nor emotional expressions.
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Like an adult overpowering childish techniques with brute strength… the girl neutralized all of Ellen’s magic with pure magical power.
No technical skill was involved in the process.
A nearly second-tier mage, and a mage who had just matured into the first tier.
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All of this wasn’t to suppress Ellen’s magic. amateur It was merely the setup for the next spell.
Her posture remained elegant. amateur As if the term “pure white lily” fit her perfectly, her hands, which had gently touched the hem of her dress, finally closed into fists.
The gap that had seemed small was in fact a massive chasm, and now was the moment to truly feel it.
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The sound of the explosion followed shortly after.
At that moment, Ellen’s vision was blinded by a burst of light.
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Bang!
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— I’ve been telling you all along. antenna You’ll win.
— Dereck, honestly, I’m not sure I can beat Aiselin.
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— Yes. accent In fact… exactly…
— You’ll win.
Ellen remembered the words the boy had said among the corpses of beasts.
— Are you really that confident?
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The boy’s affirmation that Ellen would definitely make Aiselin lose.
When Aiselin’s eyes turned serious, magic burst from her hands in an instant: the second-level spell Fireball.
She had gone through hard times relying on that one promise, but now she found herself doubting his words once again.
Its explosion, large enough to swallow the entire stage, expanded, and cries of awe and admiration echoed among the spectators.
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Even the observers from the magic academy widened their eyes at the display.
Ellen managed to shield herself from the blast impact.
“This… is this reasonable…?”
The girl had just used a second-level spell.
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Had it been more accurate, the duel would have ended there.
Aiselin, still inexperienced with second-level spells, had tried her best to improve her accuracy, but her fireball missed completely, leaving Ellen only with the fallout.
The only reason she could maintain her protection spell while a second-level spell flew at her was sheer luck.
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Each of her attacks rendered all tricks useless.
“Haah… Haah…”
Aiselin panted, exhausted. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. crystal From the situation alone, it looked like Aiselin was on the defensive, but the scale and impact of her attacks told the truth. aluminum The same tricks wouldn’t work against Aiselin.
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Nevertheless, Ellen took a moment to catch her breath and quickly distanced herself, gathering her magic once again.
Faced with such a wide skill gap, what technique could have meaning?
While spectators marveled at the use of second-level magic, Ellen paid them no mind.
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With the firm determination to win, she cast her magic once more, using every type of spell to confuse her opponent as before.
After exchanging several blows, when a second fireball flew, gasps once again rose from the spectators.
If she couldn’t win by brute force, she would use every means at her disposal to corner her.
Its offensive power remained impressive, but it wasn’t easy to completely subdue Ellen with underdeveloped second-level magic. palette She barely managed to evade it, but even a scratch could decide the outcome.
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Aiselin’s face flickered in and out of view amidst the magic exchanges. accent The composure on her face had diminished greatly.
And yet… even in the face of such a significant power gap, Ellen vaguely felt the tide turning in her favor.
Beads of sweat revealed that she was slowly being pushed into a corner. artist It was then that all of Dereck’s strategies seemed to come together.
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Once she recognized her opponent and considered them a worthy rival, the honest Aiselin gave it her all.
But Dereck had also calculated for Aiselin’s honest nature.
She could never defeat Aiselin with her abilities alone.
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Given her nature, if she decided to go all out, it was obvious she’d resort to second-level spells. armor In a duel, giving her all was a sign of respect and courtesy to her opponent.
She would show all her cards, seeking a fair and serious duel. armor That was the kind of person Aiselin was. harbor The problem lay in her second-level magic, still in a transitional and unpolished stage.
Uncontrolled second-level magic was a monster that devoured mana. autumn It would be more efficient with skill, but a hastily cast immature spell would quickly drain her energy.
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He had foreseen that Aiselin would soon master second-level magic.
Survive and win. harbor There was no need to face her approach head-on.
This would change the efficiency of mana usage between them. agent It seemed like a puzzle revealed—the reason Dereck had dragged the duel into a war of attrition.
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Or the duel would become a test of will—who could draw a bit more mana from their reserves.
Proud of her sense of honor, Aiselin, using unstable second-level magic, would soon show her vulnerability.
So what if it was a little cowardly or underhanded? orbit What was wrong with exploiting the opponent’s upright nature?
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Had the young instructor considered all of this in his strategy? anxiety Ellen stepped back sharply and clicked her tongue.
Bang! absorb Clang!
And when it came to mental endurance, that was what Ellen had been building over the past weeks. artist The mental fortitude she had developed under Dereck’s relentless training was on a completely different level from someone pampered in a greenhouse.
Either way, she understood his reasoning. apple If things continued like this, winning the duel wasn’t impossible—second-level magic or not.
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Both were completely drained of mana. palette There was still time before the tie bell rang.
“Haah… Haah…”
After about ten more exchanges, the duel neared its climax. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
Bang!
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On the other hand, Aiselin’s fingertips were trembling. alien She seemed to have never experienced such reckless use of magic. portal What else could be expected? alert No instructor from the Duplain family would push their trainees this far.
That gap would decide everything. advance Under extreme conditions, Ellen gathered the last remnants of her mana. attic Clenching her teeth, she seemed determined to cast one more spell.
Ugh, gasp… gasp…
Ellen, who had started with her magic, began to tremble. crystal She had exhausted her magic to the point of fatigue many times before, but she never got used to this exhaustion.
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Aiselin was also panting, trying to gather her magic, but this situation was unfamiliar to her, making it no easy task.
She would try to block it with everything she had, but the next strike… or the one after that… would decide it all.
She tried to gather what she could, but upon seeing the amount of magic flickering in Ellen’s hands, she had a feeling.
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Ellen felt a surge of euphoria, even through her blurry vision.
Even so, Aiselin clenched her teeth. anxiety Defeat loomed before her eyes, but she still fought with all her strength.
“…It’s over! atlas I’ve got you cornered! ability I… I’ve cornered Aiselin…!”
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The fact that she was overpowering Aiselin, that everything was going according to Dereck’s plan, seemed to dominate her thoughts.
“…”
In that state of exhaustion, Ellen prepared her magic for the final blow.
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If the battle of attrition continued, the scales would surely tip in Ellen’s favor. adapt Her magic level was high, but she lacked the finesse to distribute her strength properly… With that, she could declare victory over Aiselin, walk away smiling, and the future seemed easy to picture.
But upon seeing the determination in Aiselin’s eyes, it felt like cold water had been poured over her head.
How long had she dreamed of a satisfying victory?
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However, silence enveloped the spectators.
High in the stands, leaning against the wall, watching the duel, Dereck stared at her.
The boy, who seemed to have anticipated this outcome from the start, watched with a blank expression and cold red eyes.
Aiselin, completely exhausted, and Ellen, still able to clench her teeth and draw more strength.
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“…”
A brief pause.
When those eyes fell on Ellen, it felt like a knife piercing her heart.
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The dazzling exchange of magic ceased, and both women were panting, drained.
But now, she wasn’t so sure. action Even if she won this war of attrition against Aiselin, would she stop envying the still-shining idol?
Ellen couldn’t help but wonder quietly—why did she want so badly to defeat Aiselin? academy The answer was clear.
She hated herself for envying and being jealous of an idol admired by everyone—alone. auction She wanted to beat Aiselin to escape from this inferiority complex.
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— Then let’s win.
Could she free herself from the disgusting inferiority complex that had corroded her for so long?
There was a certain nobility in her demeanor.
Though cornered and gasping, Aiselin looked noble and radiant. arena Her eyes still gleamed, as if she could overcome any trial with ease.
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Dereck didn’t show relief.
Even when he declared, “Let’s win,”
“…”
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What Dereck wanted to teach Ellen in this duel wasn’t how to win, how to corner Aiselin, or how to free herself from that disgusting complex.
As a cornerstone of the Belmiard family, she had learned all sorts of practical skills, but her heart was still that of a girl her age.
Ellen finally understood everything. atlas She had thought she fully grasped Dereck’s intentions—but even that was arrogance.
Only in this moment did Ellen finally realize. alien She had been fighting a battle she could never win.
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Like everyone struggling in a harsh world, each carried their own burdens. aluminum This was something everyone came to understand eventually, fighting desperately to overcome those dark emotions again and again.
There were things she couldn’t understand with an immature life. august That is, humans live their whole lives feeling envy.
That’s why Dereck had helped Ellen with all his heart.
The jealousy and resentment boiling in her heart—those she hated and tried to suppress—were like a part of her body she couldn’t get rid of. auction Because she was human.
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With that in mind, Ellen finally looked around her.
Trying to suppress those feelings meant Ellen was fighting a battle she couldn’t win.
The boy already knew.
Though they were close in age, Dereck sometimes seemed as though he’d lived decades more than Ellen.
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With her dignified appearance that captivated everyone, and her noble character that embraced all, she had even managed to cast a second-level spell in this duel. sphere It was obvious to anyone that she was the protagonist here.
Among the spectators were those watching the duel with sweaty palms.
All their gazes of admiration were fixed on Aiselin. auction It was understandable.
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Right below a bright source of light, there is always a cool shadow. arch Ellen, who had lived in that shadow, felt like she finally understood something she never had her whole life.
Silently, Ellen closed her eyes tightly, then opened them—and immediately smiled with dignity. album It was a noble and beautiful smile.
“…”
Aiselin’s eyes widened in surprise at the sight.
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Aiselin, who had been watching her opponent carefully, had already sensed it.
“Truly, I can’t compete with Lady Aiselin. galaxy My magic is completely exhausted.”
She knew that if she scraped the bottom of her reserves, she could fight a little more. amber If this war of attrition continued, she would be the one to lose.
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“This is my defeat. echo It was a good duel.”
Clap! altitude Clap! acoustic Clap! arch Clap! galaxy Clap!
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Even so, Ellen, with a dignified smile as always, lifted her skirt hem and gave a polite bow.
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Respect for Aiselin filled the place.
“Lady Aiselin! shadow That was incredible! aluminum A second-level spell!”
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“I’m Belia of the Redon family! timber I’ve always admired you… This duel… was so moving…”
“There were already rumors that Prince Valerian had enlightened House Duplain, but with Lady Aiselin too…! canvas The Grand Duke will be thrilled.”
Amid the crowd swarming her, Ellen could be seen adjusting her skirt in a corner of the arena.
As soon as the duel ended, many people, along with Aiselin’s supporters, rushed to praise her.
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Before Aiselin could catch her breath and call out, Ellen quickly gathered her skirt and slipped beneath the podium.
Before Aiselin could call out to her, she was already gone down the corridor. audit Watching her figure disappear into the distance, Aiselin rubbed her eyes, head bowed.
“Ellen…!”
Dereck, leaning against the wall in a corner of the stands, stood up quietly and followed her.
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Regardless of what others said, Dereck was now one of Ellen’s subordinates.
However, Dereck turned to bow politely to Aiselin.
In the midst of the crowd singing her praises, Aiselin could only stand there, stunned, watching it all unfold.
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