The crowd on the field seemed to surround Balen and Mira, two members of the student council.
　I found my physical race teammate and decided to talk to him.

"What's going on?

"Oh, yeah. A guy named Balen from the student council came to practice with us, but ...... things got a little tense with Mira.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web. In front of her is Balen, who is scratching his ear lazily.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who can't wait to get started.

"Consulted? That's why we're doing it now. I'm going to participate in sledgehammer.

...... Why did you choose that event?

Of course it's because it goes faster.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web. You may want to play either Gradius or War Games.

d*mn, that's a lot of talk for a senior.

We're in the same grade now.

　Barren gives Mira a fierce look.
　The hawks, who were watching the two of them, shuddered at the intimidation Baren gave off. But Mira is not intimidated at all and glares back.

　Even though they are members of the same student council, they don't seem to be on the best of terms.
　The cause of the rift is probably Baren. Baren has always been known as a problem child. He had never participated in practice before, but now he suddenly showed up and took the liberty of specifying which events he would compete in. Mira's frustration was understandable.

"Mr. Balen. The Magic Competition Festival is the best event in the kingdom. It's not just about the excitement, it's also about the political and economic importance of the event. ...... Many of our students also take it seriously, not just as an opportunity to test their skills, but with an eye to the future.

So what's your point?

So what are you trying to say? - "Please do it seriously with the intention of winning .......

"d*mn.

　Baren clicks his tongue, then scratches the back of his hair.

"Then it's wargames. Gradius is a pain in the ass because you have to win.

　"Then wargames," Baren says reluctantly.

"Are there any wargame slots left?

...... We've informed the Gladius and wargame participants in advance that Mr. Baren may join them, so there may be some turnover in case of emergency.

"Oh, that's very clever. So let's decide who we're going to play as soon as possible.

　Then, Baren took a glance at the members of the hawk group gathered around him.

"Come on out, wargamers.

　It was an arrogant attitude from the top. However, the intimidation exuding from his body did not allow him to argue. The five prideful students of the Heroic Department silently stepped in front of Balen.

"Okay. Okay, you guys fight me now. The weakest one will take my place.

　The sudden suggestion made him nervous.
　As the others watched with bated breath, the student who was going to participate in the wargame spoke up fearfully.

"Is it okay if I join forces with the other players?

"Oh?　Yeah, that's fine. ......

　Baren's expression is as fierce as a beast in front of its prey.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　The next moment, a barrage of flames rained down from above the student who asked the question.
　This is the magic that defeated the imperial agent in front of me last night. I still don't see any reserve action.

"But--?

　A student from the Heroic Department drops out, unable to move or move.
　As the battle began, we quickly retreated so as not to get caught up.

There, the rest of you fight as fast as you can.

　The remaining four students made light eye contact with Baren's words. They must have decided that they would not stand a chance if they challenged us separately.

　Three of the students attacked Baren with their "toughness". While Baren dealt with them, the remaining student took his time to build up his magic.

"Wind Cannon!

　The three students who were in close combat with Balen jump back. At the same time, one of the remaining students activated the magic he had prepared. The wind cannons pushed through the air, creating a cloud of dust as they closed in on Baren. 　

　But Baren evaded it with a lean and light movement.

It's not a good aim. I'm going to teach you how to properly apply ...... artillery fire.

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.

　When will he unleash the bombardment? When the four students were sweating and on alert, Baren smiled fearlessly and activated his "toughness".

Here we go.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before.
　The students, who had been on alert for the bombardment, were unprepared for the close combat and were reeling.



f*ck!

"This--!

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. However, even in the same heroic department, Balen is even better than that.

It's too late.

　There is simply a difference in the level of proficiency of the "tough body".
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

　As soon as the student was knocked down by the foot strike, Baren opened his fist, which had been clenched for a long time, and placed his palm on the student's chest.

"See you later.

"Yeah...

　At the same moment, the red gunfire blasted the student.
　As expected, there was no preliminary movement at all. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

"Hahaha!　Learn well!　This is the right way to apply it!

　Like a tyrant who ruled the battlefield, Balen laughed gaily.

"Mr. Twight, that's .......

　Mize muttered nervously.
　Perhaps he understood what Balen had done on the Path of Wisdom. I gave a small shake of my head.

The "belt. It's a technique for managing magic.

　Just like my compression and Oz's multiple and parallel activation, the belt is one of the techniques used to manage magic.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. In other words, it's like fighting (・・・・・・・) while carrying magic with you.

　To fight with magic on one's person. Fighting while wearing magic, i.e., wearing a magic belt.
　It is a technique called wearing a belt.

　I thought there were few preliminary movements when activating magic, but that tangle has been broken. Baren had constructed the magic in advance and was wearing it in battle.

　It is no exaggeration to say that the belt is a prepayment for the preliminary action.
　If the spell is constructed first, it can be cast in an instant, no matter how long it takes.

　--This is an advanced technique.

　It is not a technique that a mere student can easily acquire.
　It is not easy for a mere student to learn this technique. Although he is not a genius, the exchange that he just made showed that Baren's skill is far superior.

"Lightning Spear.

　A moment later.
　A moment later, a ray of lightning shot out at Baren, who was sneering at the fallen students.

　While everyone closes their eyelids to the dazzling light, Baren activates his "tough body" in frustration. In the face of the oncoming spear of lightning, Baren half-turned his body and struck it from the side to catch it.

"...... multiple activation?

　Baren emerges from the rolling dust.
　But his figure was not unscathed. The uniform on the left side of his body had been burned.

"What's your name?

Zeke Falchion.

Oh, you're a nobleman. Well, you're pretty well educated for that. ...... You're the only one with a chance.

　You're the only one with a chance," Baren says, somewhat amused.

The first one to drop out will be replaced by me.

　The first one to drop out will be replaced by me," Baren said, and with that, the riot came to an end.