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Published at 23rd of April 2024 11:58:33 AM


Chapter 406

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Fight against Dana. A tough one. Dana's rank in the Adventure Guild is C rank on paper, since she has to balance her student and adventurer life, but everyone knows that's not the case. She has been called the unofficial third S-rank adventurer, alongside the two official S-rank adventurers Randy and Savel. That alone speaks volumes about her power. 

She's definitely stronger than me. Same access to magic as me. More agile. More critical thinking when it comes to combat. Most importantly, more beautiful than me. The perfect older sister to admire, but that didn't mean I wouldn't take this session seriously. 

As usual, she instantly closed the gaps between us with her quick lightning spell. At the same time, I reflexively used a wall of earth to block one of her attempts to hit me. She didn't use Gungnir, but a wooden spear instead, and I did the same. Instead of the World Tree Staff, I used an ordinary looking staff that you can find anywhere.

Knowing that she will go on the offensive, I instinctively react defensively. It's either a battle of attrition, or I've just outmaneuvered someone by taking an even more aggressive approach. That shouldn't be a problem if I am up against anyone else, but with Dana, who even the elite of Aru Village fear, it's not much of an option. 

"Wow! She really is fast and strong!"

"The rumor that she's a weaker version of the now-retired Miss Saga doesn't do her justice at all."

"Her footsteps. Her spearmanship. It's been honed over and over again! It's just beautiful and effective in battle".

Praise left and right as Dana continues to attack. It's hard, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't do something to stop her. For now, let me do this

"Mirage Spell: Sleep" [Diana].

"Too late! You should have done this from the beginning! I already cast a spell to resist!" [Dana]

"Ohh, I know that, but did you prepare for this?" [Diana]

Using Flora Magic, I manipulated the long grass beneath her to become stronger, and in one fell swoop, I tripped her, causing her to seemingly lose her balance. I took the opportunity to hit her with a water ball, but Dana immediately turned the tide of the battle. She used a wind spell to propel herself up and regain her balance in the sky. Unlike me, she couldn't fly, but that didn't matter as she once again closed the distance between us.

"Out!" [Dana]

"Almost got you!" [Diana]

"I'm sure you can do better in a real situation. You're obviously holding back." [Dana]

"So are you. I can tell you don't even take me seriously!" [Diana]

"How could I? I mean, I don't want to see you get hurt because of me" [Dana]

"The feeling is mutual!" [Diana]

"Alright, next, Neloufa. Come on up!" [Dana]

"Huh... But... But! That's impossible... " [Neloufa]

"Shall I go with her?" [Adnan]

"No. She alone" [Dana]

"Ri... Right!" [Neloufa]

Well, our relationship with Neloufa is such that she's the unofficial family member of the Vars family, so Dama wouldn't go and actually hurt her, but, Dana so call tough love made it so that she has to make sure that Neloufa is able to have some basic self-defense. She does, but, only the really really basic one, which isn't useful, and most girls lack in that area. There's no way those from the Dark Guild or anyone who wanted to kidnap Neloufa will go easy on her, so Sister Dana feels the need to be stricter.

One by one, the girls and boys are called upon to fight Sister Dana. One by one, she defeats them all. Some fight better than others, but none can truly fight on equal terms with her, and when all is done

"Diana, you're next. Everyone, try your best to dodge her magical attack" [Dana].

"Huh?"

"Are you serious?"

"My arm hurts from fighting her just now, and suddenly this..."

"Can we even win?"

"We can't even scratch the elder sister, so that feels like an equally impossible task" 

"Anyway, we have to try our best" [Mara].

"Good! Then Princess Mara, you're up first" [Dana]

This is going to be fun! I just get creative and let out a barrage of magic whenever I feel like it. One moment I am shooting a water ball, the next moment I am casting an ice block. Of course, I feel the need to go easy on some of them, but now I feel like Nar and Sas when they're bullying me. I also feel like I used to when I liked to tease Neloufa. 

At the end of the day. I feel like we are closer to each other. While we are all sweaty and covered in dirt and pollen, it also feels like we are getting closer to each other.

We eat, drink, sleep, and bathe together (boys and girls separately, of course) for two weeks. During this time, we exchange tips on fighting and casting magic. We theorize and plan what to do if we get separated or if a monster attacks. We also take turns at our task, making sure we at least get the basics right, and when the time comes

"My goodness. My students are really good! They have exceeded my expectations! I shouldn't have thought less, since I, the humblest and kindest teacher, am teaching you all this. All right, I have decided that all of you will pass this camp of mine" [Merlin].

She said this as she released her barrier. We are all glad that this is over, but knowing Master Merlin, there is surely more!

"Huh? Just go home and relax. You deserve it. Besides, the last week before this project starts is your vacation. I wouldn't want to interfere with that... Or do you want more from me?" [Merlin]

Nope. None of us do! If anything, please don't keep throwing us into a chaotic schedule at your whim!





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