Chapter 86: Soaring Through the Sky

The advanced magic spell, “Super Acceleration,” is a combination of “Body Enhancement” and “Acceleration,” refined by Dibble’s teachings.

When using this magic, the speed is much faster than when using the two spells separately, and it’s more efficient.

Of course, being an advanced magic, mastering it is difficult. The magic power consumption is more than ten times that of just “Body Enhancement” or “Acceleration” alone.

Even Dibble, who taught Rest this magic, could only activate it for a few seconds.

“What nonsense! There’s no way that acceleration can last!”

Nick shouted at Rest, who was speeding away with the super acceleration.

From this location to the Marquis of Rosemary’s mansion is about fifty kilometers in a straight line.

To dash away at such a speed from the start means there’s no way Rest’s magic power will last until arrival.

(Well, it’s unnecessary worry for me, though.)

However, Rest’s magic power is infinite.

With bottomless magic power, using “Super Acceleration” continuously isn’t difficult.

It’s a feat only Rest can accomplish… and he had no intention of holding back to demonstrate the difference in their abilities.

(To make Viola and Primula recognize me as suitable… I must win this match with all my heart and soul!)

Even if losing this match doesn’t dissolve the engagement with the two of them, it would still be unpleasant to be thought of as “not suitable.”

Just winning isn’t enough. A decisive victory is necessary.

(But still… controlling the speed of super acceleration is difficult even for me. It’s impossible without a straight path.)

“Grr… I won’t lose!”

“That speed won’t last!”

“We’ll catch up when your magic runs out!”

Nick and the other young magicians chased desperately from behind.

Still, the gap continued to widen… until an obstacle appeared in front of them.

“Is that… a forest?”

A forest with dense trees appeared in the direction they were heading.

Going straight through here would significantly shorten the distance, but there are too many obstacles, which would actually waste time.

“Cancel… ‘Super Acceleration’.”

Time compressed by the magic returns to normal.

Although slowing down closes the gap with the pursuers… it’s only for a moment. The gap will widen again soon.

“‘Sky Drive.'”

“””Wha…!”””

Surprised voices rose from the pursuers.

Stepping firmly on the ground and leaping, Rest used the air as a foothold to jump over the trees blocking his path.

What Rest used was an advanced magic spell called “Sky Drive.”

It creates a foothold in the air, allowing one to run through the sky.

Flying magic, often imagined as a staple of fantasy magic, is actually quite difficult.

Making gravity disappear, lifting objects, being lifted by the wind—creating a foothold in the air as Rest did is barely possible… but there are hardly any people who can freely fly through the air using magic.

In this world, even magicians find it challenging to control the sky freely.

(“Sky Drive” consumes even more magic power than “Super Acceleration.” It requires solidifying the air, maintaining it in the air to support the weight.)

To be frank… this magic has such poor fuel efficiency that no one uses it.

Indeed, Dibble, a master of magic, knew about this magic but rarely used it, according to what he said.

Still, he taught it to Rest, believing that Rest might be able to use it.

(Even if I were a court magician, creating two or three footholds would be the limit. But… with my infinite magic power, I can continuously create footholds and keep flying!)

It feels like I’ve become a character in a game.

Jumping through the air by stepping on block platforms and advancing through the stage… That’s the kind of sensation it is.

It’s not like there’s much thrill because if I fall, it’s not game over—just need to create another foothold if I slip.

“All right, this should be enough.”

Rest, having crossed the forest, landed on the highway.

If he continues along this road, he should arrive at the mansion in the Marquis of Rosemary’s territory.

He couldn’t see anyone who had been chasing him from behind anymore. Nor could he hear any voices.

He wasn’t sure how much distance he had put between them, but it was unlikely he would be caught up with from here.

(Still, I won’t let my guard down. I won’t nap like the hare in the old tale.)

“Super Acceleration.”

Rest didn’t let his guard down for a moment.

To further outpace his pursuers, he raced through the paved highway at an unimaginable speed.

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