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Chapter 128: The Flame Magic Sword

Although there was an accident in which Chigor Barbastre ran out of control, all the battles on the first day of the Gozen match were over. The seeded teams have won without any problems, and the results are not very surprising.

Meanwhile, Chigor’s rampage, the Viscount Klaufeldt family team that survived it unscathed, and Count Eleonora Eriksen, who helped them, stole the spotlight on the first day..

As a result, various rumors have been circulating about the Klaufeldt family, including the fact that they have a specialist in water magic who can extinguish fires, that they are very strong in close combat, and that they are a team of excellent knights who helped the injured opponents.

Of course, there are also many rumors and gossip, such as the fact that the daughter of the Klaufeldt family is beautiful, that her fiancé is enviable, hearing strange noises and that they have a mysterious and cute familiar that they didn’t really understand

It’s mostly true, so there was really nothing to think about it, but even Selfers was amazed that it had changed so much in just one day.

However, the combinations for the second day will be announced early in the morning, just like the first day, so it is not possible to formulate individual countermeasures at this time.

The main topic of discussion is when to use which magic tools.

“I think we should use them from the first match against the exempt teams, right?”

“That’s a good idea. At least from the second match on the fourth day, we’ll definitely face one of the exempt teams, so we’ll decide what to use based on the opponent.”

Felix affirms Isamu’s question.

“Also, among the exempted teams, there are teams that use magic tools, right? Like magic swords and magic armor, they’re quite expensive, but they’re available for purchase.”

After all, magic tools are not exclusive to Isamu and others. As long as you don’t pay any attention to money, you should be able to use magic tools to some extent.

“That’s right… I think the Duke Yaderud’s family will definitely use the flame magic sword with the fire magic stone. The magic sword consumes a lot of magic stones, so the price of the sword itself is high, and the privilege of being able to use magic stones cheaply is like a special privilege. Our Felis series is an exception, of course.”

“I see…” 

“For the same reason, Margrave Innocenti’s family uses armor that uses earth magic stones to give it protection. Not only is it highly skilled, but its defenses are also strong, so it’s quite a formidable opponent.”

“I’ve never seen the Chartreuse family use magic tools…Maybe they don’t have any weapons or armor that use ice magic stones.”

“I’ve never seen the Shaltluse family use magic tools… They might not have any weapons or armor with ice magic stones.”

“If we face Duke Yaderud’s family, we’ll use the lightning sword and lightning spear. And if we face the Innocenti family, we’ll use Felis 1 and strengthen it if necessary.”

“Understood. If we use the strengthened version, we’ll definitely win, so let’s switch to it if necessary.”

“Please do that. Regarding other things, please use your own judgment. However, if possible, I would like to win without using the magic ball… Those are trump cards for magic battles, but we can manage to some extent if our tricks are exposed.”

“Got it!!!!”

The strategy meeting ends with a carefree and somewhat rough plan, and each member relaxes and prepares for the second day.

“I’ve got the pairing chart!!”

The next morning, Tiramisu, who had become the designated collector of the charts, came running back from the royal castle.

“Ah, Tiramisu-san, thank you for your hard work again today.” 

Isamu said, expressing gratitude as he received the pairing chart.

Yesterday, the teams had been narrowed down to 32, but by the end of today, it would be reduced to 8. Many teams were considering today as the decisive moment because it determined whether they could secure seeding rights for next year.

“Oh, didn’t we avoid facing the first-round exempt teams in the third round?”

Isamu quickly confirmed their team’s position.

“If we win the third round, then, if all goes as planned, we’ll be up against Duke Yaderud’s Family… It’s quite a fateful story.” 

Felix remarked as they looked over the pairing chart together.

Viscount Balbastre’s Family, which had gone berserk recently, was a ward of Duke Yaderud’s Family. Although they publicly reprimanded and distanced themselves from the trouble caused, it was uncertain what they truly thought internally about Isamu and the others who had triggered the incident.

“Well, considering we even refused to sell the rights of the magic stove which is selling well to them,. I don’t know what His Lordship Yaderud thinks, but his eldest son might be quite upset.”

 Selfers, who was leisurely drinking tea after breakfast, joined the conversation.

Alexei, the eldest son of the Yaderud family, is the one who previously slapped him in the face with a wad of bills, demanding that he give up the rights to the magic stove and the subsequent rights.

Just hearing about it hinted at his high pride, so it was easy to imagine that he would regard this incident, including the present one, as beneath him. Seeing himself “Like a Viscount”.

“Well, it’s like a fight they brought upon themselves… Since we haven’t done anything wrong, we’ll deal with it until they learn their lesson.” 

Isamu said with a vexed expression.

“Now, it seems the first appearance will be with Felis 2,1 and 2,2 models, the Lightning Sword and Lightning Spear. Hehe, let’s finally reveal a glimpse of the true power of the Klaufeldt Knights.” 

Isamu continued, and the knights responded eagerly.

“”””””Yes!!!!””””””

With the lifting of the ban on magic tools, the knights’ tension and motivation were rising to a good level.

The third round turned out to be a match against Count Falski’s Family, who had also reached the third round last year, eager for their first entry into the top 16.

In contrast, the Klaufeldt Family returned to a more orthodox style of battle, avoiding the kind of tactics seen in the Viscount Balbastre’s Family battle.

Both sides deployed with three front and three rear positions, and the battle began with long-range attacks using magic.

The Falski team made a solid choice with a combination of fireballs and Stone Hail, with Rock Fist for follow-up strikes.

The Klaufeldt team had Marcella casting fireballs, Liddell casting Rock Fist, and Ulysses choosing Storm Cutter.

The first to activate were the Falski team’s fireballs and Stone Hail, launching rocks and orange orbs towards their opponents. Moments later, Marcela’s fireball surged forward.

At the midpoint where both sides’ lines of fire intersected, Marcella’s fireball detonated. The large explosion induced the opponent’s fireball to detonate prematurely, causing the accompanying Stone Hail to scatter.

The Falski team, disadvantaged by having two spells neutralized by one, immediately had their remaining member try to interfere with the opponent’s spellcasting by launching Rock Fist.

However, Liddell, anticipating this move, also launched Rock Fist, colliding with the opponent’s spell.

Liddell’s Rock Fist, both in terms of power and quantity, overwhelmed the opponent’s Rock Fist, smashing it to pieces. Without delay, Ulysses’ Storm Cutter pursued, engulfing the shattered rocks and attacking the enemy’s vanguard.

“Uwa!!”

“Guhh!”

“Ughhh!!!”

The opponent’s vanguard, who hadn’t expected to be countered like this, tried desperately to block with their shields, but they couldn’t defend against the stones and invisible blades attacking from all sides, and they suffered significant damage.

In the eyes of the astonished opponents’ rearguard, another shock came.

In addition to Marcella and Liddell who had cast spells earlier, Fireballs were shining above Felix and Tiramisu, who had been in the front line.

Even Ulysses, who had cast the last spell, was about to chant a spell.

“Do you want to continue?” 

Mizeroi, the only one in the front row who hadn’t used magic, asked the opponents.

“…No, let’s stop. Continuing will only lead to unnecessary losses. We surrender.” 

The opponent’s rearguard with the captain’s insignia admitted defeat, ending the battle. Felix and the others also dispelled their magic.

“It’s a complete defeat. The difference in the power of magic was too great.”

“Hehe, our magic advisor is excellent. Well, I, who can’t use magic, shouldn’t be saying that.”

While dividing the injured Falski frontline members for medical attention, the opponent’s captain and Mizeroi shook hands.

Watching the Klaufeldt’s team’s overwhelming victory in the third round, the audience began to stir.

Since all teams competed in the same venue from the second day onwards, not only participants but also a considerable number of spectators were present.

“Did you see that just now? Five of them were using magic properly?”

“So far, they’ve only had three people using it, but now five?”

“The power of magic is incredible. Are they all magic knights?”

Originally, the Nyafu team’s composition consisted of one frontline, three all-rounders, one frontline-leaning all-rounder, and one rear-leaning all-rounder.

Although they hadn’t hidden this, it seemed that the revelation of their true formation as three front and three rear positions had spread surprise.

“Good job. Is your magic power okay after the battle?”

 Isamu commended the returning members.

“Yes. I’ve only consumed enough to fully recover after resting for a while, so it’s not a problem.”

Liddell replied, and the others nodded.

“Well then, shall we go watch the match of Duke Yaderud’s Family, which will likely be the next opponent? I’m curious to see how they’ll fight with the magic swords.” 

Isamu confirmed that everyone was in good condition for the next match, and they all headed to the spectator seats.

The scene unfolding there was honestly not pleasant.

Duke Yaderud’s Family had an extreme frontline-leaning formation with five frontline and one rear positions, but as soon as the battle began, that mystery was dispelled.

The manner in which flames spewed from their magic swords resembled a small flamethrower.

At first glance, it seemed to have slightly more power than a low-powered Fireball, so if the trick was exposed, it wouldn’t be much of a threat individually.

However, when used collectively, it was troublesome because it didn’t require the delay typical of magic, and even without mastering it, it could emit flames while moving.

While it could be blocked with shields, over time, metal would heat up, and leather or wood would burn. Attention was also needed to prevent hair from catching fire or getting burned, leading to a dispersion of concentration.

And on top of that…

“Hmph, futile.”

“Kuh… Guaaaah!!!”

Flames passed through the sword of the other knight who was standing in front of the man wearing the captain’s badge of Duke Yaderud’s family, and his arm became entwined.

As he tried to keep his distance, he was slashed and fell down.

By the way, to my surprise, the captain of the Yaderud Duke family seems to be his eldest son, Alexei.

Even now, he was looking down on his opponents and cutting them down, so it’s probably true.

“I see. It looks like the flames are eroding like that. There doesn’t seem to be much of an opening within medium distance.”

Felix muttered as he watched the situation.

As if to prove this, Duke Yarderud’s rear guard was doing its best to prevent long-range attacks.

It seems like the strategy is not to attack with magic, but to protect with walls, intercept, and offset to prevent a direct hit, and in between, the vanguard sneaks around to the flanks and shoots flames with magic swords.

“Also, they’re consuming a lot of magic stones. It’s only been a little while since the match started, but they’re taking turns exchanging magic stones.”

Mizeroi notices this while watching the battle.

“Ah, that’s why it’s not practical unless it’s a region where magic stones are produced… That’s certainly quite a threat…”

Isamu says while putting his hand on his chin.

However, contrary to his words, there was no impatience on his face at all.

“The winner, the Yarderud Duke family!!”

Before long, I heard the referee calling out the winner.

“But they are not our enemies.”

All the members nodded to Isamu who ignored that.

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