Tenkomori Chapter 104.2

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Chapter 104.2. The Second Year at the Academy - Joint Exercise 2 (2)

Chapter 104.2. The Second Year at the Academy - Joint Exercise 2 (2)

"Your performance yesterday was outstanding. Thanks to you, both sides had a good exercise."

"Thank you."

The next day, as the strategy meeting began in the large tent, Sowal was the first to express gratitude to me.

With squad leaders watching, I bowed my head.

As instructed, I was seated behind Lambert and participated in the meeting.

A girl from the Sowal squad explained the composition of the Edgem team.

With a solemn expression, I struggled against drowsiness while listening to the names of squads and squad members being read out one by one.

Honestly, even when the names were listed, I didn't have a clue.

"Swords versus magic?"

A third-year murmured, and several agreed.

Yeah, I don't get it. What's the point?

As the second years, including myself, exchanged glances, the girl supplemented.

"There's a magician named Serue in the third year. She specializes in wide-range mental magic, [Disturbance]."

Right, it was an intermediate-level magic of the transmutation attribute.

Despite being intermediate, its effect was weak, similar to my "Force Field" and greatly influenced by the gap in ability.

"Today's exercise field is the forest. The operational area will be narrower than yesterday, making it an ideal environment for Serue. Also, some outstanding magicians, including the second-year Elphimia, have been assigned to the Edgem team. Especially Elphimia's abundant magic power and diverse strengthening magic are formidable. Although we have many students skilled in close combat, it's not necessarily advantageous."

After explaining this far, the girl bowed and stepped back.

Offering words of appreciation, Sowal surveyed everyone.

"If anyone has any opinions, let's hear them."

However, no one spoke up, and discussions began among those seated beside each other.

Lambert was discussing with Kurtos next to him.

For the second battle, the Kurtos squad of the Viscount's house became allies, while Nils's Siglas squad remained enemies.

But still, this person Sowal is quite thorough.

The reason [Disturbance] wasn't used in yesterday's exercise was because Serue was in the Sowal squad.

In retrospect, the frontline was unusually extensive, and the invading forces were deployed to encircle the main camp. It must have been all for countering [Disturbance].

Wasn't Sowal not incorporating it into tactics for the same reason as bows and arrows?

Although the number of people is higher than usual, there are about 120 soldiers combined on both sides. With such a number, just one [Disturbance] could completely reverse the situation.

Even if it could happen in reality, how much experience could one gain from such an exercise?

And if Edgem prioritizes victory, they will definitely use it.

"Alter."

Called by Sowal, I looked up.

"Could you explain about [Disturbance] to everyone? Understanding what kind of magic it is might give rise to some ideas."

"Me, sir?"

To my question, he nodded with a smile.

Why me?

I glanced at the girl from earlier and a few others.

There are also magical students in the third year. My knowledge is nothing more than what Helena taught me.

But the squad leaders were waiting for my response in silence.

I had no choice.

Starting with an introduction, I explained about [Disturbance].

After finishing my explanation, the squad leaders resumed their discussions based on it.

While glancing at Sowal, who seemed oddly satisfied, I took my seat.

Was I called for this purpose? I don't understand.

"It's said to have a weak effect, but how weak exactly?"

As if waiting for it, Lambert asked from the front.

"It's hard to say because the difference in strength plays a role. The opponent is a skilled wielder of intermediate magic. I'd say it would be dangerous if it's someone like Elliott."

Hearing my words, Lambert growled.

Elliott has [One-Handed Sword 1] and isn't much different from other second years in terms of stats.

But he's experienced in combat and mentally strong. If there were rankings for the second years, he would be near the top.

And if Elliott is considered dangerous, except for Lambert, Felix, and Kurtos, almost all second-year students would be included. The Sowal squad would be half destroyed.

"What specific effects does it have?"

From next to Lambert, Kurtos also asked.

"Shrinking, panic, fleeing— it's a magic that shakes negative emotions, and the results vary depending on the recipient."

"Would most second years be affected like that? Is there no way to prevent it?"

"There isn't."

I replied promptly.

The countermeasure is a magic called [Mental Toughness], but I remember only Elphimia knows it.

Either defeat Serue or wait until she runs out of magic power.

Lambert crossed his arms, lost in thought.