Chapter 75

I stood facing Legal behind the school building.

No one announced the start of the duel. The signal was the moment our breathing synchronized.

"――I command you, under the name of Legal. This is the world. My world where I walk with arrogance. My world will scatter you. Inherent Magic Activation――Silver World"

From the beginning, Legal used Inherent Magic.

He didn't seem to intend to hold back like last time.

"Die!"

Saying that, Legal generated a vast number of knives and launched them at me.

I needed to somehow defend myself.

"――28th Position Berith"

Saying that, I hosted Berith's ability in my right half.

Berith's ability: material degradation.

"Rust and shatter"

Instantly, the countless knives that were supposed to come at me rusted and shattered.

The knives that hit me were already reduced to powder.

"Hey, what the hell is that..."

Legal couldn't hide his surprise.

Well, it's not surprising. I don't know anyone else who uses such magic.

"――23rd Position Aim"

I left the defense to Berith.

Next, I needed to prepare a means of attack.

So, I hosted Aim in my left half.

"You don't have time to be surprised, Legal"

Saying that, I produced a ball of flame from my left hand.

"Shield mode!"

Legal overlapped countless knives to form a shield and protect himself.

I see, so that's how it can be used.

Then, I decided to bring the fight into close combat.

I put strength into my legs and stepped forward.

Berith's ability has an effective range. If the target is not within a certain distance, it cannot be corroded.

That's why I planned to get close, corrode the shield, and then pound in the fireball.

However, it seems Legal saw through my intentions and tried to put distance between us.

Damn. If this continues, it will be a slow decline.

Legal's attacks don't affect me.

My attacks don't affect Legal.

This state will continue until one of us runs out of magic power.

"Fireball"

Suddenly, Legal launched a fireball at me, perhaps trying to break the deadlock.

Just because I'm using Inherent Magic doesn't mean I can't use regular magic.

I had forgotten the possibility of attacks other than knives.

So, I was a bit slow to react.

However, I could still defend myself.

"49th Position Crossel"

I released Aim and hosted Crossel.

Then, I manifested a water shield to protect myself from the fireball.

I didn't just stop there.

I launched water blades as a counterattack.

However, just like before, Legal's shield blocked them.

Indeed, I lack a decisive blow.

I should aim for a sure hit that can deal damage.

"Why can you use magic!?"

Suddenly, I heard Legal's angry shout.

What's he starting to say now?

"I don't see a problem with me using magic..."

"Shut up! You're supposed to be a useless Norman. You should have stayed unable to use magic! This is wrong!"

I thought he would say something like that...

After calling me useless so many times, he thinks it's wrong that I can use magic.

"I've decided. I will defeat you."

"Don't get cocky! Just because you can use a little magic, you think you can beat me? That's a bit too much!"

"Is that cockiness? Then, let me give you a warning."

"Huh?"

"I will now crush you with overwhelming power."

"...What?"

"You will be defeated helplessly before my overwhelming power."

"F*ck you!!"

With bloodshot eyes wide open, Legal became enraged.

"Kill! Kill! I'll definitely kill you!"

Saying that, Legal started generating knives one after another.

It was dozens of times the amount he had generated before.

I noticed blood flowing from Legal's eyes.

It seems he was generating knives beyond his limits.

"No matter how good you are, you can't stop this many."

Saying that, Legal laughed.

Above his head, countless knives.

The countless knives seemed to form a giant dragon.

"Well, let's start by defending this."

Saying that, I curled the corners of my lips.

So, I'm enjoying this now.

This is the perfect opportunity to fully utilize my magic. There's no way I wouldn't enjoy it.

I would be grateful if you could evaluate this from below.