Chapter 39

"O devourer of demons with the power of the void, I permit you to take everything from him, to consume everything from him. By the command of I, the master of the void, come forth! ... Gluttony Absorption"

As my incantation ended, a black mist enveloped Bakabon, and the mist grew increasingly dense.

"Wh-What is this?!"

Not only Mr. Silence, but also the two teachers who were serving as assistant judges, cried out at the pitch-black darkness of the Gluttony Absorption.

"Christophe, could that be... Gluttony Absorption?!"

"It seemed that if left as it was, the audience might have been harmed."

"That magic is dangerous! Stop it immediately!"

"I'm sorry, once Gluttony Absorption is activated, it cannot be deactivated."

While it can be stopped during activation, once it has been activated, even I cannot stop or deactivate it.

"Damn! Mr. Slibas, have the healing team stand by around the barrier!"

Mr. Silence, knowing that it cannot be stopped after activation, called for the medical team to stand by so they could treat Bakabon immediately once the magic's effect wore off.

This Gluttony Absorption is a king-level dark attribute magic that drains all the magic power of the target and further destroys the magic circuit, making it a final weapon against mages and magicians.

The magic circuit is the pathway through which magic power circulates in the bodies of humans and monsters. If this circuit is destroyed, while it might be manageable for lower-level individuals, higher-level magic cannot be used because the required amount of magic power cannot circulate and be supplied.

With Gluttony Absorption, it can drain the magic power of that magic item and destroy the magic circuit, thus preventing any damage to the surroundings!

Well, it will also destroy Bakabon's magic circuit, but there's no helping it.

Besides, the magic circuit can be repaired by paying a large sum of money at the temple.

... Though it won't be completely restored.

High-ranking priests can supposedly repair the magic circuit using a light attribute magic to restore it.

The pitch-black mist enveloped Bakabon, and as it absorbed the magic power of the magic item, the mist grew increasingly dark.

"Uaaaaaaaah"

Bakabon's magic circuit seems to have been completely destroyed, but the magic item's circuit hasn't been destroyed yet.

"Ugyaaaaaaaah"

The magic circuit is like blood vessels, so its destruction causes immense pain... It's also possible that Bakabon might suffer a mental breakdown due to the pain, but I don't have to consider that.

If I had used an imperial-level magic here, it would have been easy to imagine that the audience would be harmed. If the school had been informed in advance and the audience had been kept out, I would have used a different method instead of Gluttony Absorption. But Bakabon deliberately advertised the duel and gathered an audience.

There's no need to show mercy to such a fool!

I originally intended to crush Bakabon, but I didn't plan to use Gluttony Absorption, which would deal a fatal blow to a mage.

However, Bakabon didn't consider the impact of his actions on others.

Such a fool doesn't deserve to use magic.

... I don't have the authority to judge such things, but Bakabon has crossed the line.

"Hyaaaaaaaah"

The Gluttony Absorption won't stop until the magic circuit is destroyed and all magic power is drained. The pitch-black mist is still draining magic power, so the magic item still has some magic power left.

Well, I can hardly feel any magic power left, so the Gluttony Absorption mist will probably dissipate soon.

Ah, the color of the mist is fading... the density of the mist is also thinning... it has completely dissipated.

... Bakabon is lying there, unconscious, foaming at the mouth, and leaking tears, snot, saliva, urine, and feces.

"Mr. Slibas, please!"

The barrier in the arena was lifted, and Mr. Silence, along with Mr. Slibas and a few other teachers, rushed in.

Here, I relaxed and looked around. I had been cautious about the surrounding magic power, but my focus was mainly on Bakabon, so I hadn't checked the surroundings until now.

Most of the students who were watching from the stands had evacuated, and few remained. This shows the excellence of the student council.

I'll attribute it to the influence of Lady Krishnas.

"Christophe, come with me."

"Ha"

I seem to be being escorted by Mr. Silence.

Well, duels are legal, and even if I kill the opponent, I won't be held responsible. But expulsion would be a bit of a problem.

I've finally made some friends, so I want to graduate without any issues.

"Christophe, are you okay!?"

During the escort, Karla, Peron, Clara, and Pritz ran over, but they stopped in their tracks, sensing the unusual atmosphere around Mr. Silence.

"Later"

I said only that and followed Mr. Silence.

I was led to a room like a waiting room in the arena and made to sit in a chair. On the other side of the table, Mr. Silence and another teacher who looked like a dwarf were sitting.

Well, what kind of judgment will be made?

"The magic you used just now was the king-level dark attribute magic, Gluttony Absorption, correct?"

Mr. Silence, just to be sure, reconfirmed the Gluttony Absorption with me.

"Yes"

"I heard that Christophe has a high aptitude for light and space-time attributes, but also for dark attributes? How many attributes does Christophe have an aptitude for?"

Hmm, do I have to answer this...

"Mr. Silence, I have been strictly ordered by my father not to disclose my attributes, so I cannot say."

"Even to teachers?"

"I have been told that I have the principal's permission."

My attributes are apparently a state secret, so I can't easily reveal them.