The atmosphere in the training grounds was so tense it could have ignited at any moment, and everyone around them stared fixedly at the scene. The brown-haired boy at the center gritted his teeth, his expression grave. Although he truly looked down on Second Course Students, Fang Zheng was a First Course Student—and had enrolled as the top-ranked student, no less. On top of that, he had issued such a confident challenge, so he was surely no pushover.
Under these circumstances, the brown-haired boy naturally would not make the mistake of underestimating his opponent. He quickly adjusted his mindset, intending to end the fight with his strongest attack.
"Then... begin!!"
At the command, the brown-haired boy raised his right hand. As his bracelet lit up, the space around them began to distort, forming a tremendous shockwave that surged toward Fang Zheng.
"So fast!"
"What incredible power!!!"
The students present had all enrolled at First High, so none of them lacked knowledge of magic. The brown-haired boy's movements had been crisp and decisive, his magic activation exceptionally fast, and his wavelength adjustment spot-on. Fast, accurate, and ruthless—judging from that alone, he truly deserved his place among the top five First Course Students at First High. His strength was not to be underestimated.
Yet Fang Zheng merely stood there without moving as the shockwave came flying toward him and struck his body—then vanished like a passing breeze.
"Huh?"
"What happened?"
Everyone present widened their eyes in astonishment, unable to believe what they were seeing. Only Miyuki Shiba frowned. It reminded her of their first meeting several months ago. Back then, the crazed Flame Mage had cast a spell, yet this man had done nothing, and the Flame Mage's magic had completely disappeared.
No, strictly speaking, it was that she had no idea