First Victory

Even while keeping an eye on the young Wizards aboard the ship,

the Formal Wizards continued to steer the massive vessel with their spells.

After roughly half a day of sailing,

the ship reached the landing site.

"We've reached the battlefield, young Wizards. It's time to act. I look forward to seeing you claim victory."

Jindeli swept a hand through the air, and a howling gale surged forth.

Caught in the wind, the Wizards landed on the shore one after another.

Leo and the others drifted toward shore with them.

The moment they touched down, almost every Wizard set off toward their own target.

Leo grabbed Ilis by the shoulder, cast Pumpkin Carriage, and shot forward.

Bruce and Alice promptly cast flight spells and followed.

Pumpkin Carriage, Bird Wing Spell...

The Wizards capable of flight cast their spells as soon as they landed and scattered in every direction.

In midair, Leo said, "We already discussed the rules of this Great Summons aboard the ship."

"There are two basic rules."

"There's only one landing site, but the nobles on the Death List are spread unevenly. Our routes will differ, and those with shorter routes will have an advantage."

"That's the first."

"Second, the Death Lists we've been given overlap."

"And to kill Sogra King and earn the Genius Wizard Title, we first have to hunt down everyone on our Death List."

"That means if another Wizard group has the same noble on its list, we'll be competing with them."

Bruce said, "Wizard Leo, I know you're a Second-Rank Wizard Apprentice, but we can't beat Sephir's or Banville's groups to the Genius Wizard Title, can we?"

Alice added, "Wizard Leo, I'd like to win too, but my father mentioned that wandering Wizards might attack during this Great Summons. We should put our