"I'm telling you..." Tatsuya Shiba looked at Yunyi helplessly. He finally understood that this guy was the kind of person who wanted to watch the show and still complained that the show wasn't big enough.
"What? Tatsuya, you're not worried that your sister will lose, so you're not helping Kitayama -kun, are you? That's not good, it's overprotective." Yunyi teased Tatsuya Shiba.
"Sigh, I understand. So, what are you planning to do?" After Yunyi's question, Tatsuya Shiba really didn't know how to refuse. Besides, he trusted his younger sister and believed she wouldn't easily lose the competition because of these things.
"Enter my Cremation technique into Kitayama's CAD file. As for whether she can successfully activate it and turn the tide with this magic, that depends on her own abilities. What do you think?" Yunyi suggested.
"I'm telling you, it's irresponsible to let contestants use magic they haven't practiced. I can't condone your approach," Tatsuya Shiba said.
"But I don't think Kitayama would refuse. Why don't we ask her opinion?" Yunyi continued to persuade her.
Upon hearing Yunyi's words, Tatsuya Shiba fell into deep thought. Perhaps, as Yunyi said, Shizuku Kitayama's competitive spirit towards Miyuki Shiba made her unwilling to reject such a suggestion.
"I need to confirm the structure of the procedure to make sure there won't be any problems after entering it into CAD." Tatsuya Shiba finally struggled a bit more.
Ultimately, after his confirmation, the Cremation technique would not deviate even when entered into the CAD system used in the competition, and his last reason for objecting was eliminated, so he could only agree to Yunyi's proposal.
In the preparation room, Tatsuya Shiba was operating the terminal to input the CAD code for Shizuku Kitayama, while Shizuku Kitayama was called aside by Yunyi.
" Kitayama -kun, after discussing it with Tatsuya, we've decided to give you some help in your match against Shiba -kun. This isn't because we underestimate you, but because with your current methods, it's unlikely you'll be able to beat Shiba- kun."
"So, I've prepared a magic spell for you. This spell might give you a chance to win, but time is of the essence. After the Activation Sequence entry, the CAD file needs to be tested, so you don't have time to practice. You can only try it on the field."
Yunyi's words surprised Shizuku Kitayama. She hadn't expected Yunyi to do such a thing. After all, they weren't exactly close friends.
"Don't look at me like that, I just want to see an exciting match." Yunyi shrugged.
"However, I can give you a small suggestion. When using magic for the first time, you'll inevitably be more cautious when casting it, and the speed might be slower. So, if you feel you're running out of time, you can do this..."
Yunyi whispered the last sentence in Shizuku Kitayama's ear. Hearing his advice, Shizuku Kitayama's expression became somewhat strange.
" Yunyi, you really are a bad person."
After hearing her assessment, Yunyi snapped his fingers, "Bad people are good! Bad people live happier lives!"
Tatsuya Shiba overheard part of their conversation, which made his expression somewhat strange. Actually, he'd been feeling something lately too. It seemed that when he was with Yunyi, he was experiencing emotions he shouldn't be feeling. He didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.
Once the CAD file was prepared, Tatsuya Shiba immediately sent it for testing.
On his way back to the preparation room, he ran into Miyuki Shiba was also on her way to prepare for the competition.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Miyuki Shiba looked at her brother with a puzzled expression.
Tatsuya Shiba looked at the other person, pondered for a moment, and then said, " Miyuki, be careful during the match. Yunyi has a surprise for you."
" Yunyi? Surprise?" Miyuki Shiba was very confused. Wasn't this her match against Shizuku Kitayama? How did Yunyi get involved?
Tatsuya Shiba didn't say much, only gave his younger sister some instructions before returning to the preparation room and handing the CAD to Shizuku Kitayama, who was already ready.
"Alright, shall we head to the stands now?" Yunyi suggested.
"Sigh~"
Tatsuya Shiba sighed, but ultimately followed Yunyi to the audience seats.
" Yunyi-kun, Tatsuya-kun, over here."
Upon seeing the two of them arrive, Mayumi Saegusa raised her hand and beckoned them over.
She had already secured a good spot for the two of them, and she also wanted to hear their thoughts on the game.
" Yunyi-kun, what are your thoughts on this match?"
As soon as Yunyi sat down, Mayumi Saegusa asked a question.
"My opinion? It's fifty-fifty. Whether we can win or not depends entirely on Kitayama himself," Yunyi said.
"Oh? So Yunyi, you prefer Kitayama -senpai? I remember you were clearly closer to Miyuki -senpai?" Mayumi Saegusa asked somewhat uncertainly.
"Don't talk nonsense. My relationship with Shiba is only slightly better than that of classmates. Besides, Tatsuya here. If you talk nonsense, I might get beaten up." Yunyi raised his hand and poked Mayumi Saegusa's forehead.
After sending him a pouting emoji, Mayumi Saegusa turned to Tatsuya Shiba and asked, " Tatsuya-kun, what do you think?"
"I don't know." Tatsuya Shiba's decisive answer surprised Mayumi Saegusa for a moment.
Mari Watanabe nearby, was also somewhat surprised. "I thought you would firmly support your sister."
Upon hearing Mari Watanabe's words, Tatsuya Shiba glanced at Yunyi.
"With this guy around, who knows what kind of situation will arise?" Tatsuya Shiba thought to himself.
His glance was clearly caught by Mayumi Saegusa. She leaned closer to Yunyi and asked, " Yunyi-kun, what have you done now?"
"Just watch the game quietly. Who announces the plot before the match even starts?" Yunyi pinched Mayumi Saegusa's cheek in annoyance, making her furious.
Soon, the signal lights came on, and the race began.
As soon as they started, Shizuku Kitayama and Miyuki Shiba launched their respective magical attacks.
Shizuku Kitayama's " Information Fortification " combined with " Resonance Break " clashed with Miyuki Shiba's " Ice Flame Hell," resulting in a stalemate where neither could gain a significant advantage. However, this was only the surface-level situation; in reality, Shizuku Kitayama was at a disadvantage. This was because the rising temperature of the " Ice Flame Hell's" Inferno creation was gradually melting the ice pillars in Shizuku Kitayama's arena.
Shizuku Kitayama also noticed this, and she decisively used the secret technique that Tatsuya Shiba had prepared for her. When she pulled out a pistol-shaped CAD from the sleeve of her kimono, it really surprised Miyuki Shiba.
" Phonon Maser?"
Mari Watanabe, watching from the sidelines, was also taken aback when she saw Shizuku Kitayama unleash her third spell. It was truly astonishing that such a high-level spell would appear in a Nine Schools Competition tournament.
In response to Shizuku Kitayama's " Phonon Maser," Miyuki Shiba also switched to magic, not to be outdone.
" Niflheim!? Am I in the Demon Realm?" Mari Watanabe exclaimed again, but the other three people beside her did not react at all.
When she saw " Niflheim " activated, Shizuku Kitayama on the stage was also a little flustered. With this magic in place, it became very difficult for her " Phonon Maser " to succeed again.
" Mayumi, watch closely. The crucial moment has arrived."
As Shizuku Kitayama placed her fingers on the CAD on her wrist, Yunyi reminded Mayumi Saegusa.
After " Niflheim " devoured Shizuku Kitayama's half of the field, Miyuki Shiba's plan was complete. All that remained was to switch magic and secure victory.
Miyuki Shiba thought this, her hands didn't stop moving. However, when she was casting magic, she would always subconsciously make certain gestures, which became a signal for Shizuku Kitayama.
At this moment, Shizuku Kitayama was still trying to activate the magic, but when she saw Miyuki Shiba raise her arm, she immediately realized that the opponent's magic was ready.
At this critical moment, Shizuku Kitayama suddenly spoke up, "The underworld has purgatory, and on earth there is wildfire!"