When Miyuki Shiba saw Baifeng Uesugi drink the water she had brought, her face flushed with embarrassment.
" Miyuki, why are you so easily embarrassed?"
After finishing his water, Baifeng Uesugi smiled when he saw Miyuki Shiba's expression.
"No, I only care about different people," Miyuki Shiba said coquettishly.
"Really? Is it only when Miyuki is with me that she gets so easily shy?" Baifeng Uesugi teased.
"OK."
Despite feeling nervous and shy, Miyuki Shiba answered Baifeng Uesugi's question directly.
Upon hearing Miyuki Shiba's answer, Baifeng Uesugi burst into laughter, leaving Miyuki Shiba looking puzzled.
"Brother Bai Feng, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just think you're cute."
Baifeng Uesugi patted Miyuki Shiba's head affectionately.
Feeling this familiar gesture, Miyuki Shiba closed his eyes and let Baifeng Uesugi stroke the top of his head.
At this moment, Tatsuya Shiba looked up at the sky, as if something in the sky was attracting him, and he didn't have any extra time to look at Baifeng Uesugi and Miyuki Shiba.
He no longer cared whether he would get a share of the water; anyone with eyes could see that there was absolutely no way he would get any.
Newcomer Battle, Monolith Code Finals.
First High School vs. Third High School.
"What?! What are they dressed up like?! This is hilarious!" Erika Chiba exclaimed loudly from the audience after seeing Leo and the others' outfits.
" Erika, keep your voice down, there are a lot of people around," Honoka Mitsui whispered, glancing at the reactions of those around her every now and then, worried that Erika Chiba's behavior might disturb others.
Leo looked at the black robe he was wearing with a puzzled expression.
" Tatsuya, what is this? It's so ugly!"
"Do you remember George's magic?" Tatsuya Shiba explained.
"Yes, Invisible Bullet, you mentioned that before," Leo nodded in response.
" Bai Feng has cast a spell on this black robe to prevent being locked on. As long as you wear it, you won't be locked on by George," Tatsuya Shiba explained.
"But why am I the only one wearing it afterwards? Why don't you and Bai Feng wear it?" Leo asked, puzzled.
" Leo, we're not worried about George's magic, but you're different. If George targets you, you're doomed to failure," Baifeng Uesugi explained.
"Alright then." Leo immediately thought it made a lot of sense, so he nodded in agreement.
" Leo, according to the plan we discussed yesterday, you'll be in charge of defense, Tatsuya, you'll be in charge of guerrilla tactics, and I'll be in charge of direct attacks," Baifeng Uesugi said.
"Yes."
"Leave it to me," Leo said.
" Leo, don't mess up this time! This is the finals, and students from almost all nine schools are here to watch. If you embarrass yourself again, you'll become a big celebrity among the nine schools."
Baifeng Uesugi was worried that Leo would make a fool of himself again, just like in the last match, so he gave him some advice in advance.
" Bai Feng, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down this time," Leo assured him.
"I hope so," Baifeng Uesugi said with a look of disbelief.
" Bai Feng, what's wrong? Don't you believe me? Tatsuya, look at Bai Feng."
Faced with Baifeng Uesugi's distrust, Leo felt resentful and looked to Tatsuya Shiba for comfort.
" Leo, I don't believe it either."
Tatsuya Shiba patted Leo on the shoulder and said...
"However, I still believe in you, so don't let me down."
However, Tatsuya Shiba did encourage Leo later, since undermining his confidence at the beginning might have affected his performance in the later matches.
"Yes, Tatsuya is still the best," Leo said, moved.
"Alright, the match is about to begin," Baifeng Uesugi reminded them.
Meanwhile, Erika Chiba, sitting comfortably in the audience, leaned back in her chair.
"Finally, I've had enough laughing."
The contestants from the Third High School.
"It's just a bluff," the third contestant laughed, seeing Leo's expression.
"He knows George's capabilities very well, so it's probably a countermeasure against the Invisible Bullet," said Masaki Ichijo.
"My magic does indeed lack penetrating power, and it requires locking onto a target to activate," George said.
"But he needs a piece of cloth to block my magic first. I don't think he'd be that naive. There must be something different about this cloth."
"I can't figure it out. Could it be that he's still holding back something even now?"
George couldn't figure out what Baifeng Uesugi was planning, and he was completely baffled.
"Things you don't understand are pointless to ponder, and that kind of cloth can't shake our victory," Masaki Ichijo comforted him.
"Yes, Masaki, you're right. It's just a piece of cloth; it can't shake our victory at all."
Hearing Masaki Ichijo's encouragement, George, who had initially been skeptical, was now full of confidence.
Meanwhile, an uninvited guest arrived in the observation room.
"Teacher, it's an honor to have you here. May I ask what brings you here?"
"It's nothing, I just discovered two rather interesting young people."
Kudou's gaze wasn't directed at the respectful people beside him, but rather fixed on Bai Feng Ueyama and Tatsuya Shiba on the screen.
The bell rang to officially start the match.
Both sides began to take action.
Masaki Ichijo launched the first attack, raising the CAD in an attempt to cast a spell.
However, while the magic circle was still forming, it was Decomposition by Tatsuya Shiba's Decomposition magician.
Seeing this Masaki Ichijo didn't show any surprise, after all, he had done enough investigation into Baifeng Uesugi and the other two.
Masaki Ichijo is very clear about the magic they excel at.
Masaki Ichijo walked forward, holding a pistol-shaped CAD, he cast a spell on them.
" Tatsuya, leave this to me. You go do what you need to do," Baifeng Uesugi said, seeing that Tatsuya Shiba still wanted to activate the Sorcerer Decomposition.
"Yes. Bai Feng, that contestant is in your hands. Leo, protect the Secret Monument." Tatsuya Shiba looked at Leo and instructed him.
Baifeng Uesugi wasn't too worried; his main concern was that Leo might start acting recklessly at this point.
" Tatsuya, don't worry, leave it to me," Leo assured him, patting his chest muscles.
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