Magical Cat

"Now you can see how much magical items can influence the course of a battle in actual combat, right?"

Everyone nodded in response to Melina's question.

It's only because Elaine is resilient enough that she could have held on until the opportunity to turn the tide appeared.

Especially since they are currently only in the initial stage of magic apprenticeship, the role of magical tools is even greater.

"But there are ways to deal with it."

Melina pointed to Elaine, who was disheveled and brushing off the dust.

Elaine had rolled around on the ground, which caused her magic robe to get quite stained.

The magic robe she was wearing was old, and the automatic stain-removing enchantment had long since expired, so she had to wash it by hand, which is why it had faded.

Fortunately, the protective enchantment wasn't consumed too much, which is why I was able to block the stray fire that landed on my sleeve in time.

Suddenly called on by the teacher, Elaine, who was brushing off dust, couldn't help but blush, after all, she was in a rather disheveled state.

Elaine blushed, and the students in the class were instantly stunned.

People only discriminated against her because she was a commoner, but no one ever questioned Elaine's beauty.

However, it must be said that Elaine was not frequently harassed after entering the academy, and her commoner status was a great help, especially in such a special environment as the academy, with a good teacher like Melina taking care of her.

Otherwise, Elaine's situation would likely be far more serious than simply being insulted.

Although the nobles outwardly maintained their class pride, many of them secretly engaged in despicable acts.

Melina looked at the lovely Elaine and reached out to wipe her dirty clothes.

Several streams of water quickly washed away the stains on Elaine's school uniform, leaving it almost brand new, except for the fact that it still looked a little faded.

Wow~

Seeing how convenient Melina's magic was, the students couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Only at times like these can Melina truly feel the innocence of the children in her class.

There is always a barrier called "class" in their daily lives, which makes them less innocent.

The competition continued, and apart from Elaine, who was the first to advance, the remaining three teams that advanced were Safina, Zoe, and Barbara.

Of the top five students, all but Webber advanced.

This made Webber even more frustrated, but he also realized that he was just unlucky to have met Elaine earlier than expected.

Otherwise, Weber felt he could have won against anyone else.

But now he can only obediently be a spectator.

"It's already the semifinals, and the real winner won't be far off." The students looked at the remaining four teams on the field, all looking forward to the next match.

This kind of live-fire training is much more interesting than their usual boring target practice.

Furthermore, Melina would occasionally interject with guidance, giving them a deeper understanding of actual combat.

The exchanges among classmates can also enlighten them, allowing them to independently grasp some tactics that can be applied in actual combat.

This lesson was clearly very beneficial for the students.

"Alright, let's draw lots now."

Melina took out the lottery tube again. After this round, it would be the final. Melina found today's lesson quite easy.

With only 4 teams left, the draw process was much faster.

Safina's team versus Zoe's team, Elaine versus Barbara's team.

Upon seeing herself facing Elaine, Barbara jumped up with joy, looking determined to win.

"You struggled so much against that piece of trash Webber, you can forget about beating me!" Barbara immediately declared.

Upon hearing this, Elaine's expression was only slightly strange, but she didn't retort.

Melina, standing to the side, also looked on with amusement, letting Barbara's arrogant attitude run rampant.

However, Barbara would have to wait a little longer, as their duel was in the second round.

We need to deal with Safina's team and Zoe's team first.

Safina's teammates aren't particularly strong; their grades are usually only average. She's an introverted and shy girl who excels at fire magic.

Safina didn't consider her teammates' strengths too much, but rather their attribute combinations and synergy.

A teammate who listens is much better than a teammate who is capable but disobedient.

In previous matches, there were many instances where teammates disagreed, resulting in them being eliminated before they could perform to their full potential.

On the other hand, Zoe's situation is the opposite; they are a powerful alliance.

Zoe's teammate is also a girl, but she is quite opinionated and a top student in the top ten academically.

The two had a good relationship, and many girls actually doted on Zoe, the little sister in their class.

Zoe had previously revealed her magical abilities, which didn't match her cute appearance.

Furthermore, Zoe is very skilled at a magic spell that throws boulders, and its power and speed are truly impressive.

Zoe's teammates are also wood-type like Lee, and they have mastered three basic spells, and their previous performances have been outstanding.

As soon as the battle began, both sides immediately began casting spells.

Taking the initiative is always the first choice.

Safina unleashed a massive wind blade, engulfing Zoe and her companion on the opposite side.

Given Zoe's petite stature, she could easily dodge the wind blades by simply ducking down. But despite her small size, she was still very loyal and threw out a rock the size of a magic disc to collide with the wind blades.

The stone shattered, and the wind blades were neutralized.

Now it's their teammates' turn to perform.

Zoe's teammates successfully cast a binding spell, wrapping vines around the opponent's legs, making it difficult for them to move.

The battles have always been dominated by magical clashes, and those who use control magic like this are still in the minority.

After her teammate finished casting the Entangling spell, Zoe immediately raised her hands.

A huge rock was gathering overhead, about to crash down.

"This little girl's magic is really simple and straightforward," Li En couldn't help but chuckle and tease.

Zoe looked tiny, but the magic was all about throwing stones at people.

Moreover, the stones that appeared were increasingly exaggerated.

When Elaine heard Li En muttering to himself, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Zoe is indeed very cute, and the magic she uses is extremely contrasting, which is probably why everyone likes this little girl so much.

In her memory, Zoe never spoke ill of Elaine. She would just stare at Elaine with curious eyes when everyone was verbally attacking her, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Safina looked up at the falling boulder and gave a hand signal to her teammates.

Safina truly lives up to her reputation as a meticulous academic achiever; she even secretly planned out communication gestures with her teammates.

Immediately afterwards, Safina and her teammates cast spells simultaneously, targeting the enemy on the other side, completely disregarding the threat of the boulder above their heads.

"So radical? This is completely unlike Safina's style!"

"Top students must have their own reasons, it's just that we can't understand them."

Everyone held their breath, waiting to see which side's magic would be faster.

boom--

After a loud bang, Melina's Water Shield appeared just in time, protecting the losing side.

The boulder in mid-air slowly dissipated. Safina calmly adjusted her glasses, while her teammates, still shaken, breathed a sigh of relief once they were sure the boulder above their heads wouldn't fall.