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* * *Crakkakkakak!!Seeing how Yeomyeong dealt with the ice spikes, Corvus clacked her beak in admiration. It was an act worthy of awe.Yeomyeong’s response—deflecting, blocking, and dodging the magic—was so flawless that it looked as if he had experienced countless such battles before.“What sort of hellish battles have you lived through at your age?”There was no answer from him. Instead, seizing the opportunity, Yeomyeong charged forward at an incredible speed and brought down his sword.Clang!Corvus blocked his sword with her mana-infused talons.The martial art known as Limitless Path of Self Enlightenment collided with the mana from the Surging Wave, and Corvus used the force to create some distance.And again, ice spikes.Yeomyeong let out a sound that was either a curse or a sigh as he dodged the ice spikes and rolled on the ground.What ensued was a one-sided exchange—Ice spikes flying in and Yeomyeong blocking them.If Corvus decided to use higher-level magic instead of ice spikes, even Yeomyeong would have been subdued in an instant, but…However, she hadn’t brought a staff with her, and more importantly, the location was an issue.This was an academy with students residing on-campus, and magic powerful enough to subdue a superhuman like Yeomyeong in one strike would end up causing a lot of trouble.Well, I’m already causing quite a mess, though.Hence, even if it took a little longer, Corvus was determined to bring this duel to a close with just the ice spikes.Actually, things had already deviated from her original plan.Her initial plan was to simply beat up Yeomyeong, gradually draining the killing intent from him.However, Yeomyeong’s skills had surpassed her expectations.Reaction speed, depth of martial arts, instantaneous judgment, and overwhelming physical strength.None of these were at the level of a student. He was at a level that made mockery of the common misconception that he was only able to defeat the dragons in Manchuria thanks to the Saintes’ blessing.Though it made her look foolish, she didn’t feel unpleasant.On the contrary, she felt rather relieved that she had accepted the invitation to come to the academy.If not for the special connection she had that brought her here as an invited professor, how else would a Beastfolk like her get the opportunity to take on such a talented human as an apprentice?She suppressed the smile creeping up her lips. The fight was not over yet.And now… he’ll probably shoot out some Sword Aura.Flash!As expected, Sword Aura flew at her. It was a precisely timed attack that aimed for the moment of spell casting—whether it was due to his keen eyesight to read spells or an exceptionally high mana sensitivity.Either way, the Sword Aura was a seasoned attack that would make most Mages lose their heads immediately.However, Corvus was no ordinary Mage, and she accepted the incoming Sword Aura with her body.“You continue to amaze me.”Though blood flowed from the shoulder that was hit by the Sword Aura, Corvus paid it no mind and focused on Yeomyeong.“Gasp, gasp…”Was he running out of stamina? Ragged breaths were escaping Yeomyeong’s mouth.This was only natural. After all, he had just engaged in a fierce slugfest with Corvus and had already managed to block as many as hundreds of ice spikes.Whatever elixir he had taken, it was a miracle that a boy his age still had mana left after such a battle.But it seems like he is nearing his limit.In his current state, the moment Yeomyeong allowed even a single ice spike, it would be like the dam breaking, and he would fall.Victory was within her grasp, but Corvus did not relax.A master always had a final move prepared, and Yeomyeong had already proven himself to be worthy of being called a master.However, Yeomyeong’s next move was far beyond her expectations.“…Comet Sword?”As soon as Corvus saw the white light gathering around Yeomyeong’s sword, she narrowed her eyes.How was a martial art that was supposedly in the hands of the Holy Sword over here?She didn’t have much time to ponder. Regardless of how Yeomyeong acquired that technique, it was up to her to block it immediately. “The snow-covered gate is closed firmly, and the snow-covered yard does not welcome guests.”