Chapter 37:

There’s no assure that artistic concepts will all the time result in good outcomes.

Stephen’s plan to safe the tent by driving nails into the timber was undoubtedly artistic, however sadly, there was nobody able to executing it.

In the long run, being extra skilled, Felicia needed to graciously educate the scholars methods to arrange the tent with none assist.

“Whenever you drive the nails to anchor the tent, make certain to twist the knot tightly like this. That method, the material received’t come unfastened, and the tent will keep taut even after a while.”

The magic undergraduate college students have been astonished once they noticed that Felicia managed to create a convincing tent in nearly ten minutes.

“That’s actually spectacular!”

Cheryl exclaimed with pleasure. Felicia smiled awkwardly and made a suggestion.

“How about we gentle a fireplace and have one thing to eat? I’m feeling a bit hungry since I skipped breakfast.”

“By the best way, the place did Philip go?”

Felicia started stacking dry branches, feeling a bit annoyed with Philip’s sudden disappearance. Fortunately, they’d three expert mages, so there was no want to fret a lot concerning the fireplace.

After a short time, the aroma of the boiling soup crammed the air, and Philip returned.

“The place did you go, Teacher?”

Philip replied casually, “I went to examine if there have been any demons or harmful creatures close by.”

It was a considerably cheap excuse, so Felicia may solely sigh and switch her head away.

“… Effectively then.”

The savory jerky, high-quality sheep milk cheese, and mashed potato soup turned out to be a pleasant outside dinner. Though it wasn’t totally cooked but, the scholars couldn’t resist salivating on the incredible aroma.

“I believe that is probably the most luxurious soup I’ve ever tasted. Throughout class, we needed to eat soup made with bizarre elements to simulate discipline situations.”

Quickly, the group completed their satisfying meal and regained their vitality.

“Now, what ought to we do subsequent?”

Stephen requested, curious concerning the prospects.

“How about exploring the lake? You would possibly uncover a number of the fascinating phenomena rumored to occur round right here.”

Philip instructed, and the thought was shortly embraced by the group. For youngsters, new locations all the time sparked a way of journey, and an attractive lake was an attractive prospect.

“Professor and I’ll keep right here. You guys go discover. We haven’t seen any indicators of hazard close by, so it must be secure so that you can go by yourself. If something occurs, simply come again and name for us.”

“Certain, we’ll do this.”

As the scholars left to discover, Philip and Felicia have been left alone.

“What ought to we do now?”

“I’m unsure. How about you are taking a nap, sis? You appeared to be busy with work till late final night time.”

Phillip was proper; Felicia hadn’t had a correct relaxation for the previous few days.

Even for somebody as disciplined as her, the early semester schedule was brutal, leaving her totally exhausted. If it weren’t for Phillip’s request, she would have needed to deal with academic-related duties on the academy.

“Then I’ll get some relaxation, only for about two hours,” Felicia mentioned, stretching her arms upward and letting out a drained yawn. Then she fidgeted round, looking for a snug spot to lie down.

“Haahh… you actually should wake me up,” she murmured.

She rested her head on her backpack, utilizing it as a makeshift pillow, and shortly drifted off right into a peaceable slumber, her respiratory changing into smooth and rhythmic. Seeing her serene type, Phillip couldn’t assist however smile contentedly.

“Sure, sleep properly.”

Every little thing was going in line with plan. After ensuring Felicia was sleeping, Phillip quietly left the campsite.

‘Now that I’ve taken care of the children, it’s time to focus by myself goals.’

“I do know. You’re Geo Lomartan, an untalented idiot who dares to defy taboos. Ought to I suppose what you’re doing right here? You have been making an attempt to summon the Manticore into the lake, hoping to witness the enraged fairy slaughter all my college students and ravage the close by villages.”

Philip interrupted the person’s speech.

“What sort of nonsense are you spewing? I’m a mage from the Blue Tower, and I’ve no intentions of breaking any taboos.”

Geo Lomartan, the Blue Tower mage, felt a surge of frustration and shifted his left hand behind him. He was about to activate the magic circle inscribed close to the door.

“Oh, you haven’t any such intentions?”

Philip smirked and unsheathed his sword.

‘Is that true, Grasp?’

Neria, who had been listening, requested Philip in shock.

Philip nodded, and as he did, frost started to envelop his environment.

“… If you happen to take one step ahead, you’ll turn out to be an ice statue. I don’t know what you’re blabbering about, however I received’t hurt you in the event you depart now. Think about your self fortunate to have trespassed right into a mage’s workshop and nonetheless be capable of depart safely.”

Going through Geo Lomartan’s authoritative angle, Philip clicked his tongue.

‘Ought to I simply kill him?’

Philip was properly inside putting distance. He knew he was greater than able to defeating Geo Lomartan, however he thought-about the chance of battling a mage to be fairly intriguing.

Philip fastidiously noticed Geo Lomartan’s stance. He determined to desert his plan of utilizing Geo to build up expertise factors after noticing the traces of phantasm magic – the sort that flaunts hiding true talents and using entice spells.

To Philip, Geo appeared far beneath his expectations. With such mediocre expertise, he doubted Geo can be of any assist in future battles towards different mages.

In a cut up second, Philip summoned his aura and swung his lengthy, blade-like sword earlier than Geo may react.

Although Geo managed to secretly solid a defensive spell and block the blade as soon as, it couldn’t totally face up to the influence.

“Ugh!”

Geo’s frail physique crashed towards the cabin wall. Dazed, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his accidents evident.

From the second they met, Philip knew Geo stood no probability towards him with out correct preparation.

Whereas a totally ready mage could possibly be insufferably formidable, most mages, save a number of exceptions, struggled in impromptu conditions.

‘I must be cautious with the magic circle.’

With Geo mendacity helplessly, it was time for Philip to ship the ending blow. He moved the blade nearer to Geo’s neck.

Seeing the menacing blade, worry changed the vanity in Geo’s eyes.

“Who… who’re you? I’ve by no means heard of anybody such as you.”

“And I’ve by no means come throughout a reckless mage such as you. Let’s name it a draw. However extra importantly, launch the magic circle instantly. If there’s any hint of magic round me by the point I depend to 3… properly, use your creativeness.”

Philip was decided to finish Geo’s life.

Sacrificing younger college students for private acquire was towards his rules, one thing he may by no means forgive.

“Rattling it…”

Silently cursing, Geo reluctantly dispelled the magic circle. Philip felt the frost and chilly dissipate as he approached Geo.

“What… What are you going to do with me?”

Geo’s pupils trembled. Philip responded by grabbing his throat, as if asking why he ought to even hassle answering.

“You need to ask the fairy girl you have been making an attempt to deceive. You’ll have to elucidate every thing you deliberate to do in your personal phrases. She’s fairly form; in the event you’re fortunate, she would possibly spare your life.”

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