I Killed the Player of the Academy

H, how is this…”

 

  “You can’t limit a mage’s ability to their main attribute.
Remember there are combination spells in elemental magic.”

 

  Marie Dunareff’s specialty in magic was everything including the water attribute.
Freezing the molecules of water that appeared from her spell was one of the combination spells she had. 

 

  The tree branches that had been wetted with the Water Bomb had gone back down, and that was why they froze underground. 

 

  “Not yet…! I still have spirits with me!”

 

  As Yuel said, the spirits of the forest were still in a normal state.
They seemed infuriated by the disrespectful one who suddenly froze the ground.

 

  “Sorry.
But I think I’ll have to say sorry one more time.
You see, I’m going to explode a Water Bomb.”

 

  “A Water Bomb? Something at that level won’t…”

 

  In the middle of her words, Yuel unconsciously turned to Marie’s staff.
She realized that the amount of mana embedded inside was extraordinary, upon noticing that it was heading to the air and turned her gaze to the sky.

 

  “Ah…”

 

  A great blob of water was being boiled on top.

 

  Water Bomb.

 

  It was a low-grade spell that exploded a blob of water with the heat of magic to scatter into the surroundings.
It was as strong as a shock wave at best, and breaking a small tree would be considered a remarkable feat.

 

  Even though it shouldn’t be anything great as a low-grade spell…

 

  “Water Bomb.”

 

– Kwaaaaannngg!!

 

  What fell from the sky was a large bomb of water.
It was ridiculously enormous and it became a large bomb that covered the entire region.

 

  “S, spirits!”

 

  Heeding the desperate call of the druid, the spirits began to move.
They also turned deathly pale as they moved the ancient trees of the forest to protect Yuel, but…

 

  “Booom~”

 

  – Ruuuuumble!!

 

  It was nothing but a futile resistance to an overwhelming natural disaster.

 

 

****

 

  The forest looked as if had been bombarded by bombers.
The large Water Bomb that destroyed a part of the hunting grounds was the sign that marked Marie’s one-sided victory. 

 

  Even though the seniors of this prac lesson weren’t allowed to use medium-grade spells excluding barriers for self-defense, her spell was still overwhelming and that was thanks to her specialty.

 

  ❰Mana Amplification❱

 

  This overpowered specialty that allowed its user to increase the output of a spell, which was supposed to have a clear limit depending on the formula, was an ability that was definitely fitting of a boss character.

 

  She was a Unique Grade boss who was meant to be defeated as a whole party.
There was probably only one person among the freshmen students who could have a frontal fight against Marie Dunareff.

 

  “A, ahht…! A, are you alright? Sorry! Yuel, you were too strong so I unknowingly put too much power into my attack…! Are you alright?”

 

  “Ugh…”

 

  Yuel gave a dejected sigh while looking at her restless Senior.
This girl with water-color hair was amiable to everyone with an easy-going and a warm smile.

 

  She was a docile girl who loved peace with no animosity against other people.
However, hidden behind her face was the horrifying ability of a Grade 1 battle mage.

 

  This girl was probably an innately adorable and gentle person, and a kind-hearted girl who was always nice and generous to everyone.

 

  Even in the small society of a druid’s tribe, there were those that were able to form thicker bonds with other people.

 

  These people were nice and formed great relationships with others, but were ruthless when it came to doing the necessary actions.

 

  “Uhhk…”

 

  “A, are your bones alright? Do you want me to put some saliva on?”

 

  “How would that… even help?”

 

  “K, kuhum… But you know, guardians are meant to get injured as they grow! I also fell down when I was watering the plants on a wyvern and broke my legs—-”

 

  Was this mysterious toughness an environmental buff that was applied to the children of farmers? 

 

  Yuel had no clue.
This world was full of suffering and both the city and the farm were too difficult for her.
Until she was taken outside by the rescue team that was here to escort the injured students, Yuel had to receive the extreme words of concern and encouragement from Marie.

 

  “Hmm… Maybe I shouldn’t have amplified? But she wasn’t an opponent I could beat with only low-grade spells and no amplification…”

 

  Marie turned her gaze in concern towards another student who had been staring at her for a long time.

 

  “Hello? I’m Marie.
What is your name?”

 

  Her golden eyes clashed with a crimson gaze.

 

****

 

  Right in front of the shed which was the final destination, standing there to stop any intruders was a large golem.

 

  “…Sorry but the 1st place goes to me.”

 

  Named character of freshmen, Golem User Kranel Luden.
He was one of the starting party members that were available aside from Hua Ran. 

 

  He was standing in front of the shed, stopping every incoming student.

 

  “Haa… Is today like a special day or something? Why am I seeing all the Grade 2s?”

 

  ‘Judging from how fast he came here, did he make like a golem horse to rush all the way here? To steal from other students in front of the shed?’

 

  Although defeating Alicia was part of my plan, it definitely wasn’t my goal to meet Kranel after Dorron.
I was facing 3 out of the 4 named characters in just one day.

 

  This scenario which would be hard to see in the game even with an infinite number of saves and loads was happening in front of my eyes. 

 

  “You have a lot of armbands don’t you? I’ll be first if I take all that…”

 

  “In your dreams, buddy.
You’re the easiest after Alicia from Grade 2, alright? Watch me break your favorite golem.”

 

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  Golem.

 

  It was a formula for siege warfare that had been inherited down from the ancient times.
Using the formula of the user with the golem core at the center, one could create the large siege weapon.

 

  As long as there was enough material and mana, it would always be strong enough to break through castle walls so humans had been using golems for a very long time.

 

  The fact that they were classified as siege weapons proved their strength, but that also implied a critical downside. 

 

  Due to being huge, they were really, really slow.

 

– Bang!

 

  “Kuahk…!”

 

  Unable to retain its form, the golem crumbled down as Kranel fell with it.
Walking past the remains of the destroyed golem, I pointed the spear at his neck.

 

  “Golems are nothing but big targets for small and strong weapons like people.
If I were you, I would have looked for a friend to protect me.”

 

  “…I have none.”

 

  “Huh?”

 

  “I have… no friends.”

 

  “Ah… that’s… sorry.”

 

  “Kuhk…”

 

  Kranel let out an agonized groan as if his shoulder was dislocated when falling down from the crumbled golem. 

 

  “Stay still.”

 

  “Huh?”

 

– Creak!

 

  “Kuhik…?!”

 

  I relocated his shoulder as a scream left his mouth.
The intelligent mages weren’t used to pain as much, so it was something that couldn’t be helped. 

 

  “With this, I will be the overwhelming victor.”

 

  “You…!”

 

  While relocating his shoulder, I also took his armband as well as a bunch of green and white armbands. 

 

  “Huhu.
By the way, the armbands that you’ve earned until now will still be your points, so I’m sure you’ll be able to buy a few potions and stuff.”

 

  “Uhhg…”

 

  Including Kranel’s armband, I had 117 points in total! It was an absurdly large amount of points!

 

  It was the first time I had acquired such a large number of points even when I was repeating this lesson in the game.
Was the goddess of fortune smiling on me today or something?

 

  Leaving behind Kranel, I headed to the shed.

 

  It was time to receive my due rewards.

 

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『Results of the Hunting Grounds』

 

Grade 2 Knight, Alicia Arden, injured.

 

Grade 2 Knight, Dorron Warsky, weakened.

 

Grade 2 Mage, Yuel the Druid, injured.

 

Grade 2 Mage, Kranel Luden, golem core lost.

 

 

  2 out of the 4 named freshmen characters were unable to fight due to their injuries, and the remaining two were heavily weakened. 

 

  Aside from that was the crash between boss characters which shouldn’t have happened in the original scenario.

 

  No-one knew what outcome this would lead to.
But—

 

  “Lucky me!”

 

  There was no doubt that the things henceforth were due to Korin’s own faults.