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―The next day, Joint Protection Magic Class, 4th Session
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Sebek
Sebek
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It is almost time for our team to present.
Are you ready, humans?
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Classmate A/B
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Yeah…
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Sebek
Sebek
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I CAN’T HEAR YOU, HUMAN!!
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Classmate A
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Who cares about how loud my voice is…? It’s not like anything’ll change because of how much I shout or anything.
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Classmate B
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Man, I don’t feel like I can pass this assignment if I gotta work with Sebek.
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Sebek
Sebek
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You lack the will to win. If you are as you are, there is no way you would be able to win even the easiest battles.
You do remember the magic you have been tasked with performing, yes?
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Classmate A
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I have water, this guy has fire. We’re all using magic we’re good at, right? Obviously, we can remember that much.
…But dude, was it really okay for us to choose the magic we get to use first?
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Classmate B
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If we have to have three types of magic, that means you have to use something else.
Kinda means you won’t really have the freedom to choose whatever magic you want…
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Sebek
Sebek
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No matter. I practice an extensive array of magic every single day!
And I am aware that it would be difficult to overcome any weakness in one night.
In order to achieve a passing grade, we should take advantage of whatever strengths you already possess.
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Classmate A
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I-I see…
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Classmate B
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See, he sounds inspiring, but I know exactly what he’s trying to say…
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Sebek
Sebek
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Now… WE BEGIN!
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Classmate A
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Go, water, envelop the doll and stop its movement!
Urgh… It’s moving faster than I expected, so my music can’t hit it at all!
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Classmate B
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Mine neither. I can’t even get close!
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Sebek
Sebek
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That doll is much quicker than I had expected. It also moves akin to a person… This exercise is really invigorating.
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Classmate A/B
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…
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Sebek
Sebek
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Hey, you two, what are you standing around for? We go again! Do not stop until you’ve hit the target!
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Classmate B
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But… We don’t have much time left, isn’t it gonna be impossible for us to clear it?
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Classmate A
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I knew it, this dysfunctional team wasn’t gonna be good enough…
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Sebek
Sebek
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SILENCE!! THERE IS NO TIME TO WHINE!!!!
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Classmate B
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Ack!? You scared me…
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Classmate A
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You’re so loud, man!
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Sebek
Sebek
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Humph. You were both showing your loss of conviction, so I was merely shooing it away.
No matter how impossible the objective may seem, as long as you never give up, there will always be a means to succeed.
To give up only after a few tries like this is absolutely pathetic.
Is this the extent of your determination? Do you not have any pride on your name as a student of Night Raven College?
IF YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, THEN WHO WILL!?
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Classmate A
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Sebek… You…
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Sebek
Sebek
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I absolutely, definitely must pass this task for the sake of the Young Master, someone who is very, very important to me…
Which means that, in the end, the two of you also have the great fortune of acting on behalf of Malleus-sama as well.
I CARE NOT IF YOU GIVE UP OR PASS OUT, DO SO AFTER WE SUCCEED IN THIS ENDEAVOR! DO IT FOR MALLEUS-SAMA!
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Classmate A
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SEBEK, SERIOUSLY!?!
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Classmate B
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WAS ALL THOSE WORDS JUST FOR YOU AND DRACONIA-SENPAI, HUH!?!
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Sebek
Sebek
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Humph. Looks like you’ve gotten your spirit back.
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Classmate B
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Huh? Oh, you’re right… When I shouted like that, I felt a little bit of energy coursing through me.
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Classmate A
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There’s no way I can let this end with Sebek looking down on me like that… Yeah, I’ll do it! Let’s go!!
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Ace
Ace
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Wow, Sebek’s team suddenly got their second wind. Was that their strategy all along?
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Deuce
Deuce
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Yeah, but they’re just haphazardly throwing spells around, they’re not hitting the doll at all. I wonder what they’re gonna do now.
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Ace
Ace
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Who knows, maybe they’re just gonna brute force it?
Well… No matter what kind of magic Sebek uses now, I don’t think they’ll get anywhere if they’re just gonna attack with reckless abandon.
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Sebek
Sebek
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…Alright, the team’s morale has increased. That is the most important aspect in a real fight.
I cannot allow this opportunity to pass. I need to make the decisive strike now…
…There!
Hey, human! Send your fire magic to that puddle over there!
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Classmate A
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That puddle…? Oh you mean the one from the attack I missed earlier?
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Classmate B
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Man, I’m starting to get used to Sebek’s commands… Fine, I just gotta do it, right? Hah!!
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Ace
Ace
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Woah, that’s a ton of steam! It’s gotten so white, I can’t see a thing in front of me…!
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Sebek
Sebek
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Right, here is my chance!
If it is a precise copy of how a person would act, then if it were to be robbed of its senses the same as any real person, then it shouldn’t be able to move.
This was a fascinating exercise, but…
It was rather fortuitous for me that this was not a mere target, but rather a humanoid one.
If this were a test that focused only on one’s magical strength, it may have been rather difficult, but… I am more than capable of any kind of training towards people!
I will have you perish here, all for Malleus-sama!
TAKE THIS!!!
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Ace
Ace
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Dude, Sebek’s magic just hit it directly… And the doll broke! Wait, was he just waiting for his chance the whole time?
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Deuce
Deuce
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Isn’t Sebek the first one to actually break the target with a single hit? That’s amazing…!
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Sebek
Sebek
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…I will now read the critique the professor gave our team.
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Classmate A/B
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Gulp…
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Sebek
Sebek
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“…Despite the initial slow magical attacks, and the many issues with actual control of your magic, the indominable spirit you all showed in the second half to come back full force was impressive.”
“Taking into account that the team each used one of three different types of magic and destroyed the target, as assigned…”
“You all pass.”
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Classmate A/B
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H-HOORAY!!!
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Sebek
Sebek
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But it wasn’t a perfect score, hm… There is still much room to grow, myself included.
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Classmate A
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You’re just gonna mutter to yourself while we’re trying to celebrate? Man, you really need to learn how to read the room.
But hey… Honestly, hearing you say that kinda put me in a good mood. In a good and a bad way, I guess.
Thanks.
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Classmate B
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Yeah. I think I might understand why you’re always shouting all the time, too.
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Sebek
Sebek
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…I see. I will say that the two of you did a good job this time, as well.
You showed me what spirit you actually have. Not bad for humans.
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Classmate A
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Heheh, it actually feels kinda weird when Sebek’s being open like this…
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Sebek
Sebek
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Although, if it had just been myself, I would have been able to do such a simple task in half the time it took us this time.
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Classmate B
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Haaah!? Weren’t you just saying that we all worked hard together to get that passing grade!?
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Sebek
Sebek
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Huh? I never said such a thing. Your hard work, and my ability are two separate things.
This time, I simply complied to the tasked assigned to me. I would have been able to do it by my lonesome, without any help from you humans!!
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Classmate A
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I think I regret thanking you…
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Classmate B
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I take back everything good I just thought about you! Sebek, you really gotta do something about that attitude of yours!
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―After school, same day
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Sebek
Sebek
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Young Master, today I alone will be escorting you.
I AM AT YOUR SERVICE!
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Malleus
Malleus
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Right.
…Ah, I heard that you passed your assignment in the joint protection magic class today.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Eh!? H-How did you come to know of that, sir?
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Malleus
Malleus
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I met with Lilia and Silver on the way here. I heard from the both of them.
You’ve grown well, Sebek.
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Sebek
Sebek
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M-Malleus-sama…!
…Far from it. This assignment was a mere trifle.
As long as it is for you, Malleus-sama… No matter where life may take us, everything I, Sebek, do is for you!
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