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As the special rep, you'll be taking part

in this afternoon's mock battles, right?

Yes.

During the mock battles,

would you compare your magic to mine?

If I do that, I'll definitely stand out.

But... I...

My stronger feeling is...

I accept!

Did you hear about today's mock magical battle?

Yeah, that new student, Eftal, is gonna fight Merlin!

I can't wait to see it!

Even if he's the special representative, he can't possibly beat Merlin.

I can't wait to see!

Wow!

What kind of magic will they use?

Maybe Eftal can win?

An event created so that students could fight teachers,

It's almost time.

Where's it happening again?

to make the difference in power between them clear—

Let's go!

The entrance ceremony special mock magical battle.

I accepted Merlin's offer because I wanted badly to see

what my student's been doing for the past 400 years.

The incoming class's representative

will now begin the entrance ceremony magical battle.

We have something special for you today:

the demon hero and head of Altena Academy, Merlin,

will be showing you the strongest magic herself!

This will be a place of great learning for us,

as followers on the path of magic!

I can't believe I get to see Merlin's magic up close!

Wow!

Seriously?

What magic will she use?

Go for it! Give it your all!

You can do it, Eftal!

Eftal!

Merlin, you're all grown up.

Show me the path you've followed.

FROM OVERSHADOWED TO OVERPOWERED

Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

Let's start with a little test of our skills, Merlin.

Yes, show me what you've got.

Okay!

A level 6 Flare Burst? With no incantation?!

I see... So this is your idea of a "little test"?

Seems I underestimated you a little.

She blocked it instantly with a level 7 Perfect Wall.

Well done, Merlin!

Using a level 6 spell at that age, with that skill...

Maybe I have to believe your story after all.

But I have my pride.

You may be the 13th of your clan,

but I'm the favorite student of the original Eftal!

Level 6! Flare Burst!

I'll use the same spell you did, then!

Level 7! Perfect Wall!

How do you like this spell's power?

I have my pride as the original person to learn magic from Eftal!

I haven't seen a Level 6 spell of this skill since being reincarnated!

Why are you grinning while you fight me?

She's already ready to cast her next spell.

Level 6! Flare Burst!

Normally it takes time to reconstruct a powerful spell.

But if you truly learn the ways of my master, the Lightning Emperor,

you can use high-level magic multiple times, with no incantation!

Yes, I know.

I've got my spell ready, too.

Level 7! Evil Frost!

My flames froze?

He prepared an ice spell, knowing I would use a fire one?

Followed by a Level 7 Icing Titan!

The no-incantation and chain casting abilities she's using

are things I created so I could be a match for the other Emperors.

What?

He formed it so quickly after the Evil Frost!

Now, let's see how long you can keep up with my speed!

Good reaction.

Time to go faster!

Chain casting Level 7 spells? Little brat!

Well done!

How about this, then?

This spell's magic is more refined than the others...

Is he testing me?

Don't underestimate me!

Perfect Wall!

In terms of refinement, my Level 7 is just as powerful!

I'm being pushed back?

Your casting was imperfect.

Even if the magical purity is the same,

you can't block my Icing Titan like that!

Shut up!

This feeling...

The way he's pointing out my flaws even in the middle of battle...

Now, he's not pointing them out...

It's more like he's trying to correct my mistakes.

Merlin, your casting was imperfect.

Then what about this?

Level 7! Perfect Wall! Multicast!

Well, would you look at that?

Multicasting a level 7 spell?

Multicast means focusing your mind on building up mana, though...

Didn't my ancestor tell you that's why you can't take

your eyes off your enemy when you do it?

Of course he did!

Level 8! Teleport!

Even with this spell, I couldn't beat you, huh?

Yes. I assumed I'd be attacked from behind and prepared a Teleport as well.

You use the same techniques as my teacher,

which I've been practicing for 400 years.

Losing to someone with those techniques and the same name...

It should be frustrating...

But you look so much like him, it makes me so nostalgic I can't help but smile.

Merlin.

How about it, Eftal?

I'll use my most powerful secret spell to end this.

If you can withstand this, I'll admit defeat.

So, will you please let me try?

I see. So you're not giving up yet, huh?

Level 8! Thor's Hammer!

Your secret spell is just Thor's Hammer?

You think it's just Thor's Hammer?

The magic is refined, but it's just a normal Thor's Hammer.

What's different?

She's using Multicast with her left hand, too?

I see... So that Multicast is her secret spell.

I saw that coming, Merlin.

I'll defend...

What?

On her legs, too?!

A triple Multicast?

It was all I could do to dodge!

I can't believe she had a trick like that up her sleeve!

No, that's not right either...

She's quad-casting a level 8 spell?!

This is Merlin's secret technique!

Merlin, that's incredible!

Even when I was alive before, I never saw something this amazing!

That's why you're my favorite student, Merlin!

You've been working hard these past 400 years since I died.

So I'll have to answer your 400 years with all my might...

As the Lightning Emperor... with my level 10...

Eftal!

Not bad, casting one level 8 spell for each of your limbs.

A normal person can barely do two spells at once.

Now, show me you can withstand this!

Level 8! Thor's Hammer!

My, my...

It's a wonderful thing to see your student grow.

Level 10.

Eftal.

An impossibly powerful blast of lightning,

strong enough to absorb my Thor's Hammer.

No, this can't be...

But that's impossible!

Yes, that's right.

The only one... The only one who could do this is...

Level 10.

Eftal.

Magic Cancel.

He canceled the spell and returned the lightning to the atmosphere...

"Secret child"? Not a chance.

His incredible skill, his ability to predict what his enemy will do...

And there's only one person in the world who could use...

That level 10 spell, "Eftal."

Eftal... you're my teacher reborn, aren't you?

Well, I should've guessed you'd realize.

Then you really are...

You know better than anyone that there's no other explanation, right, Merlin?

Yes.

That last secret spell shocked me.

You've been working hard these last 400 years, huh?

I'm impressed.

You're... alive again.

I can see you again.

I can hear those words from you.

Those words alone...

made these past 400 years worth it!

Aw, don't cry. You're not a little kid.

I'm sorry.

I guess I'll always be a child when you're around, Eftal.

Master!

Master?

Mas...

Don't tell me...

Eftal, you don't have a slave when you're still just a student, do you?

No, this is Anastasia.

She ran into some trouble, so I'm looking after her.

N-Nice to meet you, Merlin.

Well, I'm sure you have your reasons.

Oh, right!

Things got really crazy, Master!

Incredible!

Would you please become a teacher at my school?

Present that spell at the next magic academic conference!

Well, I should've expected it after that...

Um, why did you come to this school?

I... I just wanted to study magic as a student here.

I see.

If that's all...

Let's get out of here right now!

Get out of here? And go where?

I have an idea!

Master!

Wait, please!

Master!

We've come a long way, huh?

We're almost there.

Huh?

Isn't this...

Look. We're here.

This is my old mansion! I remember this place!

You've been looking after it for 400 years, huh?

Eftal, you can wait here until I finish the paperwork.

Paperwork?

I'll file paperwork saying that you and Anastasia

are my adopted children and apprentices.

I'll make sure the paperwork gets done as soon as possible!

Now you'll be able to use the academy's facilities any time you like!

I never dreamed I'd get to go to school with Eftal!

Wait...

I can't wait for school to start!

We'll need to get you a new uniform!

Wait, Merlin.

What are you saying?

I'll use my authority as head of Altena Magic Academy

to allow you to enroll there immediately.

We'd go to Altena Magic Academy?

Yes!

Well? I think it's a great idea!

I can go to school with you, eat lunch with you,

study at the library with you...

I could go to Altena?

I see. Then I'd be able to pursue magic all I wanted as a student,

without worrying.

Especially with Merlin as the head of the school, since she knows my secret...

That'd be great!

Thank you,

Merlin!

Leave it to me!