338: The Angel in White vs. Synthia (Part 2)

"Yes!"

Lilith barked her answer to my question, her voice full of determination. Lady Luna, on the other hand, looked like she was in agony.

She had likely never faced an enemy this overwhelming before.

Nothing worked; everything we threw at her was simply swatted away.

The mental toll was immeasurable. Since magic is a world of pure imagery, one's state of mind has a direct, physical effect on their mana.

Without waiting for Lady Luna’s response, Lilith and I lunged back into the fray.

But that was when our opponent decided to unveil a new trick.

"Now then, I wonder what the 'correct' thing to say at a time like this is... Ah, right. Second Phase."

A brilliant light erupted from within her defensive barrier.

In the next heartbeat, our defensive resistances were forcibly stripped away, vanishing into nothingness.

Wait, is this... a forced Magic Cancellation?!

"Don't worry. I left the enchantments on your Training Uniforms alone," Teacher Coco said. She moved both hands, using her magic to levitate the jagged rock fragments scattered around the area.

Broadly speaking, magic attacks fall into two categories.

The first is creating something from nothing—manifesting elements like fire or water to strike.

The second is like the style used by Darius: manipulating existing matter.

This method is characterized by a low consumption of one's Gift, making it exceptionally well-suited for outdoor combat.

Teacher Coco was clearly trying to avoid putting too much strain on her heart.

However, there was no doubt she was about to go on the offensive.

The fact that she was ramping up the difficulty in such distinct stages was proof that, even now, she was still acting in her capacity as a teacher giving a lesson.

...Now, I’ve always tried to be a perfectly well-behaved girl. I really have.

But seeing Teacher Coco’s magic and her particular style of fighting gave me a truly, wonderfully wicked idea.

No, wait... this is a serious match.

Isn't that right, Weiss?

I know you’d tell me that if it’s for the sake of winning, I should do whatever it takes.