“Next, practice on your own.” In a target range surrounded by trees not far from the academy, trainees were testing the magic they had just learned, gathering wind in their hands through magic and then striking out with a slash.
Although it was a basic magic spell, it required a high degree of control over magic power. If the strength was not grasped correctly during the process, the wind blade would likely dissipate in the air or explode prematurely due to gathering too forcefully.
After completing the condensation of the wind blade, they also had to precisely cut the distant beast shaped targets. This was the second lesson in learning the wind blade. After Professor Black explained the theoretical principles for an entire class, everyone finally got the opportunity to practice as they wished.
To test offensive magic that has not yet been mastered within the academy's jurisdiction, students without permission can only go to the target range or certain specialized classrooms to practice.
The principle of the wind blade was very similar to the principle Li Yue had used when she tried to condense her blood into lines to slash, except that the free wind was much more disobedient than her blood. Fortunately, it was light enough that practicing was easy, though she felt a bit foolish having to pretend to wave a magic wand.
With a casual wave, a slender wind blade severed a target not far away. Then, with a few more swings, the remaining targets also fell to the ground.
Done. I can leave early to learn the process of making potions now.
She sighed softly. Professor Black walked over slowly, giving Li Yue full marks while clicking his tongue in wonder.
“Truly impressive. I think you have raised my grading standards. Actually, hitting the target with a wind blade is enough to get 90 points.” Black put away his assessment booklet and clapped for her slightly.
“Have you practiced this before?”
“...I practiced magic for a few months beforehand.” Li Yue thought about it and decided not to lie. If her past experiences were considered practice, then her current level of magic was indeed the result of several months of practice.
“Very good. Your control of magic power is better than seniors two or three levels higher than you.” Black patted Li Yue on the shoulder. “Go do what you want to do, although I would like to get off work early too.”
Black turned to guide the other trainees in their practice. He held his lesson plans and textbooks, appearing to have a deep understanding of magic, but he was not particularly skilled at teaching students.
Li Yue found a spot under the shade of a tree and took out the potion book she had borrowed from the library. As she read, she simulated the process of making potions in her mind. To avoid being taken advantage of by Clo again, Li Yue had devoted all her energy to studying potions lately.
Regardless, she did not have much to do for fun. At night, she would not go foraging on the streets outside the East Campus or hang out with friends. Whenever Clo was busy, she would stay in her room all evening, staring blankly at the ceiling out of boredom or lying on the sofa, thinking of nothing for the entire night. Although it was boring, it was better than pain.
Ms. Helen had generously sent her quite a few coins. She only needed to go to the market for magic materials to exchange them. As for that job, she had nothing to do on the weekends, so she could go and help out, as they were always overwhelmed there.
She leaned against the tree, feeling inexplicably tired. She felt a surge of agitation within her body; the God's remains seemed to have assimilated a step further. Li Yue herself did not know exactly what stage her body had reached.
Only in her dreams did she occasionally feel that she could walk on the ground, and at other times, she was swimming rapidly. This feeling was strange, yet incredibly familiar.
Noises slowly reached her ears, mostly desolate shouts and wails. She had long since grown accustomed to these. Although those shattered memories had not returned, some information from those fragments had slowly integrated into her mind, constantly influencing her in her daily life.
“Don't... why... why...”
“Ugh...” Li Yue frowned. Amidst a moment of daze, her head throbbed with waves of pain.
“Watch out! Watch out!” A few shouts brought Li Yue's consciousness back into focus.
“How can a dream... be so real...” Li Yue opened her eyes slightly. She felt waves of weakness. Perhaps because she could never sleep well at night, she was often exhausted, and her body seemed to have grown weaker. Last night, when she kicked the table leg while tidying her room, the momentary pain felt as intense as if her heart were being gouged out.
“That time my heart was gouged out, it really was the most painful time.” Li Yue frowned slightly. In a daze, that intense phantom pain seemed to strike again. Although it was not as severe as before, the level of pain was still enough to make Li Yue's eyes widen as she let out an involuntary low growl.
“Splat.” Waves of red glow entered her vision. She looked at the blood splattering on her body, feeling dazed for a moment.
Is this... a dream or reality?
It hurts so much... my body feels hot, and blood seems to be spraying out. The surrounding voices are so loud. If it is a dream, how can it be so real?
She looked at her body. A slash seemed to have struck her, running from above her heart all the way to her cheek, narrowly passing by her eye.
Her torso and neck were bleeding profusely. She gradually opened her eyes to a world of blood red. Although she could not see clearly, there was a wave of familiarity, a feeling that reminded her of being bathed in blood in Yakutsk.
“Blood... it has been a long time since I used my magic...”
So... what exactly is happening...
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