Seeing her older sister again after a long time—actually after ten years of separation—Aoko's feelings weren't what she had imagined. There was no overwhelming disgust and anger towards her, not even hatred.
All that remained was the lingering dislike from the impression ten years ago.
However, even so, Aoko had no intention of getting along well with Touko.
And Touko felt the same way.
Sucking on her cigarette, Touko sneered coldly, "Exactly the same as when we met ten years ago, Magician. How have you been these past ten years? Looks like you're still all alone, how about finding someone to get rid of the loneliness?"
"Do you have the right to say that to me? You talk as if you're any different."
"I really am not. After meeting that brat last year, my life has been quite enjoyable." Touko smiled with arrogance, "Well, back to the main topic, although I'm a bit surprised that brat brought you here, I was going to look for you anyway. It's better to settle things earlier so as not to waste time."
'Are these two sisters on the same brainwave?'
Hearing Touko's "nonsense." Aoko couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "You're really bold to talk, Touko. Have you forgotten the crushing defeat ten years ago? Do you want me to turn you into a Madagascar rainbow frog again this time?"
"Regarding True Magic, I still haven't found a way to overcome it, and frankly, I've basically given up on researching True Magic."
"Huh?"
"Anyway, True Magic is just that, it doesn't mean you can't reach the Root without True Magic. Besides, more than ten years have passed since then. No matter how hard I try, I should have been able to accept reality, or rather, I want to throw away such trashy past as soon as possible."
Putting out the cigarette butt in her hand, Touko smiled.
"Aoko, I came back this time only to defeat you, not to defeat the Magician, only to defeat Aozaki Aoko. Your stupid brain shouldn't be so stupid that it doesn't understand what I'm saying."
"Who's stupid!"
Aoko immediately became angry.
"Ah, I see, anyway, you came back to be beaten up. Fine, this time I won't hesitate to finish you off either. Ten years ago Shizuki interfered, don't expect anyone to save you this time."
As the words fell, the magic circuits throughout Aoko's body erupted with Mana that could be said to be beyond limits. Blue flames instantly enveloped her entire body, and magic circles like gears appeared on her limbs.
The reason why Aoko was feared by Magus was not because of her True Magic, but because of her Magecraft.
Her magic characteristic was Mana Burst capable of destroying objects. She was skilled in high-speed spellcasting called Infinite Rounds—the two combined created her bizarre existence specializing in destruction. If she only pursued a combat situation with a single focal point, she was an unparalleled destructive Magus!
"How terrifying."
Beowulf smiled at this scene.
"Touko, don't even mention True Magic, even the current Aoko might be someone I can't defeat. Although I won't die, I'll just be defeated countless times. Do you still want to challenge her?"
"In that case, Beowulf, just watch from the side—Naoki."
Looking at Naoki's back, Touko suddenly remembered the situation when she first met Naoki a year ago. At that time, Naoki, in order to become her disciple, had made a promise to her.
"You said that only in terms of firepower would you not lose to Aoko, so now prove it to me."
"Yes yes yes, I know. Then please take care of Gray first."
Lowering Gray from his arms, Naoki came before Aoko.
"Hmm? Not Touko?"
"Master, no matter how hard she trains, she won't reach your level. After all, everyone's talent is different, and I have a talent similar to yours, so a scene like this can only be left to me, especially since this was agreed upon from the beginning."
Naoki smiled.
"Besides, before fighting you, I need to apologize. Although the reason was to become a disciple, the reason Master was willing to accept me as a disciple was because I promised I could help her defeat you. These words offend you, I apologize."
"You're really a good kid." Aoko couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Then come on, don't think I'll show mercy."
"I never expected it either—Reinforcement."
Magic circuits appeared on Naoki's body, his already Servant-level body was once again strengthened by one level, and flames almost exactly the same as Aoko's also enveloped his entire body.
Naoki took a deep breath.
*BOOM!*
Mana exploded like a volcanic eruption, like a launched missile. In the blink of an eye, Naoki had already shot towards Aoko!
His right fist, purely reinforced by mana, bravely struck out!
*BAM!*
A violent wind instantly raged!
A terrifying wave of Mana instantly swept through the entire school, the scattered dust instantly turned into sand flying in the sky!
And the next moment, in the dust that covered the sky—
*WHOOSH!*
Naoki's figure was suddenly bounced back like a rubber ball!
His two feet dragged two grooves in the sandy ground, while mana gathered at his fingertips. Naoki swung his hand and instantly fired five Gandr!
The jet-black finger cannons pierced through the dust like laser sweeps!
However, as if in response, a blue Mana cannon suddenly tore through the dust, instantly swallowing all five Mana cannons in one gulp! Then, with undiminished force, it directly struck Naoki's body!
"Brother!"
"Hey, Naoki!"
Gray and Touko subconsciously shouted.
This was the first time both of them had seen a situation where Naoki was at a disadvantage in the first round of a fight.
"Ouch, this really surprised me. I didn't expect you to actually be a Magus of the same type as me."
Waving his hand to clear the dust, Aoko looked at Naoki not far away.
"Rotation speed, endurance structure, Mana quality, and utilization rate... from that one attack, I could feel that your magic circuits and mine have almost the same characteristics, and even your Mana production speed is faster than mine. Having the same talent is not just empty talk."
"But what is this? This talent of yours, I don't feel any trace of training at all."
It was like fighting someone who naturally possessed a strong physique but was completely ignorant in terms of fighting.
His opponent was only fighting by relying on his talent—Aoko could feel it just from that one round of fighting.
"You, in a state of knowing you are talented? But completely without any directed training?"