Episode 4

The demon was angry and slammed his hands around hoping to hit the boy but it was all missed. Several seconds later, the boy appeared about thirty feet away from the demon and casted [Conjure Phantom Knight], a level 10 Conjuration spell. A figure wearing a black cloth hood, black steel armor, and carrying a big black greatsword appeared. Jaane looked into the black cloth hood and attempted to see the face of the Phantom Knight. After several seconds, she realized the Phantom Knight has no face. To be actual, the Phantom Knight has no head and no actual body. Its whole body was made up of blue flame.

The demon attempted to attack the boy but all of its attacks were blocked by the Phantom. In anger, the demon switched its attention toward the Phantom and furiously attacked it using fire punches. Less than a minute later, the Phantom Knight successfully landed sixteen strikes on the demon's chest and broke its transformation. After the demon transformed back the older boy, the younger boy gave the command for the Phantom to walk back to his side. After several seconds of talking, the boy that lost the duel walked away from the dueling ground. The younger boy then banished his Phantom Knight back to the realm where it came from.

"Arthur is so amazing..." Golda quietly whispered.

Jaane asked, "Who is Arthur?"

Ana said, "Arthur Castillon. He is the third-year student of this Mages' Academy. I arrived here two days ago and saw his duel with a fifth-year student of Fire Magic. Needless to say, Arthur won that duel as well."

Calley said, "He is coming over here. Act cool."

Arthur walked past by Jaane and the other girls while smiling and nodded at Adela. Adela returned with a smile. Arthur did not say anything but continued to walk away. Golda, Ana, Rosa, and Calley were disappointed because Arthur did not even look at them. But how can they get jealous, Adela is the most beautiful girl of them all. Jaane knows someone like Arthur will never pay attention to her because she is just a village girl and her beauty can't even compare to any of those girls here.

Jaane spoke while the group was still looking at Arthur's back. Jaane said, "Conjuration Magic is too powerful. That Phantom Knight is so scary."

Adela said, "Conjuration Magic requires time to activate. Six days ago, I witnessed a Wind Mage defeat another Conjurer Mage using [Wind Strike], level 1 Wind spell. The duel lasted for about four seconds."

Golda said, "It all depends on the magic caster. If the magic caster is weak or lacking battle experience then facing defeat is normal. Not everyone can be like Arthur."

The girls keep talking about the duel between Arthur and the older boy while continuing to tour around the Mages' Academy. Jaane remained quiet as her thoughts were occupied with excitement because she is ready to learn to become a real magic caster.

Five days later, the Mages' Academy started training new students of the year 415,822. There are six classes in total. One class a day, six days a week. There is no school on the seventh day so the students can relax and refresh their minds. Jaane and her friends have learned how to manage the mana pool in order to cast their first spells. It took them a lot of time just to cast level 1 spell, but they know practice makes perfect. Even though there is no school on the seventh day, Jaane and her roommates continue to practice hoping to cast the spell quicker.

Two months later, Jaane has learned to quickly cast [Healing Vines], level 1 Earth spell. [Healing Vines] will create vines that appear on self or an ally's back to heal the target for a short period of time. The vines will disappear upon receiving damages.

On an off day, Jaane was busy practicing her [Healing Vines] spell but then suddenly, Adela ran into the room and yelled out, "Arthur is having another duel next week!"

Golda asked, "Who is he dueling with?"

"A guy named Kain Almos. I heard he is a newly transferred student from the Mages' Academy of Lylneise."

Ana asked, "Lylneise? Isn't that the capital city of Grand Duchy of Macmalian? Wait, Almos? Jaane, isn't your last name is Almos too? Perhaps he is your faraway cousin."

Jaane said, "I have never heard my parents mentioned any faraway cousin."

Rosa asked, "What Elemental Soul does he have?"

Adela said, "Conjurer Soul."

"He will lose. Most of the professors of this Mages' Academy admitted that Arthur is a genius of the Conjuration Magic. Adela, how did you know about this duel? Did they post it on the dueling board?"

"No... Arthur told me."

Jaane and the other girls started laughing. It is no secret that Arthur and Adela like each other. They have been hanging out a lot for the past two months.

Golda asked, "Why did Arthur accept to duel the new student?"

Adela said, "Actually, Arthur was the challenger."

"Hah? Other students normally challenged him."

"Yes, Arthur told me that he needed to teach this new student a lesson for daring to call him a weakling."

Ana asked, "He what? Did he really dare to call Arthur a weakling? Is this new guy out of his mind? Jaane, your faraway cousin is delusional."

It was not just a simple joke, Ana really meant it. No one thought Arthur would lose to a newly transferred student. They continued their practice while talking about how Arthur was going to win again in his duel.

In a dorm room of Male Students Building. Kain Bersk, in his false identity as Kain Almos, was meditating. A male student tapped Kain on the shoulder. Kain got upset because this has interrupted his meditation. Kain opened his eyes, looked around, and saw four male students that he does not recognize. Kain asked, "What?"