Indeed, I used to only use ice-based skills and didn't pay attention to any other magic. Ice magic feels very convenient - either freezing the opponent to slow them down and then finishing them off, or using it as a way to slow myself down and escape.
But now, I should really think about using some other magic. Who knows, maybe different elements of magic can be combined in different ways.
I opened the skill bar, and a dazzling array of magic poured in. Before, I would learn every skill I saw, and I only realized later that my skill list had over a dozen pages, with 20 spells on each page.
This is after removing the lowest-level and high-mana spells, so if I included those, there might be close to a hundred pages.
It feels like having a thick strategy guide like a dictionary in front of you, and as someone who hates reading, I really don't want to go through each one to see their effects.
There's only one way to deal with this situation.
I thought for a moment and chose the plant element.
Yes, although the water-fire interaction is not very obvious, there is still a counterbalance between elements. And depending on the level of the magic used, the counterbalance can be intensified.
In other words, if used properly, using plant magic against water magic gives me a certain advantage. But as for how it performs in actual combat, I will have to find out when the time comes.
Luckily, there are only half a page of usable plant magic spells, along with healing magic, acceleration magic from the wind element, and some paralysis magic from the electric element. My new quick skill bar is ready.
Perfect, I'll test it out during the battle later.
Following Ms. Mary, we walked all the way from the office building to the vicinity of the combat area.
I remember a few days ago I was a teacher here, and now suddenly I'm a student again. It's a strange feeling.
But what's even more fantastical is that a few days ago, I was male, and now I'm female...
Well, I don't care anymore. Apart from the inconvenience of moving the chest area, this body is even more convenient for physical activities than my previous one. I can only say that this body's qualities far surpass my previous one.
In any case, until I find my own body, I'll make good use of this one.
"Normally, entering this school requires an application process, but there's actually a recommendation system, so after my recommendation, you just need to have a battle with the designated teacher, and then you can complete the application for the school."
As we walked, Ms. Mary suddenly stopped and looked at me, saying, "Oh, so?"
I gave her a very friendly look. "So, there will be a very powerful person fighting you later, but you don't need to defeat them completely. Just show them your potential."
"Potential... so why don't I just use my strongest skill right from the start?"
"Well...maybe the old you could, but now you need to be careful. Your mana capacity is very low, so you have to rely on the magic stones in your spellbook to use magic."
"I know that."
In my current body, I can only use an Ice Fall along with 10 consecutive ice arrows at most, but that's only if I use all my mana. If I had to choose, I would rather use an ice shield in actual combat, as it is much more useful than Ice Fall.
However, with the addition of the grimoire, these disadvantages have been somewhat alleviated, although the practicality still needs to be verified.
However, even though my magical abilities are lacking, as a compensation, this physical body is quite strong in terms of combat skills. After all, the occupation listed on this body is "sub-magic swordsman", so it is good at swordsmanship.
Unfortunately, I don't know how to use it.
Although I'm not afraid of close combat, I feel that battles that test reaction speed and have limited perspective are not suitable for me.
To put it simply, I prefer to stay far away and use long-range skills.
So, even though I have a single-edged sword on my back, I have no intention of using it at all.
"So, where is the teacher responsible for the test? Let's get started quickly."
"That's right, what do you think, Chairman?"
Chairman?
I quickly scanned the surroundings. Although my abilities are currently limited, as long as the other party doesn't hide their skills, I can still figure out their position.
And after looking, I noticed that Prince Selan, who was originally next to the training ground, was standing there.
Speaking of which...
This guy did mention that he is one of the directors of the academy.
Luckily, this guy shouldn't know my identity at the moment, otherwise it would be strange if he didn't laugh at me.
"I see, so this is the talented sub-magic swordsman you mentioned? He does look quite ordinary, but I wonder how capable he is~"
Prince Selan smiled and said, staring at me for a while, and then looked at Miss Mary.
"It's up to you."
"Okay, come with me."
Miss Mary said and walked towards the nearby combat arena, then initiated the battle enchantment.
"I say..."
Seeing this scene, I smiled bitterly.
"Could it be that the teacher I'm going to fight against... is you?"
"You're right~"
Miss Mary smiled and took out her own weapon.
Dual magic guns? That's a disadvantageous weapon for me. You're basically shooting magic out like bullets, even faster than me.
Most importantly, the magic guns can be fired in rapid succession, which is completely disadvantageous for me.
"Well, since that's the case."
I grasped the grimoire and took out a crossbow with one hand.
"I've already said it, I'm not good at close combat."
"So, use all your tricks!"
"Of course."
While saying that, I walked to the other side of the combat arena and looked at Miss Mary.
"Alright, no need to fear, let the battle begin!"
The battle enchantment officially activated in an instant, and the enchantment lit up.
At the same time, Miss Mary accelerated and instantly appeared in front of me!
Hey hey hey, isn't this against the rules! I'm only level ten!
I gritted my teeth, and at the same time, an ice shield appeared in front of me, and the wind spirit enveloped me, swiftly moving around Miss Mary.
"Too slow!"
I turned around to look, and Miss Mary stepped directly on my ice shield, changed direction, and charged towards me!
Arcane·Electron Net!
A huge purple electric net blocked Miss Mary's path. Miss Mary was startled, and then two magic bullets shot through the electric net, piercing through. The purple electric net flickered and gradually disappeared.
Eliminating magic bullets? Interesting, you've developed quite a few interesting things, haven't you?
After thinking for a moment, I tapped the ground and countless vines quickly emerged.
Arcane·Entangle!
The vines reached towards Ms. Mary, who smiled slightly. She crouched down, evading the first attack, and then grabbed the lower part of the vines. The entire vine slowly stopped and icy crystals began to form on its surface.
Freezing it from the inside? Interesting.
However, that's not enough.
I pointed upwards and the iron pieces I scattered on the ground jumped into the air!
"!"
Ms. Mary frowned and immediately leapt upwards.
But electricity is faster. A purple light flashed, and the iron pieces instantly exchanged positions, moving at bullet-like speeds.
"How about that?"
I asked with a smile.
"If you think that's enough to defeat me, you're underestimating me."
Ms. Mary said as ice crystals fell from her body.
Ice armor?
The fallen ice crystals were embedded with iron pieces.
I didn't expect her to activate her ice armor so quickly... or did she already anticipate my attack?
"It's my turn now, bring it on."
Ms. Mary smiled slightly and pointed to the right.
At the same time, an attack warning sounded. I quickly raised an ice shield, and two ice swords struck my shield!
What!?
To my right were two identical Ms. Marys.
"Haven't seen this before, have you? This is the magic I've worked so hard to find, Grand Arcane·Ice Phantom!"
Upon closer inspection, there were already countless Ms. Marys surrounding us!
"Isn't this against the rules?"
I silently laughed bitterly.
