I shot a clip of crossbow arrows, and although they all hit the enemy, they didn't cause much damage.

Except for one clone that got hit by five consecutive crossbow arrows and turned into ice crystals, the ones hit by one or two arrows were completely unaffected.

It's a pity that I only have regular arrows. If I had explosive arrows or something, dealing with these clones would be a piece of cake.

I casted all my acceleration magic on myself, put away my crossbow, drew my sword, and forced one of the clones behind me to retreat, then quickly broke free from the encirclement.

At the same time, I replaced the depleted magic stones with new ones from my grimoire in the menu. The consecutive spells I just casted had already exhausted the magic from the stones.

I won't use my mana until it's the most dangerous moment. It's useless to use it with such a small amount.

"Ms. Mary, aren't you being unfair? I feel like you didn't hold back at all. The difference in our levels is so big, it's completely unfair, isn't it?"

"Oh, not at all."

Ms. Mary had her clones charge at me from three directions.

"I only did it so that you can better unleash your potential."

"Potential, huh..."

I frowned. A Shadow Stealth slipped through the numerous clones and charged directly at Ms. Mary.

"Are you ready to see?"

Great ultimate·Sanction·Tearing Cross!

I heard the sound of the magic stone in my grimoire at my waist shattering. Sure enough, this model of magic crystal couldn't withstand the absorption of a Great ultimate spell's magic.

Fortunately, my magic and martial techniques use the same energy pool. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to use martial techniques with the magic stones in my grimoire.

"Greater Arcane·Aqua Halo!"

Ms. Mary's two magic guns crossed each other and quickly spun, splitting into eight fan-shaped metal pieces. At the same time, a blue double magic circle emerged in the center of the eight metal pieces.

In the huge magic circle, a water curtain, like a spider web, unfolded. I swung my red cross at it, but at the moment of impact, numerous ice crystals extended from the water curtain and firmly grasped my cross!

What the hell is this! It's the first time I've encountered a move that can block Tearing Cross! And is this ice magic or something else? Why do I feel like I've seen it before?

But now is clearly not the time to think about this kind of question. The clones beside me have already turned around and pounced on me.

Helplessly, I let go of my weapon and rushed out of the encirclement.

At the same time, I replaced the usable magic crystals again and replenished the mana consumed by the charge.

"So, what exactly are you testing? Do we have to determine a winner?"

If that's the case, then you're just playing with me. Given our fighting styles, it would be strange to determine a winner.

"I'm really looking forward to competing with you and determining a winner. But right now, you absolutely can't do it, can you?"

"I won't ignore that statement."

I smiled and threw everything in my hands directly into the air.

"What...?"

Seeing what I threw, Ms. Mary immediately opened her shield again.

And this was exactly what I was waiting for. I fully buffed myself with acceleration and swiftly circled around to Ms. Mary's back along the edge of the arena.

And at this moment, the other party also noticed that what I had thrown out was not a grenade, but a smoke bomb.

Just as the smoke filled the air, I charged behind Ms. Mary and took out a reagent, throwing it at her feet.

"You..."

Feeling the chill, Ms. Mary was about to turn around, but found her feet completely frozen.

Although we are both mage specializing in ice magic, it doesn't mean that ice magic is ineffective. Though slightly weakened, it was still simple to immobilize the opponent.

Then, I directly held onto Ms. Mary's shoulder and smiled faintly.

"Well, I happen to have a magic that can only be used in my current state. Enjoy it to the fullest~ Arcane·Snowy Moon Wind!"

This magic had been introduced in our magic studies long ago, but it had been idle all this time since only females could use it.

However... it finally had a moment to shine now, at least compared to the "Ice Domain" spell, "Snowy Moon" not only slowed down the surrounding targets, but also caused damage to the opponent.

Moreover, the greater the difference in our strength, the greater the damage would be.

As the snowflakes spread out from my body, a series of crisp cracks echoed, all of Ms. Mary's copies transformed into ice shards, losing their original forms and effects.

"At this distance, even with our level gap, I can still kill you, Ms. Mary~"

I directly held the knife against her neck and smiled.

"Damn it, I should have used the strongest move from the beginning to finish you off..."

"Hey hey hey, that wouldn't be called a test, you know. Geez..."

Just at that moment, applause came from beside us.

"Amazing, truly amazing!"

The one applauding was Prince Selan. I thought he would have left halfway through, but I never expected him to still be here.

"I used to think that the occupation of a semi-magical swordsman like you was evil, but now I realize that my perspective was shortsighted."

"Oh, no, you're too kind,"

I sheathed my knife and bowed to the prince.

"Very well, Ms. Mary, let's assign this newcomer to your class. I heard this young girl seems to have some difficulties at home, and the nation won't allow precious talents to be disturbed in their development, so please also arrange for her and her family to move out of that district."

"Okay, I understand."

Ms. Mary nodded.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that he had an extra piece of paper in his hand.

Could it be that while we were battling, this guy had already finished investigating the original owner of this body?

Should I say he truly lives up to being a member of the national intelligence agency? So terrifying.

"Well then, I'll take my leave. It was nice meeting you, Miss Filia. I hope you have a pleasant day."

After the prince finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Ms. Mary and me looking at each other with a wry smile.

"What does it feel like to be beaten by someone ten levels lower than you?"

"You'll find out soon enough, as I am your homeroom teacher now."

"Hey hey hey, no private revenge, okay?"

"Well, I won't~"

Looking at Ms. Mary's expression, I can only feel infinitely worried about my future.