-1502- Have a bit of fun

"...!"

Noel froze.

Not just her body, but even the compressed mana gathered on her magic sword remained stagnant.

The four figures, surrounding Noel with incredible speed and pointing their weapons at her neck, released a small amount of magic power.

"Let's stop here."

Kanata held his pitch-black magic cannon sword against Noel's neck.

"If we keep this up, it won't be good for either of us."

Yuri, with a tense expression, positioned the tip of her magic spear at Noel's throat.

"As representatives of our respective academies participating in the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival, if you want to fight, you can challenge us there. No need to rush."

Mena also gripped a magic battle axe, its blade aimed at Noel's neck.

Lastly, Chloe appeared behind Noel, her magic cannon staff pressed against Noel's back.

"If you keep causing trouble, this shuttle might suffer significant damage. Noel, please don't act rashly."

Chloe's expression was gentle, but magic power gathered at the end of her staff.

The four members of the S128 Special Team had decisively taken action, subduing Noel.

"You...!"

A trace of agitation appeared on Noel's face.

Although she had been somewhat careless, being subdued like this by Chloe and the others left Noel quite frustrated.

The compressed mana on her magic sword remained unused.

Clearly, Noel was still unwilling to compromise.

Seeing this, Rozen spoke up.

"If you fight here, you might have your qualification for the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival revoked for a private battle. Is that something you're okay with?"

Rozen's words made Noel's expression change slightly.

That was indeed a concern.

"If you attack a team member before the tournament even begins, it would look like you're trying to get rid of competitors to make winning easier. Is that really who you are?"

Rozen said casually.

"Who do you think I am, some despicable person...!?"

Noel was immediately enraged.

However, Rozen's words finally helped Noel calm down.

The compressed mana on Noel's magic sword dissipated.

Seeing this, Chloe, Kaito, Yuri, and Mena immediately withdrew their weapons.

Originally, with their personalities, it was unlikely they would use force to subdue someone. The reason for their actions was solely to help Noel calm down.

After all, while some things could be overlooked, once compressed mana was involved, it was no joke.

A single mistake could lead to the shuttle being destroyed.

Thus, they had to resort to a more extreme measure to stop Noel.

Noel, however, did not pay attention to them. Her gaze remained fixed on Rozen.

"Let's call it a day."

Noel said expressionlessly.

"Once we're at Vebel and the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival begins, I will challenge you fairly and show you that I am no longer who I used to be."

With those words, Noel turned and left.

Chloe and the others gathered around Rozen.

"Rozen..."

Chloe said with a serious expression.

"I know."

Rozen, not looking at Chloe, seemed to understand what she was about to say and continued to watch Noel's departing figure.

The others showed similar expressions.

It couldn't be helped.

"I didn't expect that the short girl who came to Mistgun as an exchange student would master compressed mana."

Kaito looked at Noel with newfound respect.

"A year ago, Noel's strength was nothing like it is now, right?"

Yuri said seriously.

"At that time, she was at most B-rank, and she might have even been C-rank."

Mena added.

This demonstrated how much Noel had improved in the past year.

Stimulated by Rozen, she had completely transformed herself in a year.

Now, she was not only a genuine S-rank Sky Wizard but also had impressive compressed mana.

"From the degree of compression, it should be around 5%, and that's not even her full strength."

Chloe revealed the real reason behind her actions.

In short, Noel's strength might be on par with Chloe's, or even surpass it.

Noel was here for a simple reason.

"With that level of strength, it's easy for her to be a representative of Falcion."

Rozen had anticipated this and used the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival qualification to pressure Noel.

Noel was part of Falcion's representative team and was here to head to Vebel for the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival, targeting Rozen.

Mistgun's opponent in the festival might be Falcion.

"Interesting."

Kanata smiled slightly.

"With such powerful Sky Wizards gathering from all over the world, it should be quite an event in Vebel."

Yuri said with seriousness.

"Although we have our mission, it's exciting to face strong opponents from around the world."

Even Chloe smiled and said this.

"I might be glad I made the right decision to come here with you."

Mena showed a fierce smile, already eager for the festival.

The four members of the S128 Special Team were eagerly looking forward to the Sky Wizards Martial Arts Festival.

Even though they knew it wouldn't be easy and they had more important tasks, the excitement for the battle could not be suppressed.

As top Sky Wizards from Mistgun, facing other top wizards from floating cities was thrilling.

Rozen also smiled to himself.

Though, to him, someone like Noel wasn't quite a worthy opponent.

But it was nice to have some fun with talented fighters from various regions.

"It looks like I can have a bit of fun myself."

Of course, Rozen's true target for the trip to Vebel was only one person.

That was the chairman of the council—Zeth Wiegert.

Additionally, Rozen also wanted to meet the Pope.

What exactly was the "truth of the world's creation"?

That was also a concern for Rozen.

And so, the S128 Special Team's shuttle continued towards the distant Vebel.

It would be a long time before they entered Vebel's airspace.