Chapter 102: Sword attack in the magic world!

"Tabitha and Churuk are indeed much stronger than Guiche. You've already had your moment in the spotlight tonight.

No one will look down on you just because you're common familiars, so why not just admit defeat?"

Wood, as the familiar of her best friend, had earned some favor from Louise with his earlier words.

Therefore, Louise did not recommend that Wood continue fighting against Tabitha and Churuk.

Although Churuk was her sworn enemy, Louise had to admit that Churuk was one of the most outstanding students in the academy.

Not to mention Tabitha, whose magical prowess was rumored to have surpassed some of the academy's teachers.

Moreover, both Churuk and Tabitha had powerful familiars. Churuk's familiar was a fire lizard, and Tabitha's was a legendary dragon.

In a duel, familiars could also participate as extensions of the magician's power.

The reason Guiche hadn't summoned his familiar was simply because it was too weak, and he had been too overconfident, thinking he could win on his own.

However, Tabitha wasn't one to be careless. She had fought monsters alone since she was young, and carelessness could have easily cost her life.

In short, both Churuk and Tabitha, in terms of their magical abilities and their familiars, were on a completely different level than Guiche.

Louise believed that even if Wood possessed the strength Saito had just demonstrated, his chances of winning were slim.

So, instead of getting beaten like Saito, it might be better to admit defeat now.

"Give up? No way. You nobles have your honor, and we have ours.

Besides, you never know until you try. What if something unexpected happens?"

Wood walked onto the field with a calm expression and pulled out the sword that had been stuck in the ground.

"Although it's not as good as the original, it'll do..."

A sword crudely made with earth magic is certainly no match for a finely crafted blade, but given Wood's current situation, he wasn't in a position to complain.

"I didn't expect that mere civilians could defeat Guiche, but we're not like that fool.

If I had gone first, I might have been careless and lost. However, now that I know your level, as long as I keep a safe distance from your swordsmanship, a swordsman stands no chance against a magician."

Wood refused to admit defeat, and Churuk and the others weren't about to back down either. With Guiche defeated, it was now Churuk and Tabitha's turn to take the field.

"A round-robin battle is too much trouble. Why don't you all fight together? Otherwise, you won't stand a chance.

You might think you're much stronger than that young man, but I assure you, my level is far beyond his."

Even if he died during the simulation of Life in All Worlds, Wood wouldn't really die, and the level of military power in this world wasn't particularly high.

With Wood's current strength, he couldn't conquer the entire world, but he could certainly do as he pleased. Given that, why should he keep a low profile?

Although his body wasn't the same as it was in the pirate world, Wood could still use his "swordsman" level swordsmanship and Observation Haki in this world.

The strength Saito displayed under the power of "Gandálfr" was roughly equivalent to a pirate with a bounty of 10 or 20 million berries.

If strength were measured in terms of talent, Wood felt confident that he could take on five opponents at once.

So, when he suggested that Churuk and Tabitha fight him together, it wasn't out of arrogance—he genuinely believed he could handle them.

The sword in his hand sliced through the air, and a sharp wave of sword energy suddenly flew out, leaving a deep groove in the ground.

The move Wood displayed stunned everyone present. Even the mocking words Churuk had planned to say got stuck in her throat.

"Sword energy—this is a sword energy attack! Wood, are you really from the same world as me?

Could it be a fantasy world? In our world, even a sword master can't unleash such unscientific power!"

It was just an ordinary sword, but it delivered an attack with power comparable to magic. The scene before them had completely upended the worldview of everyone at the magic academy.

As for Saito, standing to the side, his expression was one of excitement and envy as he watched Wood's external slash.

The natives might not know what sword energy was, but as a modern otaku deeply influenced by anime and game culture, Saito recognized this power that appeared in countless anime and novels.

"Sword energy? Do you mean that this kind of power belongs to your world?

Does that mean you can also perform the same attack with a sword, like Wood?"

Louise looked at the groove on the ground left by Wood's sword and asked Saito curiously. At that moment, she seemed to realize that the familiars summoned by her and Anrietta were not ordinary civilians at all.

"No, in our world, we know about sword energy, but it only exists in legends.

Wood can use this power, which must be because he gained special abilities after coming to this world, just like what happened to me earlier."

Recalling his own body's inexplicable movements, Saito quickly attributed Wood's power to their familiar marks.

And at that moment, Saito looked at Wood on the field with envy. Compared to his own ability to move lightly, he envied Wood's sword energy more.

All men admire cool and powerful moves, after all.

"Churuk, Tabitha, just do as he said and fight together. When facing a powerful unknown force, it's necessary to maintain sufficient awe and vigilance."

Since Dean Osman in the stands had spoken, Churuk and Tabitha had no reason to refuse, so they both stepped onto the field.

The duel, which was initially thought to be a foregone conclusion, was now pushed to a thrilling climax due to the unknown power suddenly unleashed by Wood.

Considering that Wood was a swordsman who could interrupt their spells, Churuk immediately summoned her superior familiar as soon as she stepped onto the field. It was a fire lizard as big as an adult, capable of casting most fire magic!