Chapter 107

It took five tries before Maxi managed to block the assailing twig. Her barrier was still nowhere near the standard that could be used in a real battle, so Ruth decided that they would practice a different type of defensive magic.

Maxi slumped her shoulders; she had poured immense effort into her shield training over the past few days. Ruth, however, was firm. He did not think that they should be wasting time grappling with a spell she simply was not equipped for. Without allowing her much time to rest, Ruth immediately drew a different rune on the ground and began his explanation.

"There are two kinds of defensive spells in basic magic. The incorporeal shield and the corporeal barrier. Since it does not seem like you'll be able to cast a decent shield, a barrier is our only choice."

"Does that mean… I'll have to learn a w-whole new rune? It took me a week… to memorize the rune for the shield…"