Chapter 24

The turtle was slow but resilient. Compared to the girl's punches, the sniper's shots barely managed to cause her a little damage.

The sniper decided to fight at close range. He made the decision when he saw that the turtle's speed was considerably lower than when he fought with his partner, so he thought his chances of winning were higher. Unfortunately for him, the turtle was avoiding combat at all costs. He still hoped that the turtle would stop and start fighting, but the turtle did not change its actions.

The students who saw them avoided them, they didn't want to get into unnecessary trouble, they stayed on the sidelines.

Levi was running at top speed, getting closer little by little.

It didn't take long for the turtle to change its actions on Levi's orders , now it was heading directly to the enemy.

The sniper was a little surprised, he found the sudden change strange. He pulled out a gun and started shooting at the turtle before it was closer.

The turtle did not slow down. He was shot head-on.

Now the sniper is the one who preferred to avoid close combat. He retreated in the direction where Levi was approaching.

He continued to avoid the turtle, he had no difficulty in doing so, as Levi ordered the turtle not to get too close.

Levi could already see the figure of the enemy in the distance. He throws a ball of fire and another of lightning.

The sniper was shocked to see two attacks from the front, dodging both projectiles.

The turtle takes advantage and spits a ball of water from its mouth.

The sniper manages to react and rolls to dodge the rear attack. He pulls out a smoke grenade and throws it in Levi's direction.

Levi continued to move forward, "Idiot, I share vision with the summon, plus I am a dark wizard," he mocked the enemy. His vision was not affected.

The sniper takes his distance and starts shooting Levi who is in the smoke.

Levi uses the energy shields that I remove from the corpses so as not to have to bother dodging the shots, I also order the turtle to stay on the sidelines, so as not to deplete its mana faster.

The sniper throws an explosive grenade upon realizing that his enemy is using a shield. Levi did not expect it and quickly forms a dark turtle shell with his magic.

The grenade collides with the shell.

The grenade explodes.

Several cracks appeared in the shell from the explosion.

The smoke was dispersed by the grenade's shock wave.

The sniper ignored the turtle being kept at a distance and focused his attention on his small opponent.

Levi runs towards the enemy, with all the energy shields activated.

The enemy pulls out two more grenades as he retreats.

Levi smiles. When the enemy throws the grenades, Levi uses his air magic to push them back.

The enemy activates his energy shield.

The explosions destroy his shield with ease and manage to send him to fly several meters back, he had minor injuries on impact.

The shield was no longer an option to defend later.

The enemy was desperate.

Levi circles his legs with lightning, using what little mana he has left, "12 seconds and I'll run out of mana." He advances towards the enemy, forcing his body beyond his ability.

The turtle advances at the same time, but at a slower speed.

The enemy rises from the ground, pulls out a small knife, waiting for Levi.

Levi draws out his sword, the enemy is surprised to see the length of the sword, however, he made a snort of mockery at seeing the small width of the sword.

The enemy thought it was a sword that gave him an advantage at a distance and was at the same time fragile.

Levi being less than 3 meters away, throws his sword at the enemy, as if throwing a javelin or a spear.

9 seconds.

The enemy was taken by surprise by his action, yet he managed to dodge it by taking a step to the right. The sword passed by on his left side.

7 seconds.

Levi smiles.- Checkmate-. He moves the fingers of the hand with which I throw the sword.

The sword is surrounded by a dark aura and stops on the side of the enemy.

The sniper is stunned, he knew it was the end to his life.

3 seconds.

Levi moves two of his fingers.

2 seconds.

The sword cuts through the abdomen, cutting the enemy in two without difficulty.

One second.

The enemy died with a face of disbelief, I never imagined that his life would be taken by a child.

Levi ran out of mana just in time. The turtle disappears when it does not have a supply, exposing the girl's corpse. Levi doesn't delay long, puts the two corpses on his necklace and pulls out some potions to recover.

He began walking towards Madelin's house while he recovered.

Along the way he was observed by several students.

------- House of Madelin ------

Levi was in the room he always uses. Lying on the floor, exhausted and happy. - Finally get rid of that group and find out the reason why I am being persecuted. I just hope that with the update of my information they will stop chasing me for a while. I continue to consume potions until I recover.

Levi's bracelet begins to sound, making a pit pit noise. Levi checks it, in front of him appears a holographic screen.

You received a message.

Levi opens the message and starts reading it.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL STUDENTS OF THE EMPIRE ****

By this means they are informed that the empire entered a phase of war. Therefore, all students are advised that the empire will not be held responsible for their safety in their stays outside the empire. It is also announced that the army is receiving recruits over the age of 13, who will be given a base salary of 10 gold coins a week and with various rewards for their performance at the end of their stay in the army (the salary varies depending on the rank assigned and their role in the army).

By joining the army you will receive basic fourth-rank equipment (the reward may vary depending on your assigned rank in the army).

WARNING: By joining it is clear that no matter your social position in the empire, in the army you will be one more soldier and that there is a high probability of losing your life.

For more information contact the top brass of your academy or visit the army page where there will be employees answering your questions.

That's it for the time being.

End of message ****

Levi reading the message, was sure that they started a war against the red dragons and crimson turtles, "If you sent the message, you must already know how many tribes, kingdoms and empires are involved with the red dragons. If it were only a few tribes and kingdoms, there would be no need to recruit students or deny protection when leaving the territory." He was distracted in his thoughts for a long time.

---- 2 hours from then; Madelin ------ laboratory

In it are the teacher and the disciple making potions while they argue.

Levi. - Will you go to war? -. He wanted to know his teacher's decision, but in his mind he could already know the answer.

Madelin responds instantly. - No -. There was no tone of doubt in his answer.

Levi realized that he was beginning to understand his teacher better. -I assumed-.

Madelin was certain that her image in her disciple's mind was that of a coward. She was angry, but she couldn't refute it. "I am not made to participate in a war as a combatant."

Levi. - And how doctor? -.

Madelin. -Possibly, but I don't want to waste a lot of time with patients. The war, maximum will last one year -. She thought there was no great reason to refuse to be a doctor, yet the time it takes to heal the wounded made her reflect on whether to accept.

Levi hearing her teacher's prognosis , I get some curiosity, "You must know something." - Why is she so sure? -.

Madelin orders his words, so as not to let go of confidential information. - You will see little disciple. An army that has been inactive for millennia begins to form thoughts of whether its existence is necessary, How will we gain merit, prestige?, How will we increase our rank within the army?, several questions were asked and upon learning that the empire entered the war, the entire army was excited, from the lowest-ranking soldiers to the commanders. Even the Empress is happy to learn that someone has the guts to go to war with her.

Levi. "But that has nothing to do with the possible duration of the war, he only told me that they are excited to fight.

Madelin smiles. - Exactly. We have a large army that reached a number greater than 20 billion soldiers 80 years ago. All of them are eager to prove themselves in the war and get a pass, so they will do whatever they can to get it and what easier way to do it than by excelling in the war. Of course this is for the simple soldiers, for the high commands, they are the resources that they will be able to obtain from the enemy territories, in addition to the fact that the cost to maintain the army will decrease depending on the resulting casualties -.

Levi. -Well, with motivation anyone would do better, but there is something that seems strange to me, if they want to reduce the costs of the army, why recruit students and in addition to equipping them? -. His teacher's words confused him a little.

Madelin. -So that they can gain experience, plus they will be given some scrolls with excellent skills -.

Levi is surprised. "There was no mention of parchments in the message."

Madelin smiles. You received the one from the soldiers, not the one from the doctors. Doctors are scarcer and better treated.

Levi analyzed it a little and it seemed reasonable, because there are too many people who are dedicated to fighting, but few are those who are dedicated to healing the wounded.

Madelin no longer wanted to continue with the theme of war, so he changed the subject. - And what will you do with the corpses? -.

Levi. - The same as last time, but before -. He pulls two jars out of his necklace. In them I keep the soul of the sniper and the leader of the group.

Madelin opens her eyes at the sight of the jar that held the girl's soul. Stutters when speaking. - This this -.

Levi hands the two jars to his teacher.

Madelin is moved by the action of her student, tears come out of her eyes. - I can't believe you give me a soul of a high quality -.

The girl's soul was black, of great quality and that of the sniper was only brown.

Levi did not show his emotions. - It is the least I can do for you teacher, besides that souls are useless to me -.

Madelin wipes her tears and regains her composure. - Good little disciple, I will negotiate with the brown soul for an art of swords and because I do not know what to do with the black soul, I see no other option but to consume it -.

Levi was a little surprised that his teacher did not consume both souls, but he would also not refuse that his teacher got an art with the sword. - I retire as a teacher. I will finish making the corresponding potions when I finish consuming the corpses -.

Madelin thought it was the best, he also believed that it was better to consume the girl's soul at once and not wait for a long time. - I will also stop making potions for the time being. It should take me 11 to 16 days to absorb my soul and I think you'll finish sooner. So when you're done, stay inside the house and don't go out until it's over too. She retreats without saying anything else.

Levi also leaves the lab and locks himself in the room.

End of chapter.