A Genius Boy Who Was Exiled From His Family Home for “Not Being Able To Use Magic” Becomes a Witch’s Apprentice and Masters All Magic in the Right Way. This Is How You Use Your Magic, You Know?

Chapter 99.1. The Reason For Victory

……Actually.

No matter how powerful Katia is as a magician, it’s eight against one. Moreover, six of them possess Bloodline Magic, and the other two have special skills that nearly match.

They have a certain degree of coordination, with two at the front, five in the middle, and one at the rear, forming a well-balanced formation. To top it all off, Hermes has a significant advantage by knowing the details of her magic.

With these conditions in place, victory is almost guaranteed. The fact that we are also exhausted becomes a trivial issue.

That’s why we didn’t split into two teams to stop Katia and destroy the crystal separately. Instead, we aimed to definitely defeat Katia here.

So, therefore.

“……It feels like I’ve thought the same thing before.”

On the battlefield where the fight had been decided, the silver-haired girl, Nina, murmured.

“──Really, what’s with you guys? You and your master are just too strong in losing battles.”

To conclude, we won.

Currently, Katia is sitting on the ground, panting heavily, with Nina’s sword pointed at her. It’s an undeniably checkmate situation.

──But on the other hand.

Hermes and the B-class also suffered great damage. The only ones standing are Hermes, Nina, Albert, and Sara.

……No, the damage isn’t just great, let’s correct that.

Hermes is on the verge of collapsing, Nina’s limbs are convulsing, Albert had just recovered from being downed, and Sara is practically out of mana and therefore out of the fight.

The other four were quickly overwhelmed by her overwhelming Bloodline Magic and were out. The remaining four, as you can see, have no strength left at all.

Therefore, to put it simply.

We were driven to the brink of losing a nearly certain victory.

Nina had a look of surprise and awe mixed equally on her face, likely feeling the same as when she first faced Hermes.

And Hermes, feeling a similar emotion, understood what Nina had felt back then. Indeed, this is frightening.

It makes sense not to feel victorious. Indeed, the result of eight against one is hardly worth it.

……Hermes thought. Fortunately, Katia’s Bloodline Magic is more defense-oriented.

If it had been attack-oriented like Aster’s──she might have single-handedly annihilated B-class.

Once again, he felt respect for his master’s abilities.

……That said, a win is a win. At this moment, we have the right to claim the rewards that come with it.

For now, Nina spoke while still pointing her sword at Katia.

“So, Katia-sama, will you surrender? I don’t want to strike you anymore.”

“…………”

Katia puffed her cheeks, looking truly displeased.

She must have calmed down a bit after losing, shedding the intense focus she had before. Still──she was clearly frustrated about losing.

Yet, refusing to acknowledge the loss would go against her principles. Reluctantly, she raised her hands.

“……Fine. Your victory──it was indeed a splendid fight.”

“I’d like to say the same to you.”

“Yes, indeed……your magic was truly amazing.”

Following Nina, Sara also offered sincere praise. Katia, with a slight smile at her friends’ words, flopped onto the ground, indicating she wouldn’t retaliate.

Understanding this, the four moved forward. Finally, Hermes turned towards her, and bowed deeply with various emotions in his heart.

“…………Hmph.”

Katia looked at them with a cute yet grudging expression.

……Thinking about the future, Hermes bowed even deeper.

Thus, the outcome of the interclass competition was decided.

But, the official conclusion hadn’t been reached according to the rules. The final task remained.

As the four walked towards their destination, Nina seemed to have an idea and moved in front of Hermes.

“Hey, Hermes. May I make a request──can I say it?”

“Eh? ……Sure, go ahead.”

Hermes, momentarily puzzled, quickly understood from her expression and the situation.

Nodding with a slight smile, Nina stepped ahead of everyone and stopped in front of the A-class crystal.

“Then, without further ado.”

She smiled brightly and said to the male student standing dumbfounded in front of the crystal.

“──From the beginning to the end, you couldn’t do anything, A-class leader? Would you care to share how you feel right now?”

Such words, though cheerful, were a harsh taunt.

A-class leader Clyde’s face twisted further in despair.

“……Honestly, it was a bit surprising.”

Ignoring the standing Clyde, Hermes voiced a simple question.

“Given his personality, I thought he might use his Bloodline Magic if A-class was cornered. Even if he was restricted by his family.”

“Ah, that.”

Nina responded.

“I also thought he might resort to it. But in this situation, that wasn’t a concern.”

“? Why not?”

“It’s simple.”

To the tilting Hermes, Nina raised her index finger.

“……I don’t know the details, but I’ve heard Clyde’s Bloodline Magic──isn’t direct attack type.”

“──I see.”

It was a simple and understandable reason.

“Yes. Probably, his magic isn’t very effective in these battles. That’s why he hasn’t used it so far, and there’s no worry about him using it now. So, without any hesitation──we can destroy it.”

“! D-don’t come!”

Seeing Nina’s sharp gaze, Clyde stepped back.

There was no need to be wary of him. The only remaining issue──Hermes turned to the three.

“……So, who will do it?”

Who among them would have the honor of the final task──destroying the crystal? Hermes asked, but a voice immediately responded.

“……I think Hermes should do it.”