The air in Longya Field is as cold as a blade. At dawn, while the rest of the academy is still asleep, the main combat area of Longya Field is illuminated by a magic circle. The barrier formed by ancient spells resembles a three-dimensional screen, sealing the area into an independent space. Today, this place is about to host an extraordinary simulated battle. The Magic Department's challenge to the instructor-level simulated battle is a decisive battle in front of many instructors that will determine the department's "formal qualification for spells." This is the first step for the Magic Department to be truly recognized by the academy. Standing within the barrier, Fengke is currently adjusting his battle attire. After growing through two volumes and dozens of chapters, he is no longer an inexperienced newcomer magician. His eyes reflect calm steadiness yet burn with ambition.
"Tactical projection system online," reports the vice president, Elfi, in concise, crisp terms.
"All personnel are positioned, the spell synchronization rate is 91.3%, and battle readiness mode is activated." To the left is the overall commander and strategist, Canglu, also known as the "Gray Advisor," who is quickly confirming each combat position while controlling the magic terminal. Today, they are not facing students, but rather five practical instructors personally selected by the instructor committee from the Combat Department, the Swordsmanship Department, the Spell Engineering Department, the Armed Machinery Bureau, and the White Light School.Each of them is a "single tactical unit," capable of independently confronting a club.
"Countdown to the start of the simulated battle: 30 seconds."
The magic terminal begins to emit regular, oppressive alert sounds. All personnel enter the final preparation phase.
Fengke closes his eyes and brings his fingers close to his ear. "Fengke, Magic Department representative, ready."
"Elfi, output position ready."
"Canglu, the command terminal is connected. Information is beginning to synchronize."
"Livia Ains, fire support position. All systems are activated."
A subtle smile crests Fengke's lips. "Then let the battle begin! Let Dongyun Academy remember the name of the Magic Department."
The spell barrier suddenly unfolds, and the five instructors instantly launch their attacks!
A "Qi Fist" from the combat instructor strikes like a mountain and crashes directly towards the central area. The swordsmanship instructor closes in on Elfi with a "Triple Step Blade," moving like a residual image at near-maximum speed.
At the same time, the array of spells in the sky activates a lightning-type area attack.
In just a second, Canglu completed the tactical computation. "Deploy countermeasures. Liviya, cover the output on the left. Aelfi, adjust the rhythm. Fengke, activate the second magical layer and initiate the 'Double Mirror Technique'!"
Fengke flipped his hands, and several tactical cards soared like arrows of light. They spread out to form two reflective barrier mirrors.
In the mirrored technique, the mentors' attacks veered off instantaneously, striking empty positions.
"Is that a deceptive technique?" Mentor Baiguang was slightly taken aback. Then he looked at Fengke gravely and said, "This kid can already construct linked tactical structures?"
"Don't be careless," said the mentor from the Armed Mechanism Bureau in a stern voice. "We didn't come to watch a magic show."
He raised his hand, and a giant mechanism unfolded, resembling a falcon spreading its wings. It crashed down with a roar.
Fengke stepped forward instead of retreating. His foot was firmly planted. "Counter-absorb the technique!"
The two mirrored techniques shattered, transforming into millions of card-shaped runes that surrounded the falcon mechanism completely.
At that moment, the tactical style was fully revealed to all the mentors for the first time.
This is the Magic Department's "Tactical Split Chain Magic."
Not an explosive victory in one move, but a deployment and coordination akin to a chess game.
The battle had just begun.
Character lines:
Fengke: "This is our battlefield, not a place for you to decide whether we can stay. It is us telling you: We are here to take over."