Episode 24: The Power of Life Magic

　I thought it was an irresponsible proposal, but I reconsidered that this was a chance for payback. Because I wanted to knock Gouda flying.

"Hmm, don't joke around. I don't like being Grimm's lab rat."

"Are you not confident?"

　Karina fuels the flames.

"It's okay. If you say that, if you can move me who activated 'Steel Guard' even a little, I'll praise you."

　Perhaps he didn't want to look awkward. He has declared that he will activate 'Steel Guard', which specializes in defensive power among muscle magic.

　I'm a little disappointed. If he can secure his defense with 'Steel Guard', I may not be able to break his defense with 'Push'. 'Push' is a magic that can be learned even at magic level 1, while 'Steelguard' is a magic that can only be learned at magic level 10.

　Gouda stood with his back to the parking lot and activated 'Steel Guard'. I activated the strongest at the moment, SeventhPush.

　It may be that I'm not used to it, but it took a long time to activate it with seven-fold activation. Besides, I feel that it required twice as much magical power as the six-fold activation. There may be some special difference between six-fold and seven-fold activations.

　I had a hard time, but I activated SeventhPush. The sound of the air being crushed echoes, and the SeventhPush, which rushes at high speed while causing a gale, makes a roaring sound like a car colliding with Gouda.

　Gouda's face was distorted. His planted feet carved the concrete-paved ground and dug a ditch of about a meter.

"What is this?"

　Ninomiya made a murky voice.

　Ninomiya wasn't the only one who thought so. All the teachers and students who were watching wondered in their hearts whether this was life magic. And I'm convinced that this magic can kill any monster in a beginner dungeon instantly.

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"I can't believe that's 'Push'..."

　Karina muttered. And I was wondering if Gouda was safe. Looking at Gouda, he is alive and well.

　Gouda is frowning, but he doesn't seem to be injured. He dropped his shoulder with a little disappointment.

"Grimm-Sensei is amazing."

　Amane grabs my hand and shakes it. Alisa is also smiling happily. My students seem to be satisfied.

　Gouda is strong, but he seems to have felt the power of SeventhPush. I knew from the expression on his face.

"Because it was a non-moving opponent, you were able to exert that much power. Because the actual battle is different."

　Gouda said with a moody face.

　I know that. It took a long time to activate 'Push', which is a seven-fold activation. It's a magic that may not be usable in the case of solo.

　The dream of blasting Gouda couldn't be fulfilled, but it seems that I was able to give him a chance to review my life magic. By the way, the groove made in the concrete was fixed by my life magic.

　Two months have passed since the great exercise. I trained myself while teaching life magic to Amane, Alisa, and Chika.

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　Chika was practicing with a wooden sword at her dojo. Then her father Kenzo and her brother Kenichi came in. Both of them are tall and fearless men.

"It seems that you are training hard, but your magical performance has dropped. What happened?"

"Right now I'm concentrating on studying life magic."

　Kenzo makes a face that says he doesn't understand.

"What are you thinking. Didn't you become an adventurer?"

"Because I'm an adventurer, I'm studying life magic."

　Kenichi noticed first.

"I see, do you mean that there is magic in life magic that you thought was useful as an adventurer?"

　Chika nodded.

　Kenzo and Kenichi were former adventurers. Both are adventurers who specialize in muscle magic, and Kenzo has become C-class and Kenichi has become D-class. However, there is no knowledge of life magic that can be used in the dungeon in their knowledge.

"Well, what magic is that?"

　Kenzo asked with interest.

"First of all, 'Push'."

　Her father and brother laughed. They didn't seem to think it would be useful for an adventurer.

"Chika, aren't you being deceived?"

"'Push' is the basis of life magic. Didn't father tell me to take care of the basics?"

"That's right, 'Push' is just pushing with magic. It's not useful in the dungeon."

"That's not the case. If you master 'Push', you may be able to break the defense of a Muscle Wizard."

　The two look unconvinced.

"After all, it would be better to concentrate on studying Muscle magic."

　Kenichi advised her.

　Chika sighed. Now she felt like she understood Grimm's feelings.

"Then, let's try it outside to see how important 'Push' is."

"Can't you do it in the dojo?"

"Magic should be prohibited in the dojo."

　Chika and the others put on their shoes and went out.

"Brother, are you good at defensive magic?"

"That's unnecessary. 'Power Armor' is fine."

"Then, from the basic 'Push', I will gradually strengthen it. If you think it is not good, please call out."

　Kenichi activated 'Power Armor'. First of all, just activate 'Push' and hit Kenichi.

"Is it just this?"

"I'll make it stronger next time."

"Come on, come on."

　Chika cast DoublePush against Kenichi. Kenichi is shocked and his legs are about to float, so he hurries and firms his stance.

"Next."

　With TriplePush, Kenichi's body recedes backwards.

"Next."

"Wai……"

　Before Kenichi finishes his words, a QuadPush is released and you can hear the buzzing sound of the air. The body of Kenichi flew into the air. He made four turns in the air and slammed into the ground.

　Chika rushed over.

"Are you okay, brother?"

　Kenichi gets up with a bitter smile.

"... It seems that it was a mistake to make fun of 'Push'."

　Due to this, Chika was allowed to concentrate on her training in life magic.

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