Sheryl Vermont, a student who transferred from Leonhearts Academy to study Artifact Forging in Mystic Gate Academy is a highly respected Mana Technician in her current school.
On the day she was transferred, it was hinted by an instructor that she may be representing their academy for the uing TMAC which roused some animosity from other students that were aiming to be selected.
Some questions or doubts about her ability was raised.
"Howe a transferee from Leonhearts could attend thepetition instead?"
"I even heard that she was abat magician on her first year."
"Indeed, such an undecided person would never reach the peak of forging."
"I should be better than her. Maybe we should try her skills."
"That''s true, if it was proven that we are better than her in mana artifact forging, then she can only dream of participating in TMAC. Hmph."
It was then the start of dueling between Sheryl and other students dreaming to be selected to join in the prestigiouspetition.
A battle between mana technicians can be done in multiple ways like measuring the speed of creation on a specific mana artifact and magic structure. Also, battles like creating mana artifact on whatever resources that were provided, or measuring the capabilities of the mana artifact and many more challenges can be done.
During the early days of Sheryl''s transfer, she was challenged multiple times but remained steadfast as she defeated and made all those students who doubted her silent.
Now, as the leader of the team, Sheryl had made a lot of preparation and prepared a surprise with the help of some Mystic Gate''s instructors.
"Once I havepleted this, I doubt anyone in thepetition could defeat K."
Sheryl smirked as she remembered K Roger''s training in the academy on how she utilized the mana artifact she created.
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Skywalker Academy is known for its highly trainedbat magicians but it doesn''t mean that their mana technicians have a low rating. As a matter of fact, their mana technicians were able to get high scores in ranking as well.
"As long as we created the mostpatible mana artifact for ourbat magicians, we can win this."
"Mhmm. Just make sure we all stick to the n. So our magicians won''t get confused."
"Alright, let''s start the forging process."
The leader of the group announced the start of their process to also help them get their focus.
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Phoenix Academy was known for its unorthodox main course of study which is the study of potions. So the expectation for this academy was quite low.
Other academies like Neon, Odrexelt, and Abuxorth seem to have also prepared for thispetition giving them some form of assurance as they got excited for the battles for tomorrow.
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Wace had justpleted the three mana artifact assigned to his bucket.
The changes in the ns made by Wace are all because of the material he took even though it wasn''t part of the n.
The fourth mana artifact he was about to create would be where the unique material he got from the selection is to be used.
It must be remembered that during the month of preparation, Wace received 2 memory crystal from pathfinder due to the missions he hadpleted. He will be able to use the knowledge he acquired from the two with this 4th artifact he''s about to make.
Wace nced at the genuine ancient abyssal ss as he first prepared to put all materials required and start the material creation process.
"Luckily, it seems that no other students picked up the same thing."
He thought of some other possibilities why the material wasn''t collected by anyone.
''They probably have their nned mana artifact and did not dare to pick it up and go out of n.''
It was his opinion as he believes some other participants could recognize the material and use it for their own but ultimately decided against it.
"Good luck then, I''ll start my fourth mana artifact."
Tracymented at Wace''s decision to start the fourth mana artifact. She continued and felt happy about Wace''s decision in creating a surprising mana artifact.
"Hmm... You guys are sure fast."
Ross finally said as he justpleted his 3rd mana artifact.
The three of them ns to create 4 mana artifact each. It means 12 mana artifacts for 5bat magicians.
Wace nodded at this as he started taking other required materials for the forge. He needs other alloys like arcane metals.
Thepetition of 2nd years would onlyst for 2 hours and 30 minutes, so for them to create 4 mana artifact is an incredible feat.
"Time is up!"
Felicia shouted the end of thepetition as the automatons started to appear and put the materials in a safe ce.
"The match has ended. Let us check the result and see the tally of the artifact they created."
Leonhearts Academy : 12
Mystic Gate Academy : 10
Skywalker Academy : 10
Honeysuckle Academy : 8
Isolde Academy : 8
Other magic academies were at least able to create 7 mana artifacts at its lowest.
"Congrattions to everyone. I hope these artifacts can bring satisfactory performance. Now, I''m excited about the oue of the battle ofbat magicians for tomorrow."
"Correct, Felicia. No matter how fancy the mana artifact looks like, it has to be usable. Durability, diversity and power must be considered for the mana artifact as this will be used for real battles."
Dervi dutifully agreed with Felicia.
"Haha, that''s right. Now we just need to have a break as this afternoon will be the start of the battle between third-year mana technicians."
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The third-yearpetition for artifact forging segment waspleted in the afternoon. But this time, the highest number of mana artifact creation was with Mystic Gate Academy who created 9 mana artifacts in 2 hours of given time.
Wace slept well during the night. He had difficulty sleeping as tomorrow will be the start of the battle betweenbat magicians. It was due to excitement and a little nervousness.
"No problem urred in our mana artifact forging process, it was all up to ourbatants now."
It was what Wace said finally before he was able to fall asleep.