Chapter 22: Learning Magic (Part 4)

Shirone:“Yes. Why is anti-magic forbidden? Countless mages are researching it legally.”

Ethela nodded as if acknowledging a good question.

Ethela:“There are two types of anti-magic. Anti-magic spells cast by mages, and anti-magic enchantments embedded in artifacts. Are you aware of this?”

Shirone:“Yes, I’ve heard of it.”

Ethela:“In truth, it’s better to think of anti-magic not as magic but as a unique wavelength of Spirit Zone. It disrupts the opponent’s Spirit Zone with one’s own. However, unlike artifacts, when two people clash, it becomes a mental seesaw battle. Unlike objects, humans have emotions.”

Shirone:“If attempted carelessly, it could place an excessive strain on the mind.”

Ethela:“Exactly. In reality, mages who specialize in anti-magic spend their entire lives training in it alone. They cultivate a mind as unfeeling as an object. The academy simply doesn’t wish to recommend such a method to students like you, who are still learning.”

Finally, Shirone understood.

Whichever way, it was a combat magic where at least one person would suffer harm—hardly something suitable for student research.

Ethela:“Now, let’s return to the lesson. From this point on, we’ll begin practicing the basics of the Cubic Formation.”

As the students began their practical exercises, Shirone separated himself to practice the defensive form.