Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 178

(EP-178.1) Sand #3

178 – Wind and Sand #3

Enduring Aira’s evident displeasure, I called Kasim for one reason and one reason only.

To fight.

While the one providing me teachings was the Rank 5 Archmage, Hynax, he was still an old Sage. Thus, asking him to spar with me was somewhat impractical.

However, Kasim was young and exceptional. The issue was that he was of royal blood. As a commoner, I had no way to casually challenge him to a spar.

Well, unless he initiated it himself... Of course, I had a way to provoke him into challenging me like touching his arrogant pride or something.

Yet, the Kasim I met today surprisingly carried himself with courtesy and showed an unusual amount of favor towards me.

“How about sparring with me? What do you think?”

He extended what I had been seeking, presenting it even before I could bring it up.

Had being away from the throne made him a more amiable person?

I guessed it was the same as having a popular unapproachable cousin. In fact, being a descendant of Angmar, he and I were indeed distant relatives. So it was not an entirely inaccurate analogy.

Anyway, I was contemplating how to approach the conversation, but he proposed the sparring himself.

This was good for me.

“That would be great! However, I am not really a combatant, so please go easy on me.”

“Hehe, don’t worry, I’ll keep that in mind.”

Our match was held in the empty lot behind the Great Hall. Aira, who had been out for a walk, also returned at this time and sat on the bench with her legs crossed.

“To spar in front of the Queen, how nerve-wracking~.”

As he spoke, Kasim pulled out a thin, long wand from his waist. It was a luxurious golden item with a tip adorned with a large pearl. It looked impressive at a glance.

I also took out my Imp Tail Wand.

“An Imp tail! It has excellent magic conductivity for wand use. But obtaining it must not have been easy, no?”

“I got it as a gift from an acquaintance Imp.”

“Oh, I see. But in its raw state, you can only use half the power of the material.”

“Really?”

“Yes, isn’t that well-known with Mages?”

It was the first time I had heard of it. Neither Hynax nor Aira had mentioned such a thing. Glancing at Aira, she chuckled and said.

“Theo, some things you have to discover for yourself~.”

‘I see.’ Then Kasim spoke as if showing favor.

“If you provide me with a satisfying match, I’ll specially craft that wand with a gem for you.”

What craft? As I puzzled over this, Aira, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly came alive.

“For someone green, you suggested quite a decent proposal, Kasim. The Tanak Royal Family’s craftsmanship has a deep history even on the continent.”

“That’s right! Well then, let’s get ready. How about showing me some skills?”

At Kasim’s words, I created a magic shield with one hand.

—Mana Shield.

Uuuung, uuung.

Shh-. Soon, the blade in his left hand swept vigorously from my right side to the back of my neck. All I could do was extend my mana shield forward and try to create distance. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}