Spar 1

Asher woke up the next day and went to class.

Professor Elisa appeared in the classroom, took attendance, and then announced, "There will be a sparring class today. You are only allowed to use magic—no weapons are permitted. Your opponents will be selected based on the same strength level as yours."

But then she stopped, moved her gaze toward Asher, and said in a serious tone, "And you will be fighting a 2nd-year student for this year's sparring match."

Asher replied with a little annoyed to"This is unfair. Why would I have to fight a 2nd-year student? Those 2nd-years are probably at least Peak Gold Rank by now, while I am only Gold Rank. Do you have a grudge against me or something?"