Reader Mage-Stubbing August 10! Chapter 158: 158-Plan D, It Is

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Sand glowing with an otherworldly blue luster surrounded Maxim as though carried up by light wind. His light brown hair swayed gently, and his steel-grey eyes went even further distant than they usually were. “Anything yet?” Ivan asked, impatient. And his impatience was only further enhanced when his smartwatch beeped. His brows furrowed and a flash of annoyance of frustration and annoyance crossed his face. “Crown Academy just took their castle,” he noted. “And the Instructor they faced was Professor Sergei. They defeated him. We have to hurry up, Maxim.” “I’m trying,” the boy replied, his voice tremulous. “Just give me a second. One that doesn’t require my focus to be disturbed, if you will?” Ivan sighed. “Got it. A second.” The rest of the team were seated on the ground, catching their breath, but the information of their professor being defeated soured their mood. This was also proof as to why their next action had to be planned carefully, to ensure that they made it to the second stage of the tournament and won the whole thing. They couldn’t dare lose. For Professor Sergei Ivanov. “I like you lot,” said Dr. Elias Namgoong as he walked forward, brandishing his cane with every step he took. “I’d wish you well, but that would be at the detriment of my own academy.” Ivan raised a brow. “It doesn’t have to be.” Dr. Elias Namgoong smiled and placed a hand on Ivan’s shoulder. “You’re a smart kid,” he said. “Crown Academy has already taken their castle. The probability that they’ll be dethroned is basically impossible, for it is easier to sit upon an empty throne than successfully complete a siege. In other words, it’s between Nikita Academy and Prestige Academy.” He smiled. “And my students are a very stubborn bunch. Don’t take this as me being sentimental. But you guys will have to tap into a more ferocious pool than you did with me to win.” “You’re hyping them up for a professor who lost,” Anastasia retorted, rolling her eyes. Dr. Elias glanced at her and smiled. “Your temper befits you. A Fire Mage should have a fiery temper.” She snorted. “But do know that we instructors were told to hold back considerably. It would be sad if we ended up killing prospective Mages, wouldn't it?” Anastasia shot a glare at Dr. Elias but didn’t refute his words. “With that said,” Dr. Elias began as he turned towards the bushes to the side of the path they were on. “My work here is done. Good luck.” He vanished. At that moment, Maxim finally concluded his scouting and the sand surrounding him fell to the ground. “Seven incoming,” he said. “Straight down the path. No one is hiding in the bushes.” Ivan caressed his chin. “So they left three behind. I suppose to take on their assigned professor.” “Which is evidently the professor of Crown Academy. Brazen,” Anastasia noted. “It seems they overestimate their strength. Not only are they going to not be able to retrieve the key, but they’ll also not be getting past us. They split their strength too much.” Ivan tilted his head, visibly disagreeing with his teammate. “If I recall correctly, they have two S-Class Mages with them and about five A-Class Mages. It depends on how they split their strength,” he said, then turned to Maxim. “What’s the mana signature you read?” “Two of them have significantly more mana than Anastasia; so I suspect that they’re the S-Class Mages. One is on par with Anastasia, but far more ferocious. An A-Class Mage to fear, I assume. Three others are also similar, but not too fierce. Also A-Class Mages, I assume. Then the last one gives off the same mana signature as you do.” “A B-Class Mage then,” Ivan noted. “In other words, they left an A-Class Mage, a D-Class Mage, and a Deficient Mage to battle an instructor from Crown Academy?” Anastasia asked. “Yes,” replied Maxim. “Rubbish,” she hissed. “That’s utterly foolish.” “They’re planning to go all out against us,” Yelena noted, the bangs of her dark auburn hair almost completely hiding her green eyes. “And with two S-Class Mages o