Early morning at East Cloud Academy. The magic department's communication stone suddenly emitted a faint red glow. The light coalesced into a scroll-shaped phantom that transformed into a tangible object and fell into Fengke's hand. The cover of the scroll bore a seven-pointed floral pattern — the emblem of the Mentor Association Tactical Division. Elfi rubbed her sleepy eyes and leaned over. "Is it finally here? I hope it's not another accusation of causing conflicts."
Fengke did not respond. He slowly unfolded the scroll while Canglu stood beside him, her eyes vigilant.
[Official Letter from the Mentor Association]
In view of the magical combat event numbered X-SIGMA-014 being deemed a "first-class magical combat premonitory event," all seven votes from the Mentor Association's Tactical Division have passed, and the following notification is hereby issued:
1. The magic department will be included in the official sequence of the School-Level Combat Exhibition.
2. The originally scheduled simulated magical combat coursework will be changed to real combat assessments open to observation by the entire school.
3. Prepare a combat team within seven days and submit the strategic outline and personnel list.
4. Refusal will be considered automatic forfeiture of the right to resource allocation from the Strategic Department. So, you're saying we need to showcase our tactical strength on a national stage?" Canglu said coldly.
Fengke gently set down the scroll and tapped the table lightly with his fingers.
"It's not just a showcase. We need to prove through a 'hard-fought battle' that the magic department is more than just a dream."
Elfi flipped to the back of the letter and suddenly discovered the accompanying list.
Designated initial opponents: Joint representative team of the Combat and Archery Departments
The three of them fell silent for a moment.
"... "This isn't magical combat; it's slaughter," Elfi whispered.
However, Fengke stood up with a grim expression.
"This is a question of our 'systemic' capabilities."
"They want to see if we can respond to true 'coordinated strategic pressure.'"
"This battle will determine if our magic department is qualified to reach the center of East Cloud."
Meanwhile, in the Combat Department's underground training room...The Combat Department Head, Yuhichuan Lanfeng, stared at the tactical map projection. He asked coldly, "Why are we being forced to team up with the Archery Department?"
The operations coordinator beside him, who wore glasses, replied, "The Mentor Association requires a comprehensive pressure test, and the Magic Department has yet to form a complete strategic structure.Using a joint effort from both departments will completely crush their coordination and on-the-spot countermeasures."
Yuhichuan paused for a moment, a faint smile rising at the corner of his mouth.
"Very well."
Magic Department — Temporary Strategic Meeting
Fengke stood in front of the tactical map, announcing commands: "From today onward, the Magic Department will enter a seven-day combat preparation state.Elfi, you are responsible for the direct suppression tactical model against the Combat Department. Canglu, you will reconstruct the response speed of the Fivefold Projection Array. I will personally draft the strategic outline and the deployment of Phantom Card Masters. He pointed, and a card shadow appeared on the map, marked with a scarlet star pattern of a mysterious card set. It's time to activate the 'Special Weapon Art · Red Joker Relic Group.'"
Character quote: Fengke
They send us a letter because they want to see us bow our heads. So, let us use a victory to make them shut up."