Dongyun Academy — Longyachang — 5:57 a.m.
The sky has not yet fully brightened. In Longyachang, the magic barrier has fully risen. Within the interwoven patterns of the five layers of magic runes, an array of coordinates appears, resembling a star map. Today is not an ordinary training day; today is the first day of the mentor's practical intervention test. The operation's codename is "Gate of War."
"I heard that this time, the mentor team will come down directly for tactical suppression testing. Alfi said, wrapped in a cloak and looking pale.
To any student, the phrase "tactical suppression" is synonymous with "overwhelming defeat."
Fengke has already put on his outer layer of magical clothing and looks calm. "This is the last barrier to assess the suitability of 'strategic-level tactical groups.' We must face this challenge."
"Is it a three-on-three or a one-on-one test?" Canglu asked.
"Neither," Fengke replied steadily, but there was a cold glint in his eyes. "It's an indiscriminate tactical suppression simulation."
Mentor Battle Gate Rules Announcement
06:00
[Summary of the Gate of War Trial]
Mentors appearing: Remiel Elena (Tactical Reconstruction), Alastor Indreyn (Light and Heat Constructs), and Ryuí Salan (Destructive Magic Type).
Target clubs: Magic Club, Javelin Club, Combat Club, Archery Club, Swordsmanship Club
Mode: Three mentors will randomly enter the field to impose one hour of suppressive magic training on the target clubs.
Objective: Maintain the integrity of the front line under magic suppression while ensuring the preservation of magical defense, strategic coordination, and personnel operation.
The Magic Department was one of the first test subjects. As the first ray of light cut through the eastern sky, Longya Field's tactical configuration illuminated with red light. Remiel, wearing a dark blue robe, stepped into the battle circle. With a flick of her spell pen, nine interwoven ribbons of magic appeared in the air like cutting lines of a domain. "Code R5 — Aurora Analysis Array, activate!" "Magic Department, all personnel, prepare for battle!" As Feng Ke's voice fell, six people quickly took their positions. He stood at the front of the array, his hands spread out in a light-bending technique to match the magical field frequency. "Cangluo, support the control of the edge space. "Elfi and Isuna, activate inverse frequency interference." Livia did not respond to the command, but instead floated into the sky, her playing cards swirling in her hand. "Red Joker, enter the game!" The cards exploded in the air, reversing the high-level magic lines drawn by Remiel's spell pen! There were faint gasps from the instructor's platform. "Did that red-haired girl use playing cards to tear open Remiel's domain spell pattern?"
Araster stared at the battlefield, his gaze cold.
"These students are approaching the true core of the Pattern War Gate."
"If they can withstand this, strategic-level certification is no longer empty talk."
An hour later, Remiel put away her magic pen and exhaled gently.
Although Fonke's magic array mostly collapsed in the final stage, they held onto the outer coordinate line.
"The war gate has passed. Record level: high adaptability. Recommended to enter the second phase."
"But if they think it ends here today—"
She turned her head to look at the western magical platform, where Liu Yi Sarang had entered the arena. His silver hair danced in the magic light, and his voice boomed amidst the magical roar: "I will take over for the second round."
Character quote — Fonke
"We are neither geniuses nor pioneers of tactical magic. But as long as we believe in each other, we can withstand any suppression. Even if the opponent is the entire Tutor Council."