At first, they thought it was just a breeze in the training grounds, but as the wind gradually intensified, pressing against their throats and making it harder to breathe, they finally realized how terrifying the Wind Restraint spell was!
They had no way of detecting such a surprise attack in advance. With their breathing restricted, the students instinctively tried to raise their hands to struggle, but it was futile. Their hands couldn't even grasp sand, let alone an invisible and intangible breeze.
Fortunately, Charles dispelled the magic in time, refraining from further intimidation. "See? If you still want to maintain your so-called elegance and mystery during battle, know that in the first second of combat, you would have already been killed by your enemy."
"Remember this: in battle, you must use any means necessary. If you can launch a sneak attack, do it. Be as dirty as you need to be; winning is what matters. Losing a battle and losing your life means turning into nothingness—it loses all meaning."
"If I ever see anyone fighting with notions of elegance or decorum again, just wait for me to apply Wind Restraint on your neck for a whole minute."
The students dared not rebut. They had just experienced firsthand the true essence of combat. In battle, being flashy could very well lead to death. This was their greatest lesson in Charles's class.
Once the Wind Restraint was lifted, the students gasped for air in relief, fearing that in the next moment they might lose the ability to breathe freely again. After catching their breath and listening to Charles's remarks, they collectively nodded in agreement.
Under Charles's guidance, they began practicing Wind Restraint. Seeing his students practice diligently, Charles was generous with his rewards: those who mastered Wind Restraint first would receive incentives. However, with a class of a hundred combat students, only the top twenty would be rewarded.
He understood that while pressure is necessary, it's also important to offer students some sweet incentives occasionally.
Rewards? Many students' eyes sparkled with excitement as they envisioned gold coins. It must be said that the school's rewards were indeed generous! In just the second month of school, they had already attended several classes, and there were certainly those among them who could earn thousands of gold coins.
The prospect of such gains was tantalizingly close, something they had never dared to dream of before. Now, all they could do was practice diligently.
Indeed, indeed. Half of the lesson had already passed, and several students had successfully mastered Wind Restraint. Charles offered a few words of praise and handed out rewards on the spot.
This only fueled the eagerness of the other students.
Charles did not continue to distribute rewards; instead, he gathered the students around him. "You must understand the true essence of battle: it is about using any means necessary. So do not forget your advantages."
"Your advantage is not talent, nor is it the Layered Magic system. It is your sheer number!"
"Next, I will teach you the Magic Stacking Technique. As long as you are using the same element and the same spell, multiple mages can often combine their magic."
Taking Wind Restraint as an example, if you were to use it alone, you would only barely manage to restrict an enemy's movements. However, if a hundred of you combined your efforts to cast Wind Restraint together, it would be powerful enough to shatter rock.
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