Miniature Garden

Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Vol. 4

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Prologue

Oliver grimaced, well aware of the two students she meant. That was not something he could accept—he could never call their final moments results .
So true, you tell them!!
April 18, 2023

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Nanao was clearly getting a kick out of her newfound seniority.
LMAO
April 19, 2023

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Oliver was astounded—he hadn’t expected Albright to look after anyone .
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LOVE TO SEE IT Also glad Alright is still alive. Of course he is
April 19, 2023

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(You couldn’t come up with anything less strange?) (No one thinks it’s strange. Not even your friends.)
AGSHSJS LMAO
April 19, 2023

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(I beg your pardon. But…these friends are just part of your cover, yes?) As they headed toward said friends, Oliver let this accusation settle in. After a long pause, he managed a response. (…I’ve never been able to compartmentalize these things.)
I figured as much Oliver is genuinely too nice...
April 19, 2023

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“…Senior Whitrow was well loved,” said Chela. “Just look at all the people here for them…”
And so it begins. Damn. 😭😭😭 Ofc Carlos is loved...
April 19, 2023

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The joint funeral is an annual ritual. Presumably it wouldn’t be held if everyone survived the year—but in the five years I’ve been here, that’s never happened. I elected not to investigate, but I imagine it’s been that way since the founding.”
Joint funeral, I see. Makes sense Kimberly is scary...
April 19, 2023

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I’m glad Carlos got there in time to be with her. And that you all survived.”
I'M GLAD ABOUT THAT TOO 😭😭😭 At the very least, I'm sure it is Carlos' wish to die with Ophelia Bittersweet
April 19, 2023

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The students who’d been captured with Pete—Albright and Fay included—had all been rescued successfully.
OH MY GOD THANK GOD Ofc I expected Miligan to recover lol
April 19, 2023

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“To Ophelia. I said some pretty awful things.”
At least she's conscious of it
April 19, 2023

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Her gaze was on the altar. The row of coffins was bedecked with colorful flowers, but in front of Ophelia’s—was a pumpkin pie. Godfrey had asked for this in lieu of flowers.
OOH MY GOD PAIN, JUST PAIN 😭😭😭
April 19, 2023

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Chapter 1: Curses

Fail to the follow these rules, and it may prove catching.”
Kowai kowai
April 19, 2023

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ruefully
April 19, 2023

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You’re all mages, so you can hold out for a while, but any nonmagical people would have already died.
JUST BEING IN THE SAME ROOM??? THIS GIRL IS TOO POWERFUL
April 19, 2023

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It is perfectly normal to become nauseated if you are in a room with me.
Kowai.....
April 19, 2023

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“Some of the curses I harbor are so powerful they could wipe out
So she is a curse-bearer...what a shitty job
April 19, 2023

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connecting to them is all it takes. With poison, you have to be careful—but that won’t help with curses.
Naruhodo...curses kowai
April 19, 2023

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Our hearts don’t do what we tell ’em to.”
SO TRUE GUY SO TRUE
April 19, 2023

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If human emotions could be overruled with logic, life would be far simpler.
SO TRUE 😭😭😭 this hits too close to home damn
April 19, 2023

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I get not wanting to have the love of your life snatched away, but Ms. Hibiya doesn’t belong to you.
LMAO WHAT Is it so obvious to everyone that they're an item? Lmao
April 19, 2023

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Stacy Cornwallis and Fay Willock were sharing a fruit tart.
GO KISS ALREADY THIS COUPLE
April 19, 2023

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Yet, all eight eyes were trained on the interlopers, the same thought in every mind: Who do you think you are?
AWWW it's so sweet for the people they've bonded with to show some support (?) 🥺🥺🥺 They fought with all of them...shounen story real lol
April 19, 2023

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“I wasn’t sure how to handle that. Thanks, Mr. Rossi.”
ROSSI TO THE RESCUE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH FR
April 19, 2023

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But the four people he was addressing had turned their attention back to their meals, acting like nothing had happened.
CUTE LOL
April 19, 2023

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Oliver went stiff with shock, and Rossi shot him a sly smile. “Let your guard down, and she will be stolen away, like so. The risk is clear, yes?” Oliver shot up, knocking his chair over. “Rossi!” “The smolder becomes a fire! Ha-ha-ha! Ciao!”
ROSSI DEADASS KISSED NANAO'S HAND TO RILE OLIVER UP LMAOOOO WHAT A JOKER, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH Though he might actually have some attraction to Nanao, who knows
April 19, 2023

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Oliver grabbed it, pulled out a potion-soaked handkerchief, and began wiping the back of her hand. He was so focused on this task that he failed to notice Guy stifling a laugh. “…Bit of an overreaction there, man. It’s just a kiss on the hand.”
LMAOOO OLIVER PLEASE YOU'RE NOT EVEN TRYING TO HIDE YOUR POSESSIVENESS 😭😭😭
April 19, 2023

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“…You won’t kiss anyone yourself, but you don’t want anyone else doing it, huh?” Katie was staring daggers at Oliver, but he was in no state to notice.
LMAOOO KATIE 🤣🤣🤣
April 19, 2023

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Only when Nanao spoke up did he finally move the handkerchief from her hand. He gave her a look so earnest that the others could barely keep from laughing.
STUPID GUY SO DEEPLY IN LOVE 😭😭😭
April 19, 2023

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we’ve got lemon meringue pie today,” added Guy. He’d come in early to bake
HOUSEHUSBAND MALEWIFE
April 19, 2023

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Katie was right behind, scowling—it was usually her or Guy who provided refreshments, and they were getting pretty competitive.
Love their small competitions lmao
April 19, 2023

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“Time for sex ed,” he said, dead serious.
LMAOOOO I got spoiled but it's still hilarious Really didn't expect this at all lmao
April 19, 2023

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“Those students want to make babies with you.”
Considering it's sex ed of course it's this but...WTF Y'ALL ARE STILL TEENAGERS?? PLEASE?? 😭😭😭 Mage society is so fucked up
April 19, 2023

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Meanwhile, mages from superior bloodlines do not readily expand their lineage. This is to avoid disclosing the secrets fostered within their line. Some clans have carried that too far, resorting to inbreeding in an attempt to prevent diffusion of their bloodline.
Well damn I know a lot of people in Kimberly are from mage noble families but wow very much like nobles indeed
April 19, 2023

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After all, according to the school rules, third-year students are officially allowed to get pregnant and give birth.”
I am speechless Mage society and Kimberly really are WILD
April 19, 2023

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“Kimberly provides many amenities to assist with and encourage student pregnancy and childbirth.
Nice for the school to provide assistance, but...encouraging??? 😭😭😭
April 19, 2023

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As for where her gaze ended up… “…Nope, nope, not happening.” Her eyes met the tall boy’s by accident, but he waved both hands, wincing like he’d just heard a horrible joke.
They gonna fuck, my ship
April 19, 2023

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The larger room’s ceiling was a good ten yards high—and was frequently used to punish him.
FREQUENTLY USED TO PUNISH HIM??? LMAOOO POOR GUY
April 19, 2023

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He didn’t want his relationship with Nanao to be reduced to reproduction and inheritance.
Yes 🥺🥺🥺
April 19, 2023

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emboldened
April 19, 2023

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the Azian girl continued. “If you truly love someone, can that emotion coexist with an urge to see them dead?”
I GOT SPOILED (AGAIN) BUT HELL YEAH LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO FUCKED UP TWISTED LOVE IS BACK ON THE MENU BABY
April 19, 2023

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“What I desire most from Oliver is a duel to the death. Since the first time we crossed blades in class, until this very moment—that desire alone has never once wavered.”
Yappari the desire is still there, it can't be that easy after all
April 19, 2023

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April 19, 2023

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I wish nothing more than to sink my blade into his body—or feel his blade sink into mine. I replay our brief exchange of blows with the passion of madness. If I could see what lies beyond that exchange, what greater joy would there be…?”
I feel like this is something Enkaku would say lol (delusion) Passion of madness, love the wording
August 2, 2023

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leaden
April 19, 2023

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“If that happens, Katie…I implore you not to hesitate. Let it be your athame that casts a spell—and pierces my heart.”
Here it is...once again I got spoiled orz but still, damn
April 20, 2023

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She knew. Katie was as sure as she’d ever been. What she’d just seen…was Nanao Hibiya consumed by the spell .
That vision so vivid it might as well be really a glimpse of the future, something that'll most likely happen, damn As Bokuto Uno had said in tbe last volume, eh... And consumed by the spell takes all sorts of forms, huh. Hmm
April 20, 2023

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verve
April 20, 2023

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Chapter 2: Campus Watch

That’s it, I’m done commentating! All I wanna do is watch you fly! Please, Hibiya! May your delights never ceaaaase!”
This commentator is very hilarious lmao
August 2, 2023

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You can catch me any tiiiime, Oliver!”
LMAOOOO
April 20, 2023

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She knows he’ll catch her if she falls—and that trust enables her to fly without fear. A solid chunk of Nanao’s performance is because she has Oliver with her. I have no doubt about that.”
JUST KISS ALREADY YOU TWO??? THEY'RE MARRIED YOUR HONOR 😭😭😭
April 20, 2023

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Mingled with the praise was some mild grumbling.
Nice to see a relatively normal and cheery stuff after all the madness lol All hail sportsmanship!!
April 20, 2023

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Some were happy for her, others sad to be left behind—
Sportsmanship...🥹🥹🥹
April 20, 2023

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“Did this match have one second of ‘teamwork’ anywhere? I didn’t see any.
Harsh but she got a point Yet another part of sportsmanship...
April 20, 2023

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“Glad I asked. You’re an eyesore, kid. And I’m gonna knock you outta the sky.”
Sports rivalry arc
April 20, 2023

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“Then keep quiet, mad poisoner,” she spat. “It’s your fault we can all identify most poisons by the odor alone.”
I love Tim already lmao At least now you have a vast knowledge of poison and it'll be helpful 🤣
April 20, 2023

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Upperclassmen are doing what they can to prevent their juniors’ deaths.
Awww 🥺🥺🥺 There is still some kindness and moral in the hell that is Kimberly...glad to know
April 20, 2023

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demurring
April 20, 2023

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August 2, 2023

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These two goals could easily conflict. I can sympathize with his motivations, but I can’t follow that same path.
Got spoiled (again) but this makes perfect sense. Too bad for Godfrey. I'd have loved to see Oliver working with him too, but alas...stay strong, Godfrey and Campus Watch!!
August 2, 2023

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forlorn
April 20, 2023

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But surpassing that—my place is at Oliver’s side.”
Your honor they're married
August 2, 2023

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“Not the boy, though. Now he— he had the face of a mage.”
Jeng jeng Oliver might be kind but in the end, he has a certain madness like any other mages...a goal he must accomplish
April 20, 2023

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“That I did. ’Twas a tempting offer, indeed, but my place is at your side.” “……!” Nanao spoke like that truth was evident, and it left him gasping for air.
THEY'RE MARRIED YOUR HONOR Really love how straightforward Nanao is
April 20, 2023

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I’ll send the publisher a note later.
Somehow I'm surprised there's a publisher here lol
April 21, 2023

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One day, I put it on a strong flame, and the bottom broke, and of course it was hair tonic, so everyone around me sprouted a beard like some sort of mountain man! I apologized after, of course, but at the time we all fell over laughing!”
LMAOOO
April 21, 2023

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“…Am I dreaming? Was that…a normal class?”
Pleasant surprise lmao
April 21, 2023

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Guess we actually got a good one? But hey, nice to see they don’t only hire assholes.
LOL
April 21, 2023

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The better the impression someone made, the more nervous Oliver got.
Sus
April 21, 2023

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“Then a student pulling a prank? We did that all the time. Practicing our stealth techniques on teachers.” Ted joked about their own risky school-age antics
Lmaooo finally something more normal and fun I love Ted already
April 21, 2023

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“Being Kimberly staff, he couldn’t personally involve himself in the search yet. So he did what he could to indirectly aid Godfrey’s efforts. By drawing the third layer’s chimera to him, without anyone the wiser.”
What a good man Luther Garland is 😭😭😭
April 21, 2023

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This was not an evaluation—she was testing him.
What a handful follower eh
April 21, 2023

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Anyone not on his side could easily turn against him—he knew that. How much simpler things would be if they were all easily detested.
Oliver is too kind 😭😭😭
April 21, 2023

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She’d read his outburst as the result of mounting stress—and she was hardly the type to let that go untreated.
And she was right Tskr mama Chela
April 21, 2023

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Chapter 3: Magicity

Countless brooms and magic carpets were carrying people and cargo to and fro, following paths marked by light.
I only marked this one but the previous paragraph too The world building!! It's so cool!!
April 21, 2023

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The shock of being dragged back to earth really drove home just how nuts their school was.
The magical society is fucked up but Kimberly is even more fucked up eh lmao
April 21, 2023

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It’s one thing if you’re cramming for exams,
I'd like it since I'm always cramming for exams, please
April 21, 2023

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“We may rely on magic for everything, but that means we’ve lost any number of crafting techniques. Including this sort of nonmagical metalwork.”
Really love the world building (again)
April 21, 2023

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There’s a whole field of magic tools designed for ordinary use.”
Oh hey, it's magiscience stuff!
April 21, 2023

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how magic was practiced before the magic industrial revolution.
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?!?!
April 21, 2023

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Clearly, we’ve since formed healthy relations with the ordinaries,
Though cocky mage nobles may still discriminate lol
April 21, 2023

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“Flying carpets… You often see the little ones from the Rug order, but creatures this large are only seen in magicities. It’s quite a comfortable ride,”
Flying carpets are living things too...
April 21, 2023

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Should we start with fish and chips?”
Ah yes the national British food
April 21, 2023

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she looked nonmagical—
What's the distinction to differ the two??? Physical appearance or just some kind of vibe?? But this says "looked"...hmm.
April 21, 2023

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but to ensure it had no negative influence on mother or fetus, he kept the health boost at nigh placebo levels.
HUH
April 21, 2023

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Having a mage born from a nonmagical family is simply that big a deal. It changes the entire family’s future, not just the child’s.” “…It’s not always celebrated,” Pete muttered.
Pete had it hard, eh...well, considering his personality, it makes sense Just as some noble mages think they're superior, some nonmagicals also push away the different person (especially if in the minority) Just human stuff
April 21, 2023

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“…Uh, wait. I’ve never seen Nanao eat without a smile!”
EVEN NANAO CAN'T TAKE IT LMAO And it's literally pudding eel...wild
April 21, 2023

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Nanao had just thrown her arms around his neck, hugging him tight.
AWOOOOOO
April 21, 2023

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No doubt about it—Nanao was plastered .
Lmaooo such a romcom episode
April 21, 2023

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…but before he could, a shock hit his nether regions like a hammer to the groin,
ASGDHDKD
April 21, 2023

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Did Nanao just matter more than other girls, or was it the intensity of the contact combined with the surprise factor—or all of the above?
Considering you love Nanao...yes
April 22, 2023

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They fought together and survived—and he’d rejected the bond that fostered. That wounded Michela McFarlane to the quick.
Hmm I mean yes but... Oliver made it worse here lol
April 24, 2023

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You could say she’d acted like a proper mage. If you like someone— take them . Whatever her feelings for the boy, that instinct had definitely been a part of it.
(Skipping the bokep) So do you romantically love Oliver or not?? Glad to know she's also embarrassed though lol I knew she wasn't thinking well when it happened
April 24, 2023

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What transpired between them had not been entirely consensual. In hindsight, she’d definitely forced him into it. He hadn’t stopped her, but that was because she’d used their friendship as a cudgel. Had she simply let her selfish impulse take control and molested him?
OMG SHE AND THE NARRATIVE RECOGNIZED IT!! NO DOUBLE STANDARDS!!! AGSHDJDKD Some depth in the bokep tskr 🙏🙏🙏
April 24, 2023

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aplomb
April 24, 2023

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“And since it’s Guy’s fault for ordering that stuff, he’s gotta pay your portion of the tab.”
Guy the bullied lmao love to see it
April 24, 2023

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“Wargs are man-made magical beasts—basically, regular animals altered with magic,” Oliver explained. “Just as loyal as regular dogs but with heightened senses and strength. Of course, it depends on the owner, but they’re usually just as affectionate, too.”
Interesting
April 24, 2023

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The life expectancy’s just shy of six years
Sad 😭
April 24, 2023

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“Show of support…or condolences. Either way, with her snake eye stuck on you, I’ve got no end of sympathy. Just accept it—please.”
GOT DISCOUNT DUE TO MILIGAN LMAO Congrats and press F to Katie at the same time
April 24, 2023

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She’s got a screw loose and will pop your head open
So Miligan having a few screws loose is a well-known fact somehow?
April 24, 2023

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“Also, send her a message from me. ‘Your stunt has the civil rights crowd after our shop! Customers are scared, and we’re losing sources! How you gonna make up for that, huh? How?!’ Give her that verbatim!”
OOF Well I know the intellectual troll and thus her research must've been publicized but...
April 24, 2023

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It pained him to know he was making her feel that way. It was his fault she’d done that for him and his fault she was feeling anxious.
I understand but honestly imo both of you are at fault here lol And mostly Chela for forcing it
April 24, 2023

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He could never hate her. He knew this was all his fault.
OLIVER YOU'RE TOO KIND 😭😭😭
April 24, 2023

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It did hurt—but that was an old wound he’d carried for some time.
Ara??
April 24, 2023

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But when she saw that, the Azian girl clutched a hand to her chest.
OOOH SOMEONE IS JELLY
July 31, 2023

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That alone pitched them against the Kimberly approach, and the two schools’ students frequently clashed. Plus, the current Featherston principal was a hard-line civil rights supporter.
Hoooh rival schools, interesting
July 31, 2023

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“I know, let me show you a trick—a gesture of goodwill!”
Return of Oliver the Comedian!
July 31, 2023

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But instead, something cold hit his face.
Well shit
July 31, 2023

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“Say you’re sorry,” he hissed. One look in his eyes showed he was well past angry and borderline homicidal. Even Oliver gulped. He’d never seen his roommate this worked up.
EVEN PETE LOST IT AFSHJDKSS BUT HE AIN'T LETTING HIS FRIEND GOT STOMPED ON YO 🥺🥺🥺
July 31, 2023

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“Get those tables back. Chef, we’re good, right? Damages on our bill.” Three young men and women had stood up in turn, their wands casting magic on the tables and chairs before shoving the food and diners to the sides of the room—and clearing enough space for a brawl.
AGSHSJS THEY'RE JUST LETTING IT HAPPEN 😭😭😭 Magic is sure convenient
July 31, 2023

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The three older mages stood around the ring like referees, grinning. All three were Kimberly upperclassmen—and the chef shrugging in the kitchen an alumnus.
HOLY HELL TERNYATA LOL
July 31, 2023

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Guy’s fist bounced off a second-year boy’s head.
Ofc Guy is using his fist lmao
July 31, 2023

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their campus life was so peaceful it might as well not be on the same planet as Kimberly.
So Kimberly really is a unique school lol
July 31, 2023

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Oliver had feared the customers would complain, but they just kept on eating, shrugging off the whole debacle. The kitchen had paid the entire brawl no heed at all, cooking away—a fracas like this was undoubtedly a regular occurrence.
The effect of being so close to Kimberly and having rival school students lmao, fights are normal 😭😭😭
July 31, 2023

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This reminded them—shortly after they’d started here, an insult directed at Katie had prompted a brawl in a classroom.
I was just thinking about this! Development (?) lmao. How funny. Even better since anime episode 3 where it happened just aired last week
July 31, 2023

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Featherston has long suffered at the hands of Kimberly tyranny.
Just what has been happening to these 2 schools omg lmao the history and grudge run deep
July 31, 2023

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To avoid midair collisions, Galatea flight was strictly regulated,
So basically like airplanes lmao. Airspace and routes stuff but without ATC. Or maybe more like highways. Nice. Simple, logical, and effective, I like it
July 31, 2023

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She’d hoped—prayed—he would throw caution to the wind and tell her he didn’t want her to go.
Katie...😭😭😭
July 31, 2023

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Here she was blessed with a friend like him, yet she craved something more than that. That was stupid. She had no right. She hadn’t earned that. She’d never laid a claim on him.
So she admitted that she llkes Oliver here?
July 31, 2023

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He’d taken her hand as they walked—a smile on his lips and a tenderness in his gaze
This volume be like: Oliver flirting with the girls LMAO Though that Chela was very...out of nowhere 💀 at least it's always been obvious Katie has feelings for Oliver (understandably) There's even an illustration of this lewd hand-holding omg 😭😭😭
July 31, 2023

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No one behind them was crass enough to say a word.
Guy and Pete probably be like: damn look at this playboy
July 31, 2023

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“I’d love to talk to my darling girl as well, but that will have to wait. If I put this talk off any longer, I’m sure she’d never let me hear the end of it.”
Another illustration?! So soon?!
July 31, 2023

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“Wha—?! Wait! I thought you had this!” “So did I! But this is a time for survival, not vanity!” There wasn’t a trace of shame in Theodore’s tone.
AGSHSJS LMAOOOO 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 THEODORE PLS YOU MAKE EVERYTHING FUNNY RIP your hand tho but issoke mages can grow hands back easy
July 31, 2023

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Oliver had suspected as much, so he didn’t take it too hard. Theodore was clearly going to be of no help whatsoever.
Theodore pls some instructor you are 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭
July 31, 2023

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“But fear not. Our bargain stands,”
Bruh 💀 Theodore yabai And he knows Nanao has the 7th spellblade...
July 31, 2023

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a term for clearly excessive corrections that occurred when mages violated the rules of the world.
So the world has rules? Interesting
July 31, 2023

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The second spellblade—Creumbra, the self-racing shadow.
OOH THEODORE HAS A SPELLBLADE And all the talk about doppelganger led to this...interesting
July 31, 2023

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“I swore an oath to Chloe…and you must deliver on it!”
CHLOE?!?! WHAT'S THEIR RELATIONSHIP PLUS WITH NANAO NOW
July 31, 2023

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Chapter 4: Games of the Sky

“Just to be sure,” his brother said, “you did use protection?” “…Didn’t do anything that would require that.”
# practice safe sex
July 31, 2023

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but that sort of talk was standard at Kimberly. He knew full well he was the touchy one here, so he left his gripes unsaid
Kimberly truly another level
August 1, 2023

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There was a girl in the box, curled up like a cat. His covert operative—Teresa Carste. “She says she feels…safest there. Just…leave her be, okay?” Shannon asked, eyes on her tea prep.
Teresa is a cat confirmed lmao
July 31, 2023

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“…Wh-why bare-handed?” “It’s faster.” “But…your hands get dirty…” “I can simply wash them,”
Teresa is so quirky and hilarious lmao
July 31, 2023

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And that upbringing had all been so she could serve him. That fact had never sat well with Oliver
Poor girl :'
July 31, 2023

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“…Where’d she go?” “The rafters. I think she hit peak embarrassment.”
Agshsjs understandable Let her be now
July 31, 2023

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wrapped around her shoulders from behind. “Honestly, you are so cute.” “………Um, you can’t even see my face, though.”
Are you flirting right now, Miligan?? Lmao
August 1, 2023

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“It really helps,” he muttered. “I’m done being left behind.”
Guy... 🥹🥹🥹
August 1, 2023

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“Wish I could’ve convinced her, too,” he said. “This place isn’t all dark and hostile.” But the girl he spoke of was no
😭😭😭😭😭
August 1, 2023

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“Who you gonna bang first?”
LMAOOO OF COURSE SHE ASKED THAT. I'M NOT SURPRISE BUT THAT STILL THREE ME OFF 🤣🤣🤣
August 1, 2023

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“…Are they your parents?” “They care about their friends! A-and we’re done talking about this!”
LMAOOOO yes they're the team parents 🤣🤣🤣
August 1, 2023

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“Be sure it’s someone who really matters, huh…? There was no one to tell me that when it was my time.”
I'm surprised by how casual Kimberly and its students are about sex and virginity, it's refreshing if not a bit crass, but I do think one shouldn't rush into things and get sweep by the mood. When and who they wanna bang should be up for themselves ...Though I guess that leans more to what Oliver and Chela said, and thus more romantic and idealistic
August 1, 2023

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failing to complete an assignment always resulted in injury. Withdrawing was one way to protect yourself.
Sasuga Kimberly, brutal lol Glad they can withdraw if they want though
August 1, 2023

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There was a clear indicator of how dangerous today’s magical engineering assignment would be: the number of lollipops.
WHAT AN INDICATOR LMAOOO
August 1, 2023

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The toll upon your bodies will be greater than usual, but never fear! They’ve been ordered not to crush your skulls or hearts.
Very reassuring, thanks /s
August 1, 2023

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several students were caught under the golem, unable to get away in time. The sight of them twitching, their lower bodies
Terrifying 😰
August 1, 2023

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Joseph Albright, already barking further orders. Oliver blinked once, then grinned. This was exactly the approach he’d been about to suggest. And a different voice was calling out in the other direction—Tullio Rossi.
So happy to see them again with their character developments!! Rossi especially hehe, I love him and his handsome face 😊 Plus points by how they're all working together for the same goal now, really happy to see it
August 1, 2023

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Richard Andrews yelled. “We can’t have these running around underfoot!”
Of course, he's here too!! Even happier to see him again after he's missing for so long lol
August 1, 2023

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Not one of them had anything left below the knee.
Brutal and terrifying 😰
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replaced by Stacy, Fay, Rossi, and Andrews. Rossi glanced down the ranks and grinned. “Ha-ha-ha! We meet again, eh? All my favorite faces!” “Skip the chatter, Mr. Rossi. This is hardly the time for a reunion.”
THE GROUP IS HERE!!! EPIC 🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭 Happy to see them acknowledging it too lmao What Rossi said - so true bestie!! All my favorite faces!!
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His voice was free of the scorn it once held. That alone was admirable progress.
Character development!! 🥹🥹🥹
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Pete looked surprised, clearly not expecting a compliment from Albright.
GG Pete the bookworm!! Finally, usable knowledge!! And Albright once again showing that character development, love to see it
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Everyone nodded. They all knew one another’s skills, so no one argued. The sheer speed of this consensus made Oliver wonder if the canceled first-year battle royal had actually not been a total waste of time, after all.
Honestly yeah the battle royale being canceled is like an aborted arc, a waste of time other than introducing new characters and fights lol (although I think it's for the best, volume 3 was amazing, and it's not like what Ophelia did was coming out of nowhere, she did warn Oliver), glad to see it brought up again and showing how it's actually pretty helpful
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“Katie, Guy, Pete! Cover the instructor’s eyes!”
How fun lmao
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“Pardon me!” “Ohhh?!” She put her hand over his eyes. Shaking his head, Pete did the same, and Guy loomed behind them, using his tall frame to further obscure Enrico’s view.
🤣🤣🤣
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Before he could finish that thought, there was a cry from the sphere golem team. “A—a magic trap! There’s a magic trap in the golem!”
Love to see how the students naturally split groups/tasks and work together in tandem nonetheless Also ofc there's a trap lol, nasty
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Andrews joined Albright at the sphere golem.
Andrews barely said or showed any action after his initial appearance in this chapter, damn it 😭😭😭
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Rossi shrugged. “Disarming ’as never been my forte. Maintaining this icy chill will be my sole contribution.”
LMAO very honest, I like it
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“Pete?! But—,”
PETE ON THE ACTION TOO, LET'S GOOO!!
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It was high time Oliver adjusted his own perception accordingly. “…Okay,” he said with a nod. “Help us out.”
Development for Oliver too 👍 let them have action too sometimes!!
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“You cannot be serious!” Rossi wailed, taking another turn on freeze duty.
FREEZE DUTY LOL
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Pete’s been the sharpest mind, always one step ahead on picking apart how it works. He’s really thrown himself into magical engineering,
So his plus point is magical engineering, wooo so happy to see everyone's growth and plus points!!
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“…Can you hold me, Oliver…? Doesn’t matter how…”
Oliver pls stop flirting this volume (impossible) lmao Jk this time it's very much justified, go give Pete all the support he needs!!
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This horrifying warlock was praising him . He’d said he had potential—Pete, whose nonmagical background had left him dismissed by all and sundry.
I'm so happy for Pete 🥹🥹🥹 he deserves everything
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I’ve gotta take this madman down. As soon as I can, before he destroys my friend.
Overprotective much hehe But yeah Enrico is sus even though I quite like how he closely watches over his students and rewards them, which is like, damn great (fuck the level of the threats though, he's definitely not sane)
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“…Of course I do. I’m your catcher,”
THEY'RE DATING, YOUR HONOR
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“It’s her way of showing respect. She’d have won in a normal fight, but she made a point of taking her opponent out with the turn. That’s how much Ms. Hibiya’s flying impressed her… And I’d call that a pretty promising senior league debut.”
Sportsmanship! Beautiful rivalry!! 🥹
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“Oh, Horn’s all fired up!” “His wife got dropped! That’d get anyone ticked off.” “I hear that catch was extra gentle.” “Well, yeah, you gotta be. It was his wife falling!”
AGSHSJS OMG SO MUCH TEASE LMAOOO 🤣🤣🤣 I love them so much lmao they're speaking facts. Nanao is Oliver's wife, so true bestie!! My fellow shippers!!
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“…? Why are they cowering?” “Waiting for Ashbury’s lashing. Hibiya nearly downed one and did down the other.”
LMAO press F to them 😂😭 their team won but at what cost...
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“…We’re saved…!” “Thank you, Hibiya… Thank you…!” “Don’t thank our enemies! I mean, I get it, but…”
🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 Congrats for being saved y'all A team at the mercy of the ace, huh...totally feel like something out of a shounen sports series lol
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and put his arms around her. The lingering Perfume was long since gone. But still his pulse quickened, and he was forced to control himself.
SUCH A CUTE HUG WITH ILLUSTRATION AAAAAAAAA I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 🥺🥺🥺🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭 PLEASE KISS ALREADY DAMN IT!! Also Nanao making Oliver go doki doki hehe she's truly special
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Kevin’s suggestion. Good way to get used to labyrinth camping…
Extreme lol sasuga The Survivor
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His body was covered in fresh cuts and scratches. “…What are these?!” Oliver gasped. “You just…smeared ointment on them? No healing spells?!” “Ah…yeah, that’s the thing. I can’t use healing spells yet.
GUY 😭😭😭😭😭
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“But once anything does, it’s too late. You gotta train yourself now, or you’ll be helpless when shit goes down.”
He has a valid point 🥺🥺🥺 his feelings of frustration for being so weak and helpless is very understandable, too
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He locked an arm around Oliver’s head. As he pulled his friend close, Guy’s voice grew even more intense. “Next time, I ain’t letting you go alone.”
OLIVER FLIRTS WITH EVERYONE, BOYS INCLUDED LMAO- jokes aside this is so heartwarming. Bros!! 🥹🥹🥹 it's pretty simple, but Guy (and Pete and Katie) got more character depth and development from being frustrated for being weak and thus try their best to catch up. I love it
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A blunt question, equal parts concern and condescension. He knew that but merely shook his head, not arguing. He thought it was only fair that the older students would feel that way.
Really makes me wonder why they even join him when they don't fully acknowledge him. Perhaps my conjecture is correct - that other than Oliver's mother, there are more victims and they all seek revenge for their own reasons?
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