Maple Forest Clearing.

It's only seven in the morning.

The clearing is empty, with only the Wisteria Tree Spirit present.

After Shami and Saili appeared, a gentle breeze blew, lifting the latter's smooth black hair.

Although the sky is already bright, the purplish-red dawn hasn't dissipated yet. Sunlight filters through the treetops from the horizon, casting long shadows on the ground.

The white-haired maiden has been waiting for a long time.

"Saili, I'd like to see your strength," Shami looked at Saili, "So, I've planned for you to have a duel with Lina."

"No matter how you think about it, a mage can't possibly confront a swordsman head-on."

The Magical Girl Dammy slightly furrowed her brows.

In a normal one-on-one duel, swordsmen and mages have a nine-one split.

Once approached closely, the mage is pretty much done for.

"Of course, it's not a normal duel."

At this time, the white-haired maiden walked over, giggling.

"You'll lose, oh, in a limbo contest against Lina~"

"It's not that kind of contest, Lina!"

Shami glanced at the Magical Girl, although she had already become a Demon Envoy, he knew little about Shield Magic.

"Saili, could you briefly explain your Shield Magic?"

The Magical Girl crossed her arms, her expression calm, yet her eyes couldn't hide the occasional flash of pride.

"In the magic classification, unlike Fire Magic or Water Magic, Shield Magic isn't learned by every mage. It's a rare miracle-type magic, meaning only a Magical Girl specially favored by the Magic Goddess can learn it. Currently, I'm the only one on the continent who can comprehend Shield Magic. When Shield Magic is cultivated to its peak, it can withstand any attack in the world."

Looks like I've truly found a great treasure.

Shami mused silently.

"Shield Magic can produce different effects according to the scope, precision, and thickness of the defensive shield formed."

"If the defensive scope is smaller, the thickness of defense generated will be greater, making the enemy's attacks harder to break."

"What if it's defending just one person?"

"At full effort, the attacks I can withstand are beyond your imagination," the Magical Girl asserted confidently: "If it's a large area defense, even then it can protect a fair amount of space against many normal attacks."

Shami clapped his hands in satisfaction.

"Excellent. You can become the spokesperson for the absolute defense of the demon clan in the future."

The Magical Girl cast a sidelong glance.

"Don't randomly assign me such titles. I haven't even said if I agreed to it yet."

"Perfect. Lina's swordsmanship possesses a strong killing ability, and she currently represents the absolute attack for the demon clan."

"Eh? No, not really..."

Lina's small face turned a bit embarrassed.

A small-time hero who couldn't even touch the previous demon lord, how could she be worthy of such an honorable title?

Saili looked at the white-haired maiden.

This corrupted heroic maiden had given her a great shock.

As a swordsman wielding a sword while chanting, then delivering a fatal blow to solve the former Legion Commander Aguli.

The scene is still vividly remembered.

Shami looked interested.

"I want to see whether absolute defense or absolute attack can have the upper hand when they face off."

Lina and Saili exchanged a glance.

It turns out to be a serious duel.

Driven by Shami's words, both became interested in the other's abilities.

"I'll give you enough preparation time. Then, Lina can use her swordsmanship to strike Saili's magic shield and see who is more powerful."

"Sounds easy, but Lina's strike is not ordinary."

The Magical Girl acknowledged the white-haired maiden's strength.

"Seems like a life-or-death duel..."

The white-haired maiden grew tense.

"Not really! Just a normal duel. Just a gentle touch is enough."

The Magical Girl looked at Lina, conceding the other's strength, yet she had absolute confidence in her Shield Magic.

No matter how the opponent attacked, they could not break her Shield Magic.

"No problem, Lina?"

"No problem..."

Compared to the Magical Girl's calm confidence, the white-haired maiden seemed a bit timid.

Unbeknownst to her being labeled as the demon clan's absolute combat power, praised by Shami.

Using her little swordsmanship against Saili's Shield Magic.

Seems like a loss...

"What about preparation time?"

"The same amount of time as Lina," the Magical Girl said casually.

Shami turned to the white-haired maiden.

"Hmm..."

The white-haired maiden thought for a moment, and there's only that move left to use.

Last time, using that move to defeat Aguli took about three minutes to chant.

But three minutes probably wouldn't harm the Magical Girl's shield.

"How about three hours?"

"Too long! Is it intended for them to take a nap before the duel?" Shami immediately rejected, "Ten minutes then?"

"Oh, okay..."

The white-haired maiden's small face turned despondent.

"Anything else the two of you need to discuss?"

The two girls thought for a moment, and simultaneously said, "I want to stand on the right side."

"Huh?"

Maple Forest Clearing, on each side.

The Magical Girl and the Heroic Maiden each stood on one side, with black and white hair flowing.

Shami stood in the middle.

Once settled, both girls began their chants.

"Honorable Great Sword Saint Mino..."

The white-haired maiden held her long sword with both hands, respectfully placing it in front of her.

"Honorable Magic Goddess..."

The black-haired girl held the Magic Book in one hand, while her other hand gently moved over it, drawing strands of magic-infused light with her finger.

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