Chapter 23 - The black flag of the department of the javelin thrower

On the western side of Dongyun Academy, in a land of wind and sand, is the exclusive training ground of the Javelin Club, the surface littered with broken weapons and the remains of spears embedded in giant rocks, resembling a battlefield ruin or perhaps a hunting ground for colossal beasts.In the wind, a long banner with a black background and red patterns slowly rises, marking the initiation of the Battle Mobilization Order, and beneath the banner stands the legendary cold-faced assassin, the Executive Officer of the Second Order: Yuhuo Chuan - LiefengWith dark hair cascading over his shoulders, half of his face covered by an eye patch covering his right eye, the left eye burning like flames. A long spear glimmers coldly in his hand, his robes moving as if touched by an unseen wind."The Magic Department has been designated as a level one strategic target, and the mentor will agree to our 'actual combat review challenge.'"He scanned the field, his voice deep and cold."But we will not issue a challenge. Especially that sorcerer named Elfi-his spell configuration has weaknesses."A female member next to him raised her hand to speak: "But if we don't formally declare war, the mentor might intervene."Yuhuo Chuan replied calmly: "That's their rule, not the tactical rule.""The spear is a tactical hunting weapon. We do not declare war - we only take responsibility for the outcome."In the Magic Department's inner hall, Elfi is sitting in the information room analyzing the spell transformation diagrams when he suddenly feels a jolt in his mind... Something is chasing me."He immediately gets up and heads for the escape route, but as he turns, a spear bursts through the wall, grazing his ear and embedding itself in the wall!Elfi rolls to the ground, using a reverse motion to create three shadow clones with 'Shadow Mimicry', Just as he dodges - three more spears pierce the air simultaneously, attacking his position from three angles!"Projected spear throws...this is the Javelin Club!"His expression darkens, and a magic card appears in his hand, creating an illusionary barrier to block the spear barrage.But in the next moment, a tall, thin figure falls like a ghost from the ceiling, spear pointed at Elfi's throat.It's him - Yuhuo Chuan - Liefeng!"The review begins," he says coldly.The spear strikes the ground like flowing fire, bursting into five chain-like impacts that instantly shatter the barrier Elfi had set up.Elfi reacts quickly, retreating while releasing three Light Spell Cards to create a flow of Light Matrix to disrupt the pursuit."This isn't a battle, this is murder!" Elfi bellows."That's our definition of 'magic.'" Yuhuo Chuan takes a step forward, the tip of the spear locking on again."If you can truly hold out for three minutes, the Mentor will naturally intervene. But if you can't - then it's just a failed experiment."Elfi's pupils narrow. "...Then let's find out."Meanwhile, in the Mentor Observation Room, "Yuhuo Chuan has made his move," a Mentor remarks indifferently. "Are we not planning to intervene?"Another shakes his head: "This is a 'review,' not a 'challenge.' If the Magic Department can withstand this, it will enhance their prestige.""This is a choice between fire and blade - not about who can survive, but who deserves the future."Character Quote - Yuhuo Chuan - Liefeng"Spell formulas, honor, theories...if there's no determination to pierce a throat with the tip of a spear, they're all just waste paper."