Magical Duels.
A tradition that was as old as magic itself, originally it was meant as a way to test who was in the right by using the knowledge of spell casting.
Eventually, it turned into something noblemen would use to fight over the most meaningless squabbles one could think of.
And then it evolved into something akin to a sport in colosseums.
Or at least that's what Mother told me in that particular class at home while rambling about no one wanting to duel her nowadays.
And I mean, why would you duel one of the most powerful and dangerous magical girls in the world?
No one is dumb enough.
Besides father, but as a powered that is a moot point anyway.
Why is this relevant you ask?
"You both know the rules for a duel?" Asked the teacher of the blonde girl and the blue-haired smart-ass.
"Yes." Said Michael Shepherd, the [Sage].
"I guess." Answered the blonde girl, [Elemental Weaver].
"Good enough." And on that note, the teacher flew to the stands and erected a force field around the arena.
"This is a demonstration, both students don't have nearly enough power to kill unless they aim at vitals. But we will use the [Shield] generators to protect your body." Said the teacher.
"Even if you do get a vital hit, at best your transformation might end. We don't want to get into the habit of that happening since that will also forcibly end all your [Security Nodes] exposing your identity to the world at large." Finished the teacher activating a magic circle embedded into her stand.
After that another magical circle showed at the feet of both students and a warm light embraced them.
It was only visible for a few seconds before fading.
"That will shine red when it detects fatal damage to your [Shifted Body] and so it will mark your defeat." Added Agatha to her explanation.
"So anything goes so long it isn't aimed at a vital spot but we need to defeat the enemy." Asked Michael.
Elizabeth was almost sure that if she was the one asking that then she would get reprimanded.
"Exactly, we aren't here to torture each other though. So don't go too hard and try to finish the combat. You can also make your opponent Yield "... Finished saying the teacher.
She somehow got the feeling that the teacher had given too much emphasis on that word.
"Want to make a bet?" Asked Michael to the blonde girl.
"Nope ★" Answered the blonde girl without wasting a single instant.
"What?" Said the astonished [Sage].
"Why did you think I would accept?" Continued the blonde girl "I earn nothing, you have nothing I want."
"Prepare yourselves!" Came the thunderous voice of the teacher from a magical circle that worked as a voice amplificator.
This was necessary since the inside of the barrier was isolated from the outside world.
Even if Elizabeth found it somewhat wasteful. Couldn't they use wireless tinker tech for that?
"START!" But she didn't have time to think about that.
First, it was time to dodge!
Mother always told her, in a magical fight, always dodge first and think later.
