Chapter 85.4 - The First Year at the Academy - A Multitude Of Colors (4)
"That is... the New Year's bell?"
"No, signal for that it's almost here."
Lola informed me as I gazed into the distance.
Something like a New Year's Eve bell? It wasn't that in Leadvarth.
"Well then, shall we go outside?"
Elphimia said that and headed to get her coat.
Lola followed her as if it were only natural.
It seemed like a New Year's visit.
But we've already done that.
Curiously, I looked at Elphimia, and she turned back.
"Is the roof still open?"
"At the moment, it's in the middle of repairs. I haven't done anything yet."
"Then let's climb up to the roof."
As if it were a brilliant idea, everyone went upstairs.
Under Lambert's command, we used chairs and shelves to create makeshift stairs.
Most of us could climb on our own, but Lola, Lily, and Dana needed help from the rest to make it up to the roof.
The winter sky was clear, and the moonlight poured down on Selene.
Numerous bonfires were lit on the main street, making it brighter than an ordinary night.
As my home used to be a commercial facility, it was taller than the surrounding buildings.
Although I couldn't see everything, I had a good view of a considerable area.
By this point, I had a vague idea of what to expect.
In my previous life, New Year's Eve was a solemn occasion, but I had heard that it was more festive overseas.
And if it's Selene, there can only be one thing.
"Magic, right?"
"Yes. People celebrate the New Year by casting magic into the sky."
Lola replied, looking a little chilly.
As everyone waited in line, the bonfires on the main street started to go out one by one.
It was about to begin.
Amidst Selene's moonlit streets, the bells rang once more.
Even though I knew it was coming, I couldn't help but be amazed.
People simultaneously cast countless spells, illuminating the city with hundreds of colors.
That was no isolated event.
It happened all over Selene.
Most were bolt-type spells, but there were also many ball-type spells, some of which I had never seen before.
Elphimia seems to share the same impression and lets out a deep sigh.
"I've never thought this city could be so ridiculous."
"Agreed."
From Lola's way of speaking, this is an annual tradition.
Even though Elphimia closed her mouth, she's still revealing it openly.
Truly, this city embodies Alpha's spirit.
Meanwhile, a variety of lights continue to color Selen's night sky.
This spectacle will go on until morning as long as there is magical power.
I thought there were unusually many visitors to the city, but this must be the main attraction.
As I contemplate this, Elphimia takes a step forward.
"I can't compete with something like that."
Concentrating, she releases [Freezing Storm] above my house.
Tiny ice shards flutter down.
Everyone voices their admiration.
Alright, I'll join in too.
Dodging through the [Freezing Storm], I cast [Fireball].
Then another one. And one more.
Ice shards glitter amid the bursting balls of flame.
While everyone is captivated by the sight, Elphimia suddenly tugs at my sleeve.
"Hey, they're overlapping."
Ah, I must have used [Multiple Casting].
I slow down my pace and, while I'm at it, slip [Shock Bolt] in between the [Fireball].
The ice shards reflect the lightning, making them even more beautiful than the [Fireballs], but they appear a bit feeble.
I want to use [Multiple Cast] on a grand scale.
Even with basic spells, it would look spectacular.
Elphimia adds [Sanctuary] to her [Freezing Storm].
The ice shards shimmer in blue, creating a stunning beauty.
Before I know it, residents have come out of the surrounding houses, forgetting about the cold as they look up in awe.
It seems like the neighbors are enjoying themselves too.
I wonder if I've been able to be of some help.
Not to be outdone, I start firing [Fireball], [Shock Bolt], [Magic Bolt], and [Ice Bolt] one after another, trying to use flashy magic that would stand out against the night sky.
"How many attributes do you have?"
I hear Lambert's voice from behind.
That's not the point.
Even with all this, I'm still losing.
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