Chapter XIV

Summary

• The chapter starts with Lanistia complimenting the main character in a conversation during lunch. She tells them they have a good instinct in fights. This catches the main character off guard, as it's the first compliment they have received from Lanistia. They begin discussing their backgrounds in fighting, leading Lanistia to question why they initially started fighting.
• The main character explains that they started fighting because they enjoyed it and it was a good source of money. They then turn the interrogation around and question how Lanistia can see despite being blind. She explains she uses "Will" to imbue the air around her, allowing her to see. She surprisingly reveals she can imbue her surroundings at about 200 times per second.
• Following their conversation, a fight scene ensues between the main character and Conlis, a larger opponent. Despite being initially overwhelmed by Conlis's strength and size, the main character manages to outmaneuver him and win the fight. Despite this, Lanistia criticizes the main character for their lack of strategy and technique in the fight and emphasises the importance of physical skills in the Academy.
• Lanistia then challenges the main character to a fight, stating that she will not imbue any more Will than Conlis did in the previous fight. Although the main character is initially confident they can win, they quickly realise they have underestimated Lanistia and her training from the Academy. Despite the main character's best efforts, Lanistia wins the account of her superior training and discipline.
• Feeling humiliated, the main character splashes their face at a nearby fountain, viewing the welts left on their cheeks by Lanistia. They turn to Lanistia, ready to learn and improve their fighting skills.