�The first form in the Four Way Formation is the Defense Form.�

Ethella�s Spirit Zone closed in and transformed into a cube with 20 triangular faces. Although it looked rough, it appeared similar to a sphere from a distance.

PR/N: Imagine a sphere that�s sort of squarish and has a low-polygon count, that�s what it looks like.

�The basis of the Defense Form is the cube. It�s about building a mental framework using the frames. Oh, and the frames are the triangular faces, for those who don�t know. The more frames the cube has, the more durable it becomes. It�s also a shape that can protect a large number of allies. Next is the Attack Form.�

Ethella changed the shape of her Spirit Zone. The spherical surface area seemed to decrease, while dozens of long needles extended in all directions.

�The Attack Form has, what we call, a star shape. In return for decreasing the center area, it extends the number of Zones. It covers all directions, so you don�t have to worry about the location of your target. It�s the ideal form when dealing with multiple enemies. Next is the target form.�

Ethella�s Zone changed once again. Her Spirit Zone extended out into the four cardinal directions: north, east, south, and west. The final form was shaped like a cross.

�The basis of the Target Form is the cross. It has the longest range among the basic forms of the Four Way Formation, and although its power is less than that of the Offensive Form, it can easily detect and seize the target.�

As she flicked her finger, the targets began to encircle Ethella and in response, she followed the targets with sharp eyes.

�45 degrees to the side. Fire.�

The cross started spinning, and every time the cross caught a target, fire shot out. Magic was cast simultaneously, front to rear, left to right. And no mistakes were made. It was as if she also had eyes located at the back of her head.

�What you need to master for the Target Form is the speed of your Spirit Zone rotation. While, when done to an extreme, the Straight Form will have the greatest range. But this adjustment is only really used when attacking from a distance and if the target is straight ahead. Since a mage is usually stationed at the very end of a straight line, it is extremely difficult to change the direction of the Spirit Zone.�

Ethella stopped talking for a second and took the time to wipe her glasses.

�Lastly, the Deviate Form is about shifting the center of the Zone. In other words, it would be like moving your brain.�

Shirone did not understand. The center of the Zone indicates the mage�s head, so how could someone just move it?

Ethella returned to the basic form.

After a while, her Spirit Zone began to move while maintaining its shape as a sphere.

Ten seconds later, her Spirit Zone completely detached from Ethella�s body.

Shirone was amazed. If a Zone was a mage�s mind, what was in the center of that Zone?

�This is the Deviate Form. It�s a special one among the four forms. This is because the further away it goes, the smaller the zone becomes. And learning it is quite difficult. It is to the point that there are mages that specialize in only that form. That is how hard it is to handle the Deviate Form. However, there is one thing to keep in mind� It is the fastest among the four forms. Its activation speed is instant.�

For a finale, Ethella showed her students the Four Way Formation in sequence, one after the other. From a hardened cube, to a jagged star, then a stretched cross, and finally, when it returned to a sphere, the Zone broke off from her body and rapidly whirled around her.

�Whoaaaaa��

Class 7 students finally realized. The Four Way Formation was not something easily achieved within a year or two. The teacher in front of them was a certified Grade 6 mage, not a brainless, innocent-looking child.

�From now on, you guys will be practicing the Four Way Formation. You�ll be practicing the four forms in repetition. Now, let�s spread out by class and practice.�

The students were taught different lessons according to their class. Shirone took Ethella�s class along with Class 7 students.

�First of all, let�s learn more about the Defense Form. Depending on the mage�s propensity, they will have an easier time with certain forms. But it�s good to constantly polish and strengthen the Defensive Form. Because even in chaotic battlefields, you will be able to concentrate, and above all, you will gain the strength to resist Anti-Magic.�

Shirone recalled the precautions he had heard yesterday, and since the staff did not answer, his question still remained.

[Translator � Anwen]

�Ms. Romie, I have a question. Um� May I ask a question?�

�Hoho, feel free to ask. I hope asking if you can ask a question was not your question.� JrNovels.com