Practical exam ~Claire vs Rei~

* Claire proclaims that she will cause Rei's dismissal while Rei flirts back with hopes they play a lot with each other.
* At the start of the match, neither move.
	+ Despite Claire taking initiative in her daily life, in combat she is composed and calculating.
	+ Rei does not act first because she wants to savor every moment.
* Claire asks why Rei hesitates but is provoked when Rei admits how she feels.
	+ Upset, Claire begins stomping her feet in anger.
	+ Rei casts Shut which causes a large, solid piece of earth to imprison Claire.
	+ The rock prison is quickly destroyed from within demonstrating the power of Claire's fire magic.
		- For context, even though Earth attribute is weak against Fire attribute, rock melts from as low as 600 C (sic) to 1200 C.
		- Even though fire magic normally exceeds 1400 C, melting rock takes time as it needs to heat up as well.
		- In short, Claire's fire power made quick work of Rei's rock wall demonstrating her magical power.
* Rei casts weaker versions of stone arrow at Claire.
	+ Claire creates a flame wall that typically isn't effective against solid objects but, due to her power, it melts all the arrows and proves the exception.
* Claire's fighting style is known as Crimson Queen.
	+ It's based on free, flowing flames: It's versatile that is a balance of offense and defense.
* As Rei continues to keep distance, Claire uses Flame Lance to attack.
	+ Rei reacts with another Earth wall.
	+ The difference however, is that this was an advanced wall made of tungsten carbide (tungsten tetracarbide)
		- It's twice the strength of steel with a melting point of 2800 C.
			* Even for Claire, this is impossible.
	+ Science isn't as developed as magic so this level of magic would never be reached.
		- Because rock walls already easily protect against ordinary fire magic, no one has bothered to improve.
	+ Mid-battle, Claire compliments (and insults) Rei for her technique.
* Claire releases another Flame Lance that misses Rei by a distance.
	+ Claire then causes the lance to turn and realign its target on Rei.
		- To be able to control it in this manner is considerably difficult.
	+ Rei sets up a defensive wall behind her.
	+ Claire responds with another new trick, Split, causing it turn into tiny flame bullets.
		- In addition, she also controls them to go around the wall.
	+ Rei defends herself not with another wall but shoots them all down with tungsten carbide bullets.
* Claire never surprises Rei with her moves because Rei is familiar with Claire's patterns from the game.
	+ Rei even hears Rod's disbelief as the match goes on.
* Claire borrows a page from Rod and emulates his attack with a barrage of flame bullets.
	+ With the bullets surrounding Rei, she has no choice but to cover behind a wall.
	+ While Claire attempts to burn out Rei's oxygen, Rei suspects this and is not worried as Claire doesn't have the same magical capacity.
	+ Rei challenges back by expanding her wall and securing more oxygen.
	+ Rei then expands a section of the wall to entrap Claire.
* Claire learned from the first trap and runs to avoid Rei's wall.
	+ Despite lacking the wind boost like Sein, Claire is very capable physically compared to the next woman.

* Misha remarks that although it is not as flashy as their match, it is impressive for expert magic users.
* Claire gets impatient with the chase and displays her strongest attack.
	+ She casts Magical Ray where calling out Shine, releases four crests that send a concentrated ray of energy fire towards Rei.
	+ Rei is too slow to deploy a wall but rather than getting hit, it is a warning shot from Claire.
	+ Magical beams do not behave like beams in Rei's previous world - It appears instantly and is almost impossible to evade.
* Claire tries to get Rei to quit due to the sheer power of her attack.
	+ Instead, Rei snaps her fingers and takes the ground from Claire.
	+ After confirming that Claire lands safely, Rei digs out another 20 meters.
* With Claire in a narrow hole, Rei has the advantage and asks Claire to submit.
	+ Claire lacks the air mobility of Sein.
	+ Water can't outpace the digging and the user risks dying.
	+ Claire could attempt to use her fire magic to propel herself but it is more likely the hole will collapse on itself and bury her.
	+ Sein calls out from the crowd to tell Claire to give up.
* Sein makes Claire realize that Rei never used her water magic against Claire.
	+ Rei could have dominated Claire from the start by hard countering her with water.
		- But she didn't because it wouldn't be fun.
		- She wanted to play with Claire.
	+ In game, the original protagonist was not able to master magic as quickly as this Rei does.
	+ Rei also admits to going easy on Claire which infuriates her more as she felt like she's been made a fool.
* In an attempt to escape, Claire uses fire magic to dig at the sides to create an easier way of escaping.
	+ Rei stands at the surface to cheer her on.
	+ At the same time, Rei continues removing soil as fast as Claire uses it.
* Lorec intervenes and declares Rei the winner.
	+ Rei is disappointed and returns Claire to the surface.
	+ Despite the worn, dirty, and disheveled Claire, Rei enjoys the sights.
* In the end, the candidates from the last three matches, the main company, all passed.
	+ In a previous part, Lorec mentions 5 available spots.
	+ It is unknown whether it was a mistake or that there was an exception to include a 6th person.
	+ Each of them receive an insignia to prove their membership.
* Rei approaches Claire to fulfill their bet.
	+ Rei again asks the same as before: "No matter what happens, please don't give up."
	+ Claire is surprised to be asked the same thing but solemnly swears to not give up.
	+ Rei is happy and they continue to flirt.
	+ Rei also hints that Claire is not aware of something yet but it's left vague that it something that cannot be avoided.
* It ends with Rei enjoying Claire today and a hope to admire her again tomorrow.

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