Amelia’s lightning magic was the fastest in the Academy—unquestionably the pinnacle of speed. Her already swift lightning spells became doubly fast under her command.

For a normal human, it was impossible to even react. By the time the eyes registered it, it would already be too late.

Could a person possibly dodge such lightning?

The answer was yes, but only under specific conditions. Magic, after all, caused subtle vibrations in the surrounding mana just before it was cast.

Anyone with sufficient magical knowledge could sense those vibrations and read the trajectory of the incoming spell.

Given Iria’s rising reputation as …