Seeing Richard's action, Noel was shocked, having not anticipated that Richard would be bolder than he had thought—not merely threatening but directly attacking him. Noel hastily released a Magic Shield to prepare for defense.
However, due to his haste, the defensive power of the Magic Shield was too weak, and with a "whoosh," it was violently pierced by the Metal Needle Richard was holding. Then, with a "thud," the Metal Needle, following the path of his eyeball, pierced into his brain.
Noel's entire body convulsed crazily, but he did not die. He reached out, still trying to pull out the Metal Needle. Right at that moment, with a "bang," the Metal Needle triggered an Air Explosion, and instantly, his head burst open like a watermelon smashed by a hammer.
