At that speed, in the blink of an eye, she was completely restored!
"How…how is this possible!?"
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" Heh, "
It was still the same disdainful gaze, but this time, within the eyes glaring back at them, one could see a trace of anger.
"[Strike, O Spear of Thunder! In the name of the Executor, I command thee, grant unto me the title of Spirit of Lightning, Incarnation of Thunder, Queen of Storms, ]"
A high-speed chant of a short incantation!
In just a few seconds, directly in front, a golden magic circle unfolded once more.
The bombardment forged with almost no reaction time pressed down, causing the face of the one standing at the front to suddenly darken.
" Tch, "
Biting his lip until blood splattered, Fron's contorted face endured the stabbing pain in his brain as he too began chanting at high speed, unleashing a spell.
" Ten meters, "
" Victory is already cheering for us!"
"[Burn out, illegal work!]"
"[Will-o-Wisp]"
" ---- "
Invisible mana bullets shot forth from the colorless circle before Fron.
Though their speed wasn't as fast as Finn's thrown magic, at such a short distance, it took but the blink of an eye.
" !? "
The upper half of the woman's body swelled grotesquely!
" Zzzzt, "
As though a balloon had burst after reaching its limit.
" Boom, "
A deafening backlash explosion from the magic canceled the opponent's spell for the second time!
"That magic… could even nullify large-scale magic!?"
"A counter-type special spell? Just where did Fron learn such an extraordinary magic?!"
The two elf magicians could see it clearly, especially Lefiya. To face someone who wielded such magic, Fron was the ultimate bane of magicians.
Calling him a Spell-breaker was no exaggeration!
" Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh, "
Barely repaired less than half a minute ago, the enemy was blown apart again into a grotesque mess!
Its shrill scream, accompanied by a attack on spirit, tormented the ears of everyone, like demonic sound drilling into their heads.
" Hmph, "
Completely immune, Fron furrowed his brows while his lips twisted upward into a crazed grin.
"Ais, I'll help you break through its final defense. You'll deliver the finishing blow!"
"Wait, Fron! It should--"
"No, it must be you! Whether it's because of your skill's blessing or your connection to it, the final strike must be yours!"
"Besides, my magic has a special effect!"
With a cold laugh, Fron's entire body erupted in seething flames and thunder.
"[Face the end (Ragnarok), !]"
Without pause, Fron unleashed his magic at maximum power!
"[Surtr, !]"
Fron Argon was swallowed whole by black flames and crimson lightning, his figure barely visible, a twisted silhouette flickering within the blazing storm.
Golden eyes and a cerulean halo shone brilliantly amidst the unsteady flames as Fron pushed his body to its utmost limit!
"『Magic Dominion』, activate!"
"And finally, [, Firebolt!]"
" Boom, "
The staff in his hand, entwined with black fire, crimson thunder, and glowing rings of magical light, suddenly turned red-hot from within, like burning iron, hissing loudly.
"Ais, I'm going in!"
Without waiting for her reply, Fron, gritting his teeth through unending pain, gripped the radiant staff. In an instant, he became a streak of black lightning, charging straight toward the enemy just a breath away!
" Aaaaaahhhhh, "
With the enemy's scream, countless vine-like tendrils lashed out, desperate to block the ominous black flash surging toward it.
" Splurt splurt splurt, "
But along that path, everything was shredded to pieces and reduced to ashes!
Nothing could withstand Fron now!
Sensing what was about to come, the enemy's petal-armor glowed with cursed crimson energy, its massive body activating its defensive magic circle.
" Futile, "
Coldly spitting out those words, Fron unleashed his full power, staking everything to create the chance for Ais' final blow!
"My strongest strike, take it, twisted monster!!!!!!"
" Die!"
"[Finisher], ! "
[Burn to nothingness, Flame of Surtr (Surtalogi)!]
" Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!! "
From within the black flames, Fron roared with all his might, his staff blazing with the mingled radiance of black and crimson,
A hero's ultimate strike!
This was Fron Argon's all-out, all-or-nothing attack!
The brutal force pierced through the wall of monsters, shattered the vines, and broke the enemy's defense.
" Splurt splurt splurt, " Time itself seemed to halt.
Yet, before the overwhelming difference in level, this was the extent of Fron's effort.
"Ais, the rest is up to you!"
With a smile on his face, Fron's battered body was flung away along with shattered fragments of armor.
"Fron, " The girl looked at the young man tossed aside like a ragdoll, then at the now-exposed, defenseless female form. Rage twisted her eyes.
Biting her lip, the swordswoman snapped.
"[Awaken (Tempest), !]"
Wind surged around her body and blade, blurring her form in an instant!
"[Sweep forth (Avenger), !]"
" Boom, "
She became the eye of the storm, golden hair whipping wildly behind her.
Her toes touched lightly against the ground, and Ais leapt. At last, facing the enemy within reach, she charged headlong at its enormous body.
She became a raging storm-bringer, a sword of pure resolve, thrusting straight toward the massive plant's core, toward the fallen spirit's magic stone!
Winds raged violently around her body, both hands gripping the [Desperate]. Just as the cold gleam of her blade was about to pierce its mark,
The fallen spirit smiled again!
" ---- "
Suddenly, it opened its mouth wide, and within, a dark-colored magic circle lit up!
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T/N: Bonus chapter for crossing 400 power stones; the second bonus chapter will be out in sometime~