49 Combat Magicians Part 4 (1/2)
”Prime -- Fire Shield.”
”Prime -- Focus Shot.”
Two magic skills was calmly activated by Grant as he waited for Michael to take action.
His Fire Shield actually just protects his front in a concave shape of barrier made of fire. Although with limited defense it can be seen that he may also be asking to be attacked from behind. But it could probably be a trap as well.
Another possible reason for using concave shield was that he has confidence on his mana shell not being easily destroyed and would have time to counter.
The Focus Shot is a ball of mana converted to any element that his mana artifact could utilize. This time, Grant's Focus Shot made a ball of flame on his right hand ready to be thrown once Michael appeared in his vision.
”He was now using a different series of magic. Prime Series was developed later than the Enchant Series if I'm not mistaken.”
”Hmm. Correct, I wonder what's the standard magic that our first years made.”
”It's definitely better. Michael hadn't shown his standard magic spells yet. But we'll know soon, I believe.”
Ericka commented as she noticed some changes in magic patterns of Grant. It was followed by Gilbert and Kazimir.
After Michael casted the 2 spell and did not notice any movement from his opponent, he silently went to move and positioned on right's hand side of Grant.
He was aware of Grant's preparation that is asking to be attacked, Michael can see his opponent's bright fire shield and fire focus shot that is attracting even in the dense fog he created.
'Let's see what's your plan. I'll take you on!'
Michael started his attack.
”Archon -- Earth Bind!”
”Cyclone Punch!”
He wasn't adept in using long range magic spells but has confidence in his combat skills. Combining magic to his physical attacks is more convenient for him.
Grant felt Michael's presence on his right and thrown his focus shot in same direction. But his feet was unable to move due to the Earth Bind that was activated, although the skill can be forcefully removed with sufficient strength, it has still thown his balance making him off the mark!
Michael easily avoided the shot and hit Grant's defense.
”Baaaammm!!”
A collision between a punch and a shield was heard followed by cracking sound.
”Once more!”
Michael shouted full of energy. His opponent tried to cast more defenive spell since his mana shell was about to be destroyed and tried to counterattack.
But Michael did not give him a chance as he opened his palm and gripped the mana shell.
”Vacuum Grip!”
A shattering sound was heard as the last magic spell that was used shattered the mana shell of Grant and the referees announced the result.
”This... I could still fight.”
Grant felt bitter on his lost because he hadn't shown his full ability yet. It happened so fast.
”If only we could still battle even without mana shell, I'll surely win!”
Michael did not think it was necessary to reply as he walked off the stage trying to act cool to the audience.
The audience applauded the duo on their battle. But apparently, the battle on the other stage were still ongoing.
”Vacuum Grip, that should be Samantha's magic spell.”
It was Wallace who commented. He had known the 3 first years background and somehow learned about their skills. He had even got familiar with Escanor and helped him create a better magic structure to utilize Hilda's abundant mana pool.
”Ohhh.. so our first years were using Archon Series? That's quite good.”