223 Chapter 222 (1/2)

Leon was pretty sure that it was a waste of time, but he decided to check the dungeon shop for an item or tome that could have similar effects to the magic that could cancel magic... As expected, he found nothing. Although many used that feature since it was very convenient, the only thing convenient for Leon was the fact that he could buy infinity mana potions.

”Now what?” Leon massaged his eyebrows.

A magic item that could seal the mana within a radius couldn't be bought on the dungeon shop, but Leon was pretty sure that thing actually exists… somewhere in the universe. Anyway, since it was a magic item, it would use mana to stop mana from working the way it was supposed to be.

”I guess using mana; I will have to create a space which cut off the connection between everything around me and the outside world.”

That was easier said than done, but luckily, Leon knew the perfect way to test if he was trying the right methods… he just had to dissipate the poison mist and the increased gravity using his mana alone. Since it was too dangerous to practice that kind of magic near a dungeon, Leon returned to the surroundings of Eadmund's village.

Sitting on the ground while doing nothing but staring at the poison mist, Leon received someone dubious stares coming from the warriors who patrolled the surroundings. Still, they didn't waste their time asking Leon what he was doing, and he did the same ignoring them.

”… I guess the magic to cancel the mana of an area is a variation of Mana Dominion. Using Mana Dominion, I can feel the energy of the ambient and of anyone who tries to approach… so, do I have to use the boundaries of the barrier thicker to obtain that effect?”

That wasn't probably the case. If Leon does that, his mana would only become easily noticeable. It looked like just creating a dense barrier wasn't the answer… but what about it the inverse? Monsters could notice Leon's Mana Dominion, and that meant his mana was too thick… even though that skill barely consumes mana.

”…Me and my habit of thinking in grand scales from the very beginning… I have to start with baby steps.”

Leon discovered that he had to learn two things, create a barrier to stop anyone inside from using mana, and at the same time, the said barrier can't be noticed by anyone nearby… easier said than done. Anyway, there was no point in complaining, so Leon started to test a variety of things.

Maybe it was because Leon was getting more used and skilled using mana, or perhaps it was because the dragon hearts increase his intelligence a lot. Either way, Leon soon made some progress. Mana Shield and Mana Armor couldn't stop the poison mist from little by little damaging Leon's body, but after practicing and strengthening his Mana Shield, Leon obtained the stronger version of the same spell.

Congratulations! You have learned the skill: Mana Barrier.