Chapter 114 (2/2)

Link had finally given up on his search for Bale. However, he was still wary and kept his Flame Blast spell unreleased, waiting for Herrera to cast a new spell.

Keeping the Flame Blast spell in his arsenal would not only ensure their safety against Bale, but also deter Shade from going on the offensive. Link was not planning to give up that vantage point.

In this time, Herrera did two things. First, she activated her defensive magic equipment, releasing a Level-4 Defensive spell, Light Guarding Barrier.

The spell only took 0.5 seconds to appear, providing protection to both Herrera and Link.

Secondly, she started channeling a new Light of Zenith spell. It would take longer for her to cast it this time, but with the deterrence from Link’s Flame Blast spell and the protection from the Light Guarding Barrier, she had more than enough time.

Even if Bale appeared, they would be able to react in time.

Shade was furious to see Link handling the situation with such arrogance. To think that Link would continue to put him down instead of ending the battle with his spell.

“I will make you pay for looking down on me!” Shade started his retaliation. Mana surged into his stage and a black skeleton swiftly took form. This was a Level-5 secret dark elemental spell, Shadowed Skeleton.

If his spell was successful, at least one of them would be seriously injured.

However, Link was still calm and collected.

Link might seem to be bursting with arrogance. However, no one here knew that he was once revered as an Archmage by many!

As an Archmage, he was extremely observant of every move his opponent made. He knew that this Shadowed Skeleton was simply an ordinary Level-5 spell without any Supreme Magical Skill enhancements.

Since it was an ordinary spell, its spellcasting time could be easily deduced.

To be able to tell the spellcasting time from the fluctuation of magic waves was part of the fundamentals of being a Magician.

Link happened to be extremely skilled at this.

Herrera’s Light of Zenith spell would take form earlier than Shade’s Shadowed Skull spell—it should be a 0.3 second time difference.

In this time, Link did not sense any additional magic wave fluctuations in the hall. Convinced that Bale would not be able to change the tide of the battle even if he attacked now, Link fired his Flame Blast spell without any hesitation.

The fireball flew across the hall and struck the remaining dark rune with full force.

Boom! A loud explosion rang through the hall followed by a blast of heat.

Fire elemental spells were known for its offensive power and Flame Blast was one of the most destructive ones. Link’s spell penetrated through the weakened Dark Runic Barrier in an instant.

The fireball exploded and engulfed Shade in flames. In the midst of the dancing crimson flames were some black flames, caused by the forced interruption of Shade’s spellcasting.

Shade screamed in agony. While he had an immortal body, fire elemental spells were the bane of all Necromancers. Under the burning effect of magical flames, the endless pain directly assaulted his soul.

Furthermore, the interruption of his Level-5 spell resulted in the fearsome rebound of his magic.

Shade could only writhe in pain.

The effect of Flame Blast dissipated after three seconds. Shade collapsed helplessly onto the ground, his robe thoroughly burned; all that remained was a charred skeleton.

His staff was also broken and the green flames in his eyes flickered weakly. He was defeated and had lost all power to resist.

Shade’s Mage Towers were next to useless in this direct confrontation.

Link and Herrera made use of their advantage which allowed them to maximize their strength, overwhelming Shade with a calculated outburst of power and perfect cooperation.

Shade could not help but curse, “How can it be! How could I have failed?”

He had a Mage Tower which extended his range by miles. He also had a huge army of undead at his command. His only consideration in battles was how many minions would he be losing.

Complete failure on his side never seemed possible to him. Even if it was Dean Anthony, Shade was fairly certain of his victory as long as Anthony was traveling alone.

However, he was indeed defeated, at the hands of two young Magicians.

“Where is Bale?” Herrera asked coldly.

She still had not released her Light of Zenith, planning to keep it as a threat.

“I don’t know,” Shade gritted his teeth.

Bale’s transformation was almost complete. It was his only chance at turning the tables around. But just as he spoke, Link spoke, “Look, there seem to be something in the pool.”

Observation skills were one of the essential qualities a Magician must possess. Link had been looking for Bale this entire time, there was no way the pool could escape his eyes.

Shade was forlorn of hope.