Chapter 49 - The Ark Of Monody (1/2)

”I'll take that as a yes,” said Z, looking at the way Mavislin held her whip.

As Mavislin continued to destroy the attacks, Z found it hard to imagine this was the same small child that had a mountain of plushies in her room. The way she moved, the way she held her whip and defended herself. Those moves were not inexperienced at all.

She was completely a different person once she entered the battlefield. Her moves were smooth and agile. Stable but she could also catch the Time Boy off guard. As if her body danced to the rhythm of battle.

”I've never thought he would lose control,” replied the Valkyrie, destroying a ball of Electric.

”This is usually the result of being a Time Mage. Not only he is draining out his Elemental Energy, but he is also using his life force to power the spells,” explained Z, dodging a few more spells.

Despite his chubby appearance, Z was agile. Like Mavislin, he was dodging attacks with ease and propelling his own body up into the sky with just one hand.

”What do you mean by life force?”

”He is taking the years of his life to supply and make up for the lack of Elemental Energy he needs for the spells. In other words, he is aging quicker than us when using strong spells.”

Mavislin looked at the man in horror.

”What type of Magecraft is that?!” she exclaimed, dodging another blast.

”It's not a type. If the Mage is desperate enough, they can take away years of their future to make sure the spell functions properly. It's called 'Using your Lifeforce',” explained Z.

”The days that never came, the moments that never were,” she murmured as she looked at Raiyen.

She knew she had to end the fight soon, even Z was beginning to waver. He was unable to finish the battle without killing the young boy, which was a huge hurdle on his part. Mavislin stood still as she allowed her Aura to flare up.

”Let the light flow. Let the dark fade. Divine punishment descends from the heavens. Overturn this spell for this land to strive and flourish once again...” chanted Mavislin, as she closed her eyes.