Certainly, Theo didnât have many means left to face Veronica.
Alfredâs Magic Missile, aka the Magic Bullet, could penetrate even 6th Circle magic defenses. Veronica had decided to only use up to 4th Circle magic, so she didnât have the means to prevent the Magic Bullet.
âWell, it wonât be that easy.â However, Theodore never lost his vigilance.
Even Alfred, who had turned numerous knights and magicians into corpses, had rarely faced a master level. According to the records, heâd been defeated by Blue Tower Master Blundell who had been of the 7th Circle at the time.
In other words, even the Magic Bulletâs utility against a master level magician wasnât absolute.
ââŚStop and raise the index finger,â Theo muttered as he looked at his index finger several times.
In order to use Magic Bullet with its original force, he had to train his fingers. The strength of Theoâs body had increased considerably after receiving some of Lee Yoonsungâs abilities, but unlike Alfred, Theoâs range was limited to the mid-range. However, it was, of course, a great improvement compared to when it could only be used several times a day.
Fortunately, Veronica waited until he finished thinking. It was an attitude which showed she was confident in her strength. There were still gaps, but he had no way to dig into them.
âIs there any way I can catch her weakness again? I felt like I had hit a wall with my knee, but it should be somehow okay if I use Magic Bullet. I canât think of any other way⌠Okay.â
As Theo finished his preparation, Theodoreâs magic power settled down. While his magic power remained still, it was like the calm before a storm. Veronica detected this and started circulating her four circles. Then shortly after thatâŚ
Pak! Theo triggered Battle Song, and his body disappeared in an instant. It was at a speed which exceeded a humanâs eyesight.
Theo would maintain a large distance between them the moment he realized there was no chance for him to win in close combat. That seemed like the most plausible move he would make, but Veronicaâs keen vision quickly caught his movements.
âComing to the medium range? I like you even more.â As Veronica spoke, she created fire arrows.
One Fire Bolt had enough power to pierce through any heavy armour. There were roughly 100 of such arrows. The arrows were completed in the blink of an eye and flew forward.
Dudududududu! The stadium floor was soon punctured with holes like a honeycomb.
Sweat dripped down Theoâs face as he barely avoided the fire arrows without any damage. He had used Battle Song to strengthen his skin as much as possible, but if he had blocked the attack from the front, he couldnât guarantee that any 5th Circle defensive magic wouldâve been able to block it.
It was reckless to fight against her with fire magic. Theo experienced this fact directly and immediately changed his attribute.
âEarth Wave!â
The ground shook from where he touched it with his palm, and the already tattered stadium floor moved like a wave towards Veronica. Having an enormous mass of earth rising up to swallow her would be really annoying, even for Veronica.
Kwaang! A wave of fireballs shattered the wave.
The destructive power was even stronger than normal Blaze Shells! Hot air blew away from the blast. It was a pressure which didnât let up even when smoke was covering Veronica. She looked forward with no fear.
However, instead of being overwhelmed by the pressure, Theo poured magic power into the ground with a smile of satisfaction. âMitra, now!â
[Hoing!] Mitra had been sent near Veronica with Earth Wave, and she now responded to his signal. This was Ground Spear, the trap which had taken one of Sylviaâs points. It might be incomplete, but its power and size was incomparable due to Theo reaching the 5th Circle.
The problem was that his opponent was too absurd.
âAh, an elemental.â Veronica instantly knew about the existence of Mitra and stomped lightly on the ground.
Kung!
[Hoyayang!]
Mitra, who was preparing a spell, was hit by a shock wave and went into hiding in the ground with a cute scream. She didnât seem hurt, but she had received a big surprise. Theodore spoke to her a few times but didnât receive any replies. Mitra was closer to a spirit than a solid form, so the emotional impact was transmitted to him directly.
Still, Theoâs goal of grabbing Veronicaâs feet was achieved.
âMemorize. All Slots Charge.â
It was incomplete, but he now had five circles, so Memorize had five slots. Theo filled up all the slots while she was looking down at the ground. If he unleashed five magic spells at the same time, then he could complete one combination. It was Theodoreâs original magic which was different from traditional Fusion Magic.
âThis is currently the strongest magic I can use!â
In theory, Veronica wouldnât be able to neglect it since it had the power equal to an upper 5th Circle or low 6th Circle. As Theodore gathered all his magic power, his eyes glowed blue. The magic power in the air shuddered, and when Veronica noticed it, she halted. Perhaps it was because she expected the attack.
However, Theo overturned that prediction as he rushed forward once again.
âAgain?â Veronica looked at him with a confused expression.
Theo shouldâve understood that close combat was no use. So, she didnât know what the meaning of this approach was, especially when he hadnât used Alfredâs Magic Missile yet. Whatever the case, she would smash everything heâd planned.
Hwaruruk!
Veronica once again created fire arrows. The number of fire arrows was double what sheâd made earlier. 200 arrows aimed directly at Theo. She would make him run side by side, so that he couldnât approach the front.
Of course, Theodore anticipated this as well.
-Illusion Track!
As the mouth on his left hand cried out, dozens of Theo copies appeared in the stadium.
âIllusion magic? Additionally, heâs using Battle Song at the same time?â Veronicaâs shock caused her reaction to be delayed by half a beat.
This was because it went against common sense. It was unimaginable that a 5th Circle magician could invoke Battle Song in conjunction with illusion magic which was at least of the 3rd Circle. Despite Veronicaâs dragon senses and high sensitivity, it would take her a short amount of time to see through the dozens of illusions.
As a result, Theodore was ahead of her by one beat.
âMaster of heat, Surtr. Blow away those who dare desire your power!â This was a chant he had learned from Sylvia.
It was a top circle magic, but it was possible to reproduce some of its power by omitting some things. His lacking sensitivity was covered up by Memorize. This was the fire version of the 7th Circle ice magic, Blizzard.
âMinor Force. Inferno.â
The fearsome storm raged and struck Veronica.
ââŚIndeed, I should become serious.â
If Veronica were a pure-blooded red dragon which swam in lava, she could endure this with her bare body. However, she was only a quarter dragon. Putting her hand in a bonfire was fine, but she couldnât face these flames, which could melt down rocks, without doing something else first.
The moment that Veronica was caught up in the fire stormâŚ
âNow!â Theo raised his index and middle fingers of both hands, and aimed the four fingers at the front.
However, Theo didnât think the attack would be effective, even if he reproduced the 7th Circle Inferno.
His opponent was the Red Tower Master, literally the strongest magician who reigned at the peak of fire magic. This was Theoâs best attack, but Veronica would only struggle a little bit. He knew from the beginning that he couldnât win through firepower.
In the end, the heat was just a cover.
His eyes shone gold as he used Hawkeye to see through the flames and aimed as soon as he confirmed the Veronicaâs presence within the flames. Even a master magician couldnât perfectly defend against a surprise attack.
Aimed at Veronicaâs forehead, philtrum, heart, and stomach, four streaks of blue light pierced the flames.
Kiiiing.
As the wind blew, there were sharp sounds as four holes formed in the flames. Theoâs attack could even pierce through the power of Inferno. This was the moment that the Magic Missle of the war hero, Alfred Bellontes, returned to the world in a true sense.
âCough!â Blood spurted from Theodoreâs mouth.
This was the cost of activating his circles to the limit. He staggered as the flames went out.
âNice!â Finally, the Queen of Fire who kicked away Inferno appeared.
There was a nice smile on her face as well as a line of blood which hadnât been there before. It was the mark of the Magic Bullet, which had lost most of its strength against the defense of the quarter dragon.
âOnly one shot connected. It is still lackingâŚâ
Veronica had phenomenal reflexes. Theodore sighed deeply as he guessed the reason. The flow of magic power around her body was familiar to him. It was the incomplete version of Battle Song, but it still enhanced Veronicaâs physical ability. It allowed her to withstand Inferno as well as respond to Magic Bullet. He couldnât come up with any more means to win.
***
On the other hand, Veronica was shaking with joy. âIs my spine shivering?â
Despite the penalties, there had been only one person in the city who could make her so nervous until now. It was the great magician, Blundell Adruncus. With the exception of this old man, no one else could excite her. However, she wouldnât get a chance to fight him as both of them were the pillars of this country.
However, what about this kid called Theodore?
âIf he keeps growing like this for 20⌠No, 10 yearsâŚâ
He would grow into someone powerful enough to threaten Veronica. She imagined the day which had yet to come, and her nervousness became a cheerful feeling. Even Theoâs looks were good. Veronica had never been interested in the opposite sex before, but this wasnât bad. No, she rather liked it.
It wouldâve been nice if Vince hadnât found him first, but unfortunately, she had to give up on taking the role of mentor.
She pulled a potion out of her dimension pocket. âDrink this now. The blood is clogged around the circles on your heart, so it is better to drink and treat this.â
âAh, thank you.â
âAnd the attack you showed at the end was really good! Keep doing this in the future.â
Theo stiffened as he asked, ââŚFuture. Does that mean?â
âYes!â Veronica nodded with a bright expression and dropped the expected bomb. âDrink the potion and rest for 30 minutes. We will spar half a dozen times a day. Results will usually emerge after less than a month. Are you going to be one of those whiny children who say they wonât do it again?â
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Theodore stiffened as he looked at the shattered stadium, torn attire, and blood he had thrown up. Veronicaâs smile caused him to feel a chill, despite it containing no ill will.
Theo could see why Vince had called her a natural disaster, but he couldnât go back now. In the end, Theodore dropped his head with a resigned expression.
The fierce one-on-one tutoring with Veronica ended after approximately a fortnight.
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