The ultimate secret art of magic, Megid Mirage.
“If you can do it, maybe I can too… that’s what I thought.”
It seems I succeeded.
No, compared to Dorothea, who was covered head to toe in armor, mine was only on my left arm.
It’s still incomplete, though.
“Kuh, what absurd talent… Photon Blast!”
Dorothea unleashed a pale blue light projectile.
“Magic Resistance, activate.”
The vambrace on my left arm, which I swung nonchalantly, collided with the light projectile.
A rainbow of sparks scattered, and the light projectile, deflected upwards, vanished into the high heavens.
Without even needing to cast a defensive spell, I could deflect Dorothea’s spell with the power of my armor alone—
Its defensive capabilities exceeded my expectations.
With this, I wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the difference in casting speed like I was before.
And then—
“Wyvern Spear!”
Dorothea’s spell activated with incredible speed.
“Haaahhhh!”
With a shout of determination, one, two… more spears of fire appeared.
She intended to overwhelm me with sheer numbers, exceeding the defensive power of my armor!
Normally, my response wouldn’t have kept up with her casting speed, leaving me consistently on the defensive.
But now—
“Wyvern Spear!”
I, too, cast my spell at incredible speed.
Like Dorothea, one, two… I conjured multiple fireballs and unleashed them.
Goooonnnn!
The same magic collided in mid-air, scattering crimson flames.
My magic was the one that won the clash.
“…Tch, Aegis Sphere!”
Dorothea retreated, casting a defensive spell with a curse.
Now that we’re using the same armor, our attack speeds are almost equal.
Therefore, the deciding factor will be pure magic power and the strength of the magic itself.
“This Unknown… Dorothea Razburn, how could she be so foolish…!”
Dorothea glared at me with a face contorted by rage.
“I am the strongest mage. You— Photon Blast!”
A desperate struggle.
“Photon Blast!”
I met her magic with the same spell once more.
The result was the same as before.
“Ugh… Kuh…”
Dorothea, overwhelmed again, barely managed to hold on with a defensive spell.
If the type of magic and the casting speed are the same, then it simply comes down to a contest of strength.
The one with higher magic power wins.
Therefore, there’s no way Dorothea could win against me.
“You bastard…”
Cornered, sweat beaded on her forehead.
It was finally time to finish this.
“Here I go, Dita. This will be the end—”
“…Are you going to kill Dorothea?”
Dita’s odd eyes met mine.
“…It’s fine. I won’t let it end in a way that makes Dita sad.”
Honestly, it wouldn’t be difficult for me to kill Dorothea now.
Conversely, capturing her or incapacitating her without killing her would be far more difficult.
Still— I won’t make Dita wear that sad expression any longer.
“Don’t underestimate me, Dorothea Razburn— I’ll show you my trump card.”
Dorothea grinned a savage smile.
“Lonesome canopy, solitary castle, black and dark, red and crimson…”
The spell she began to chant was one I’d heard somewhere before.
That was, if I recall correctly—
“Origa’s ultimate move—!”
“Yes, the ultimate Original Spell wielded by Elf Elders.”
The corners of Dorothea’s lips curled into a smile.
“Now turn to dust— Fairy Strike!”
What was unleashed along with the spell was a magical light shaped like a beautiful butterfly.
There was no mistake, it was Elf Elder Origa’s ultimate spell!
But, with my current strength—
It wouldn’t be impossible to counter with a spell that surpasses this and destroy her.
Yes, it wouldn’t be impossible.
I looked at Dita again.
Facing her sorrowful expression, I still couldn’t choose to destroy Dorothea.
Then— instead of defeating her, I will incapacitate her.
A much more difficult tactic than simply killing her.
To protect Dita’s heart.
“Uhh, Orrrraaaaaaahhhhhh!”
I roared.
Bringing my outstretched hands together in the center, I made a gesture of enclosing.
In sync with that gesture, the magic released enveloped Dorothea’s magic projectile from both sides.
I poured out all my magic power.
“Kuh… Uuuughhh…!”
My arms felt like they were about to tear from the strain.
Fairy Strike was, as expected, no ordinary spell.
Even with my magic power, I couldn’t completely suppress its strength.
Excess energy erupted as dazzling lightning.
A chain reaction of blinding light sent the walls of the Royal Palace flying into dust.
“It’s no use, I can’t suppress it…!”
The moment I groaned, a warm sensation touched my back.
“Dita…?”
“…Please.”
Large tears welled up in her golden and silver eyes.
That’s right, for Dita’s sake too—
I could feel a surge of heat flowing from our touching bodies.
My magic power was being amplified beyond its limits.
“…! Aaaaah… Ahh…!”
From the very depths of my being, I poured everything I had to completely nullify Dorothea’s magic projectile.
As expected of an Elf Elder’s ultimate spell, the energy output was immense.
But with this, I had overcome her trump card.
“Wh-what… Impossible…”
Dorothea muttered in bewildered shock, then collapsed to the ground, her magic depleted.
Alright, time for the finishing move.
I took Dita’s hand and amplified my remaining magic power.
“This is the end, Dorothea! Fenrir’s Geas!”
Hundreds, thousands of ice tendrils I created bound her entire body, completely immobilizing her.
“Kuh… Kill me!”
“If you die, Dita will be sad.”
Dorothea contorted her face in shame, but I declared this to her.
“Besides… I still need to extract information about the Empire from you.”
And then—
“Abel, and Dorothea too—”
Beatrice and a group of female knights— the Seventh Squad— rushed towards us.
Their knightly attire was scorched and torn in places, a testament to the fierce battle.
“After we dealt with the monsters in our assigned sector, we felt an immense magical collision and came to check it out…”
Beatrice and the female knights of the Seventh Squad sounded bewildered.
“…Why is Dorothea restrained?”
Beatrice gazed at Dorothea, trapped by the ice tendrils.
“Actually—”
I began to explain the entire situation.
“I see. I had a feeling something was off.”
Beatrice grunted.
“Abel, you go deal with the monster extermination. You can leave Dorothea to me?”
She said this while, for some reason, licking her lips.
“Let me tell you, I’m into both men and women. I’ve had my eye on you for a while… heh heh, you look pure, but you have quite a sensual physique.”
“Kuh…”
Dorothea’s expression stiffened.
Somehow, I felt a shiver down my own spine.
“If she doesn’t talk easily, I might have to ask Abel for help. Heh heh.”
“Eh, me?”
“Even if she’s an Empire’s pawn, she’s still a beauty. It’s a perk of the job. Of course, I’ll help too.”
Beatrice’s gaze held an unusual pheromone, making not just my spine but my entire body tingle.
“Now, hurry and go. The other squads should be struggling against the monsters right about now.”
— After that, Dita and I flew around the Royal Capital, taking down monster hordes we encountered one after another.
Fortunately, Claire and the others were safe, and it seemed the Royal Capital hadn’t suffered major damage.
This was likely thanks to the Slayer Squads, including the Third Squad, holding their ground against the monsters.
Thus, the crisis that befell the Royal Capital had temporarily passed.
And then—
The next part will be erotic. The update will be paused for about a week and will resume on Saturday, September 10th.
