Chapter 106: Academy Faction War (Part 12)
“Is that a human brain inside? Could it be a computer?” Samimi muttered.
In theory, Fire Magic Users aren’t good at [Constructology], which means forcibly condensing magical power into shapes.
Flame shields are generally weak because of this. Fire is a volatile natural element, difficult to control and even harder to construct.
But theory is just theory. There are always chosen ones in this world who can crush theory with a single step.
Theory says it’s impossible? Then I’ll just prove you wrong!
Magic clones are an advanced technique within [Magic Constructology].
Usually, only Earth and Frost Magic Users, who are naturally skilled at materializing magic, can fully utilize magic clones.
“Are you ready?” Lion King Andy called out with a slight smile.
Then all eighteen fiery lions simultaneously opened their massive jaws, unleashing eighteen torrents of blazing magic rays onto the Wall of Thorns!
These blazing rays had already been explained earlier. The Orange Ziguo Honey Group used them before—they’re a highly efficient and precious form of advanced magic.
They harness the explosive power of fire elements while maintaining sustained intensity, capable of burning through your defenses over time. This is an extremely deadly combat magic; once unleashed, it’s basically a death sentence.
You could say fire magic attacks come in just two forms: Fireball Technique and Fire Ray, or their various evolved variants.
Bemore’s Dragon Bomb is theoretically also a form of Fireball Technique.
Don’t imagine the world of magic as something fantastical. The settings of Weiwei Huandou already belong to a late-stage magic world.
Most magic has been thoroughly researched. Useless magic is sealed away and abandoned. Magic Users only specialize in refining useful magic and never waste time.
Of course, if it were just like this, it would be terribly boring.
That’s why Heretical Magicians like myself exist—to break rigid rules with blood, tears, and violence. The more entrenched the hierarchy that’s shattered, the more exhilarating it is.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
But when the eighteen blazing rays struck Samimi’s Wall of Thorns, her mind instantly went blank. The massive mana consumption left no energy for thoughts about novel settings.
She was enduring an unprecedentedly powerful assault!
Lion King Andy’s firepower was highly concentrated. The spell was simple, brutal, and overwhelming; the fire rays didn’t lose any power mid-flight.
After all, this was his Magic Domain—how could there be any consumption? Instead, the corrosive effects of his thorns magic were greatly reduced. The Wall took the full brunt of his damage.
As the fire haze cleared, the Wall of Thorns was blasted open with a huge hole, leaving only a ring of jagged, thorn-wrapped rubble.
Behind this circular ruin stood the Heretical Magicians, their defenses breached and temporarily irreparable, fully exposed to enemy magical fire.
Samimi, drained by the overwhelming mana usage, dropped to one knee, needing to catch her breath.
Even with Priestess Rebecca constantly replenishing her magic, recovery was impossible at this moment.
Because Samimi’s problem wasn’t just mana exhaustion—she had been hit by intense magic that caused backlash, cold sweats, mental stiffness, and inability to cast spells.
This was all a new experience for Samimi; it was the first time her Wall of Thorns had been broken.
Only a Niubao stood between the two of them. Their cross-defense with the Golden Sword and the Divine Hammer was like paper.
But Bemore was still in good condition. All the enemy’s killing moves had been withstood by Samimi alone, but Bemore knew it was over. They couldn’t beat the Lion King relying on themselves.
It was finished. The gap in power between the two sides was just too large.
We can’t even beat Sherry William, how do we have the confidence to defeat the Lion King?
“Give me a little time, I can beat him,” Samimi said with surprising confidence, still insisting despite her battered state, her head lowered as if talking to the floor.
“I wonder if I can hold on?” Bemore knew she was talking to herself.
This time, she chose to trust Samimi unconditionally and stepped forward to take on the heavy responsibility.
Bemore herself didn’t know what tricks Samimi still had up her sleeve.
From her understanding, Samimi had basically used all her spells—what else was left besides the three-piece set?
But Samimi wasn’t done yet. With Rebecca’s magic support, her mana wasn’t fully drained. As long as she caught her breath, they still had a chance to turn things around.
Bemore stepped forward, crossing the circular ruins of the Wall of Thorns, facing the eighteen fiery lions head-on.
“Can’t you see just how strong we are? What confidence do you have to stand in my way?” Lion King Andy stood opposite her, arms crossed, speaking coldly, “Magic Users should never overestimate themselves.”
“It’s just a spar. With Senior Sister Sherry as a witness, I’m not afraid of you killing me,” Bemore unexpectedly began to tease.
Really, proximity breeds familiarity. After spending some time with Samimi, even this socially awkward girl could throw out some playful banter.
“That’s completely wrong. We are noble Magic Users, not some random street performers. Every magical clash is a battle of souls,” Lion King sneered, spouting his usual lofty ideals.
“Noble family Magic Users, ignorant frogs in a well who’ve never seen the world. I’ll never believe a word you say again,” Bemore retorted disdainfully.
“Huh? I didn’t expect your perspective to be unique. But don’t forget, I’m a family Mage who’s trained abroad. I’m not as clueless about the outside world as you think,” Lion King Andy really started to chat.
“What’s your high opinion? What profound insight?” Bemore’s goal was clear—buy time.
Let’s chat! Let’s chat! Just chat!
Of course, the socially awkward girl wasn’t good at chatting, but this also subtly showed character growth. Overcoming social anxiety is something anyone can do.
“…Are you stalling for time?” Lion King Andy frowned, his smile fading as he quickly saw through Bemore’s plan.
“Your acting is over the top, your expressions forced, your movements stiff, and your lines a complete mess,” Samimi sharply critiqued from behind Bemore, summarizing the reasons for her failure.
“Shut up and get back to fighting,” Bemore snapped angrily.
“I didn’t expect you to have tactics, but my Magic Domain can’t afford delay. Magic Domains consume huge amounts of mana,” Lion King Andy said, lowering his hands from behind his back and swinging them forcefully.
At that moment, the eighteen fiery lions gathered their strength again, preparing to unleash a second wave of devastating eighteen-fold fire rays.