The Book Eating Magician

Chapter 60

Veronica’s Special Training #2

Certainly, Theo didn’t have many means left to face Veronica.

Alfred’s 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 didn’t have the means to prevent the Magic Bullet.

‘Well, it won’t be that easy.’ 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, he’d been defeated by Blue Tower Master Blundell who had been of the 7th Circle at the time.

In other words, even the Magic Bullet’s utility against a master level magician wasn’t absolute.

“…Stop and raise the index finger,” 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 Theo’s body had increased considerably after receiving some of Lee Yoonsung’s abilities, but unlike Alfred, Theo’s 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.

‘Is 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 can’t think of any other way… Okay.’

As Theo finished his preparation, Theodore’s 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 that…

Pak! Theo triggered Battle Song, and his body disappeared in an instant. It was at a speed which exceeded a human’s 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 Veronica’s keen vision quickly caught his movements.

“Coming to the medium range? I like you even more.” 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 Theo’s 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 couldn’t guarantee that any 5th Circle defensive magic would’ve 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.

“Earth Wave!”

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 didn’t let up even when smoke was covering Veronica. She looked forward with no fear.