Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 285

(EP-285.2) King #4

285 – Bandit King #4

“How terrifying.”

━Should a self-proclaimed mage struggle with a mere Rank 4 magic?

“That was a Rank 4 magic just now?”

When I asked in slight surprise, Tefer chuckled softly.

━It’s too early to be shocked. Let me teach you something, fairy mage. What it means to be an archmage who has surpassed the 5th Rank.

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Battles between mages were a series of one-hit kills.

You could describe it as a contest of deadly blows, each one meant to decisively defeat the opponent.

Naturally, the mage with the stronger power and higher level would emerge victorious in such a battle.

─Heavenly Whirlwind Storm!

I chanted and unleashed a spell that could be considered one of my special moves. With that, a blade-like wind, which had torn through many monsters and enemies before, was hurtled toward the seemingly frail mage.

Whoooosh-!

Yet, Tefer remained calm.

━For a magic that has surpassed the 5th Rank, its power is low. Such a complex spell, yet the destructive potential is disappointingly weak... If it were me, I would do it like this.

Ttak-.

With a mere snap of her fingers, my whirlwind was engulfed by an even larger vortex, roaring violently in all directions.

Kwaaaaaa-!

The vortex quickly grew to a size that seemed capable of swallowing the entire dungeon, making it look like a natural disaster.

It was as if Tefer could read my thoughts.

━Yes, a Rank 5 great magic and beyond is ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) a disaster. It’s an overwhelming force of nature that ordinary people can’t even muster the will to resist.

“That’s brutal...!”

I had to firmly plant my feet on the ground and chant a Mana Shield to avoid being swept away by the wind.

How many of my shields had been shattered so far?

What was certain was that if this exchange continued, I would soon run out of mana.

Meanwhile, Tefer continued to recklessly unleash great magic as if her reservoirs were endless, which felt rather unfair.

Or perhaps they weren’t endless after all? The magic orb she had initially created was noticeably smaller now, and its light had dimmed.

Huwaaah-. As the wind finally subsided, I saw Tefer on the other side, leisurely twisting her lips.

━I see. You deliberately weakened the power. Adding a complex formula only to reduce the mana and power. Why? Did you dare to pity me, Solomon?

Unfurling my crouched body, I responded confidently to her question.

“I’m adjusting the power because I need to take Tefer-yang back safely, idiot! You didn’t even realize that?”

━Idiot? It’s amusing how ignorance can be so entertaining. The ones making foolish efforts here are you lot. This woman will not be returning with you. Not a chance.

“What do you mean?”

Feigning interest in the conversation to buy time, I gathered my mana. However, the self-proclaimed Solomon seemed to have seen through my intent.