The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280: [Bonus Chapter]Defence Shield

Forming ancient runes using one’s own magic power was the most basic type of formation, and witches would often use catalysts to strengthen their spells.

Divine blood was one of the strongest and rarest ingredients as the catalyst, as it was most effective when freshly harvested from the body, and divine beasts were uncommon and difficult to capture.

’But I can’t risk taking the Queen’s blood. At least, not now.’

The greed in Rosetta’s eyes faded.

’If I do so, it will weaken her and use up her lifespan. She won’t be of any use if she becomes crippled. Also, since she is a witch, then it compromises the purity of her divine blood. I can’t be sure how it will affect my spells.

’I need to first check her blood in an experiment. Fortunately, I have a sufficient sample from what I collected yesterday during the oath of blood. Even so, I prefer to have her by my side as a powerful tool rather than using her like Myra.

’Which reminds me, I wonder where Myra’s son is now. I should capture that eagle soon to replace her before his mother runs out of blood. Maybe I can use this little student of mine to lure the Queen of Megaris as well?’

A smirk painted on her lips. _{freēwēbnovel.com}

Once Oriana stopped, Rosetta didn’t comment. Oriana understood this witch would never praise her for anything.

"Now you have discovered your energy core, let’s continue our lesson."

Oriana was happy like an obedient student. "Yes, Teacher."

"First, you will learn the spell casting a defense shield. You must have read this in the book."

"Yes, Teacher."

Oriana remembered it due to the design of that energy shield. It was mesmerizing. If she knew this spell back when they were in the temple, then Rafal would have probably not gotten hurt. She could not wait to try forming it on her own.

"Before learning to attack, one needs to learn how to protect themselves," Rosetta explained. "Life is one’s most precious possession. What good is being powerful when you are dying, don’t you agree?"

Oriana agreed. Though Rosetta was mean, Oriana could see now that Rosetta took her role as teacher seriously, wanting her student to learn well. Her approach was strict and tough, but it was within Oriana’s tolerance.

"Do you remember the ancient runes from the book, needed for making a shield?"

Oriana was not sure entirely. "I can try remembering..."

"Watch me," Rosetta spoke.

Rosetta lifted her hands, with her fingers emitting the darkness moving in sync.

"Oh, shield of magic, certain and strong.

This sacred barrier, my soul’s embrace,

Darkness, protect me in this enchanted space.

"Shield," she pronounced the last word in the ancient language, her voice seemingly twisting the rules of the world as her magic formed the rune in the air. "

A magical shield formed in front of Rosetta and it looked mesmerizing just as Oriana saw in the book. Translucent circular shield emitting black light, large enough to cover half an adult’s body with ancient rune symbols written on it as they circled inside the shield, forming a beautiful divine-looking design.

"At the beginning stages, chanting the spell out loud will help you visualize the ancient rune better."

After she said those words, Rosetta dispersed the black shield, before flicking her fingers once more. This time, the exact same shield appeared in front of her.

"When you master it, you do not even need a chant and the shield will materialize even without forming the rune first."