Embracing Magic - E.M Chapter 186 (Part 1)

The 7th-circle spell Lock Down was a magic Rodin had hastily devised right after becoming a 7th-circle mage. So, when he had used it in the

The 7th-circle spell Lock Down was a magic Rodin had hastily devised right after becoming a 7th-circle mage.

So, when he had used it in the past to restrain Elder Kendrick of the Cedria Magic Tower, it had many rough edges. It also wasted a lot of magical energy.

However, the current Lock Down spell was different from what he had used back then.

He had refined the spell over time. It was now more powerful and efficient than before.

Furthermore, Lock Down had the added effect of interfering with the opponent’s magical energy.

While it was effective even against non-mages, against mages of lower circles than oneself, it was nearly a hard counter.

The 7th-circle spell Lock Down that Rodin used directly intervened in the magical energy of the 6th-circle mage Harry. He seized complete control of Harry’s magical flow, making it impossible for him to cast even a single spell.

“Kuhk! Je…ff, kill… that bastard…!”

As his magical energy was forcibly locked down, the backlash consumed Harry.

He struggled to control his circle somehow, but it was completely unyielding. The magical energy he had considered his own for decades now felt strangely unfamiliar.

“You bastard!”

“Where do you think you’re going. Magic Arrow!”

A knight named Jeff, unable to hold back any longer, charged in. As a 6th-class knight, his movement was fairly swift.

In response, a 1st-circle Magic Arrow flew at him. The spell had been cast by Bianca, who had appeared from behind Rodin.

Puchang!

The 6th-class knight easily deflected the 1st-circle spell. But his real opponent was not Bianca—it was Rodin.

“Absolute Veil! Air Drill!”

Spells unleashed in succession. The 6th-class knight was repelled by the protective veil, and a spinning drill of air struck down on him from above.

“Kuaaagh! Kill! Kill them all! Knights, kill those bastards immediately—attack!”

The man, whose abdomen had been pierced, shrieked desperately as he gave the order. In response, the surrounding enemies launched their attack all at once.

“Jena! Karis! Kill them all. No need to leave even one alive!”

“Yes, Young Master.”

“Yes, I was waiting for that order!”

Karis and Jena exited the carriage and charged to the left simultaneously. They cut down every enemy in their path.

Karis’s body, which had feigned injury, was completely unharmed. The wounds visible on her skin were nothing more than light surface cuts.

Jena had not even engaged in combat yet, so she was entirely unscathed.

“Glacial Deployment! Great Wall! Magma Wave!”

In contrast, Rodin launched a continuous barrage of spells to the right. Respectively, they were 7th-circle, 6th-circle, and 7th-circle spells.

Faced with the overwhelming magic, the knights rushing from the right hesitated all at once.

Six massive glaciers rose to block the front. Huge boulders fell, filling the gaps between the glaciers. Behind them, searing red magma flowed leisurely, melting anything it touched.

While Rodin held off the knights on the right, the mercenaries focused on the left. Some shielded the carriage, while others charged at the knights.

“Scott! Just hold the line.”

“Yes, Mage Rodin.”

“Lock Down!”

Rodin restrained even the fallen 6th-class knight, then cast his gaze to the left. A few remaining enemy mages were still supporting their knights from the rear.

“Thunder Storm!”

“Kuaagh!”

“Thunder Blast!”

Rodin hurled large-area spells at where the enemy mages were located. 4th-circle mages stood no chance of blocking the barrage of 6th- and 7th-circle spells.

The enemy mages were wiped out in an instant. Now, only the enemy knights remained.

“Kill the mage first!”

“Kill that one!”

Rodin surveyed his surroundings. Then, targeting areas where the enemy density seemed high, he unleashed more spells.

“Lightning Field! Black Thunderbolt! Shock Wave! Fire Storm!”

Without even needing to recite incantations, he released a series of 5th-circle spells. With every spell cast, several enemies fell.

Over them came the swords of the mercenaries. Those who had lost the ability to resist were swiftly beheaded by the mercenaries.

“Recovery! Recovery! Restore! Ice Breath!”

Rodin healed several heavily injured mercenaries, then launched a fresh attack. Three to four knights struck by the icy blast froze in place once again.

The mercenaries swung their swords down upon them. The number of enemies rapidly decreased.

Meanwhile, some of the enemies had drawn near. Rodin judged the distance and immediately repositioned.

“Blink!”

As he moved, he cast a new spell toward the right.

“Magic Landmine!”

He used his hands to scatter magic landmines throughout the area. Then, he jumped space again.

“Blink! Flame Strike!”

“Protect the carriage!”

“Fobi!”

“Got it.”

Silver-tier mercenary Fobi approached Rodin. It was a desperate measure to protect Rodin even briefly.

Rodin glanced at Fobi, then quickly scanned his surroundings. The enemies who had been blocked by glaciers, rocks, and magma were now circling around to attack from another direction.

“Holy Explosion!”

Rodin created a massive explosion in the rear and turned around. A knight who had slipped past Fobi swung a sword at Rodin.

Slosh!

“Wh-what?”

The sword never reached Rodin. The Undine on his shoulder had formed a shield of water to block the attack.

“Blink!”

Rodin jumped again. At the same time, he began casting a 7th-circle spell. Just then, attackers sneaking up behind him swung their blades.

The first and second strikes were blocked by Undine’s water barrier. However, the third and fourth slashed in diagonally from the side, avoiding the barrier.

Thunk!

—Gwaaagh!

Blades cut into Rodin’s body. But he suffered no injury whatsoever.

The robe Rodin wore was Jito. Though only mid-grade in combat ability, its defensive strength and speed ranked among the highest class of summoned beasts.

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