Chapter 132
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Mage Angelica has a serious flaw.
She was born with a condition called congenital mana emission pore occlusion disorder, which limits her to using only basic magic.
A mage who can only use basic magic should be nothing more than a useless incompetent, no matter how hard they try—or so one would think.
However, Angelica overcomes this disadvantage through her innate vast mana reserves, her mana manipulation skills honed by constant training, and ideas from a young man from another world.
Once considered inferior, Angelica is now called the Wise, and indeed, her absurdly powerful magic befits that title.
The numerous spells created through dialogue and research with the young man from another world are unique to her and cannot be reproduced by anyone else. They are essentially combinations of multiple basic spells, precisely controlled and layered.
However, these spells are only possible due to her unparalleled, meticulous, and bold magic control. This includes combining spell formulas based on chemical reactions taught by the young man, the perfect timing when activating multiple formulas, and compressing or dispersing the activated magic in ways only she can achieve.
While Angelica possesses many powerful spells, not all of her magic is created and activated using only basic spells in the aforementioned method.
For example, there’s a spell called 「Chain Bind」 that she used in her battle against Ashley. Unlike her usual magic that uses internal mana, this spell is activated by controlling mana that has been previously infused into the ground.
Additionally, there’s a technique called 「Imitation Elemental Magic」 used in her battle against Talisman Sena. Similar to 「Chain Bind,」 this pseudo-high-level magic is fueled by a mixture of mana naturally present in the atmosphere and her own mana released into the environment beforehand.
Both techniques showcase the pinnacle of her highly advanced skills, including pure mana emission and manipulation of external mana that has been released from her body.
However, the core of these techniques—the process of manipulating external mana that has been released once and using it to activate spells—is extremely difficult. Even with her abilities, it remains incomplete.
Many might wonder:
Is this something evenAngelica the Wise can’t accomplish quickly?
That’s understandable.
After all, this research, which had long been neglected, was only seriously resumed after arriving in Boldaf.
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「If the enemy moves at high speed in a six-blade form, we should defeat it before it takes that form.」
「But that’s—」
Difficult, isn’t it?
Before Mika can finish, Angelica stops her with a hand gesture.
「You’re right, it’s not easy. Although less threatening, the floating Sacred Swords are hard to hit, and they have high-powered lasers.」
However, Angelica has a spell perfectly suited for this situation.
「I have a spell called ‘Reflector.’」
「’Reflector’?」
Ashley echoes.
「Yes. My ‘Reflector’ can bounce back its lasers.」
‘Reflector’—one of Angelica’s unique spells.
It’s an extremely powerful magic that releases high-concentration light mana particles into the surrounding space, imbues these particles with magic-reflecting properties, and bounces back the opponent’s spells.
「However, using ‘Reflector’ will put a great burden on you two.」
Created using the same theory as 「Chain Bind,」 this technique is, of course, still incomplete. Therefore,
「In my current state, I can’t prepare and manipulate the vast amount of light mana on my own. It’s too complex and taxing. So I’ll need you two to prepare the light mana. It’s perfect that we have specialists in light magic like a Saint and a Holy Knight.」
At Angelica’s words, Ashley and Mika exchange glances, blinking rapidly.
「I’ll send mana to you and create a mana pathway. Then, I’ll manipulate the light mana you’ve prepared to manifest ‘Reflector.’」
It’s easy to say.
「But manipulating mana in someone else’s body—is such a thing even—」
Saint Mika trembles.
It sounds like an absurd fantasy that would be dismissed outright, let alone a mere theoretical concept.
「I can do it.」
Angelica declares confidently, trying to reassure the two.
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Although they had very little time, the strategy centered around Angelica’s ‘Reflector’ was meticulously planned.
During this time, Saint Mika suddenly remembers someone’s words:
—Don’t show your trump card. If you’re going to show something, have an ace up your sleeve.
She can almost see the smug face of whoever said it, but unfortunately, she can’t remember who it was.
「What are you two laughing about?」
Ashley asks.
「Hm? Two?」
Saint Mika glances at Angelica’s expression and sees the corners of her mouth turned up.
For some reason, they look at each other and share a small laugh.
A few minutes later, after further refining their strategy, the three naturally confirm their preparations for battle and enter a state of combat readiness.
「Shall we go then?」
Saint Mika’s voice prompts the three to turn towards the Sacred Sword monster.
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Just moments before, as the strategy meeting was wrapping up.
Angelica murmurs to the two:
—The Sealed Dungeon might be reading people’s minds—especially their fears.
It was just a speculation without any clear evidence. But for some reason, it stuck in Mika’s mind.
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