Magician in Type-Moon

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Luvia I moved with the lightness of a whirlwind, brushing past Hydra's attack while simultaneously throwing out new gems.

boom!

The crimson flames burst forth, instantly scorching the three heads until they were charred black, leaving large burn marks on their scales.

Hydra made a strange sound.

Immediately afterwards, Luvia II also threw gems.

The freezing spell was cast instantly.

The three ferocious snake heads were completely frozen under the impact of the intense temperature difference, turning into lifelike ice sculptures.

This is the ultimate counter-magic trick, the pinnacle of evil.

"Later to strike" means that they are always half a step behind the enemy, but at the crucial moment, they calculate everything to the limit and then launch a counterattack.

The magicians of the Clock Tower pursued the profound mysteries of magic, rather than merely techniques for combat.

For this reason, these techniques that specifically break other people's magic tricks are often criticized as foolish ways that lose sight of the essence of magic.

But now——

Combat magic is becoming a trend in the new era.

—However, the fusion techniques of the Luvias are exactly the opposite.

Their resonance was not a simple sharing of magic, but rather the creation of an external magic circuit different from their own, using gemstones.

Ordinary magicians simply cannot adapt to this external magic circuit; unless they possess an extremely rare magic eye, even analyzing it is extremely difficult.

But Luvias, by taking advantage of this, use both their own and others' perspectives to accurately analyze the magic circuits that subtly change with the body's condition, adjust, construct, and unfold the spells in a superimposed manner.

This is not an innate ability, but a miracle achieved through technology.

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Its effect is as you can see.

Not only are there constant "enhancements" applied to the body, but even the gem magic prepared in advance has its power greatly enhanced under the blessing of the fusion technique.

This is precisely why magicians seek out more magic circuits.

The execution of magic depends not only on the quality of the spellcaster's own circuits, but also on the magical power infused into the Mystic Code and Jewels, which can undergo astonishing changes depending on the user's magical aptitude.

This is the essence of magic.

The most important principle of the kingly way.

As for this kind of technique that can greatly enhance one's original strength, the name given to it by the Edfeld family is—

A noble color—how fitting!

—The tide of battle turned.

Three heads were burned, and three heads were frozen.

With only the three heads remaining, the body appeared utterly helpless under the storm-like onslaught.

Although the Hydra before us is far inferior to the one slain by Hercules in mythology, it is still a powerful mythical beast.

If it were an ordinary Heroic Spirit to fight, it would probably be a fierce battle.

But now, the magician's battle has turned everything around!

This is a moment that will be recorded in the history of magic.

Of course, now is not the time for sentimentality.

In the center of the battlefield, Luvia I is already approaching!

She suddenly took a step forward, grabbed Hydra's attacking fangs, and twisted them, forcefully pulling the giant beast's head towards herself!

"—Alright, wake up!"

A deafening hiss erupted from deep within Hydra's throat as she violently shook her head, attempting to break free of her restraints.

Using the momentum, the Chloe I, relying on the reaction force, hurled the gem in its hand in a dazzling arc through the night, precisely into its gaping maw.

boom!

An explosion occurred.

Flames erupted from deep within Hydra's mouth, tongues of fire shooting along her fangs, distorting the surrounding air with their intense heat.

"—Two more!"

Luvia I smiled, revealing a bold and fearless expression.

But upon closer inspection, her lips trembled slightly.

Uneasy, uneasy.

That wasn't fear, but an instinctive wariness of an enemy's vitality that far exceeded expectations.

Because it...did not fall!

In the aftershocks of the explosion, Hydra's head—

—It started to move.

The flesh that should have been torn apart slowly but surely rose up, the muscle fibers like twisted steel bars being stitched back together, dripping with viscous fluid, making a pattering sound on the ground.

Not long after—

—A brand new head grew out from the charred, broken edge.

Although it was slightly smaller than the original head, that ferocious face full of fangs was revived at a terrifying speed!

"--regeneration!?"

Even though they already knew the myths and legends, the Luvias still couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

After all, the myths clearly state—

When the great hero Hercules was commissioned by the King of Mycenae to conquer Hydra, no matter how many times he cut off its head, it would regenerate from the wound!

This is the nature of Hydra.

However, its regeneration speed is just too fast!

It even creates a kind of illusion—

Time seemed to flow backward through the broken wound.

In that breathless moment, the poisonous fog that enveloped the surroundings quietly churned.

The shadowy figure disappeared into the nauseating stench.

"Call!"

Almost instantly, Luvia II activated the Black Curse. Black magic lines swept across like a whirlwind, tearing a crack in the poisonous fog in an attempt to reveal Hydra hidden within.

however--

Hydra has long since vanished without a trace.

Luvia I felt a chill instantly sweep over her body. She swallowed a mouthful of fear, quickly looked around, her fingertips trembling slightly as she suppressed her inner anxiety.

Hydra - Stealth strikes again!

However, this time, only about ten seconds passed.

Suddenly, Hydra's seven heads, like ghostly shadows devouring souls, abruptly rose from the sides of the two magicians.

Those were charred and frozen heads, and within just a few seconds, they had all regenerated!

Luvia II's pupils contracted sharply, revealing a hint of barely suppressed astonishment—

"how come--!"

Hydra's seven heads quickly converged, resembling a bursting vortex.

The friction between the scales was extremely harsh, but even with that friction, they remained tightly intertwined.

At that moment, an almost unbelievable image flashed through the minds of the Luvias—

These seven heads did not appear to be the heads of living beings, but rather a gigantic demonic spear wielded by a deity.

Their movements were accompanied by a storm-like force, as fast as lightning, and even the air seemed to vibrate.

Luvia I and Luvia II had almost no time to react.

Hydra crashed into them at an irresistible speed.

Whether it was their combined defensive magic or their counter-attacking offensive magic, both were completely deflected by that surging impact.

Even those who have been enhanced to their limits through the "enhancement" technique cannot even complete the most basic dodging action.

The noble circuit—utterly defeated by Hydra's attack.

The two bodies slammed against the walls of the arena like fragments pushed by a tremendous force, producing a violent crashing sound.

In that instant, they couldn't even keep breathing.

To cope with the endless poisonous fog, they dared not take another breath.

However, the residual air in their lungs was torn apart by the intense impact, causing their functions to collapse instantly.

Even a magician cannot resist the limits of the body when deprived of oxygen.

Hydra's seven heads swung their bloody fangs violently, aiming straight for their necks.

At that moment, Luvia I and Luvia II were completely unable to dodge or defend themselves.

The teeth of death are about to fall.

however--

Just a millimeter from their necks, Hydra suddenly stopped.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the aura of death vanished instantly.

This was not Hydra's mercy, but rather—

The bell rings.