CHAPTER 1140: CHAPTER 844: A RECORD OF ZERO TO FIVE

As a strategic-level magician, Bagaman Murajit’s magic aptitude is naturally quite evident.

Since only those with the highest level of aptitude, level seven, can learn and use strategic-level magic, Bagaman Murajit, like Yuri, specializes in one of the four major systems of magic, while only having a general understanding of the other three.

Unlike Yuri, who specializes in control magic, Bagaman is one of Akasha Continent’s many transformation magicians.

Currently, there are eight strategic-level magicians in Akasha Continent, and half of them specialize in transformation magic; Bagaman is one of them.

Transformation magic is notoriously powerful in attack.

In pursuit of the most powerful magic attack, Bagaman chose the most basic fire element magic among the many transformation magics.

Under such circumstances, when Bagaman unleashes battle-level fire element magic, the might it displays has an indistinct air of tactical-level magic.

Thus, the crowd outside the barrier first saw a dazzling blaze suddenly spread out, followed by several fire dragons composed purely of fire elements galloping out, roaring as they charged as a group towards Reiger, like a herd of madly rushing dragons.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of fire dragons crashed against the magic mirror before Reiger.

"Boom!"

In the banquet hall, a loud explosion suddenly erupted, causing the entire venue to tremble and eliciting cries of surprise.

People widened their eyes, watching the interior of the barrier as fire dragons continuously rammed into it.

Under the fire dragon’s assault, the interior of the barrier transformed into a sea of fire, with sparks flying everywhere and countless sparks falling onto the carpet of the venue, igniting its thick fabric.

Waves of heat swept everywhere, overturning the tables and chairs inside the barrier, making them topple and burn vigorously, while various cutleries and dishes turned to ash in the flames.

This destruction, if not for the barrier’s obstruction, would surely have affected the entire venue, endangering all those present.

"Buzz!"

While many people began to worry, wondering if Reiger could survive in this sea of fire, the air where the fire dragons crashed began to waver.

They saw the fire dragons, which were roaring moments ago, suddenly wail mournfully, only to be completely absorbed by an entirely pitch-black magic mirror.

Behind the magic mirror, Reiger’s noble attire fluttered lightly in the fiery waves, yet he remained unscathed.

Before the crowd could react, Reiger smirked.

"Not bad power, I’ll return it to you."

As he spoke, Reiger tapped the magic mirror in front of him, and its surface immediately turned fiery red, spitting out the fire dragons it had absorbed.

However, the fire dragons that were spat out completely turned traitor, rolling over and roaring as they charged toward Bagaman.

"......!"

Bagaman’s face changed, and without hesitation, he pulled out a scroll from his belt and unfurled it.

The next moment, a bright magic power glow appeared over Bagaman, dyeing his magician’s robe white.

"Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom...!"

As the fire dragons attacked, violent explosions erupted around Bagaman, turning his white robe red.

Despite the relentless explosions surrounding him, Bagaman remained unharmed thanks to some unknown defensive magic and the Abyss Magic Clothing, which reduced magic damage by 80%. Like Reiger, he was unscathed.

"[Furious Flame Storm]!"

After opening the scroll, Bagaman immediately began chanting a new magic, letting the magic take shape in a fierce roar.

The next second, a storm of flames appeared, howling as it descended from the sky and crashed heavily onto Reiger.

"Boom!"

The roar resounded once more, and fiery waves expanded around Reiger again.

The flame storm seemed to descend from the heavens as a fire god’s wrath, and once it hit Reiger, it immediately exploded into a large burst of flames, making one wonder if Bagaman had indeed used tactical-level magic.

Yet this time, the magic mirror surrounding Reiger did not absorb Bagaman’s magical attack.

This is one of the minor flaws of [Sacred Art: Circular Mirror]; it can only defend against attacks from all sides, not those from above or below.

The magic mirror of [Sacred Art: Circular Mirror] only circles around the caster and won’t extend to their head or feet.

This was something Reiger only discovered later, as he hadn’t expected this flaw before learning this magic.

But that was no matter.

After all, it’s not like Reiger didn’t have other magic at his disposal.

"[Fire Attribute Nullification]."

With the casting of this magic, fire attribute damage is destined to be ineffective against Reiger.

The descending flame storm couldn’t faze Reiger, who still stood tall in the fiery waves, unharmed.

"Do you really like fire attribute magic?"

Reiger asked Bagaman, whose face had changed drastically.

"Since that’s the case, why don’t you taste my magic too."

Reiger extended a finger.

"[Triple Enhancement: Fireball]."

Turbulent flames instantly ignited at Reiger’s fingertip, forming a massive fireball.

The fireball quickly swelled, soon growing larger than Reiger himself, and not just one, but three of them.

"Is this... a Fireball?"

"You must be kidding!"

"That looks entirely like a [Flame Meteor]...!?"

Outside the barrier, several magicians also adept at using fire element magic cried out.

The [Flame Meteor] they referred to is a transformation-type fire element magic, and it is a tactical-level magic.

Reiger unleashed three massive fireballs that resembled flaming meteors, crashing violently into Bagaman’s body.

Moreover, before the fireballs struck Bagaman, Reiger did not forget to dispel the defensive magic on him.

"Magic Nullification."

An invisible wave of magic power swept out, instantly shattering the white glow on Bagaman like glass. He was caught off guard and couldn’t use other magical tools in time, being hit directly by the three gigantic fireballs.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

At the moment of the loud explosions, Bagaman’s scream also resounded.

Even with Abyss Magic Clothing reducing 80% of the magical damage, the remaining 20% struck Bagaman, making him feel as if his entire body was ignited, his skin almost burnt. He howled and was blasted backward, crashing into the barrier.

"Crimson Nova."

Reiger activated the strongest fire attribute magic in terms of single-target attack power among the ranked magic, causing a crimson magic array to unfold beneath Bagaman’s feet.

"Don’t think so!"

Feeling the intense burning pain all over his body, Bagaman shouted on the spot and quickly pulled a magic crystal from his waist, smashing it to the ground.

"Bang!"

As the magic crystal shattered, its fragments scattered over the crimson magic array, eroding and forcibly wiping it out.

Following that, Bagaman tapped the rings he wore on his fingers, activating the powers stored within them.

These rings contained magic that did not belong to the transformation system.

Despite being specialized in the transformation system, Bagaman knew the drawbacks of specializing in one type of magic, which was easy to target by others.

Thus, the rings he wore stored manipulative and interference system magic, especially the interference system, as four out of the six rings he wore stored interference magic.

These four interference magics were Soul Shock, Spirit Storm, Dark Fear, and Life Withering.

As their names suggest, they were respectively mind attack magic, mental attack magic, and abnormal state magic.

Soul Shock could attack the mind, causing the target to fall into an illusion.

Spirit Storm could attack the brain, causing mental confusion and a splitting headache.

Dark Fear and Life Withering could make one lose vision and fall into a dark environment, panicking, and weaken the body rapidly, rendering one unfit for battle.

Plus two manipulative magics, one could manipulate the earth to summon a landslide to engulf enemies, and the other could manipulate the atmosphere to create a vacuum around enemies, causing suffocation. Even a Sword Saint would have to retreat from a series of six magical attacks.

However...

"What are you doing?"

Facing Bagaman, Reiger looked at him with a nonchalant, half-smiling expression.

"What?"

Bagaman was instantly stupefied.

Not only Bagaman but also the people outside the barrier were exclaiming.

Because Reiger simply jumped lightly, avoiding the landslide that was triggered under his feet, while the near vacuum state in the atmosphere around him was absorbed by a slight rotation of the magical mirror surrounding him, completely dispelled.

As for the fierce four interference magics, Reiger did nothing, just stood there, took them directly, yet remained unaffected.

This was only natural.

"Although I don’t wear as much magical equipment as you do, whether it is physical or mental interference, it has no effect on me."

Reiger began to state blandly.

"By the way, I have resistance to fire attribute attacks, so even without using defensive magic, your magical attacks are essentially ineffective against me."

"The compatibility between us is too poor. Even without considering other factors, you don’t stand a chance against me."

"And by the way, my strength in magic, in a certain sense, is actually stronger than my sword skills."

Under Bagaman’s incredulous gaze, Reiger extended his hand.

"From the beginning, you’ve never had any chance of winning."

As his voice fell, Reiger activated a magic spell that, for Bagaman, was undoubtedly a lethal blow.

"High-Grade Artifact Destruction."

When this magic was activated by Reiger, an event occurred that would pin Bagaman to the pillar of shame for his entire life.

"Bang!"

The rings on his hand shattered.

"Boom!"

The magic crystal, scroll, and amulet at his waist all exploded.

"Rip——"

The magician’s robe and magical attire on his body were torn to shreds on the spot.

Except for a single staff, all of Bagaman’s equipment was destroyed, leaving him starkly exposed.

"......"

The air suddenly became silent.

"Ahhhhh...!"

Several seconds later, with an inhuman scream, Bagaman fainted in a grand manner.

The outcome had been decided.