CHAPTER 639: CHAPTER 636: VORTEX

"Spells symbolizing death splattered across the sky.

At this time, the magic fluctuations on the surface of the Sunset Sea had become so chaotic that only a handful of professional Perceivers could analyze them.

The wizards of Barrier Mountain acted without any restraint.

The Tactical assault team focused solely on devastating attacks to annihilate the enemy.

And at the center of the battlefield, the giant maelstrom formed by the clash between Queen Dantrian and the artificial deities of Barrier Mountain—all of this created an extraordinarily chaotic and dangerous battlefield.

If one was not careful,

Even the holders of the original texts, who used to stand at the summit of the mystical side,

Could lose their lives in an instant, simply and swiftly.

To be more precise, any ordinary caster who now dared approach the battlefield would be completely torn to shreds by the frenzied spells.

Below the sea surface, the waters too were stirred into a massive whirlpool.

If it weren’t for the defensive casters forcibly stabilizing the ships at the harbor, they would be instantly dragged into the abyss of the dark seawater.

"..."

"Patricia, shall we consider a retreat..."

At this moment, a companion behind Patricia spoke up.

Standing on the deck and witnessing such a dramatic scene, any normal person would feel such fear.

Patricia replied:

"For now, we are safe here."

"Also, adjust your mindset. Such cowardice often leads to death in combat."

"..."

"This is Nicholas?"

Her companion showed a helpless and bitter smile, while Patricia turned back to continue observing the changes on the battlefield.

Frankly speaking, Patricia’s position was relatively safe for the time being.

The queen led the most numerous and powerful tactical assault team, tangled tightly with the wizards of Barrier Mountain. Patricia’s close combat team stayed on the ship, responsible for defense and support.

Those responsible for defense specifically prevented the impact of the fighting on the city, ensuring no powerful spells directly destroyed the city or allowed ships to be dragged into the battlefield’s maelstrom. That was their main job.

The support team was a bit more special.

These people basically had no close combat abilities, but they could provide assistance with spells like curses, handle special spells like those which chilled the air, and even take on healing duties.

Patricia’s close combat team.

Their actual task was to protect the defense and support teams, to ensure these casters, who weren’t adept at fighting, weren’t completely destroyed by a single attack from Barrier Mountain.

Swoosh——

Suddenly, one area within the vortex of battling magic power blinked.

Patricia, already prepared, reacted instantly. With just one step, she rushed to the edge of the deck, brandishing the Cold Strike Blade and slashing three times consecutively, creating a triangle in the air with the traces of the sword.

Ding Ding Dang——

A loud clashing sound resonated where the sword edges met.

Following the lightning-quick exchange, a metal-colored trapezoidal longboard stalled in midair outside the ship.

"Hmm?"

At this time, a figure materialized from nothing behind the longboard.

It was a middle-aged man in a long robe, dressed in the unmistakable style of a Barrier Mountain wizard.

"..."

Upon confirming the identity of the person before her, Patricia drew her longsword and leaped high.

The already battle-engaged support team responded immediately. As the girl’s figure soared into the air, spells aiding flight entwined around Patricia.

With such timely help,

Patricia gripped the sword in one hand to change direction, pushing off the air with her left foot to alter her position.

Whish—

This time, Patricia struck with all her might.

The enemy behind the metal longboard, although having seen her every move, still couldn’t keep up with Patricia’s speed. The sword light skirted around the metal longboard and in an instant, it cleaved across the man’s neck.

In a flash.

The enemy was decapitated.

The metal longboard, too, fell into the swirling waters in an uncontrollable state.

But the man himself did not leave a corpse; just like when he appeared, he turned from solid to ethereal, disappearing into the air within a few seconds.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

At that moment, three trapezoidal hoverboards flew out from the battlefield and surrounded Patricia from three different angles.

Similarly, turning from ethereal to solid, three figures identical in appearance to the previous enemy materialized behind the hoverboards.

"Nicholas?"

"I didn’t expect that outside, your school still had a lineage."

Although surrounded by Patricia, the man did not attack her directly; instead, he seemed quite appreciative of talent as he invited her:

"How about joining us at Barrier Mountain?"

"With our most professional help, your Nicholas clan could directly decipher all the spells from the original texts. Joining forces would be much more comfortable than serving others. You understand this logic, don’t you?"

...

Patricia frowned.

She had no intention of speaking; with the Cold Strike Blade in her hand, she lashed out with her sword. To her, as a swordsman, attack was the best response.

The wizards from Barrier Mountain, already aware of Patricia’s identity, were naturally prepared.

So as she swung her longsword, he had already stepped back to create distance and then continued to admire Patricia:

"This is the Cold Strike Blade!"

"Not long ago, a madman wielding the Sword of Saint Catherine attacked Barrier Mountain and ended up being subdued by us. I think talents like you should not follow in the footsteps of such lunatics."

...

At this point, Patricia turned her head to glance at the deck of the warship.

Her close-combat companions, seeing the caliber of the enemy, were quickly preparing to come to her aid.

—This is the enemy’s plan to disperse our defensive forces!

Patricia immediately made a judgment, completely disregarding her own safety as she shouted:

"You! Attend to your own tasks!"

With a single shout, she stopped the others from assisting.

Patricia held the Cold Strike Blade upright in front of her, the blade’s edge perfectly aligned with her body’s centerline.

Then, uncharacteristically, she gripped the hilt with both hands.

Magic Power surged to enhance her physique, and in an instant, connected her body with the Cold Strike Blade.

Patricia’s eyes were resolute.

After two exchanges, she had confirmed that the enemy was a powerful holder of the original texts.

If she fought as before, she had no chance of winning; she had to play her trump card in a desperate struggle!

The girl’s gaze pierced through the sword to the enemy in the sky.

Under the pitch-black night, the core battlefield’s momentum became increasingly tumultuous; even the clouds above were stirred by the battle’s spells. Electricity flickered high in the sky, turning the entire port into a terrifying scene akin to a magical realm.

The Wizard from Barrier Mountain watched from his high vantage point.

In that fearless gaze, there was only a look of condescension and a desire to control over Patricia.

She locked her eyes tightly on this man.

Patricia whispered softly:

"Thirty-degree acute angle, high-ground suppression advantage, should strike with a lateral curve..."