"Shut up!　Even if I don't have the magic of Cynthia, I can easily kill you!
"Huh?　Then let me see.

　I'll deploy the Holy Sword magic formula.
　I'm not sure what to do with it.

I'm not sure I can use warding magic. You don't think I can't use warding magic, do you?
...... You'll regret it if you underestimate me.

　You'll be sorry if you underestimate me." The smile on Maynard's face didn't fade, even though he was looking at a sword that could have been the size of an entire building.

I'm going to see if that's bravado.

　I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not.

　However, the ...... Holy Sword stopped in the middle just before hitting Maynard.
　This is .......

I'm sure you'll agree.　You'll regret it.

　Maynard picked up the sword at his waist.

　He seems to be using time manipulation magic, Time Operation.
　It's not just the Holy Sword that's stuck, but my body as well. ...... No, the entire landscape around me seems to have stopped.
　Time Operation is a magic that can stop or speed up time, so it is possible to perform seemingly divine miracles.

　In a world where time has stopped.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

You can't do anything if you stop ...... time, can you?

　It's true. I'm not sure what to make of it.
　Words like "my magic is more powerful than yours" or "my magic is faster than ......" are meaningless.

　But.


Time?　We can just transcend it, can't we?


　I'm not sure what to do, but I'd like to know what you think.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

　It's a great way to make sure you don't get caught in the middle of the action.

　But that's where the Four Great Sages are.
　I'm not sure what to do.
　Maynard was knocked to the ground, but he quickly stood up on shaky legs.

I'm not sure what you mean, ......?　I'm sure time has stopped.　And how can you ...... and your magic work?
"I told you, didn't I?　I told you that you could transcend time.

　A thousand years ago. There were many people who could stop time like this.
　However, with overwhelming magical power, it is possible to interfere with time and change its logic, and continue moving in a world where time has stopped.
　I have described this technique as 'transcending time'.

At that rate, you'll only be able to stop time for less than three seconds at most.　If you don't stop it for at least a day, what are we talking about?
"Shut up, shut up, shut up!　Don't try to make yourself look big by saying impossible things!　I'm the big man here!

　Maynard spits.

　Oh, dear.
　If we don't do something, it'll be over soon and we won't be able to analyze his magic.
　It's no use.

Let's play.

　I crossed my arms, not moving my legs.

"I won't move an inch from here. "I won't move an inch from this spot, and you can do whatever magic you want with it. I'll get rid of all of it.
You can talk all you want.

　Maynard points his palm at me.
　At that moment, I felt the magic in me stir.

I know your weakness.

　Maynard continued.

"Your overwhelming magical power ...... is your weakness.
Huh?
It's almost a miracle we're dealing with this right now. Then just let your magic run wild for a bit. Then your magic will run wild. Drown in your magic!

　Is this a way to manipulate your opponent's magic power and intentionally cause a runaway of magic power?
　It's true that if you maintain too much magic power, it's extremely difficult just to handle it.
　There may be no one in this era who can hold as much magic power as I do now, and can steer it well.

　But.


"When is the magic runaway going to happen at ......?


　My neck is starting to itch.
　I scratched my neck and looked at Maynard.

"What the ......!
I'm sure you're not the only one.　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　In the first place, my magic power at its peak would be about ten times greater than it is now.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.



"Stick to ...... 《Flame Storm Dance》

　Without pausing, Maynard invoked the next spell.
　I'm not going to be able to dance with you at this level.

I can't even dance with them at this level.

　I avoided the oncoming flames by twisting my neck and waist slightly.

　The flames were coming at me at the speed of light.
　But for me, it was a speed that would stop a worm.

Hahaha!　Dance like a maniac!　You'll burn to death!

　Maynard laughs in amusement.
　Can't you see that I'm moving too fast for you to see me?
　It's boring, by the way.

"You don't need to use the advanced magic of the Flame Storm Dance, you can do the same with the Fire Spear.

　I crossed my arms and smelted a fire spear.
　I crossed my arms and refined the Fire Spear. The Fire Spear with the tracking function fired one after another to counterattack him.

You can't catch up with the warding magic ....... Aaaaaaah!

　There are about 500 of them.
　Maynard first deployed his warding magic, but each of my Fire Spears is powerful enough to break his wards.
　The fire spears went around him as if they were performing a dance.

"Ahhhh!　Baganaaaaaaaaaa!

　Maynard stumbled around on the floor, his body burned all over.

"Is that it?

　I called out to Maynard, who was lying on the floor.

　But even in this situation, Maynard did not give up and healed his body with recovery magic.
　He's a stubborn guy.
　But I guess the game is already over.

　I slowly walked up to Maynard.

"Wait!

　Maynard raised a trembling hand to stop me as he fell.
　In his hand, he holds what looks like an evil necklace.

This is a magic tool that the empire has researched and perfected over the years ...... to attract demons!

　I see.
　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
　It's a very high-pitched sound that can't be caught by the ears just by being normal.

　It's quite an interesting thing for this age.
　It's so over-technological that it makes the surveillance grimoire look like a bug.

"Even as we speak, demons are heading for the capital!　There are about a hundred of them!　I'm the only one who can stop them. It looks like you're sending your friend to ....... Do you think the two of you can stop their advance?

　I'm not sure what to make of it," Maynard said, the corners of his mouth lifting.

　You've taken Lara and Marise hostage on your way to defeat a demon?

　That's too bad.
　That deal won't work.

　Because.


"Do you really think my student will be defeated by an army of only a hundred demons?