BOOM!

“Urgh!”

Helgenique roared in frustration as Jerome’s sudden attack carved a deep wound into his back.

“You… you’ve already recovered?”

“I told you I’d kill you, didn’t I?” Jerome retorted with a sly grin. Despite his usually gentle nature, the mage had a tenacity befitting his craft.

Helgenique didn’t bother responding. Instead, he unleashed a surge of dark energy.

CRAAACK!

Jerome’s shield shattered, forcing him to retreat. He clicked his tongue.

The sheer force of Helgenique’s magic was overwhelming, a far cry from their last encounter. It was clear he had resorted to some hidden trump card, transforming himself …