Seven eyes covered a circle around the head, and each gaze made Guleton feel intensely dizzy.
Its body continued to stretch out, its lower half like three giant pythons coiled together, covering the lava beneath the volcano.
It tore open the skin at the back of its neck, and a third arm appeared.
It pulled out the spine of the body, turning it into a sharp blade that cleaved through Gulerton's rock armor.
Viktor could only sigh and rub his forehead as he watched the white gate collapse.
"This guy is still so reckless."
His summoned creatures are not as strong as him; their only advantage is that they are more durable.
With White Spirit engaged in combat, Victor managed to free himself up and cast dozens of weakening spells on the monster, preparing for the next round of magic.
Victor pulled some materials out of his backpack and started making some magical items on the spot, then casually tossed them at the boss.
The effect was negligible.
"It's better than nothing."
Vega looked at him and tried to comfort herself.
Soon, Gulerton's health bar was reduced to about 10%.
The flames in Gulerton's eyes became more intense, and the lava on his body rapidly disappeared.
Its hands were completely enveloped in an intense burst of flames. Rock spikes also gradually formed on its tail.
Viktor's eyes lit up, and a surge of excitement rose within him.
He rediscovered the feeling of fighting he once had.
The excitement made his brain throb with blood.
In this form, Gulerton's defense is greatly increased, and his skills are also significantly enhanced.
This is the real reason why it is called the Forge Monster.
The flames turned into lava, and the lava covering the ground left Victor nowhere to stand.
Bai Ling screamed in pain from the enhanced environment.
"Since there's nowhere for me to settle down, I'll make my own."
After saying that, Victor drew a perfect square in the air.
With a snap of his fingers, a block of water vapor transformed into an extremely dense ice cube that floated in the air.
The battle continued, with Viktor standing atop the ice blocks, continuing to cast spells.
However, the Vesuvius volcano outside the city is in an astonishing state.
The knights had already gone to the town at the foot of the mountain to evacuate the crowd, leaving only Gwen and a few other knights behind to retreat to the mountainside, keeping a close watch on whether the volcano would exhibit any unusual behavior.
Just as Gwen's intuition predicted, it actually happened.
They looked up, staring at the volcano's surface gradually turning red, with wisps of steam rising from the crater, as if the outer shell had peeled away to reveal the true color inside.
"Knight Commander, this volcano is as hot as a sheet of iron!"
One of the knights following her reminded her.
Gwen's expression turned serious as she turned to inform the knights:
"Quickly! Report to the capital immediately! Request reinforcements!"
The knights nodded and ran towards the town to contact the capital using the magic crystal.
......
The Duke's residence.
Erica was in her room, sitting on the bed with a bottle of blue potion in her arms, her eyes glazed over.
She felt that all the knowledge she had acquired in her life had been wasted.
In the past, she would have thought that spending so much money to buy just a few bottles of medicine was definitely a loss.
"This one bottle of potion can sell for a thousand geese?"
But right now, all she can think about is:
"This thing only costs a thousand Giornos?"
She stared blankly at the bottle of medicine in her hand, her mind a jumbled mess.
The Duke was out on business and had not yet returned home, but she couldn't wait to tell her father about the discovery.
"Your Grace, should I inform the young lady that you have returned?"
Hearing the maid's voice outside the door, she darted out like an excited little deer.
Duke Reeves's answer left her somewhat bewildered.
"No need. Tell her I'm going on a long trip and won't be back for the next few days."
Erica, who was standing at the door, heard the whole thing and stopped what she was doing.
Duke Reeves saw that his beloved daughter had heard it and gave a wry smile.
"Erica, the Emperor has issued a mission that requires urgent support."
She was very confused and couldn't help but ask the Duke:
"Father, you are clearly a duke, why did you have to go there in person?"
Duke Reeves beckoned her forward, and Erica obediently went over.
He patted Erica's head and explained gently:
“My dear daughter, this is no small matter. All third-tier mages in the capital must go, and second-tier mages are naturally in the queue as well.”
"Because you are relatively young, you will not be summoned by the royal family."
Erica suddenly remembered Victor, who had gone on a mission a few days ago.
He is also a third-tier mage.
Now his father has also been summoned. Are they going to the same place?
"What exactly happened there? Why are so many mages needed?"
Erica voiced her doubts, and before the Duke could explain further, she interjected:
"I want to go too!"
Upon hearing Erica's words, Duke Reeves became much more serious and immediately refused.
"No, you're too young, and you still have to go to school."
"I'm not young anymore. I'm a second-tier mage now. If all the second-tier and third-tier mages in the capital have to leave, the academy will naturally be no exception. Am I supposed to go find the dean to teach me personally?"
She knew the Dean wouldn't leave the capital easily, because he was the only fourth-tier Saint Mage in the capital and needed to personally oversee the capital to deter those lawless elements hiding in the shadows.
As for the others, Erica was arrogant and confident, believing that no one at the academy, except Victor, could teach her anymore.
Even if you say that…
The Duke thought about it carefully for a while, and then hesitated.
As Erica said, she is not young anymore.
She is seventeen years old and will be an adult next year.
He couldn't keep Erica under his protection forever; otherwise, she would always be a fledgling.
Erica has her own dreams, so he will have to let her go when necessary.
He must not let his excessive fatherly love clip his daughter's proud wings.
“Alright, Erica, I allow you to come with me.”
"Our destination is Mount Vesuvius, and the Royal Knights have sent out a distress signal."
"To be precise, Mount Vesuvius may be about to erupt."
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