"Didn't you also notice the bloodstains on that chimera? It had obviously just eaten and was in a state of digestion, which was a good opportunity to attack. However, even though its combat power was slightly reduced at this time, it still posed a certain threat. If you were careless, you might end up like those severed limbs."
"I know without you reminding me."
Shen Xue's long, loose hair was now tied up in a tight knot at the back of her head, with only a few longer strands of hair still swaying in the wind: "As a sword, if you don't take every battle seriously, you will eventually meet the fate of breaking."
...Although what you said was very inspiring, I feel like the atmosphere just vanished all of a sudden.
With a long sigh, I prepared myself for battle, and at the same time, I made one last round of scanning to make sure there were no other sources of danger.
It feels like it's been ages since I've had a serious game.
When was the last time we fought? Was it in the wilderness cabin a year ago, in the rocky ravine six months ago, or perhaps it was that casual encounter in the miniature garden a month ago?
While the academy doesn't explicitly require research-oriented mages to possess a certain level of combat prowess, it's not entirely unfounded either. Research and combat strength are ultimately two sides of the same coin; breakthroughs bring rewards. And even without those, one should at least be able to ensure that, when faced with imminent danger, even if all that's nearby is a wooden stick, one can easily grab it and smash an attacker's head open.
Or perhaps they could simply shrink into a turtle shell, so that even if they were banished to the abyss, they could return unscathed...
Forget it, stop thinking about it.
Shaking my head to clear my mind, I gathered my scattered thoughts, took a deep breath, and raised my hand toward the location of the chimera.
As it is activated, the magic within the body gradually becomes active, starting from the heart and spreading to the extremities, then connecting with all things and resonating with nature.
Pale golden magic rose from around me, gathering into a rain of light that defied gravity and drifted like stardust, eventually concentrating at my outstretched fingertips and feet, simultaneously spreading out two identical magic circles.
[The magic circle unfolds.]
As I softly called out, a long-lost sense of power began to fill my heart, creating a unique perspective on the world before me.
The gentle breeze whispers to me, telling of the joy of being summoned after a long time; the blazing fire stirs restlessly, as if wanting to burn everything in front of it immediately; the warm water nourishes the air, outlining the shapes and distances between objects; only the solid earth remains silent, bearing everything with its resilience.
"This is truly the first time I've seen you so serious..."
Shen Xue glanced at me with surprise, not knowing what she was referring to.
Although she was chatting idly, her movements didn't relax at all. I saw her lean her upper body slightly forward, her front foot touching the ground, her right hand resting on the hilt of the knife, her five fingers lightly tapping, just waiting for my command to rush in and eliminate this not-so-short distance.
The chimera in the distance seemed to still be resting, its massive body undulating slightly. Only its wary, circling tail told me it remained alert. But for now, it was merely feigning relaxation, luring its unsuspecting prey into its trap.
Even without such entrapment tactics, the chimera is not so easy to deal with.
Physical resistance, magical resistance, shields that nullify all attributes, rock skin, crossbow wind, storm breath... staring at the various spells covering its body, even I couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
What kind of mentality did these depraved researchers have to create such a monster?
Fortunately, this isn't too difficult. It's much easier to deal with than those that resort to restrictive measures at the drop of a hat or have health bars longer than cockroaches. At most, it's just a matter of scraping.
According to the strategy that Miyuki and I discussed, she would restrain the opponent from the front, causing as many wounds as possible, while covering the support I provided from the rear. Based on the inherent conflict and disharmony at the junction of chimeras, we would use the condensed, enormous magical power to directly overwhelm the opponent's physical structure and cause it to disintegrate.
Simply put, it's a combination of evasion and damage output, and aside from the additional defensive skills I added, it's fair to say that I don't have any defensive points at all.
"What if I start from the point of connection?" Miyuki asked me at the time.
"Unfortunately, this is, after all, an abnormal life form created by humans. Such obvious weaknesses would not be ignored even by the researchers themselves."
"Incidentally, don't try to think from the perspective of all the vital organs of a normal organism. At least, destroying the original brain and heart is not enough to sever its entire vitality."
"cut."
With everything ready, Shenxue and I exchanged a glance, ready to take further action.
However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred.
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