As the souls emerged, the figures of the enemies froze in ce, unable to move.


    Not only that, but as the magic took effect, their souls lost all capacity for thought, bing like savage beasts, tearing and attacking each other within the ck waters.


    And with every injury their souls sustained, corresponding wounds appeared on their bodies, causing their skin to gradually break apart.


    Seeing this, both Dean Bruce and Nichs William couldn''t help but smile.


    It worked!


    [That kid''s something else, he really is the protagonist. His talent is impressive—just a few words from me, and he''s already mastered a spell that targets both body and soul, with both offensive and control capabilities. Tsk tsk, I''ll definitely need to give him more profound incantations to study in the future.]Dean Bruce thoughthe must teach more spell to Nichs.


    With Nichs William''s protagonist status, he''d surely grasp those spells quickly, allowing Dean Bruce to be a master of many high-level spells himself.


    As for mana reserves?


    He would have to rely on the system and the Dragonheart Pendant to slowly increase those.


    There was no other way—Dean Bruce, as a transmigrator, couldn''t increase his mana through traditional cultivation. It was already fortunate that he could use the energy of this world to replenish his mana.


    Refocusing his mind, The Interrogation of the Soul fully activated, trapping all the enemies in ce.


    However, Nichs William''s level was still too low, and his limited mana couldn''t fully unleash the spell''s potential. Before long, one of the enemies regained consciousness and roared in anger, "Damn it! What kind of twisted magic is this? How does the son of a city lord possess such a spell?"


    "mes, ignite with scorching heat, and drive back all foes! zing Fire Ring, erupt!"


    With the shout, a ring of fire burst forth from a magician, sweeping outwards in all directions.


    Boom, boom, boom!


    The intense mes instantly burned away the ck water, and the fiery ring, packed with power like a steel de, shot toward Nichs William.


    Anything in its path—whether it be figures or trees—was either sliced through or sent flying.


    Seeing this, several cavalrymen quickly wheeled around, raising their shields and cing themselves between Nichs William and the iing attack.


    ng, ng, ng!


    The sharp sound of impact rang out as the shields absorbed the fiery assault, the magic embedded within them neutralizing the mes.


    Nichs William smirked, "Uncle Noel, go ahead and take care of these guys. I''ve already tested the power of my new magic; there''s no need for them to stay alive."


    Upon hearing this, the cavalrymen no longer held back, shouting in unison as their weapons began to glow.


    "Hehe..."


    "Ha! You think you can take us down with just your ragtag bunch?"


    Not far away, another figure emerged,pletely shrouded in a ck robe, making it impossible to see clearly. But thatughter caught Dean Bruce''s attention, and his eyes lit up in recognition.


    No one else could have thatugh—it had to be Alita Miller!


    Focusing on her, Dean Bruce saw Alita''s ck-gloved hands weaving through the air, her fingers syed wide. Instantly, countless ck threads streamed from her hands, forming massive webs that enveloped the charging cavalry, Nichs William, and even the group from the Temple of Wisdom, binding them all in ce, unable to move.


    Even the glowing weapons couldn''t cut through the ck threads that formed the webs.


    As for the magicians, without the ability to move their wands, they couldn''t sessfully cast their spells, even if they chanted the incantations.


    "Hurry up and take down Lina Jones! I can only hold them for a short time!"


    Alita Miller shouted at the figure who had previously cast the zing Fire Ring spell. The person trembled, then with a roar, leaped into the air, brandishing a longsword and taking advantage of the others being immobilized to strike at the designated saintess, Lina Jones.


    At the same time, their soldiers turned to attack Nichs William and his group.


    Seeing this, Dean Bruce couldn''t hold back any longer!


    Nichs William had immense potential—he was one of Dean Bruce''s key yers in growing stronger. How could he just stand by and watch him die?


    Besides, Dean Bruce had realized this was all just an act.


    Alita Miller certainly wouldn''t target him, so since he was already here, why not y along and be the hero who saves the day?


    If he could forge a good rtionship with the designated saintess of the Temple of Wisdom, it would definitely be advantageous, making it easier to acquire resources.


    With this thought in mind, Dean Bruce decided to stop hiding. He leaped out from the shadows,nding directly in front of everyone, shocking them all.


    "Teacher!" Nichs William''s face lit up with joy as he shouted excitedly, "Teacher, you''re here! Hahaha, with you around, these scoundrels are nothing!"


    "Teacher?"


    Hearing this, even the person charging at Lina Jones hesitated for a moment.


    If Nichs William''s magic had already posed a significant threat, then his teacher must be even more powerful.


    In contrast, the group from the Temple of Wisdom couldn''t hide their delight, their hearts filled with hope.


    Another ally had arrived!


    "You dare to try and kill my student? You truly are... reckless beyond belief!"


    Dean Bruce''s voice grew colder as he spoke. Suddenly, he stomped his foot, activating The Interrogation of the Soul spell. With ten times the understanding and power of Nichs William, the spell was unleashed instantly.


    The ck water was no longer the thin stream it had been before; within a single breath, it surged like a tidal wave, engulfing everyone nearby and rising up to their waists.


    The force of the water was so intense that they struggled to stay on their feet.


    "So powerful! Instant casting without the need to chant! And this water… it''s much stronger than what Nichs William had summoned earlier!"


    Everyone was stunned by the sight.


    Nichs William himself was utterly astonished, murmuring to himself, "So the water created by this spell can be this overwhelming, like the ocean itself! It seems my understanding of this magic is still very shallow. I need to delve deeper into it!"


    Ssh!


    The ck water surged furiously, and apart from Alita Miller, who floated above the scene, everyone else was submerged, unable to move.


    Their bodies stiffened in ce, their expressions dazed as ghostly images of their souls emerged and began to turn on each other in viciousbat—even the one who had cast the zing Fire Ring was not spared.


    What''s more, the soul formed by this person was incredibly savage, quickly destroying several other soul forms. The corresponding individuals coughed uprge amounts of blood and copsed into the ck water, their fate uncertain.


    "This is bad!"


    "Another powerful enemy has appeared!"


    Hovering above, Alita Miller gritted her teeth and demanded, "Who are you? How dare you interfere with our ns? State your name if you have the courage!"


    Hearing this, Dean Bruce almost couldn''t contain hisughter.


    Is this her idea of acting?


    Wasn''t this just an attempt to get me to reveal my identity so the people from the Temple of Wisdom would remember me and offer rewardster?


    But since he had already decided to y along, Dean Bruce wasn''t going to ruin the act—after all, he stood to gain from it.


    Even though he didn''t fully trust Alita Miller, knowing she likely had her own agenda, it didn''t hurt to reap the benefits now.


    With this in mind, Dean Bruce let out a cold snort and dered, "I am Dean Bruce, a tutor at Notting City''s Junior Magic Academy. You dare act so recklessly near Notting City and eveny a hand on my student? Today, none of you will leave here alive!"


    "How arrogant!"


    Alita Miller hissed sinisterly, "Just a tutor? Watch my magic!"


    "Oh, radiant moonlight, unleash your brilliance and transform into sharp des that will tear through all darkness! Moonlight Sword Dance!"


    As she waved her staff, dark clouds gathered overhead, blotting out the sun and plunging the already dim forest into deep darkness.


    White moonlight fell from the sky, condensing into sword-like energy that danced like butterflies, shing in all directions.


    sh, sh, sh—


    When the sword energy touched someone, it unleashed incredible power, tearing through flesh and even slicing through armor, which couldn''t withstand the fiery bursts that followed.