Chapter 183: Spatial Wave Magic ["Spatial Ripple"]
The moment Lynn grew ustomed to the powers now within her, she eagerly extended her hand, fingers rhythmically trembling as her magical reserves were instantly depleted by half.
An imperceptible magical ripple expanded in a circr pattern directly ahead, causing a slight distortion in space wherever it passed.
Severalbat puppets made of steel, three meters away, were cleanly bisected by the magical ripple without any hindrance. However, those positioned farther, about ten meters away, experienced a different fate. The spot where the ripple passed twisted like a corkscrew, while the wall over thirty meters away remained unaffected.
This oue didn''t surprise Lynn. It was akin to tapping the surface of water, creating ripples that gradually expanded their reach but weakened in intensity.
This magic proved effective for breaching enemy defenses at close to medium range. Common shields or magical barriers like the Mage''s Shield or Magic Barrier appeared as fragile as paper before the Spatial Ripple.
Yet, it had its drawbacks. Its wide scope and indiscriminate nature made it easy for a single spell to down foes and allies alike.
If someone were bisected, Lynn wondered if the alchemists could salvage them.
"Approximately sixty percent of mana expended..." Lynn pondered for a moment, swiftly deducing the aftermath. Despite possessing a magical reservoir surpassing that of many Tier-3 mages, employing the Spatial Ripple required depleting most of her stored mana.
Fortunately, the results were satisfying.
Ever since her battle with Herlram, Lynn had been studying methods to counter the Diversionary Force Field. She had devised three solutions.
The first involved using continuouslyrge-scale magic! The principle behind the Diversionary Force Field involved distorting the surrounding spacetime, creating a magical field that diverted any magic aimed at Herlram, akin to light refracted in water, bending away from its target.
However, magic that covered an entire area like Toxic Domain or Vacuum Domain couldn''t be protected by the Diversionary Force Field since attacks coulde from any direction. Yet, defeating a grand mage with this method alone seemed unrealistic.
The second method relied on sheer force!
Mass and energy inherently influenced spacetime. Simrly, magic possessed this property. The Diversionary Force Field couldn''t protect against higher-level magic!
Furthermore, any object moving fast enough could break free of the force field''s restraint.
Unfortunately, both options were beyond Lynn''s capabilities. Her only choice was the third: using force field magic to counter force field magic!
Sessfully developing the Spatial Ripple meant she finally possessed a means to threaten a grand mage!
As for the mana issue, Lynn sighed. Then, without hesitation, she retrieved a bottle of sapphire-blue magic potion from her sleeve and drank it down. In less than a second, her depleted mana was fully restored, her reserves back to optimal levels.
This was "Shiens''s Superior Magic Potion"! An invention of a senior alchemist, priced at a hefty seventy Magic Gold Coins per bottle!
Originally designed to replenish grand mages'' mana, it was a luxury for regr mages. However, Lynn downed it without a second thought.
Seventy Magic Gold Coins amounted to the price of four ss mirrors, easily recouped by having Darren and the others work a bit more.
In fact, Lynn bought out all thirty bottles avable on the market. Obviously, the alchemist hadn''t anticipated anyone like Lynn using it during magical practice.
After a brief break, Lynn repositioned a batch ofbat dummies, preparing to test if materialposition affected the Spatial Ripple''s strength.
Time was of the essence. Tomorrow marked the Council''s operation for capture. She had to swiftly familiarize herself with this new magic.
Just as Lynn prepared to cast her spell, her body involuntarily paused. A cold sweat trickled down her forehead.
She suddenly sensed a slight variance in space curvature about five meters to her right, different from elsewhere. If not for theputational support of the twelve Tier-3 mages, she might not have perceived this minute difference.
Yet, that area was empty...
The only possibility: someone had infiltrated, standing nearby watching her practice magic, causing this subtle change in space curvature through their magical power.
Her warning magic set at the training ground entrance had failed to activate...
Lynn''s heart raced to her throat. Despite herposed exterior, she abruptly raised her hand,unching an attack without warning.
"Spatial Ripple!"
The barely detectable spatial ripple manifested once again. With a distance of a mere five meters between them, at the speed of magical waves, it had nearly reached its target!
Faintly, Lynn heard the sound of something shattering...
Hit? Or did it miss?
Backing away abruptly, Lynn observed numerous magical projectiles materializing from the void, hurtling toward the right side but vanishing as if swallowed by an abyss.
Evidently, her adversary remained alive and possessed resistance capabilities. The invisibility spell remained intact!
Simultaneously activating her "Magic - Barrage," Lynn''s left hand grasped a bottle of "Shiens''s Superior Magic Potion," swiftly consumed, while her right hand sped the "Corona Medal."
If even a direct hit from Spatial Ripple couldn''t kill her adversary, her only chance was to rely on the protective magic of the "Corona Medal" to buy time, raise an rm, and await the arrival of the Magic Council members for a righteous brawl!
"Vittorio''s Barrier is a Tier-6 spell, usable only once. Are you sure you want to activate it now?"
Suddenly, a lightughter broke in abruptly, followed by the appearance of a graceful figure within the spacious training room.
"Aurora?" Lynn halted her movement to activate the Corona Medal, recognizing her quickly.
Much like theirst encounter, this legendary sorceress donned the same crimson gown, exuding a captivating allure. Her delicate features resembled a perfectly sculpted artwork, radiating a mesmerizing glow in the darkness.
However, Lynn''s attention shifted to the sorceress''s abdomen, severed by the Spatial Ripple. Her body seemed partitioned into upper and lower halves, yet no blood oozed from the cut. The eerie sight made Lynn doubt if what she saw was an illusion...
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