Chapter 55: Ten Kinds of Magic

During this period, although Li Ge almost neglected sleep and meals while exploring the dungeon, he did not forget about the magic he possessed.

After learning Aiz's [Wind Spirit Dash] and Raphia's [Arc Ray], Li Ge, based on practicality and various considerations, learned quite a few more spells from others.

There was no need to mention Raphia, as a teammate who had explored the dungeon with Li Ge for over a month, she naturally taught him her last spell, apart from the overlapping [Spirit Ring].

Lilivia, the strongest mage in Orario, possessed nine spells individually, and Li Ge naturally did not miss the opportunity to humbly seek her guidance when she was free, eventually learning five spells from her.

In addition, Li Ge learned a powerful spell from Finn, which could be used as a trump card to turn the tide in dire situations.

With these spells, plus the previously learned [Wind Spirit Dash] and [Arc Ray], Li Ge, like Lilivia, now possessed nine spells.

This was also the reason why Li Ge could trigger the learning conditions for "Magic Conduction."

As proof of a high-level mage, this development ability was not easy to trigger. It was generally the exclusive domain of pure support mages. Ordinary adventurers who could only use one or two spells to assist in battles would not be able to trigger "Magic Conduction."

Like Aiz, whose wind附加 magic had a groundbreaking effect, yet failed to trigger "Magic Conduction."

The same applied to the rest of the guild members. If they only used magic as a means to assist in battles rather than as a primary combat method, it was virtually impossible to trigger "Magic Conduction."

Li Ge only managed to trigger it after reaching level 4, thanks to his impressive number of spells and high usage rate, acquiring this versatile magic support ability that could enhance spell power, effects, and range.

However, at this moment, Li Ge was not using any of the nine spells he had previously learned, but a spell he had recently learned by chance.

"[The relentless sun of the sky, all flee from your presence.]"

"[Bloom, armor of the laurel tree.]"

Stepping on the magic circle, Li Ge chanted the brief incantation.

"[Lamule]."

As the name of the spell was spoken, a deep green light membrane appeared around everyone, enveloping all present.

Aiz and Theona, who rushed out first, immediately felt the change.

Their speed suddenly increased dramatically, especially Aiz, who was already as fast as the wind, now vanished from sight, appearing in front of a black rhinoceros in the blink of an eye, startling it to a halt and leaving Aiz wide-eyed and bewildered.

In contrast, Theona, without hesitation, attacked the black rhinoceros in front of her.

"Heya!"

With a cry, Theona, despite her small stature, swung her massive dual blades with a flash, delivering an incredibly fast vertical slash that split the black rhinoceros in two.

The black rhinoceros's tough hide, which it prided itself on, was as fragile as paper against the first-class weapon and the lightning-fast slash, tearing apart effortlessly.

"So fast!"

Theona herself seemed surprised.

The Amazon girl's exclamation snapped Aiz out of her confusion.

"Phew!"

With a flash of the silver saber, a cold arc of light sliced through the black rhinoceros's massive body, cutting it in two.

Aiz effortlessly executed the lightning-fast slash, easily piercing the black rhinoceros's tough hide.

This was partly due to the fact that the Despair Sword in Aiz's hand was a first-class weapon capable of breaking through the black rhinoceros's hide, but the sudden increase in speed under the deep green light membrane also played a crucial role.

"What is this?"

The situation with Aiz and Theona left Theone, who had just drawn her scimitar, stunned.

"Is it a defensive spell?"

Raphia finally reacted, recognizing the scene and speaking reflexively.

"This won't last long, move quickly!"

Li Ge's voice rang out.

His concise words snapped everyone out of their surprise, and they no longer hesitated, launching a fierce attack on the black rhinoceroses.

"Raphia!"

Li Ge called out to the only elf girl who remained by his side, not rushing out.

"Yes!"

Raphia's grip on her staff tightened, and she took a deep breath.

During the month they explored the dungeon together, Raphia had not remained stagnant.

The resolve she made in the reception room that day had driven her to constant effort over the past month.

Although she did not level up as quickly as Li Ge, her growth was significant.

Now was the time for her to showcase her progress.

"[Proud warriors, archers of the forest.]"

Raphia slowly closed her eyes, as if the ferocious monsters and brutal roars around her did not exist, and even the battles of her companions were absent, chanting the spell in a ethereal voice.

"[With the raiders advancing, take up your bows.]"

"[Answer the call of your comrades, draw your arrows, and ignite the flames, lights of the forest.]"

"[I command you to fire, arrows of the elves.]"

"[Like a rainstorm, burn the barbarians.]"

This was the last of the three spells Raphia had awakened.

It was not a single-target attack spell like [Arc Ray], nor a summoning spell like [Spirit Ring], but a pure, destructive, and wide-ranging area-of-effect spell.

"[Salvo of Fire Javelins.]"

As the magic circle expanded from Raphia's feet, she raised her staff, and the magic power transformed into a crimson glow, shooting skyward.

In the next second, countless crimson raindrops fell from the sky.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom—!"

Explosions, explosions, explosions.

Wave after wave of explosions erupted the moment the crimson rain hit the ground.

The dungeon was instantly illuminated by the flames, and the ground was shaken by the continuous bombardment. Countless black rhinoceroses were engulfed by the fire, hit directly, and caught in the flames.

In an instant, a vast sea of fire appeared, burning the dungeon with a crackling sound.

This was Raphia's fire-based area-of-effect spell, the reason she was considered to have firepower comparable to a level 5.

Under the burning of this spell, the black rhinoceroses, which could only be pierced by a first-class weapon, were defenseless, turning into charcoal with screams and cries.

Despite being cast by a mere level 3, this spell incinerated a large number of super-deep-layer monsters that would be challenging even for a level 5. This was Raphia's firepower.

Her outstanding "Magic Power" and skill support allowed this level 3 elf girl to burn a large group of monsters two levels above her.

Thus, as long as Raphia could chant and cast spells steadily, she would be stronger than an average level 5.

In the past, Raphia's mental immaturity prevented her from casting spells steadily.

But now, this flaw has been gradually improved through constant practice with Li Ge.

"Too hot!"

"Ah!"

"Ugh."

Theone, Theona, and Aiz all retreated from the sea of fire, the deep green light membrane on their bodies gradually fading.

"I'm sorry!"

Raphia opened her eyes, realizing she almost affected Aiz and the others, and panicked.

"Don't worry, they're fine."

Li Ge, as if he had anticipated this, reassured Raphia.

The spell he cast not only increased others' speed but was also excellent for defense.

It was a defensive spell he learned unexpectedly from someone else, with the effect of enhancing "Durability" and "Agility."

The spell's effect was proportional to the caster's "Magic Power." The better the caster's "Magic Power," the stronger the spell's effect.

In Li Ge's hands, who had continuously increased his "Magic Power" to S through three consecutive SSS-level upgrades, the spell's effect was surprisingly good.

After being enhanced by "Magic Conduction," the defensive spell cast by Li Ge, even the secondary "Durability" enhancement was quite remarkable.

Thanks to this, even if Aiz and the others were directly hit by [Salvo of Fire Javelins], they would not suffer serious injuries, and being caught in the periphery would not harm them at all.

This was a spell mentioned in the original story, and Li Ge remembered its detailed effects. Therefore, as long as someone cast this spell in front of him, he could easily memorize it with [Omnipotence].

Li Ge had seen the user of this spell in the middle layers of the dungeon during the guild's preparation for the expedition, and the person used it right in front of him.

Thus, Li Ge naturally learned this spell, acquiring the tenth spell, which even the [Nine Demon Maidens] did not possess.

Naturally, no one knew about this.

"What kind of spell is this?"

Theona and Theone returned, looking at the gradually fading light membrane on their bodies, amazed.

Aiz also looked at Li Ge, her eyes full of curiosity.

There was no way around it; the spell was indeed powerful. Although it did not reach the level of [Wind Spirit Dash], it was still quite astonishing, making Aiz feel her strength had increased significantly.

"Just a spell I learned by chance."

Li Ge did not explain too clearly.

He saw that monsters were being attracted by the commotion and seemed to be approaching.

"Let's leave here first, don't linger."

Li Ge dispelled the magic circle and said to everyone.

Although everyone was very curious, they could only suppress their curiosity and follow Li Ge's lead, quickly leaving.

Soon, monsters appeared, roaring and pacing at the edge of the sea of fire.

The sea of fire burned slowly here, as if it would never extinguish, dispelling the darkness.

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(End of Chapter)