Chapter 277 - Unrelenting Potion
“F*ck! Where did that monster came from?” The quiet Aurora Square was filled with gasps at once. The sudden change was like a thunder that roared above their heads. At that moment, everyone’s head buzzed. No one believed what they saw to be true…
It was that unbelievable. How could a skinny and weak mage be able to inflict such a magnificent blow? His blow was as strong as thunder and as fast as mad wind. He was definitely a monster in disguise…
Aurora Square was filled with a deafening silence. Everybody’s gazes were fixed on the two men on the ground. The prolonged battle had been testing their emotional capacity with hair-raising exchanges one after another. Lin Li’s sudden progression into level-16, Matthias’ awakening, and the never-ending miracles had caused everyone to think that they had become accustomed to surprises. Yet, when Lin Li demonstrated his almighty close quarter attacks, nearly half of the mages in the audience went mad after seeing it…
Lin Li’s sudden second wind had pushed the battle to the climax.
Lin Li’s fist made Matthias fall onto the ground. Although Matthias did not expect that, it was a fact that his devil’s lineage had been awakened. How would he be defeated so easily? When he fell, he spread his black wings almost instantly. He managed to stabilize himself, then hissed and generated huge torrent-like magical waves…
The dazzling sparks from the Rain of Sacrifice were like shooting stars falling from the sky, and created a raging storm. At the same time, Lin Li also summoned his Water Shield. While gripped his Aether Staff, his recitation flowed out like gushing water from his larynx.
Instantaneously, the temperature in the Aurora Square fell. There were snowflakes and bone-chilling wind in the air. Amidst the flames, the crystal-like snowflakes looked brilliant. When the two strong spells clashed with each other, torrents of elements erupted. While the Thousand Miles of Ice came by, the snowflakes and fire sparks came into close contact with each other.
The crazy attacks turned Lin Li eyes red with blood lust. He grabbed onto Matthias’ throat tightly and smashed his scaly body onto the ground.
“BAM!”
Instantaneously, cracks appeared on the firm ground. Matthias sank into the debris, and the air was filled with dust and small rock fragments. The Aurora Square became silent at once.
“This…” Hoffman swallowed his saliva strenuously. His eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Never had he expected that the gentlemanly and talented pharmacist would have such an extreme thirst for blood. He was so violent and fierce, just like a gladiator that would partake in a deadly battle.
At this time, Hoffman was really doubting his decision to use Lin Li. He wondered if it was a good choice to strike a deal with this man…
No matter what, the battle on the Aurora Square would be ending soon…
Matthias was at the edge of death. His body was covered with wounds of different sizes, and he even had his horn broken off by Lin Li. His shrill cries sounded as though they came from the deepest of hells. The audience couldn’t help but feel a chill down their spines and goosebumps all over.
“How is it, Mage Matthias? Now you should know that it is not just luck that brought me to where I am, right?” Lin Li asked menacingly as he gave Matthias a harsh kick and sent him deeper into the debris.
“Keh…” Matthias coughed forcefully while he stood in the middle of the debris. Fresh blood flowed out from his mouth as though someone opened a floodgate. Yet, his eyes were filled with an uncompromising expression. “So what? Have you forgotten about the Emerald Tower already?”
“So it was really you!” The mention of the Emerald Tower changed Lin Li’s expression immediately. This time, he finally could ascertain that the Marathon Family was providing support to the Shadow’s Nest. “Tell me, why would the Marathon Family do that?”
“WHY? HAHAHA…” Although he was at a disadvantage, the carefree Matthias was still able to laugh. “If you want to know the reason, why don’t you kneel down before me? If you beg me, I might consider telling you.”
“Mage Matthias, you are very insensible.” Seeing Matthias’ desperate struggle, Lin Li showed zero excitement. He only had a cruel smile on his face. “Perhaps my Flaming Hand could make you wiser…”
Almost immediately, Lin Li already bashed a Flaming Hands onto Matthias…
“AHHH!” Matthias let out a shriek. A stone-hearted person would have become sympathetic for him. It was a torture for Matthias. His dashing cheeks were like raw meat on the griller—one could see skin sizzle under the Flaming Hand. At once, a plume of smoke rose up into the air…
Furthermore, Lin Li was determined to make Matthias suffer. After using the Flaming Hand, he was not in a rush to let go. He held onto Matthias’ face for a good 10 seconds before putting out the flames reluctantly. When he removed his hand, Matthias’ handsome face was badly burnt. Under the charred ashes, there was a messy mix of torn skin, flesh, and fresh blood. Nine out of ten wouldn’t believe the monster used to have the ideal appearance that women loved just 10 seconds ago…
“How was it, Mage Matthias? Do you feel better now?”
“Heh… heh…” Matthias’ laughter sounded as though it was being forced out of his mouth. It carried a heavy nasal tone, which no one could tell if it was from laughing or crying.
“So what? Do you have the guts to kill me? I’m the heir of the Marathon Family. If you were to kill me, my father will make everyone die with me. This includes those morons in Jarrosus, as well as that foolish fatso! Oh, yes. Before I forget, do you want to know who was the mastermind behind the invasion? Hahaha, stop guessing. It was me, Matthias! Does this sound exciting to you?”
“Exciting? Damn you, little piece of sh*t!” Lin Li raged as he stepped onto Matthias with great force.
Matthias was in such excruciating pain that his back arched. Although it would have been unbearable to normal people, Matthias was determined to endure it. Such extraordinary perseverance put a frown on Lin Li’s forehead. He was extremely clear of the cruelty of the Flaming Hand. It was used with the intention of killing Matthias in the first place. He did not expect that Matthias could still withstand the torture the Flaming Hand brought him.
But, after pondering it for a while, he decided to put these concerns in the back of his mind. Since Matthias had admitted himself that he had been the mastermind behind Shadow’s Nest’s attack on the Emerald Tower, Lin Li naturally did not have a reason to let him off. He had to pay for the death of so many mages and the loss of the Emerald Tower with his blood.
The revenge of the Marathon Family can wait until they are dead…
“Mage Matthias, you might have forgotten my personality. I may be lacking in everything else, just not my guts…”
Lin Li reached his hands into the Ring of Endless Storm for the pair of Vampire fangs. Then, he realized something was amiss. If he was not wrong, Matthias was looking at the VIP seats with a different expression…
“Darian?” The sudden realization put a frown on Lin Li’s forehead. Logically, Matthias was the one who wanted to kill him. Hence, it would only be reasonable for him to glare at Lin Li. Yet, why was Matthias’ gaze not fixed on his opponent, but on Darian, who was seated in the VIP section?
Could there be something between them?
Yet, although Darian was a clever man, he was not in the guild ever since his nephew, Madrick, got into trouble. Hence, Macklin did not really include him in the preparation of both the Shadowglen’s trial and the finals in the Aurora Square. Apart from helping Aldwin establish the four master-level magewealths the day before, he was not part of the entire finals at all. Even if he had any undisclosed relationship with Matthias, he should not have much chance to do anything…
Wait a minute… Mageweath?
When the word ‘mageweath’ came to his mind, Lin Li guessed the issue immediately.
That’s right. It’s the mageweath!
“No, no, no. You will not dare to kill me…” Matthias said with utmost confidence. In reality, he still did not believe that the Jarrosus bumpkin would dare to injure him. Being injured from a battle and being killed in it were two different matters. Even if he was not afraid of the Marathon Family’s revenge, could he not think about the future of the Jarrosus Guild of Magic instead? If he were to kill him, the rage from Marathon Family would not be something a small guild of magic could deal with…
And it was this belief that gave Matthias that confidence. Although he seemed to be the losing party, Matthias had no concern for his life. In fact, he was also calculating another matter. He was planning how to lead the Jarrosus bumpkin into the trap he had prepared for him…