Grell immediately discovered that he could not keep up with the boy’s silent casting. The boy was simply faster than him. If they were competing based on magic alone, then Grell might have more room to breathe, but…

In fact, they had been fighting for quite a long time now.

Grell Orfan had been learning magic for 300 years. He, as a genius of his time, was very proud of himself. He knew that the knowledge that he had gained as a mage after 300 years of non-stop training and learning would not be inferior to anyone. However, this battle was different. The boy’s magic unveiled a different magic system, one that was far different than the magic that Grell knew.

On top of that, the boy did not restrict himself to using just magic when dealing with Grell. The boy would use his sharp and menacing swordsmanship, which could easily cut through Grell if he so as let his guard down for a moment. After using the swordsmanship, the boy would then use high-ranking magic and dig through the gaps in Grell’s defenses. With one careless mistake, Grell would easily meet a tragic end.

Aside from swordsmanship and magic, there were other aspects that worked to the boy’s advantage as well. With all of those factors working in tandem and being commanded by the boy, Grell was easily driven into a corner by the various forces that defied common sense.

The most horrifying fact was that the boy could use a top-ranking holy magic to neutralize the barrier that had protected the necropolis. Grell knew that...