Offense and Defense

The Sword-Controlling Magic was activated again, and countless swords rained down on Frieren.

An all-around Defensive Magic was activated, forcing Frieren to retreat.

Well, Duncan and I are separated now, getting further and further away from the Golden Land.

Yes, humans are better at cooperative combat than Demons, and they themselves are aware of this.

The Hellfire Magic was unleashed, flames Burning as it attacked Solitär, but it was all blocked by Defensive Magic.

Hmm, it's really tough to deal with. I'm already struggling just to defend, and it still has the energy to lure me away from the Golden Land...

Even if Duncan were by my side, I had no intention of helping him.

First, there was no spare capacity; second, Duncan had to solve it alone.

"I'm a cautious person, and I prefer to choose tactics with a high probability of victory." Solitär's offensive continued, her Sword-Controlling Magic growing faster and faster. "Humans are better at coordinated combat than Demons."

"Speaking of which, you're so heartless. Are elves like this? If this continues, Duncan will definitely be killed by Macht."

"I don't think so," Frieren defensively. "He has that look in his eyes that says he's going to win, so I've decided to put my back to Duncan."

She hadn't perfectly defended against the Sword-Controlling Magic; her left shoulder was already stained with blood.

"Destructive Lightning Magic!" Frieren retorted. "I only have one task now, and that is to eliminate the Great Demons Solitär."

"How is that possible?" Solitär smiled, her honeycomb-shaped Defensive Magic once again perfectly blocking the attack. "His opponent is the strongest of the Seven Sages of Destruction, Macht of the Golden Land!"

"Even if the magic of Diagoldze is broken, Macht is definitely not Demons will lose to humans," Solitär said, but she immediately changed her mind, "Hmm, no, you can't think like that. Predators are always prone to pride and carelessness; even tigers can lose to buffalo. This fatal weakness has already killed many Demons."

Even though we Demons have been hunted to this extent, Demons still arrogantly believe that we are not prey.

The Sword-Controlling Magic slowly disappeared in the air, and Solitär landed gracefully, her dress completely untouched by dust.

"What a pity, Frieren, I was hoping to have a proper chat with you," Solitär, still smiling. "But for victory, I will do everything in my power to eliminate you as quickly as possible, and then go to support Macht immediately."

This Great Demons is clearly very strong, yet he is excessively cautious.

Her magical flow has changed... Frieren thought.

Then, in the next second, her body was struck by an invisible magical force, and she was sent flying hundreds of meters backward, her body arched like a shrimp. "Ugh!"

"This is the strongest spell I've ever mastered." Solitär held up her little hand. "Isn't it ironic? After studying all sorts of spells, I've chosen one that simply scatters magical energy."

"After all, this kind of magic is the easiest way to kill enemies."

Yes, whether it's deploying Defensive Magic from all directions or scattering magic power without any processing, both are actions that consume a lot of magic power.

But for the Great Demons, it doesn't matter.

She looked up at Frieren, who had regained her composure in the air.

"As expected, the stronger the magic, the tougher the opponent. However, I just need to beat you until you can't move."

Left shoulder, right shoulder, left cheek.

Frieren continued to suffer injuries.

"Solitär and I are about the same in terms of magical power..." Frieren thought to herself, and once again used the Hellfire Magic.

Then Solitär dodged it again.

However, they are vastly different in their ability to control magic...

Although its attack method is simple, its high density of magic makes ordinary Defensive Magic as flimsy as paper in front of it.

This isn't a spell I can withstand multiple times.

If a vital organ is hit, the victim would likely die on the spot.

Equally troublesome is that high-density magical defense...

Solitär blocked her Destructive Lightning Magic once again.

It's already difficult for offensive magic to damage it, and now it's constantly being attacked by defenses...

It's unbelievable that it can maintain such precise and stable magical manipulation without even needing a spell.

The Demons is really convenient.

"!" Frieren's inner monologue was interrupted as she realized that Solitär, under her relentless attacks...

Like a warrior, he swiftly lunged at her face.

"Scattering Magic..."

A surge of magical energy kicked up dust, which Solitär blocked with Defensive Magic.

Frieren lay on the ground, her left eye bleeding profusely, and she struggled to prop herself up.

Hmm, that's why I hate the nameless Great Demons. They have absolutely no information. If this continues, I'm doomed to lose.

"Frieren, it's time you used your full strength."

Frieren looked at her.

"I investigated your battle with Aura; you've been limiting your magic power, haven't you? I know that very well."

"However, seeing it with my own eyes still shocked me somewhat." Solitär clasped her hands together, like a girl next door, "I couldn't see any magical fluctuations from you under any restrictions."

"If I hadn't investigated beforehand, I certainly wouldn't have seen through your disguise. I would have been fooled, and then naturally assumed you were powerless to resist, and carelessly let you kill me..."

"This isn't a skill you can master in a few hundred years of practice. It must be the result of years of dedicated training. It's truly amazing."

Ms. Solitär started talking non-stop, completely forgetting what she had just said, "Quickly kill Frieren and support Macht."

If Macht were a person, he'd probably deduct a 6, but he isn't.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care. Would the strongest of the Seven Sages of Destruction lose to Old Deng, or perhaps Old Deng himself?

"You're quite the talker," Frieren, leaning against a large tree. "You must be a bit too tight-lipped, aren't you?"

"I haven't told anyone about this yet." Solitär excitedly, like a mad researcher who had found a kindred spirit. "Your magic limit is perfect... If it's that perfect, no one would believe me even if I told them."

"Really? That's great." This guy is definitely going to die here.

"By the way, your disciple is also very skilled at this." Solitär dodged the Hellfire Magic once again.

She discovered that Hellfire and Lightning of Annihilation were the only two spells Frieren frequently used.

They are more mana-efficient than Ordinary Attack Magic. Although they are slower, they have a larger range, making them more efficient than her other spells, especially for a mage like herself who can use Defensive Magic.

"But for the Great Demons, it's still a bit immature; the details are handled too roughly," Ms. Solitär continued her rambling.

"You fought with her, huh?"

"Yes, the injury on my shoulder is all thanks to her," Solitär, touching the wound on her left shoulder. "It must be because you did a very good job of educating her."

"Really? She's grown up too." Frieren held up her staff. "I guess she's probably like Duncan before, turned to Goldification somewhere in this forest, right?"

Solitär smiled.

"She's already dead, how could I possibly let her go?"

"Really? I clearly told her to run away, didn't she listen to me?"

In the next instant, Solitär appeared to Frieren's right rear, her small hand aimed at Frieren: "Scatter..."

But Frieren's hands were faster than hers.

He made the same move as Solitär, pressing his hand against Solitär's chest. It was soft and felt nice, but Frieren wasn't interested. She unleashed a burst of Scattering Magic.

Solitär in blood.

"It's a very simple spell. I Imitation it about 80-90% of the way; it suits me perfectly. Also, if you hadn't called out the spell's name earlier, you would have been faster than me."

The elf's hand once again gleamed with magical light, his expression cold.

Emerging from the smoke was "Frieren the Slayer."