"Boom!"
When the blazing flames exploded before the gates of House Poztut, the square, once filled with pressure, was instantly engulfed in a grim, murderous atmosphere.
Meldo mercilessly cast Explosive Flame Spear toward Shien, sending blasts of flame shooting out like fiery lances and bombarding the gates of House Poztut, dyeing the entire estate crimson.
The power of high-level Fire Magic was on full display. Even without a complete chant, it possessed tremendous might, turning the area before House Poztut into scorched earth.
Engulfed by such astonishing flames, Shien stood as though facing a strong wind. His figure remained upright amid the fire, and not even the corner of his clothes was ignited.
"Bang!"
Shien's magic power surged, and an astonishing burst of mana scattered the flames surrounding him, blowing them all away.
"...!"
Meldo's expression changed slightly, but he knew that Explosive Flame Spear alone could never do anything to Shien.
His opponent was a Hero.
Moreover, he was very likely someone who had already surpassed Legendary-tier, reached Limit-tier, and perhaps even touched a realm ordinary lifeforms could never reach.
Though Meldo was proud, he was not an idiot. He would not let anger cloud his mind and make him forget how Shien had just suppressed everyone present with nothing but his magic power.
Therefore, Meldo had already prepared himself for his first attack to accomplish nothing.
"—Flames—"
Meldo began chanting and raised the staff in his hand.
"Buzz!"
The jewel at the top of the staff began to emit a dazzling light and even trembled.
"Meldo is getting serious."
Misgi had already retreated some distance. Watching Meldo, his eyes flickered.
Yose had also moved back to stand beside Misgi.
"If I remember correctly, Lord Meldo's Unique Skill does not affect magic itself. Rather, it is a rare and