The second environmental change came quickly. Cracks split open across the ground, and roaring flames burst from them, warping the air.
Even with the protection of the "Water-Fire Immunity Charm," Michael could vaguely sense just how terrifyingly high the surrounding temperature was through the distorted air.
He did not dare let his guard down. To be safe, he raised his wand at himself again and cast the "Water-Fire Immunity Charm" once more, reinforcing its effects.
That way, if the magical creature appeared and some accident caused the "Water-Fire Immunity Charm" to fail, he would be prepared.
In such extreme heat, if the "Water-Fire Immunity Charm" failed, the consequences would be severe. It could very well end his trial right here.
Michael had only just breathed a sigh of relief and raised his head to survey his surroundings when a wave of fire rushed at him.
The sudden attack made him instinctively raise an arm in front of his face.
He peered through his fingers and discovered that the fire wave flowed almost like water. Rather than scorching him, it slipped past him on both sides.
"Right! The Water-Fire Immunity Charm!" Only then did Michael realize that he had just reinforced the charm. Naturally, the fire wave could not harm him.
To prevent any accidents, he hurriedly ran toward the rear flank, putting distance between himself and the fire wave while gaining a better view of the examination ground.
Behind the wave of fire was a turtle-like magical creature, its back embedded with dazzling gemstones of every color.
Once Michael saw the magical creature that had attacked him, he relaxed. "So it's a Fire Crab..."
As he recalled the Fire Crab's entry in The Monster Book of Monsters, another image surfaced in his mind.
It was from the year of the