Second Skylar

Rolf and Anthony acted almost at the same time.

There was no unnecessary talk, no probing.

They struck first.

The angles at which they flicked their wands and the distance they put between their steps made it clear that this was not their first time working together.

Two offensive spells took shape in the air at once, one from the left and one from the right. Their trajectories crossed with lethal precision, both aimed directly at Skylar himself—they clearly knew where the true threat lay.

At the same time, Rolf's left hand gave an almost imperceptible twitch.

A small, multicolored ball of flesh shot out from his sleeve.

It rapidly unfurled in midair. Its previously curled membranous wings snapped open, and it glided across the classroom ceiling with a low hum that made one's scalp tingle.

A Swooping Evil.

This magical creature possessed almost no direct offensive power, but it could disrupt perception, magnify fear, and throw off the rhythm of spellcasting. It was one of the most insidious support tools for dealing with powerful wizards.

Anthony raised his left hand.

The silver bracelet around his wrist was fully exposed, and the green gemstone at its center suddenly lit up like a calm, rational eye.

The Mind Stone.

A steady, orderly mental force swiftly enveloped his consciousness, compressing his breathing, heartbeat, and casting rhythm into their optimal state.

There was barely a pause in his incantation before the second wave of attacks had already formed on his tongue.

This was a standard hunting sequence.

Fast, ruthless, leaving no openings.

Skylar stood where he was without retreating.

The instant the first spell closed in, he raised that unfamiliar wand.

This was not only Skylar's Illusory Clone's first real battle.

It was also the Light and Shadow Wand's debut.

The moment magic