The instant Cain released the bowstring, Gildarts's pupils contracted sharply, and he immediately threw a punch forward.
Bang!!!!
In an instant, the surrounding rocks and trees were reduced to dust and vanished.
Cain swallowed as he looked at the ruins around him. What the hell, this guy really was a monster.
"Ahahaha, I accidentally used too much strength. Hahaha."
Gildarts had clearly realized that he had overdone it and laughed awkwardly. It couldn't be helped—Cain's timing had been far too perfect.
The moment he had shattered the pillar of light, that magic arrow had appeared before his eyes, making him feel a slight threat.
So he had unconsciously put some force into it.
Gildarts looked at Cain, who stood amid the ruins ahead, and said with a smile,
"Cain, do you have any other tricks? If not, we can end this here."
What Gildarts meant was that Cain had already passed the exam and could proceed to the next stage.
But to Cain, it sounded as though the S-Class Exam would end here if this was all he could do.
"Uncle Gildarts, then let's keep going."
As soon as he spoke, the Holy Light Trio was activated. With one step, Cain arrived before Gildarts.
Gildarts raised a hand to block Cain's attack and said with interest,
"Oh, Enchantment Magic? You really know quite a lot, kid."
Seeing how unconcerned Gildarts was, Cain felt a flare of irritation. "Uncle, you'd better be careful, then."
Whoosh!!!
Cain's right leg swept toward him with fierce force, seeming to slice through even the surrounding air.
Yet in the face of that vicious attack, Gildarts merely raised his left arm and blocked Cain's kick.
The collision between his arm and Cain's leg sent visible rings of air blasting outward.
Gildarts shook his slightly aching arm