Huangtu, Treated as a Sacrificial Pawn

Leo replied, "Yes, Wizard Saffi. Wizard Saffi, what is the name of the spell Wizard Nova cast?"

"Necromantic Defense Wall."

As Saffi spoke, she let out a startled sound of uncertainty.

"Leo, what are you doing?"

Saffi saw Leo suddenly pick up a spell card and step to one side.

Leo blinked and said, "I'm only cramming at the last minute, Wizard Saffi."

Among the spells Leo had mastered, he happened not to have this one.

He wanted to learn it first while there was still time, so he could use it later.

Saffi frowned, somewhat speechless. She said, "...It's good to be motivated. But right now, watching Wizard Nova's match will help you more."

Leo nodded. "Yes, Wizard Saffi. Then I won't study it for now."

That was what Leo said aloud.

But Leo had already finished learning it.

A gentle notification sounded in Leo's mind.

A low-quality Necromantic Defense Wall spell Codex has been discovered. Would you like to record it?

Leo entered the Codex to study it.

At the same time, he split his attention, watching the match between Huangtu and Nova.

On the stands across from them.

Jindeli's expression changed slightly as he said, "Duvila, you've studied Necromancy spells for so long. You should know about this weakness in Necromancy, shouldn't you?!"

Duvila stammered, "Mentor... I... I... I..."

Seeing through his thoughts, Jindeli said coldly, "Useless. What a complete waste."

Duvila noticed that Jindeli did not seem terribly angry. Though puzzled, he hurriedly said, "Mentor, I'm sorry. My research into Necromancy isn't as deep as Wizard Nova's. I truly didn't know about this."

Jindeli's face darkened.

Duvila's two Combination Spells were both similar spells of this kind.

If he encountered Nova, his prospects would likely be grim.

Fortunately...

At that moment, Jindeli recalled the recording Keli