As for that undead creature, just as it was about to reach Leo, one of Leo's lightning spells struck it, blasting it into smoke and scattering ashes.
Seeing Leo dispel his necromantic spell so effortlessly, bitterness surfaced on Kyle's face.
A few months ago, Kyle had still been able to maintain a certain advantage when facing Leo.
Unless Leo unleashed his terrifying physical speed and strength, Kyle had held a considerable advantage in terms of spells.
But now, Leo had not even used that extraordinary speed. With two ordinary spells, he had silently erased Kyle's methods.
This change left Kyle with a jumble of emotions.
It was like a rival who had once scored over eighty alongside him suddenly getting perfect marks on every exam.
Under Leo's overwhelming combat strength, Kyle lost any desire to continue fighting.
The gap in strength was too great. Even if Kyle wanted to struggle, there was nothing he could do.
If it had only been the Leo from the Tower of Dawn's Great Summons, Kyle would have fled even if he could not win.
But now, Leo's crushing strength left Kyle without even the thought of running away.
Kyle let out a long sigh, preparing to accept his death.
But at that moment, Kyle's expression changed. "Y-you... why are you here...?"
Leo frowned at his words.
He activated his perception.
He could not detect the slightest trace of spiritual energy behind him.
Could Kyle be trying to deceive him with this trick?
Leo pondered inwardly.
But then, an ethereal voice rang out from behind Leo.
"Leo, it has been a long time."
A flicker of uncertainty flashed through Leo's eyes.
There was no way he could forget that voice.
"Instructor..."
"Haha, Leo, it seems you still remember me."
Leo turned around and saw the