A Tribute to the Legendary Melee Mage Sulyvahn

The contrast between the sudden change of the enemy from a mage to Warrior is striking.

This reminds one of Gandalf, the tutor at the Raya Lucaria Magic Academy, who was also said to be a wizard with exceptional combat skills.

Adventurers who were fortunate enough to become Gandalf's apprentices all learned excellent martial arts skills.

Wait a minute, my train of thought seems to have gone a bit off track.

Iliphis Elsa lying on the ground. He had just deflected the magic that attacked him back at Elsa not because he was out of his mind, but because he trusted her.

Not long ago, Elsa said she had learned a new Weapon Skill, using a greatsword as a medium, which could both unleash fire and heal, and seemed to have untapped abilities as well.

The giant sword appeared undamaged and was still slowly emitting light to repair Elsa's body. She wouldn't die; she would probably be able to get up and fight again in a while.

These kids are so convenient; it was definitely the right choice to bring them back in the first place.

Under Iliphis's influence, even Sally no longer cared about Elsa, but instead directed the elite mercenaries to cooperate with the captains' actions. Only captains could fight against Sulyvahn's phantom; anyone else who got close would die.

The elite mercenaries were merely foils to the captains, and the captains, in turn, Iliphis.

"Although the plan was flawed, it may not necessarily be a bad thing."

If it comes to close combat skills, the Light Eagle Legion might not necessarily lose. Their previous crushing defeat against the Mist Dragon and Overlord Wolnir was only because they encountered monsters with specific mechanics!

He didn't say a word about the Black Swordsman fight.

The fact that the enemy doesn't use magic means that they are unlikely to use moves with strange effects. In close combat, a human body can only perform those kinds of moves. I once sparred with a descendant of the Southern Sword Saint, and that person said that my swordsmanship was good enough to make me a successor to the Sword Saint in the future, and that I was capable of fighting Sulyvahn. That's what Iliphis thought.

I'll stand here and use magic to help the captains entangle Sulyvahn. The elite mercenaries will use enchanted chains with powerful binding effects, purchased at great expense, to bind Sulyvahn's arms. Then, I'll use the [Ring of Harvest] to enhance my attacks and unleash my strongest killing move on Sulyvahn, blasting him down in one fell swoop!

A perfect plan that also allows the mages among the mercenaries time to improvise.

Logically speaking, there should be no problem with this plan.

However, the presence of Iliphis caused the biggest problem.

"Look at me, you little brat!"

The Assault Captain shouted first, slamming his warhammer against his shield while letting out a highly provocative cry. This was no ordinary shout, but Weapon Skill that all heavy Warrior had to learn. Shouting this phrase at a special frequency, combined with magic, could indiscriminately enrage the enemy.

Abbreviation: [mockery].

He once tried to use this move on Overlord Wolnir, and the result was that the Overlord managed to pull out Wolnir Holy Sword while at full health.

Therefore, it can be seen that there are still quite a few good things in the magic and Weapon Skill of this world.

With a wave of his hand, the lancer captain conjured ten spirit horses beneath the elite mercenaries. As soon as they mounted, they were covered in magical armor and transformed into valiant Charge warriors.

The archery captain drew his magic bow to its fullest extent, mixing and fusing the most commonly used magical attributes into the arrows. The bow was even equipped with battle ash [Full Draw].

Once the Assault Captain has drawn Sulyvahn's attention and exposed his weakness, they will unleash their ultimate attack together, dealing a heavy blow to the Pope!

Because Sulyvahn looked thin and frail, and his tattered clothes made him seem defenseless, they were confident that their attack would be effective and would no longer be like hitting a wooden stake, as it had been when they attacked Wolnir!

It seems that Overlord Wolnir has indeed left a deep psychological scar on the mercenaries.

However, their Blood-Boiling Combination Skill failed to prove useful.

Sulyvahn turned to look at the Assault Captain, raised his Profaned Greatsword high, and was about to strike. Everyone was focused on attacking him during the recovery animation.

A few seconds later.

Why didn't he just cut it down?

Sulyvahn's phantom held his sword but refused to strike, simply lingering there, leaving the mercenaries who were trying to catch him off guard.

Superb slow motion.

The most nervous person was the Assault Captain. He hesitated whether to attack Sulyvahn, what if Sulyvahn moved the instant he moved? But what if he didn't move?

Just then, Iliphis's light magic transformed into a continuous stream of falcons that rushed over. The other captains understood the instructions and pounced on them in unison.

Sulyvahn finally moved, his Profaned Greatsword down, and the Assault Captain quickly did his best to block it.

"Knock knock knock—"

The relentless attacks struck the shield, and the Assault Captain exclaimed inwardly, "Wow!" He wondered how the Greatsword could be so light and fast, and how he could actually block it.

Does this mean I've become incredibly powerful?

At the same time, a shout of "idiot!" came from Iliphis's direction. Without a doubt, it was directed at the Assault Captain.

He turned around and saw that Sulyvahn's Profaned Greatsword had already slashed down solidly at Iliphis, and the surging flames instantly engulfed him.

"Ah?"

The Assault Captain exclaimed in bewilderment.

If the real Sulyvahn Phantom is over there cutting down Iliphis, then who is attacking me?

Wait, no way?

He looked up and saw that his thick shield was covered with a dense barrage of arrows—arrows from the archer captain, and even marks left by the lancers' Charge.

It turns out my teammate was the one who hit me!

The captains, regaining their senses, all wore expressions of horror. They hadn't even had time to see how the Sulyvahn Phantom had escaped. It felt like in the blink of an eye—no, they hadn't even blinked— the Sulyvahn Phantom had instantly appeared in Iliphis!

Wow, that's fast!

Just as everyone was about to turn back to support their captain, Sulyvahn Phantom casually unleashed a slash that sent a wall of flames of sin shooting up in front of them.

The terrifying heat was secondary; staring at the twisted flames, for some reason, a restlessness arose in everyone's hearts, as if their inner desires were being aroused, causing their minds to become irrational.

The closer one gets to the fire of sin, the more pronounced this feeling becomes, because that fire is something that distorts the mind, fuels ambition, and even leads to more depraved acts.

Although Gong Qiying wouldn't unleash the original Flame of Sin to inflict mental pollution on adventurers, its characteristics can still be utilized. For example, it can temporarily affect the adventurer's mind, and the effect of the Sin Flame will completely disappear after the boss battle ends.

"Something's wrong! Don't get near the wall of fire! Commander, we can't get through for now!"

The main force was cut off to the other side, Iliphis were no match for Sulyvahn Phantom.

In the end, it was Iliphis who shouldered everything alone.

"Bring it on."

Iliphis assumed a rapier stance, equipped with precious war ash given to him by the mercenaries, and the [Determination] ability that could increase attack power by one attack.

He narrowly deflected the Fire Blast released by the Profaned Greatsword using the power of his weapon, and before the flames were extinguished, he released [Determination] and charged at the weakest point of the Sulyvahn Phantom illusion.

"Bang--"

Just like when he charged in, Sulyvahn Phantom also displayed superhuman speed in the battle. The Punishment Greatsword accurately deflected Iliphis, and the Profaned Greatsword followed, slashing down with precision and ruthlessness.

Iliphis dodged to the side, each dodge a gamble with his life; if he were hit, he would most likely not be able to dodge the next attack.

Just as the thought of attacking him arose, two Greatsword simultaneously attacked him, forcing him to retreat and dodge. In an instant, he lunged forward again, gambling that the enemy wouldn't be able to react after this attack.

But that wasn't the end. Suddenly, wings made of tree branches sprouted from the back of Sulyvahn Phantom, carrying him into the air and allowing him to evade Iliphis's attack.

Is it going to be a spell?

Iliphis activated his Magic Shield in advance, but then Sulyvahn Phantom swooped down from the sky again, engaging in close combat!

Caught off guard, he was slashed in an "X" shape on his chest, blood gushing out like a fountain. Fortunately, he quickly rolled on the ground, thus avoiding the subsequent chest-piercing throw.

"Hateful!"

The second judgment was wrong. The White Eagle decided to completely abandon the idea that Sulyvahn was a magician and treat him as a highly skilled Warrior.

Once you change your perspective, you suddenly feel like the world has opened up before you.

Sulyvahn Phantom's moves were wide and swift, but compared to the Cursed's methodical approach, this enemy's attacks were far more ferocious. He would swing his sword more than a dozen times in a row without stopping, and his moves were unprecedentedly varied. This was not a mage at all, but Warrior through and through!

After all, Sulyvahn had been the Dark Moon Blade before, so his martial arts skills were naturally superb.

Less than three minutes into the fight, Iliphis was already drenched in sweat. He couldn't remember how many injuries he had sustained. If it weren't for the mercenaries beside him continuously casting healing spells on him, he would probably be covered in blood by now.

If it's your first time fighting Sulyvahn Phantom, it's really hard to react to his moves. He's an opponent you need to challenge multiple times to get used to.

The Fast and Slow Blades is a common combat method in this world, but Sulyvahn Phantom uses it with exceptional ease and counterintuitive skill, so much so that even mercenaries accustomed to hand-to-hand combat cannot react to it.

"I'm sure I'll be able to react, I'm sure I will."

Iliphis, and just as the Profaned Greatsword, he sidestepped, finally dodging a slow slash! This move had already injured him several times before!

If it weren't for his personality, he would have raised his hands and cheered right now!

The satisfaction of success is truly...

An unexpected event occurred at this moment. Although he dodged the blade at the absolute limit, it was a weapon imbued with magic and fire.

The flames of the Profaned Greatsword burst forth, instantly roasting Iliphis half-cooked, nipping his small sense of accomplishment in the bud.

Almost without warning, Sulyvahn's arm, wielding the Punishment Greatsword, displayed unprecedented speed, instantly piercing Iliphis's chest.

That's not all, because that's a throw technique.

The blows suffered most severely when he was successful. Iliphis could recover from the burning pain of the Sin Flame, a huge hole was ripped into his chest like it was on God of Death movie set. He was lifted high into the air, and the dark moon magic flowed from the blade into his body, frantically devouring his flesh.

He would have been completely dead in a few more seconds, but the Sulyvahn Phantom seemed to have timed it perfectly, throwing him away when he was half-dead.

Iliphis skipped several stones before stopping, and the other mercenaries rushed over to treat him as quickly as possible. Sulyvahn Phantom walked slowly to the side, exuding an oppressive aura.

Why not just finish off Iliphis one go?

Because he needs to use the Spirit Power he emitted to make up for what he lost earlier, isn't that normal?

Gong Qiying wasn't targeting Iliphis. He always treated everyone equally. Even if Leon did the same thing as Iliphis, he would still retaliate in the same way.

The Ring of Harvest Weapons activated, automatically amplifying the Healing Magic cast by the mercenaries. It's truly a versatile weapon.

Just as the treatment was proceeding at breakneck speed, in order not to make it too obvious, Sulyvahn Phantom decided to turn back and take out the other mercenaries first.

Suddenly he noticed something. It turned out that Elsa, who had been lying on the ground, had woken up and regained her senses thanks to the greatsword's healing.

However, her eyes revealed a look of existential doubt, because she noticed Iliphis's "Backstab" of her. In the past, she would have taken it for granted, but after eating the Happiny and coming to her senses, this Backstab behavior seemed very strange and odd.

Without comparison, there is no harm. If she is paired with Skyrim Strategy Team, both Ta Mi and Lu Lu Wo will not hesitate to share the damage with her, or even kick her out and take the damage themselves.

For the first time, Elsa felt disgust towards the Light Eagle Legion.

She glanced at Iliphis, who was gradually recovering, then at the Sulyvahn Phantom, and finally chose to lie on her back and continue to play dead. She even pulled the greatsword over and covered herself with it like a blanket.

I'm done!

"If you hate something, just slack off and do nothing~" BY Lu Lu Wo.

Elsa, who is usually diligent, has decided to slack off!

This action made Gong Qiying was spying on the screen, laugh. A tax-evading smile appeared on his face. He felt that humans were really interesting.

Then, he immediately had Sulyvahn Phantom Ultimate Skill to wipe out the opponent.

Iliphis had just woken up, saw Sulyvahn Phantom unleash the same Ultimate Skill as at the beginning of the game. He was so frightened that he jumped up to dodge, but the special effects of the Ultimate Skill disappeared and he was still unharmed. What was going on?

Upon closer inspection, Elsa, who had been lying on the ground, was completely gone.

Even Iliphis, who did not believe in God, muttered "God bless us" under his breath, and then his face turned very pale.

It is said that there is a high wall between unarmed and armed, but even when he picked up a weapon, he could not overcome the mountain of Sulyvahn Phantom.

The opponent's skills were indeed superb, but not insurmountable; however, the numerical advantage was overwhelming.

"In the end, we still have to use magic?"

The image of the Black Swordsman from back then flashed in Iliphis's eyes. He gritted his teeth, about to use the Ring of Harvest to amplify himself and unleash a pseudo-legendary spell, when he discovered...

Where are my weapons?

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be at the feet of Sulyvahn Phantom.

The mercenaries were in such a hurry that they forgot to pick it up.

"Hiss"

Iliphis gasped, feeling an urge to vomit blood. He looked back at the Sulyvahn Phantom, who was leisurely walking towards him, showing no signs of injury.

That's right, because just now, Iliphis tried his best, he couldn't touch him. It's not that he couldn't hit him, but that he didn't have time to attack, and all his actions were focused on defense.

Even after fighting until they were drenched in sweat, they still couldn't defeat them.

"How exactly should we fight?"

His heart was on the verge of collapse again. At that moment, the phantom of Sulyvahn Phantom rushed forward. He hurriedly raised his sword to defend, and as a result, he was cleaved diagonally from the shoulder to the waist by the Greatsword, inflicting a terrible wound. However, he did not bleed, because the wound was burned by flames immediately, ensuring sterility.

Isn't Sulyvahn Phantom a bit too powerful? Is there anyone who can beat him at this rate?

Because Gong Qiying never intended for anyone to be able to defeat him.

I don't want to right now, because I've got a lot on my plate lately.

Seeing Iliphis lying on the ground contemplating life, Sulyvahn Phantom raised his hand and enveloped him in the flames of sin. He did not kill him, but instead used the influence of the Sin Flame on the mind to torment him.

Make him make up for the lost revenue from the underground city.

Of course, we can't go too far. Adventurers are a sustainable resource; we can't exploit them all at once. We need to reuse them later.

Under the light of the fire of sin, the ambitions and sins that had once been hidden within Iliphis were brought to light.

For the first time, fear appeared on his face.