Melee Combat Is Heresy

Bell didn't have time to waste words with Sakamoto and the others. The power that Yomi had just unleashed was too great; if he was even slightly careless, his head could be chopped off. Therefore, he had to concentrate all his attention.

One Magic Power Impact after another was launched at Yomi's legs. Although it failed to cause any damage to her, it successfully prevented Yomi from getting closer.

While relentlessly casting Curses, Bell pondered a countermeasure.

Clearly, it would be extremely unwise to waste magical energy on Yomi, who has the Killing Stone implanted in her body.

He has to find a way to break this current 'balance'.

In addition, what troubles Bell the most is that he also has to be careful not to accidentally kill his opponent.

After all, they had a pretty good relationship, and if possible, he still didn't want to kill Yomi.

Coincidentally, while observing the battle between Yomi and Kagura, he had come up with a perfect solution that could save Yomi's life.

This is also why he intervened to stop Kagura from killing Yomi.

Just as Bell was contemplating the Curses he would use next, Yomi, who was theoretically in the lead, became restless.

At this moment, under the influence of the Killing Stone, Yomi's mind was basically filled with only the thought of "kill, kill, kill".

In other words, it's commonly known as... being brain-dead.

So, seeing that after all that jumping around, he still couldn't rush over and chop down that brat Bell, Yomi decided he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Come forth! Ran Honglian! Roaring Wave!"

The spirit beast residing within the treasured sword "Lion King" —Ran Honglian —appeared behind Yomi.

It opened its blood-red maw, and pale golden curse power flashed within it. The next second, it spat it out.

Bell strongly condemned Yomi for calling for help.

He was already giving it his all just dealing with Yomi's attacks alone. Now, with the addition of the formidable Ran Honglian, wouldn't his life be in danger?

This won't do!

"Come out, Qiongqi! Kill that ugly monster!"

A black and white beast head burst from Bell's left arm and crashed into the Roaring Wave of the Ran Honglian.

As the black and white colors on Qiongqi's body rapidly shifted, the pale golden curse power of Roaring Wave was quickly extinguished.

Then, Qiongqi charged forward again, tumbling into a ball with Ran Honglian, who was also lunging at it, scratching and biting each other.

"Phew! Luckily, I had help!"

This is, in fact, the first time Qiongqi has been used in actual combat since its birth.

If Yomi hadn't summoned the Ran Honglian, Bell would have almost forgotten about Qiongqi's existence.

Watching Qiongqi and Ran Honglian locked in fierce combat, Bell nodded in satisfaction.

Since Qiongqi is essentially a creation of magic, it can change its form at will.

For example, right now, Ran Honglian bit Qiongqi's front leg, but Qiongqi's front leg suddenly shortened, dodging Ran Honglian's bite.

However, since it was its first real battle, Qiongqi lacked combat experience. Otherwise, it should have conjured up some sharp thorns on its forelimbs and Earth Spike Ran Honglian's mouth.

Regardless, the Qiongqi could fight against a top-tier Shikigami like Ran Honglian to a draw makes all the effort Bell put into developing this mutated Patronus Charm worthwhile.

"What is that!?"

Looking at Bell's Patronus, Yomi asked in surprise.

Although her IQ has plummeted due to brain damage, she still retains basic judgment.

You must understand, in the entire Curse World, there are very few Shikigami that can rival Ran Honglian. As for the one Bell summoned... is it Shikigami? Not quite... is it not Shikigami? Yet it is very much...

In short, it's a very mysterious creature. Yomi expressed his surprise and curiosity.

"This is my Shikigami — Qiongqi. I made it myself. Not bad, right?"

Bell boasted smugly.

He felt genuinely proud of every new Curses he developed.

"Icy Wind Impact!"

As everyone knows, Bell is a shameless... cough cough, someone who doesn't like to waste words in battle!

So, taking advantage of Yomi's surprise at the appearance of Qiongqi, Bell distracted Huang Quan with words while secretly firing a Curses.

A biting wind howled from Bell's Wand. A layer of ice formed on the ground, starting from the tip of the Wand and rapidly spreading towards the Yomi.

He had already figured out how to subdue the other party.

Perhaps because he had always fought against "straightforward" evil spirits since childhood, Yomi never expected that someone could be as... despicable as Bell!

Caught off guard, Yomi's left leg was grazed by the biting wind, and he instantly lost consciousness.

The crimson cursed power flowed into the left leg, quickly thawing it and restoring sensation.

But in that brief moment, it was enough for Bell to prepare his next Curses.

After all, it was an advantage that he had painstakingly created through his own intelligence (and shamelessness), and Bell would not allow it to be lost so easily.

A series of extremely cold winds were unleashed by Bell, chasing after Yomi's figure and leaving behind paths of frost.

"Therefore, Mage are the true path to power; melee combat is heresy!"

A Little Wizard, who was preparing to forge a two-handed sword for himself to use for killing people, thought of this without realizing it.

In no time, under the influence of Bell's Curses, the temperature in the forest dropped lower and lower.

Soon, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

Feeling the cold snowflakes fall on his skin, Bell's lips slowly curled into a sinister smile.

Preparations are almost complete; now, the real show is about to begin.

With his Wand raised high, Bell was about to complete the final step of his plan.

Then, at that moment, an unexpected figure suddenly rushed into the battlefield.

"Sister Yomi, I'm here to help you!"

Devour him! Byakuei!

After a brief period of adjustment, Kagura managed to recover somewhat.

Although she cannot directly use the cursed power in the Killing Stone to restore herself like Sister Yomi.

But no matter what, the Killing Stone on the back of her hand wasn't meant to be just for decoration.

Even if it costs her more life force, she can still borrow some of the power of the Killing Stone to a certain extent.

Of course, she didn't intend to do that at first.

After all, no one can complain about having too much vitality.

Besides, Sister Yomi is so strong! There's no need for her to help at all.

As for what will happen if Bell is killed, how will she deal with the rampaging Sister Yomi?

Sorry, I haven't thought of that yet, so I'll talk about it later...

But who would have thought that the scoundrel who appeared out of nowhere, who shamelessly called her by her name the moment they met, would be so strong!?

Even Sister Yomi, who had used the Killing Stone, was accidentally suppressed and put at a disadvantage!