Chapter 198: The End of Winter. (2)

[Self-Mastery Achievement: 「Metal Enhancement」 Completed]

◆Purifying the Quality of Mana

◆Attribute added

Purifying the quality of mana and an attribute was added. A magical aura. It meant that the mana now had a characteristic, and at the same time, it was an indicator that I had reached a certain level.

[Mana Purification: Metal · Abrasion]

In simpler terms, mana purification was when my mana was washed off of its original impurities and filled with a specific property.

“…Hmm, so there was a countermeasure.”

Ihelm nodded.

The barrier, which had been shaking like it was about to fall due to the constant firing of dark energy, was already repaired and held up now with firmer mana. It possessed the dual properties of metal and abrasion. Just as Julie’s mana was filled with ice, shadows permeated into Josephine’s mana, and the wind swirled around Syrio.

My mana had also reached that point. I looked behind to the group of knights and wizards, some Named, standing there.

“I’ll take care of the barrier. You prepare for war.”

“…Oh, okay.”

Delric and his knights moved first, followed soon by Julie and Raphael. But.

“Then, I…”

Epherene stealthily crept beside me. And with confidence, she shouted:

“I will protect the Professor!”

“Get lost.”

“What?”

Primienne, who was loitering around, cut in.

“It’s a waste for a wizard to protect another wizard. It’s not efficient.”

“…”

Epherene puffed her cheeks out.

“You go and help the knights above the barrier.”

That was more suitable for Epherene. The quality of her mana, her mana capacity, and her talent with destructive spells were all more powerful than mine.

“…Okay.”

Epherene turned around with a pout. She walked begrudgingly, but after the ninth shot, it turned into a dash.

“You’re good, right? Tell me what to do, as well.”