As his voice fell, he leaped from the main seat and landed in the center of the training ground.
At the same time, he took a step forward. A majestic surge of magic poured out from him like a rising tide, far surpassing those three “humans” from just now.
He tapped his magic staff on the ground, and a multi-faceted magic barrier shimmering with countless complex runes instantly unfolded before him.
The barrier radiated an indestructible aura, seemingly connected to the magic of the entire training ground.
“This is my Magic Barrier,” Burna said proudly, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.
“If your Rose Knights can break through this barrier within fifteen minutes, even if you only make me take half a step back, or…”
He paused, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.
“Even if you just make me feel a hint of impact enough to make me frown, I will consider you worth cultivating. Otherwise, our previous agreement is void. The resources of the Imperial Senate will never be wasted on those without hope.”
This requirement caused the members of the Imperial Senate to gasp.
Although Mr. Burna was only a newly entered Demi-God Level mage, he was still a Demigod. Expecting forty Rose Knights under Level 70 to break through his Magic Barrier was simply making things difficult.
However, behind this challenge lay the resources of the Imperial Senate.
So, even though they knew it was a trial meant to exclude them, the members did not say much.
Isavel frowned slightly. She did not stop it, but instead looked at the Rose Knights who had not yet left the field. She left the choice to them.
After Leanna exchanged glances with the others, they all understood each other’s hearts.
They re-entered the field and took up their battle formation.
Just before the battle began, Leanna glanced at Isavel, a hint of provocation hidden in the depths of her eyes.
At this, Isavel raised an eyebrow, finding it somewhat amusing.
The target Leanna had always wanted to defeat was her.
Now, their opponent was already a Demigod, which meant that before long, they might be able to defeat her and become the most powerful Demigods.
The imagination was beautiful, but as for reality… She could not think of a reason she would lose to these young girls.
On the battlefield, Leanna and Teresa exchanged a look.
No words were needed; long periods of fighting side by side had already made them of one mind.
Leanna took the lead in the attack, her figure turning into a streak of light.
The tip of her sword condensed highly compressed magic, piercing toward a single point on the barrier like a drill.
To break a magic barrier, concentrating the attack on a single point was the best choice.
However, a Demi-God Level magic barrier was, after all, different from other barriers.
After a burst of roaring, the barrier remained motionless. Not even a single scratch could be seen.
Seeing this, a cold smile curled at the corners of Mr. Burna’s mouth.
Following this, the arrows of the Rose Knights shot out like rapid-fire cannons.
Every arrow accurately hit the point Leanna had just struck, attempting to shatter the barrier through sustained impact.
Iserine and the others performed Support Magic, constantly amplifying the magic carried by the arrows.
Unfortunately, even so, the arrows shattered one after another upon hitting the barrier, which remained as steady as ever.
Mr. Burna held his staff and shook his head.
As the caster of the magic barrier, he knew very well that this spell was different from ordinary magic barriers.
Whether it was a full-scale assault or a concentrated strike, there was no possibility of breaking it.
In fact, even he himself could not imagine what ability the Rose Knights could possibly have to break this barrier.
When the attack proved fruitless, the Rose Knights instantly changed their strategy.
Since concentrating on one point did not work, they would use a full-scale assault.
Large-scale magic fell upon the magic barrier like a rainstorm.
Leanna and the other Rose Knights found gaps in the magic, using their longswords to constantly search for the barrier’s weak points.
For a time, the area around Mr. Burna was filled with violent magic.
Yet, the harder they worked, the greater the disappointment in his eyes grew.
“It’s useless. You are too weak to ever breach this barrier. After all, this is a barrier capable of withstanding even Demi-God Level magic!”
“Is that so? Then what if I say I can dissolve it?”
A cold voice came from within the Rose Knights. Mr. Burna looked over curiously and saw Teresa, who had not moved from the beginning.
Then, he could not help but laugh out loud.
“Dissolve it? I admit you all are impressive, surpassing the vessels of Divine Power we have been researching, but to want to dissolve a Demi-God Level spell in such a short time…” He shook his head.
“Your Magic Talent would not only have to be the best in the Mortal World, but your soul would also need to be far stronger than an ordinary person’s. Honestly, if you hadn’t all studied magic, I would suspect you didn’t understand magic at all!”
Magic, in the end, was the human application of mana.
To dissolve a spell, one first had to know how the opponent used mana to construct the spell, and then one could reverse the mana to break it down.
The difficulty was no less than creating a new spell. To be able to dissolve a Demi-God Level spell in such a short time was something Mr. Burna had never even heard of.
After Teresa spoke those words, the eyes of the Tower Master of the Archmage Tower in the audience stands could not help but light up, as if he had seen a very promising magic prospect.
“Don’t understand magic? Hmph, you’re just looking down on us too much.”
Teresa raised her right hand toward the magic barrier, her fingers spread wide. Then, her gaze sharpened, and she shouted: “Dissolve!”
*Whoosh!*
Amidst the heavy bombardment of the Rose Knights’ magic, Mr. Burna clearly heard a subtle, crisp sound.
Following that, before his stunned eyes, numerous cracks spread across his magic barrier.
“Break!”
Leanna gave a sharp cry, becoming one with her sword. She transformed into an incredibly condensed fine line, piercing directly at a point on the barrier.
This time, all her power was also concentrated on a single point.
The barrier that had previously resisted so easily now shattered completely, like glass.
Splintered magic shards grazed Mr. Burna’s cheek, leaving a faint wound.
One of the magic barriers he was most skilled at had been dissolved before his eyes by a junior under Level 70…
Although Mr. Burna did not step back, his brow furrowed tightly as a matter of reflex. A flash of extreme shock and disbelief crossed his face.
This scene seemed to have overturned his long-held worldview.
Actually… could someone really dissolve a Demi-God Level spell in such a short time?
Then this person’s Magic Talent and soul strength… He found it difficult to imagine.
Only when he looked around and saw the Rose Knights surrounding him did his heart stir.
He suddenly understood why these knights had kept attacking despite knowing it was useless.
They were simply using those attacks to learn the mana structure of his magic barrier.
This time, it was not just a victory for that girl, but a victory for the Rose Knights.
The field was silent. Everyone had seen the dissolved magic barrier and Mr. Burna’s unconcealable frown and agitation.
Isavel’s calm voice broke the silence.
“Mr. Burna, since we have dissolved your magic barrier, does that count as our win?”
“…Enough.”
Mr. Burna touched the wound on his cheek. His voice was somewhat hoarse, carrying a trace of fatigue and the arrogance that had finally dissipated.
“The Imperial Senate… will fulfill its promise.”
As he spoke, he began to laugh.
He had to admit that these Rose Knights possessed more than just strength; they had terrifying battle intelligence, perfect coordination, and a will that made even him feel a sense of trepidation.
At the same time, he knew that what he was seeing was something far more precious than those “humans” who only possessed power — the infinite potential belonging to humanity itself.
After Mr. Burna agreed to fulfill the promise, the members of the Imperial Senate slowly left the Oracle Hall.
Although they had varied expressions, none of them stepped forward to oppose him.
Ultimately, they were indeed convinced. After all, dissolving a Demi-God Level spell was something that had never happened in the history of the world.
After they left, Leanna looked at Isavel with a rather provocative gaze.
She seemed to have already begun imagining how she would look when her strength surpassed Isavel’s in the future.
Unfortunately, at that moment, the Tower Master of the Archmage Tower came to Isavel’s side, and his words shattered her fantasy.
“The Rose Knights are not bad, but in my opinion, they are still far off.”
With their gazes sharpening, the entire Rose Knights looked toward him.
Tower Master Kurt seemed to have anticipated that his words would cause dissatisfaction among the girls.
He raised a hand to stop any possible rebuttal and continued:
“Don’t be indignant. Your Saintess Isavel, when she was at your magic level, could already face a Demigod alone.”
“Compared to her, you are still too far behind.”
When mentioning Isavel, Tower Master Kurt’s expression was full of pride.
Leanna and the others felt their breath hitch. The looks they directed at Isavel were filled with disbelief, and their hands gripped their weapons even tighter.
It wasn’t that they were unwilling to believe it. They were the Rose Knights who were meant to save the world, the group with the most terrifying talent under heaven.
If Saintess Isavel was truly even more powerful than them, then what exactly were they?
Isavel turned around, a trace of helpless yet gentle laughter on her face. She shook her head lightly. “Mr. Kurt, what are you saying?”
Her tone was like that of an old friend soothing someone who spoke too bluntly.
And that was indeed the case. Although Tower Master Kurt of the Archmage Tower was very old, he had always upheld the principle that those with greater knowledge and ability should be respected.
Therefore, even though Isavel’s age was only a fraction of his own, he did not put on any airs before her.
Not to mention that Isavel was now the Saintess of the Oracle Hall, and her status was no lower than his.
Kurt waved his hand dismissively, as if stating the most obvious fact:
“I am telling the honest truth! When you were young, you didn’t even care about Demigods. In comparison, I don’t think these Rose Knights are the hope of saving the world anymore.”
As he spoke, he glanced at Teresa.
To tell the truth, if he had never met Isavel, he would have done whatever it took to trick Teresa into joining the Archmage Tower and train her as the successor for the next few hundred years.
Unfortunately, since meeting Isavel, he no longer had such thoughts.
What did it matter if one’s Magic Talent was amazing? What did it matter if one could dissolve Demigod magic before reaching Level 70? Could they really compare to Isavel?
Isavel frowned slightly upon hearing this. Her voice remained soft, but it carried a hint of protectiveness. “Saying that will discourage them.”
“Discourage them?” Kurt raised an eyebrow, dismissive. “I think it stops them from becoming overly arrogant! They are indeed powerful, but it’s not enough. To save the world, this level won’t do.”
Isavel sighed softly, knowing there was no point in arguing about this topic.
She led Kurt out of the Training Institute and into the Saintess’ Resting Room within the Oracle Hall, preparing to change the subject.
She thoughtfully brewed a pot of tea for Mr. Kurt and asked directly, “Mr. Kurt, what did you come to see me for?”
Beside the tea, there were some sweet tea snacks laid out.
In the years she had spent with Kurt, she had come to know very well what he liked to eat.
Therefore, the snacks placed there were very much to his taste.
However, his mind did not seem to be on the snacks.
When the reason for his visit was mentioned, Kurt’s eyes lit up.
He could not wait to sit opposite her, leaning forward and lowering his voice, sounding both mysterious and excited:
“The Abyssal Seal is gradually breaking, and Abyssal Magic is seeping into the Mortal World. This has led to many new discoveries at our Archmage Tower! And my visit to you is related to two of them!”
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