He gazed at Margaret, his pale blue eyes devoid of any emotion, and slowly said,
"Madam Margaret, if you wish to live, then listen to me."
Swiftly!
Following that, Colin wasted no more time and with a gesture, summoned the Foolishness Scepter adorned with dark golden patterns.
It was at that moment Colin realized, to his surprise, that the Elf Armor and the Foolishness Scepter unexpectedly matched very well; both primarily black and adorned with golden patterns—though one had dark golden patterns, and the other a brighter gold.
Meanwhile, Margaret's expression slightly froze, perhaps because the Elf Armor worn by Colin made him appear too noble, which subconsciously intimidated her a bit, or perhaps because she had just sustained injuries and felt somewhat weak... In any case, her previously intense rage dissipated without a trace at Colin's words.
Margaret observed Colin, giving his Elf Armor several more scrutinizing glances.
"Madam Margaret..." Finally coming to his senses, Sovoc instinctively sought her opinion.
Margaret withdrew her gaze, now focusing on Ginsley who was nearly upon them. Her expression changed several times before she finally clenched her teeth and spat out, "Listen to him."
"Yes," Sovoc responded, unconsciously coughing and showing surprise.
He hadn't expected Margaret to actually follow Colin's command!
Could it be... Sovoc observed the exquisite armor on Colin and speculated to himself,
'Could it be... Colin is of noble birth?'
"Ah ah ah—!"
"Kill you! Kill you! Kill kill kill!"
But it was at this moment that Ginsley's angry shouts suddenly brought Sovoc's thoughts back to reality.
He turned his head to look at the ferocious expressions of Ginsley and Morin, his body involuntarily trembling slightly, instinctively reaching up to touch the top of his head.
Clumps of withered, pale gray hair immediately fell.
'This time... it's a severe drain on my vitality.' Sovoc's expression turned bitter, but seeing Ginsley almost upon him, he gathered his thoughts and sighed.
'I hope at least to survive...'
A pale silver light slowly illuminated from his hand, brilliant as stars.
"Now!!"
Colin's eyes were cold and fierce as he shouted out!
Immediately after, he waved the Foolishness Scepter!
Swiftly!
An almost man-high orange-yellow fireball shot out from the top of the scepter, then transformed mid-air into a figure made of flames!
Four times Limit Breaking Fireball Skill + Summon Fire Element!
This was the first time Colin had deployed such Combined Witchcraft after four times Limit Breaking the Fireball Skill!
"Roar!!"
The Fire Element roared skyward, then under Colin's control, rapidly charged towards Ginsley.
At the same time, Sovoc's witchcraft shot forth!
A pale silver light orb sped out, unexpectedly reaching Ginsley before all others and immediately transformed into witchcraft's silver-white threads forming a dense net, firmly binding him within.
Then, the Fire Element also arrived.
This orange-yellow flame sprite, under the influence of the Foolishness Scepter and... four times Limit Breaking Fireball Skill?
Colin was slightly taken aback, summoning the Fire Source of the Fire Element, though it affected the strength of the Fire Element, there was always a limit...
But now, the Fire Element unleashed a power far greater than usual, almost reaching First Rank Upper!
...Logically, such a substantial increase should not happen!
But this was not the time to ponder this issue.
Colin shook his head, then raised the scepter again!
A glaring red light quietly emerged at the tip of the black-gold scepter, growing bigger and brighter!
"Kill!"
"Kill kill kill!"
At that moment, Ginsley, bound by the silver net, was constantly struggling; under the mechanical structure within his body's powerful influence, the net flickered, seemingly about to collapse.
"I can't hold on much longer!" Sovoc couldn't help but shout anxiously.
Yet, even so, he still overestimated himself!
Just as he spoke—
Crack!
The intricate silver net, like silken thread, snapped one strand after another!
"Not good!" Sovoc panicked and instinctively wanted to reinforce the net with another layer.
"No need to rush."
But Colin suddenly spoke up softly to comfort him.
"Roar!!"
In the next moment, right when the silver net snapped, the Fire Element had reached Ginsley and opened its fiery arms, lunging at him!
"Damn it! Kill, kill, kill!" Ginsley cursed angrily. The Fire Element proved stronger than he had anticipated, and he truly couldn't break free from its grasp in that instant.
"This..." Sovoc was momentarily stunned, quite taken aback by the power of the Fire Element!
He was only a First Rank Intermediate Wizard, and facing such a Fire Element, he might not even stand a chance!
"It's not over yet, Sovoc. Support the Fire Element to continue attacking Ginsley!" Colin instructed.
He watched as the flames and impact from the Fire Element cracked Ginsley's skin and peeled it back, revealing the shiny silver intricate metal structure underneath... yet there was no sign of joy on his face.
From what he could see, Ginsley had extensively modified his body, and such injuries were only superficial to him!
"Kill, kill, kill!" Ginsley grew increasingly impatient, gears inside his body whirling rapidly, producing loud clacking noises!
"Yes!" Sovoc snapped out of it, replying. He inadvertently glanced at the increasingly bright and large red light at the top of Colin's staff and couldn't help but shudder!
"Margaret, you're up!"
Just then, Colin spoke again.
Looking forward, Morin's figure was nearly upon them!
Margaret frowned and glanced at Colin, still somewhat angry and uncomfortable, but she didn't delay. She extended her hand and called forth a bright red flame, heading straight for Morin.
Swish!
A red whip whooshed towards the silver-eyed Morin.
The two began to tangle.
This way, the situation on the field reached a temporary deadlock.
Colin furrowed his brows, standing still and constantly stabilizing the witchcraft in his hands.
The red light at the top of the staff grew brighter!
And after who knows how long, at a certain moment, it suddenly turned into a blazing white color!
At the same time, Colin put away the Golden Paper.
This was not any new witchcraft, just an unformed Fireball Technique.
What he did was to slowly impart knowledge through the characteristics of the Foolishness Scepter, safely enhancing the Fireball Technique's power to the limit!
The blazing white light flickered at the top of the staff, and Colin instinctively pulled it further away.
Even with the Steel Temperature Resistance Field, the extreme temperature of the flame still caused his hair to curl slightly.
He closely observed the battle unfolding in the field.
"Lord Colin..." Sovoc swallowed nervously, looking terrified at the blazing white flame on Colin's right-hand staff.
'Is Colin really just a newly Advanced First Rank Wizard?!'
"Just a moment more," Colin whispered.
Then, almost simultaneously, his gaze sharpened!
At that moment, Ginsley seemed unable to endure the troublesome Fire Element any longer. He roared, and his body swiftly expanded, the shiny silver metal spreading like fast-growing vegetation.
This proliferation also brought intense aggression, the Fire Element enveloping Ginsley howling as it was engulfed and extinguished by the spreading metal!
'Now!' Colin didn't hesitate anymore, swinging the Foolishness Scepter gently!
Swish!
The blazing white light shot out from the top, swelling in the wind and instantly turning into a massive fireball nearly the height of a person.
Endless light and heat radiated out!
The dazzling white light brightened the area, nearly turning it into daylight!
Immediately after, the Blazing White Fireball, like a moon emitting a terrifying aura, traced an arc and struck Ginsley.
In the "moon's" path, the air slightly distorted, leaving a clear trace.
"No!!"
Ginsley watched the scene, eyes widening in horror, but his cry was fleeting.
In just an instant, he and the Fire Element turned into ashes!