The Water Magician

Nils and Amon charged at Oscar, who was holding a sword.

Their charges and sword flashes were sharp enough to befit b-class swordsmen.

Of course, even a c-class swordsman would have been finished with a single strike.

However, the opponent was a blazing flame mage.

Known as one of the strongest magicians in the Central Nations.

At the same time, it was known in the Empire that his swordsmanship was terrifyingly powerful.

After all, he had won a martial arts tournament held in the Empire… almost solely through swordplay.

A tournament that attracted skilled swordsmen and spear warriors from all over the Empire, not just the Central Nations.

The story of his victory in such a tournament was known by anyone from the Empire.

While Oscar certainly held a sword, he was not only relying on it; he was also using magic.

[Barrier]

A spell that combined [magic barrier] and [physical barrier].

This one layer could defend against both magical and physical attacks from the opponent.

However, it was not very effective unless one was a magician of a certain level or higher.

To be honest, it wasn't very solid.

Yes, it was not supposed to be very solid, but...

"It is defending against both Nils's and Amon's attacks."

"Both of them are wielding Holy Swords, after all."

Ryo said with a hint of frustration, while Abel pointed it out calmly.

Both Nils and Amon were engaged in a mock battle with Holy Swords officially granted by the Holy See.

"It's a perfect defense, almost annoyingly so."

Even Ryo had to acknowledge the defense provided by Oscar's sword and [Barrier].

It was clear that he was easily fending off the two b-class swordsmen.

With both hands holding the sword, a [Barrier] suddenly appeared in mid-air, deflecting the swords of Nils and Amon.

"That makes it difficult."

Abel, being a pure swordsman, seemed to be watching the mock battle from Nils and Amon's perspective.

He could easily grasp the difficulties he would face if he were in their position...

"A barrier that absolutely cannot be broken, generated at high speed without incantation. That's cheating for a magician."

Pope Graham said with a wry smile.

"Even from the perspective of the Pope, known as a vampire hunter, is that cheating?"

"Definitely. There wasn't anyone in the Hero Party who could master it like that... and it would probably be difficult to find someone like him even across the entirety of the Western Nations. Truly, the blazing flame mage is impressive."

Graham nodded in response to Abel's question.

"In the past, I learned that Holy Swords could easily slice through even a powerful magician's [Barrier]."

"Yes, that's true if one can fully unleash the power of the Holy Sword."

"Those two have been recognized by the Holy Sword, right? That's why I've heard the Holy See granted them the Holy Sword."

"That's correct. However, being recognized by the Holy Sword as its master and being able to fully unleash its power are two different things. It’s a step above merely being recognized as a master..."

"The Holy Sword really is selfish, isn't it?"

Abel shook his head slightly.

"Attacks are perfectly sealed, but they are taking some damage in return."

"We want to introduce some changes on the 'Room 10' side here."

Graham and Abel exchanged words quietly.

Ryo, who was standing right next to them, frowned and silently watched the mock battle.

"[Holy Armor] [Enchanted Weapon]"

Eto chanted.

With that, the armor and swords of Nils and Amon glowed.

"Wow... it seems Lord Eto has become able to use [Enchant]."

Pope Graham nodded in admiration.

"[Enchant]?"

Of course, Ryo knew about it.

It should have been used by Ashkan, who was part of Hero Roman's party.

A spell that enhances physical abilities or reinforces weapons and armor.

However, it does not exist in the Central Nations.

Thus, the incantation for it has not been developed.

In fact, Ryo later learned that it was one of the fairly difficult spells to master even in the Western Nations.

Eto can use it?

Wait?

Ashkan had the wind attribute, but Eto has the light attribute...

"[Enchant] is a light attribute magic?"