Passerby Villain In A Wizard World

"Crimson Barrier!"

Morgrave didn't falter with the sudden change and instantly used the Blood Barrier on both him and Duke Eldric.

"Swoosh!"

Suddenly, as the figures of both Morgrave and Eldric were completely covered in blood, a small, thin blood silk penetrated the ground directly below Ethos, attempting to pierce his leg.

"Mana Shield!"

However, Ethos was well-prepared and didn't let his guard down. In fact, he was still a few meters away from them and was leisurely kiting their strength.

"Interesting. You even know Vampiric Link and can cast it instantly. Now, I'm more interested in what method you practiced."

Wizard Ethos commented while preparing another spell.

Although he also wanted to fight longer, his old age and mana reserves didn't allow it. Moreover, he didn't want to waste more time than necessary.

"Ember Wake!"

As his voice echoed in the meeting hall, this time something amazing happened.

Suddenly, the cinders that were scattered around the room due to the wind spell, Gale Burst, began to burn brightly as if someone had added fuel to them.

So, with the Ember Wake, instead of a large inferno like before, this time countless smaller but even more deadly infernos with extreme temperatures surrounded Morgrave and Eldric, leaving them no chance.

"Let's give you a beautiful death. Haha..."

Ethos laughed as he looked at his masterpiece, which seemed captivating if you were on the other end, that is.

"Boom!"

This time, the meeting hall could no longer hold as the fire burned everything in its path. Since it was fire from a spell, it was more violent than ever, making it look like a living hell.

"Ethos, a legion of 10,000 people has already surrounded the mansion. Make it quick."

Just as Ethos was enjoying himself, he suddenly heard the reminder from Ron, snapping him back to reality. Hearing Ron's words, he instantly became serious. If he were surrounded by 10,000 knights, he would have to peel off his skin, even if he survived.

"Don't worry, it's almost over."

He waved his hand to show that everything was under control.

"Sigh! It seems that person isn't going to come near."

However, he suddenly heard a soft young voice right next to him, making him jolt in surprise.

"Who?"

Without looking behind, Ethos immediately flew to the other side, activating his Mana Shield almost instantly.

However, instead of the voice getting farther away as he imagined, it came even closer, as if it were right next to his ear.

"For someone this old, your reaction isn't bad. But it's a pity that you are too late."

With the soft voice came the piercing sound of a blade at full power, aimed at his neck. The blade was vibrating at an extreme frequency, while a sharp white light visibly made its way toward him.

Only at that moment did Ethos finally see his attacker; a young boy, looking at him as if he were already dead.

"Impudent!"

Those condescending eyes were used to be his, which he had used to look at those knights. Now, someone was looking at him like that while swiping a blade at his neck. Who did he think he was?

Ethos was just about to get angry when the seemingly weak blade light pierced his Mana Shield, leaving him bewildered.
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The way it pierced his mana shield was just like cutting paper, effortless.

"Goodbye!"

With only a soft, emotionless farewell, Ethos saw his own head separated from his body.

As he was a wizard, his mental power was abnormal, and in the final moment of his death, he solved a question that every wizard had considered at least once.

'So, it is indeed possible to see your own death.'

"Thud!"

The old, wrinkled head flew through the air splashing blood everywhere, with multiple infernos as its background, making this grotesque scene strangely mesmerizing.

"Now, only one to go."

Ian thought while releasing the three skills. He realized that once he used them together, even a First Ring Wizard couldn't see him with their mental power; but the power consumption was equally astonishing.

As for his father and Morgrave, he wasn't worried. When he discussed the plan with his father, he had already given him the Runeheart Stone he received from Lyra.

That stone had the ability to save its user from fatal damage from at least a First Ring Wizard.

As for Morgrave, if he couldn't save himself even after being a First Ring Wizard, dying shouldn't be a bad thing.

"What happened?"

While he was killing Ethos, Wizard Ron, who was hiding at a relatively far distance, saw everything in front of him with full confusion.

He had just told Ethos to hurry, as he saw the 10,000-strong legion surrounding the mansion, but instantly, he saw Ethos's head separated from his neck.

What baffled him the most was that the person who had done the impossible was the same youngster he had seen in the library picking up basic meditation methods.

"How is this possible?"

Just as he was getting surprised and anxious, he saw Ian looking directly at his hiding figure, sending a chill down his spine. You know, Ron was a First Ring Wizard, and he was using a concealment spell at full power.

Yet, Ian could still see him. This was beyond his understanding.

'Well, since the preparator is dead, there is no need to waste time here.'

Ron was also a man who knew how to bend and stretch. Although he didn't think he would die if he stayed here, there was no need to risk it if there was an easy solution.

"Morgrave, use your full power and come with me."

However, Ian wasn't going to let this potential enemy leave.

If such a strong wizard was on guard and prepared next time, he wouldn't even know how he died and might have to flee with his family.

He knew never to underestimate the power of a wizard. The only reason he had killed Ethos so effortlessly was because of the element of surprise.

"Blood Frenzy!"

Morgrave didn't disappoint him and immediately jumped out from the dying embers while using the most dangerous spell in his arsenal: Blood Frenzy.