Chapter 791: -780- A stalemate
"Illusion?"
"We're in an illusion now?"
"Is this for real?"
"This must be the voice of <Fimbulvetr's Winter>, right? Hasn't he died yet?"
The voice echoed throughout the venue, causing a commotion among everyone present.
"Illusion?"
Even Magnus furrowed his brows, slowly closing his eyes. If this were truly an illusion, Magnus, with his ability <Mind's Eye>, should be able to easily see through it. <Mind's Eye> is a technique that allows one to peer into the microscopic world, comprehending all phenomena. Mere illusions shouldn't affect someone with <Mind's Eye>.
However...
"Impenetrable."
Magnus's voice became both deep and solemn.
Indeed.
Impenetrable.
Even <Mind's Eye> couldn't see through the illusion created by <Yaegasumi>.
"As long as the user also possesses <Mind's Eye>, they can construct illusory phenomena in the microscopic world, deceiving others with <Mind's Eye>. That is the true power of <Yaegasumi>."
Rozen's voice echoed again from the void, spreading throughout.
"Could it be that the headmaster's <Mind's Eye> is stronger than mine, capable of seeing through the illusion I created?"
At this point, Rozen's voice carried a hint of indifference.
Undoubtedly, as the strongest magus of the 19th century, the headmaster surely possessed the ability of <Mind's Eye>. This is why the headmaster could skillfully use <Magic Defense> to ward off Yaya's attacks, react swiftly, and block in front of Astaroth.
It's precisely because of possessing <Mind's Eye> that the headmaster could see through Yaya's attacks, timely counter them, and follow the force and trajectory of Yaya's attacks to deflect them.
However, Rozen was the first to disbelieve that the headmaster's <Mind's Eye> could surpass his own. It's not arrogance but a clear understanding that his <Mind's Eye> had already exceeded the limits and intensity attainable in the current world, reaching the realm of the divine. The headmaster could not possibly surpass him.
Otherwise, if the headmaster had the power of <Mind's Eye> to reach the divine realm, the <Principle of Incompatible Magical Activity> would have long been overcome by him and used as research results at his disposal.
But clearly, the headmaster had not reached that level. His <Mind's Eye> couldn't surpass Rozen's, let alone penetrate the illusion created by <Yaegasumi>. In fact, the headmaster hadn't truly seen through <Yaegasumi>'s illusion; he had only guessed.
"You're not someone who can be easily dealt with."
The headmaster surveyed his surroundings, smiling.
"So, seeing you die like that, I couldn't even suspect it was an illusion."
This is why the headmaster could react in time—not by unraveling the power of <Yaegasumi> but by seeing through Rozen's tricks.
Of course, the headmaster was surprised himself that Rozen could create such a realistic illusion.
"An illusion even <Mind's Eye> can't see through. Truly a masterpiece from Master Karyusai Shouko, the <Flower> in <Setsugetsuka>?"
The headmaster couldn't help but express admiration.
"Heheh..."
A somewhat embarrassed voice from Komurasaki accidentally echoed, clearly pleased with herself.
Indeed, Komurasaki had reasons to be proud. When it came to instilling fear and dread in enemies, her <Yaegasumi> was undoubtedly the best. The ability to be silently drawn into an illusion, where even the five senses were controlled, was terrifying for Komurasaki's foes.
Moreover,
"Even if you know it's an illusion, being unable to see through it is futile."
Rozen's voice, with a smirk hidden within, echoed in front of the academy gates.
"Perhaps, while you're trapped in the illusion, your real bodies have already faced an attack?"
These words sent shivers down the spines of those who heard them.
But Rozen wasn't making empty threats.
With the support of this ability, Irori's winter could silently expand, freezing enemies without their awareness. Yaya's presence could be completely eliminated, and when enemies finally realized, they would already be defeated by Yaya's strike, infused with <Kongouriki>.
Hence, the most frightening aspect of Komurasaki's ability lay in its support for our side rather than its attack against the enemy.
"What will you do next?"
Rozen asked indifferently.
This not only irritated the headmaster but also displeased Astaroth.
"Just corrode the entire vicinity."
While grumbling discontentedly, Astaroth let the vengeful spirits formed from miasma continuously dance around her.
Even if trapped in an illusion, once Astaroth used magic to corrode the entire surroundings, even if Rozen and his group were not visible, they could still be attacked.
However...
"Please spare me, Your Majesty. If you do that, all the students around will be corroded, and I'll be in big trouble."
"You're such a coward," Astaroth's tone became even more displeased. "You're still the same as before, always considering troublesome matters. That's why you can only show off with the mightog <Lemegeton> in front of others."
Only the Queen could speak this way to the strongest magician of the 19th century.
"How embarrassing."
The headmaster could only continue to smile bitterly.
That being said, the headmaster appeared quite at ease.
After all,
"Even though I can't see through this illusion, you can't harm us, can you?"
The headmaster laughed, making the surrounding voices briefly fall silent.
There was no way.
"Fully deploy <Magic Defense> shields around oneself, constantly resisting attacks from the surroundings. Even if the shield is shattered, you can immediately sense where the enemy is. Although it's a primitive and simple method, it's still effective."
With Rozen's voice ringing out, the surrounding space suddenly flickered.
As if the mirage were receding, when the swaying of the surrounding space stopped, Rozen and his companions were back in their original positions, as if they had never left.
"Finally decided to come out, Arneet-kun."
The headmaster smiled without any change in expression, receiving Rozen's sarcastic comment.
"Because continuing to stalemate is just a waste of time, isn't it?"
Rozen retracted his hand, which was resting on Komurasaki's back, and pushed Yaya and Irori aside. Walking alone, he slowly stepped forward.
"Ro-Rozen?"
"Rozen-sama?"
"Rozen?"
Yaya, Irori, and Komurasaki each expressed their surprise.
"Come back quickly! Rorelai!"
Io hastily spoke.
Even the surrounding students, professors, and guards were astonished.
"He didn't bring his Automaton?"
"He's walking out alone?"
"Is he throwing his life away?"
People clamored, and even Magnus stared at Rozen, not revealing his thoughts.
The smile on the headmaster's face disappeared.
Only Astaroth's eyes lit up. She suddenly smiled, extended her hand, and let the vengeful spirits formed by miasma rush towards Rozen.
In response,
"Hmm!"
Magic on Rozen's body transformed into jutsuryoku, swirling around him.
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