T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 390, Section 389: Victory or Defeat
"Never mind..." he murmured softly, as if trying to comfort someone.

Turning around, he simultaneously summoned Grelian and the boundary between reality and illusion to his face.

"As you can see, their abilities are too outstanding, and the risks of fighting them are difficult to control. Whether to continue is up to you."

The boundary between reality and illusion returned to the siren's side, carrying Kurien's goodwill.

"It's alright if things stop. After today, everyone in Anna will know Mint. She has already done it. The rest is up to her to grow and rise." Queen Jingxin nodded slightly.

Ksha and Elera, however, opposed the idea.

"A high-level mage duel is a rare opportunity," said Elaevi. "Mint and Rene are evenly matched and are improving through the confrontation. Today's battle may very well determine Mint's future potential."

Kesha offered a solution: "Since we're afraid, we'll also step in and control the scale."

Jingxin's lips curled up slightly: "Alright, alright, since we're already here, I'll help too."

"Having so many high-ranking officials personally protecting them is truly unprecedented for them."

The Gryan family was also engaged in a heated debate.

"We can't stop here. Renee clearly still has the upper hand. Look at that terrifying Wick's spatial slash, its power is comparable to an eighth-order spell, it's awe-inspiring."

"Who says Mint is about to become a household name? Since battles are becoming increasingly prone to going astray, let Mint be a little 'regrettable' and let the legend she created remain today."

"What about Coraene? Isn't she in danger too?"

"Trust Renee, she is the strongest genius in the Grelian Empire in a thousand years. As long as she casts spatial magic again, Mint? Heh."

Having learned of both sides' views, Kurien no longer hesitated.

Insert the magic crystal to further upgrade the barrier of the arena.

monster?

genius?

Keep fighting, keep fighting.

Since history will surely record this day, let's make the grand performance even more spectacular!

Mint was faster at absorbing magic, and she struck before Renee could fully recover.

Renee, however, had already made a contingency plan. Her right hand, which was behind her back, silently sliced ​​through space and disappeared into it.

The same scenario has played out twice already.

Faced with magic from another dimension, Mint countered it once and withstood it once, resulting in one victory and one draw.

At the boundary between reality and illusion, everyone's palms were sweating.

I never expected that these two could fight with such magic, and they even wanted to have a rematch.

Are there any other solutions to Kshatriya's tactics?

Mint took a deep breath, and bluish-purple arcs of electricity appeared in her palms.

Elavia was puzzled. Renee was still circling, searching for the best angle to attack. What was Mint going to attack?
Under the tense gaze of countless eyes, Mint's magic surged, and javelin-like arcs of electricity were hurled into the air, creating a thundercloud.

"Boom!"

Thunder rumbled, and dark clouds quickly filled the sky above the field.

Purple lightning leaped, scorching the air, boiling the magic, and distorting everything in sight.

But that wasn't all. Mint produced many fist-sized fireballs, which were casually suspended in the arena, emitting a faint glow.

With the release of a wide-range spell and the distraction of infusing the fireball with magic, Mint's momentum weakened in an instant.

"Trying to block Renee's route in and out of the spatial passage with such a petty trick?"

Renee swallowed.

In her vision, the bright spot of mint light dimmed and disappeared.

In the mist, countless clusters of light floated in the field of vision, and faint magical patterns descended from the sky, landing directly on the ground.

What's happening outside?
After hovering for several seconds, the sound of magic corroding the shield was like a viper flicking its tongue.

A decision must be made.

She gritted her teeth and tore open the passage.

The spatial rift that should have unfolded smoothly was only half the size of a normal spell, just big enough for her to pass through in a cramped and awkward position.

Before she could even process the unusual phenomenon of the spatial rift, she was immediately awestruck by the countless "stars" that filled the sky the moment she landed.

Numerous floating fireballs released faint magical energy, severely interfering with her magical perception.

A thunderbolt struck the earth, stirring up magic and burning the air, causing the normal flow of magic to become strange and chaotic. The rifts she created in the mortal realm were also severely affected.

She exclaimed in surprise as she figured out the boundary between reality and illusion in Mint's operation.

No wonder Dussel always kept his distance when fighting the demons of the Great Snow Mountain; the initial puppet decoys were probably designed with that in mind.

Mental pollution is one reason, and another reason is undoubtedly magical interference.

The powerful residual aura of the demonic spellcasting would severely interfere with Dussel's spatial magic; if he wanted to cast spells smoothly, he had to maintain a certain distance.

As players, they only realized this belatedly at this point.

Despite the intense battle on the field, Mint still had time to observe, summarize, and deduce the weaknesses of spatial magic.

Is this the true value of being called a sage in the end times of Anna?

As soon as Renee landed, Mint took out her first-class combat set and engaged her in close combat.

"I've seen through your spatial magic tricks. It must be unpleasant to be fooled by your unexpected methods of traveling back and forth."

Instead of feeling embarrassed and anxious about falling behind, Renee smiled.

"dare you laugh?"

Mint elbows Renee, only to find that Renee also uses her elbow to counter—she has also memorized this counter-attack formula.

"Don't even think about getting rid of me."

As she spoke, Mint unexpectedly used a move that deviated from the expected routine—a diving tackle.

Renee, who was trying to get away from Mint, was grabbed and hugged around the waist.

At close range, neither of them could use their magic, and they rolled and entangled in a fierce battle.

Having undergone close-combat training, Mint's core strength was superior, allowing her to seize the upper hand. She straddled his waist, unleashing a barrage of unrestrained, chaotic punches aimed directly at his chest. Kesha had instructed: In actual combat, don't worry too much about the techniques. As long as you have enough strength, and you hit where it hurts, those who don't grimace are specialized hybrids.

Sure enough, Renee, who had just been smiling with a sense of relief, could no longer smile.

She was struck by a series of powerful punches, causing her blood to rush to her head and her face to turn red instantly.

My mind, which was just able to think, suddenly went blank.

But her consciousness wasn't completely clouded; she gripped the ground tightly with her backhand, and magic erupted from her fingertips.

A gust of air propelled Renee over, and a mid-air kick landed squarely on Mint's face, sending her flying backward with a gurgling sound.

She also learned that melee combat is all about accuracy; as long as you can hit the target area, you can interrupt their attack.

Routine?

Adapt to changing circumstances!

No amount of lessons can teach you the real-time insights gained in a closely contested battle.

The audience was silent.

"Hmph, your injuries must be quite painful. Although people can stay clear-headed when they are extremely excited, as soon as the pace slows down..."

I don’t know if it’s psychological, but Mint didn’t say anything and she didn’t feel any pain.

But after hearing that, all the parts of my body that had been hit since the beginning of the show started burning with pain.

It was as if a pair of hands had been regulating her senses and suppressing the transmission of pain, but now they suddenly stopped working.

The biggest difference between high-intensity real-world practice and the theory in the course is the pain, which is unbearable.

She can maintain her mental clarity and absorb magic to fight back even when her magic is depleted, but she cannot control her numb and aching body to keep moving.

Kesha's clenched heart finally relaxed.

Just as she thought, as long as the first attack hits, the accumulated injuries will become the basis for Mint's chances of winning as the battle progresses.

The genius of the Grelian family, the respected young lady, probably doesn't have any special training courses for magic warriors to hone their bodies, develop their resilience and endurance.

Isn't this too embarrassing for nobles and magicians?

For the first three months of Mint's practical training, she was thoroughly tested and humiliated by herself.

She got up and practiced again and again with her own willpower.

Born into poverty, he aspired to rise above his superiors and seize every opportunity to become stronger.

Renee still had magic, but her physical strength was almost gone. Seeing that Mint was still full of energy, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.

He was already full of energy in college, but he's even more energetic now?

Mint rushed straight at her, intending to cast a spell, but found her hand movements unusually sluggish.

Her arms and wrists, which had been repeatedly struck, went numb as if struck by an electric shock. Before she could even groan, the mint had already reached her face.

This time she showed no mercy, and with her wind-elemental fist, she struck Renee's completely unguarded face!

Without any shield magic, Renee was sent flying by the hammer.

Falling to the ground, Mint struggled to her feet with sheer willpower and then launched another flying attack.

It was just like a finishing move in a wrestling match, landing directly on Renee and raining down a barrage of blows.

Someone is screaming at the Grion house.

"This is not a magic contest at all, this cannot be considered a magic contest at all!"

Kurien's lips twitched.

Why not?

Adventurers in the wild use this method to compete in magic against monsters and their own kind.

Elegant, dignified?
A true magical duel is not a display of talent by throwing around high-level magic, but a victory built upon countless small spells and meticulous details.

There are only two outcomes to Renee's actions: either she kills the enemy instantly, or she gets killed instantly herself.

When faced with someone like Mint who can decipher the mysteries of spatial magic in such a short time and devise a countermeasure, it's no wonder they lost.

Mint realized that Renee had given up resisting and let her attack, so she reduced the pressure on her hands.

She gasped for breath and said, "This time, it feels good."

Renee, her hair falling over her face, was also breathing in the fresh air deeply.

"Relieved?"

Mint was initially filled with resentment as memories of her time at the academy resurfaced, but the phrase "That felt good" left her somewhat at a loss.

"If you're still not satisfied, you can continue."

She was finally able to face Renée directly and ask the question that had been bothering her: "Back at the academy, why?"

"I envy you... You clearly have that kind of talent, yet you can be so free."

"I want to compete with you, I want to have your kind of life."

"I'd like to exchange ideas with you... Your potion-making ideas are quite ingenious."

Mint was somewhat taken aback, but not surprised.

The boundary between the real and virtual is pretty much what everyone guessed.

"Can't you just say it directly? I thought you had a lot of grudges against me, that I hated you so much I was grinding my teeth, and that I even thought about making some magic potion to blow you up?"

"I even prepared the potion that day, intending to surprise you at the academy. If I hadn't kept my composure, oh dear, we'd all be flying into the sky!"

Renee was speechless. She had clearly never imagined that she had come so close to experiencing spatial teleportation without magic, except that she had teleported different parts of her body in batches.

"I can't say it... I can't say it."

"Because of the little tail?"

Although she didn't know how Mint knew, she nodded slightly.

"Fine, I guess it's somewhat understandable... but I'm really aggrieved!" Mint threw two more punches. "I'm not completely satisfied yet, so bear with me and let me hit you a little longer."

"My potions are better than yours. I'll make them for you right after I finish the potion."

(End of this chapter)