I Pioneered Scientific Magic

As the flames surged, Arnol swiftly maneuvered, contorting in an unnatural stance, evading the attack at a speed surpassing the flames' motion.

Even though Arnol had previously attempted the methods Edweil had advised, deeming the rumored hellfire less fearsome, these methods merely subdued it. Any area tainted by these flames required complete extraction to prevent harm...

Unless necessary, he didn't want these flames anywhere near him.

"Such rapid reflexes..." Lynn marveled inwardly. The Archbishop before them wasn't the most formidable opponent encountered, but he was undeniably tricky.

This speed and power combined with divine spells posed a significant threat. A moment's lapse against an elemental grand wizard not well-versed in close combat could lead to instant demise!

Despite the urgency, Lynn refrained from hastily employing the last-resort Unquenchable Fire or Laser Magic.

Given the potential widespread destruction and collateral damage both magics could cause, and the criticality of related intel, their use demanded absolute certainty of a decisive strike...

In contemplation, over a hundred magical missiles materialized around Lynn.

[Magic - Barrage], a refined Zero-Ring spell, yet the potency of the technique depended on the caster. In Lynn's hands, it often wielded the power to turn decay into wonder.

If speed couldn't match up, victory would arise through quantity!

With a mental shift, the orbiting magical projectiles surged forth, forming an incessant barrage, sealing off every direction Arnol could dodge.

"Attempting the same trick again?" Arnol, having suffered a severe setback before, didn't dare let these seemingly harmless magical constructs approach. A terrifying aura enveloped him as the swiftly approaching magical missiles detonated prematurely...

Fortunately, an electromagnetic field had already formed. Lynn raised a hand, a hint of lightning flickering at their fingertips. Leveraging the dense airborne conductive elements, they transcended levels to employ a Five-Ring spell!

[Thunder Abyss - Storm of Lightning]

Amidst the interplay of electricity, a tempest of thunder covered the entire area, fierce arcs of lightning dancing like a dense spider web in the air.

Even though Arnol stood beyond the electromagnetic domain, the lightning's speed rendered it instantaneous, spreading to the surroundings. Despite his speed, dodging was impossible...

Instantly, Arnol conjured a magical barrier around himself, repelling the encroaching lightning. However, this sustained consumption wasn't what he had anticipated...

A swift resolution was imperative!

Realizing this, Arnol hesitated no longer. He charged abruptly, surging into the electromagnetic field.

"Dragon's Breath!" Facing Arnol's charge, Lynn stepped back, a searing stream of fire expanding rapidly, attempting to force the opponent back with wide-ranging flame magic.

This time, Arnol showed no intention of avoidance. He braved the scorching flames, charging forth. The potent and eerie white phosphorus flames continued devouring the power of the spell barrier. Simultaneously, Arnol swung his hefty sword...

Everything transpired in the blink of an eye. Lynn seemed unprepared or perhaps never anticipated the direct charge. The sword swiftly pierced through their body, transversing from abdomen to torso...

However, as the sword penetrated, Arnol's pupils slightly contracted. It wasn't the sensation of the blade slicing through, and Lynn's face betrayed no hint of panic or fear.

At that exact moment, a hand firmly grasped his shoulder. Swiftly, the unquenchable flame burst forth from Lynn's body, transforming them into an expanding ball of fire, hurtling toward the close-in Arnol...

Divine Spell - [Earth's Guardian]

Within a fraction of a second, Arnol could only resort to this one divine spell. His white complexion shifted to an ashen grey...

This Five-Ring Divine Spell - [Earth's Guardian] could construct a sturdy stone shield on the body's surface. Empowered by divine magic, it could even withstand some powerful spells' impact!

Arnol didn't comprehend combustion or conductors, but he understood one principle: stone couldn't burn or conduct electricity. This mitigated the damage from the two most threatening spells!

However, he remained unaware that Lynn didn't employ white phosphorus fire this time but a more perilous and potent Unquenchable Flame - Trifluorochlorine!

A force capable of incinerating everything, ruthlessly seizing electrons!

Previously, Lynn deliberately baited with white phosphorus fire, creating misinformation, awaiting this opportunity!

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

A piercing scream echoed through the skies. Arnol's agonizing howls resonated, distinctly feeling the flames burning on his stone-coated skin, even seeping into his flesh and bones...

"Arnol!" Pulson, engaged in combat with Raphael, momentarily diverted attention upon hearing the screams. After repelling Raphael with [Holy Light Rush], he hastily cast a spell for rescue...

[Divine Bestowal - Refreshing Shower]

The mist imbued with divine radiance instantly enveloped Arnol. Using water to douse fire was common knowledge, and though they estimated this hellfire couldn't be easily quenched, temporary suppression should have been feasible.

However, reality diverged drastically from Pulson's expectations. Upon contact with Arnol's body, the Unquenchable Flame, instead of subsiding, erupted into a fiercer blaze. The howling Arnol detonated, disintegrating into a mist of flesh and blood...

Pulson stood there, utterly stunned. He couldn't fathom how, despite common belief, water didn't extinguish the fire. How did it lead to such a detonation?

Lynn's figure emerged on the battlefield's other side. Glancing at the now disintegrated Arnol, then turning to Pulson, they jestingly remarked, "Seems like the hierarchy isn't as solid within the Church. Didn't expect you'd go this hard on a colleague..."

Raphael, nearby, rolled his eyes. He knew well the nature of the Unquenchable Flame. Anyone attempting to douse it with water would suffer the fate similar to Arnol, torn into a cluster of flesh.

Utilizing misinformation to eliminate an Archbishop directly, a faint smile graced Lynn's lips.

Otherwise, with the opponent's extraordinary speed or continuous release of those sword energies from afar, winning wouldn't have been an easy feat.

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