A combination of Ignite and Grease had induced a weakness, which had been ruthlessly exploited by Wind Cutter. Theo had created a decisive result with just 1st and 2nd Circle magic. If this had been a battlefield, Philip’s head would be rolling in the mud.

Philip touched his neck to reassure himself he wasn’t hurt before he scrambled to his feet, cursing, “Y-You bastard! Don’t you know how shameless it is to use such coarse magic, you hillbilly!”

“What?”

The moment Philip stood, Theo fired the magic he had been preparing.

Crackle!

A bright blue bolt shot toward Philip. The 2nd Circle magic, Lightning Bolt, was as fast as its namesake. If one waited until the lightning spell was shooting toward them, it was already too late to defend.

However, Philip wasn’t that incompetent.

He roared, "Don’t expect to surprise me twice!"

Philip may have been talented and born into a family that could support him generously, but he had still needed to put in effort to become...