The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 577: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, - 21: Intimidation

Chapter 577: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, Chapter 21: Intimidation

Her eyes glimmered with a faint blue otherworldly light as Shatima’s body began to shudder violently. A thin layer of pale blue ice fog formed around her, encircling her like a small Ice Mist Shield. She suddenly crouched down and then, like an arrow, shot up into the sky. The fierce fireballs tightly enveloped Shatima’s body, but the Ice Mist Shield protected her, preventing the fire dragon’s circling flames from penetrating her flesh.

As Shatima soared, Komer knew that the unyielding Dragon Lady was intent on using her formidable strength in close combat with him. Indeed, the constitution of the Dragon Clan was mighty; in just a month or two, Shatima had healed considerably from her internal injuries. Though not fully recovered, Komer dared not face her head-on with her dragon body in that condition.

Figures flickered as her delicate fists, carrying an unstoppable storm, furiously lunged at Komer. His instant movement split his body into three afterimages: one sitting, one lying, and one standing. Shatima unleashed relentless punches and kicks, stirring up fierce gusts, all in vain, which made her bellow in frustration.

"Illusion Magic? A blinding trick? Petty tricks, daring to be flaunted!" The enraged Shatima, provoked by Komer’s intentional teasing, immediately sensed his real location thanks to the Dragon Clan’s innate sharp intuition. Her body leaped up as her hands came together and then abruptly parted, unleashing the powerful Dragon Breath Magic with an overwhelming surge of Dragon Magic Power sucking in the surrounding air elements. A chilling and ethereal cold surrounded the entire sky, causing the very space itself to distort strangely.

"Damn it!" Komer, livid with rage, hadn’t expected this creature to recklessly use Dragon Breath Magic without considering whether her body could withstand the backlash. He couldn’t afford to worry about being injured by the imminent blast. Dark Binding was continuously cast, and at the same time, a Black Crystal Staff appeared in his hands, tracing an eerie oval halo. The halo shone brightly like the sun, bursting forth with golden brilliance, shattering into specks like a river of stars, lanterns scattered from the sky,

"Light Stasis!"

The massive consumption of magic power made Komer dizzy, but it was essential to stop the mad woman’s actions. Should the Dragon Breath Magic be released, at such close range, not only would he be unable to escape, but Shatima herself—forcing dragon magic power through her yet-to-heal body—would suffer severe injury, possibly never returning to her peak condition. This move, rumored to come from the Church of Light’s most secret Time-Space Stasis Spell, could momentarily freeze the actions of its targets. Komer had no choice but to rely on the Black Crystal Staff to cast this unfamiliar high-level Light Magic. If she released the Dragon Breath Magic, it was uncertain if he could escape, but Shatima would definitely be gravely hurt. It would be a tragedy since he had kept her to play a role in the forthcoming adventure at Damarlinsk Castle.

At that moment, the air seemed to solidify. It was as if time and space had halted, and to Shatima’s astonishment, everything in her vision became utterly motionless, even her own body. This was no ordinary petrification magic—her Dragon Breath Magic was ready, and no such spell could stop it. Yet, everything before her eyes was peculiar, as if her body and surroundings were sealed within a Different World Space, with only her thoughts left free to roam.

But why could that person move? Seeing the pale and contorted Komer approaching her, a wave of fear and vulnerability washed over Shatima. Another spell from the Black Crystal Staff enveloped her. She had always thought that his ability to seal her mana was a cowardly act performed while she was unconscious. She would have never imagined that he could reseal her powers in a head-to-head confrontation, especially when she was mostly recovered. A primal fear of the strong made Shatima look at Komer with a mix of respect and dread, clueless about what he might do to her next.

What is he doing? Seeing Komer grit his teeth and thrust Gold needles into his own scalp and chest, Shatima felt her thoughts freezing. Had he gone mad from anger and turned to self-harm? Or did he enjoy inflicting pain on himself? Considering this, she panicked even more, fearing that in his rage, he might turn to torture her.

Darkness and dizziness swirled before Komer’s eyes, signaling the onset of magical backlash. Without hesitation, he plunged Gold needles into his flesh, and the excruciating pain swiftly cleared his mind. He hastened the flow of magic power within his body to stabilize his crumbling defenses. Teeth biting deep into his lips, each step he took caused him to sweat profusely. By the time he reached the accursed Shatima, he felt more exhausted than if he had walked all the way from Bahomon to Ugru.

The Time-Space Stasis Spell’s efficacy was short-lived, and Shatima immediately felt her body regain the ability to move, only to discover at that moment that the magic power within her had vanished without a trace. She was so shocked she almost jumped up, and at that time, Komer appeared exceptionally sinister.

"Shatima, you’re too willful. Do you have any idea what kind of consequences your Dragon Breath Magic could bring once unleashed?! If you truly wish to become a reptile, no one will stop you, but don’t drag me into it." Komer, having barely made it through the backlash, was now calming down. The adversary had recovered their strength as well, and although he was seething with rage, he was not confident of overpowering her with mere physical strength. He was also not bold enough to cast magic at that time, as his boiling blood had not yet settled. If something were to go wrong while casting, it would be a massive loss.

Seeing Komer’s chilly gaze moving over her, Shatima realized that her impulsive actions had gone too far. At this moment, she completely forgot that she was a proud Ice Dragon. There was a time when these insignificant mortals were nothing more to her than ants, and now she discovered that the opponent could easily seal her magic power, which was utterly inconceivable. Confronted with a more powerful being, the pride innate to the Dragon Clan faded, especially for a young dragon like her who had not yet reached maturity. And in her human form, she had gradually become accustomed to viewing the world with human-like thought processes.

Looking pitifully at Komer, who stood before her with his hands behind his back, Shatima suddenly didn’t know what to do. She wanted to avert her eyes from Komer’s gaze, but he reached out and used a finger to lift her chin.

Komer chuckled inwardly with some pride. Although Shatima was still essentially a dragon, her psyche and thought processes had gradually assimilated to those of humans. Her expressions and psychological changes were fully observed by Komer. Casually lifting her cheek, her tender face glowed, portraying a vulnerable charm that was especially heart-stirring. "What shall I do to punish you, hmm? I could completely seal your magic power, so you can never wield Dragon Magic Power again, to prevent any more recklessness. How about that?"

"No, no, please, I’m sorry, don’t seal my magic power, I am willing to accept any punishment you impose," she blurted out in panic. Shatima was completely immersed in her role as a human. The idea of losing her Dragon Magic Power and becoming utterly defenseless, even vulnerable to those skilled in martial arts, was unimaginable.

"You’re willing to accept any punishment I give?" Komer pulled two Gold Needles from his body, "How about I try inserting these two Gold Needles into your body, hm?"

Rolling her deep blue eyes nervously, Shatima weighed her options. She knew escape was out of the question, as her opponent could easily subdue her with a mere spell. It seemed better to acquiesce for now and wait for a chance to turn the tables later.

"You want to put this thing in my body, where? I’m really afraid of pain," Shatima said, at that moment the very image of a little girl.

"What do you think?" Komer barely resisted the urge to burst into laughter, keeping a stern face as he asked.

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