Chapter 34: Ch 34 : Supreme
On the Magic Giant, the battle between the members of the Ten Wizard Saints continued.
However, this time, the situation was no longer evenly matched.
"Hahaha, what's wrong, Noel Rutherford? Why aren't you fighting back? Haha, aren't you supposed to be strong? The youngest member of the Ten Wizard Saints—what a joke!" Joseph laughed maniacally, continuously unleashing waves of purple magic, forming ghostly specters that bombarded the already battered young man.
"Noel, don't worry about me! You can't keep this up—if this continues, you'll die!" Lucy, held in Joseph's grasp, cried out desperately, her tears streaming as she watched the golden-haired boy being struck again and again.
The golden-haired boy steadied his breathing, which had already become irregular.
Blocking Joseph's attack once more with both hands, he turned to Lucy and forced a small smile. "It's okay. I will save you, Lucy. No matter what."
Seeing the blood trickling down Noel's body, Lucy's tears wouldn't stop flowing.
At that moment, she felt utterly powerless—not only had she failed to help, but she had also become a burden to him.
"Haha, what incredible endurance. I haven't even used my full power, but I must say, you've lasted longer than I expected. Let's see how much longer you can entertain me, Noel Rutherford." Joseph smirked wickedly before launching another blast of purple magic, sending the young man flying once again.
"Ugh!" Noel coughed up another mouthful of blood. (Am I at my limit? Damn it—there has to be a way. There has to be a way to turn this around!)
Countless plans ran through Noel's mind, but he dismissed them one after another.