Chapter 259: Spell Suppression
Of course, reaching this stage was already enough to satisfy Lance...
After all, Fran was a true Title Archmage.
"But Leon has never been one to take risks..." Just as Lance was thinking this, Salomon interjected calmly from the side.
"Hm?" Lance was momentarily stunned, then quickly responded...
Right, Leon has never been one to take risks...
Thinking back, the first time I heard of this young Archmage was at the Hope Elixir hearing. After several months of observation, it really does seem to be the case.
Every word spoken and every action taken by this young Archmage might seem inconceivable at the time, but in the end, you realize each decision was made after deep thought and careful calculation. You rarely see him take unnecessary risks, and never see him act recklessly or impulsively.
Will it be the same this time?
The duel continued, both sides maintaining their previous stances—one attacking, one defending. Fran had only just gotten back to his feet, and on the surface, nothing seemed to have changed.
But among the United Exploration Team, veteran mages like Sylas West, Salomon, and Lance knew that the battle had entered its most dangerous phase.
Although the young Archmage was constantly attacking and seemed to have the upper hand, in reality, he was walking a tightrope. One mistake or oversight could send him tumbling into the abyss. Fran was a Title Archmage—if he found an opening to counterattack, his overwhelming power could easily tear his opponent apart.
In fact, Fran thought the same.
For Fran, this battle was truly unexpected.
The sudden Fireblast spell completely disrupted Fran's rhythm. Not only did it embarrass him, but it also put him in a passive and awkward position.
But Fran believed this was only temporary.
As a Title Archmage, how could he be suppressed by a ninth-level mage? Every gesture of a Title Archmage was imbued with unparalleled magical power. Even a casual spell could overwhelm a ninth-level mage—pure, absolute domination.
All he had to do now was endure for a while...
As soon as the opponent made a mistake, he could turn the tide and repay everything with interest.
Thinking this, a cold smile appeared on Fran's lips. This Leon Merlin was too naïve. Did he really think that after injuring Fran with a Fireblast, he could truly challenge a Title Archmage?