Chapter 253 Imitating Even The Enemy's Techniques
Mabel unleashed [Space Rupture].
Caught completely off guard by the cracks spreading like a spider's web, Io couldn't dodge in time.
No matter the hardness of the material, the sharp rifts could cut through anything. Io was right in the middle of it.
As we leaned forward, thinking the match was over, the crack in Space began to close, gradually revealing a rainbow-colored light――
"W-What is that...!?"
Next to Logan, who was staring wide-eyed, I clicked my tongue.
"He's still alive, that stubborn guy...!!"
It was a pitch-black sphere.
In the center of the area where [Space Rupture] had struck, the place where Io should have been caught in the cracks, a large sphere floated quietly.
[Divine Robe]――[Black Sphere Robe]
Its true identity was obvious. The heavy magic robe that Io had been wearing transformed into a cocoon shape, protecting him.
In the next moment, the [Black Sphere Robe] began to unravel like threads of fabric. What emerged was Io, who had lost his [Leggings of Gravity] and was left in just his [Undergarment of Thunder] pants.
With wide eyes in slight surprise, Io shot a sharp glance at Mabel, who was staring at him.
"――Did you really think I wouldn't expect you to use Space magic?"
"――!?"
This time, Mabel's eyes widened in true shock as she looked at Io.
Why was she so shocked?
It wasn't because the [Black Sphere Robe] had transformed back into the [Leggings of Gravity] and returned to Io's lower body――no, it was definitely not that.
It probably didn't work.
Since her attack had failed, it was right for Mabel to create some distance again. As long as she kept her distance, she could attack almost unilaterally.
To do that, Mabel tried to use [Space Transfer] to create distance. However, she couldn't. The transfer didn't activate.
Io spoke.
"If you keep running away with teleportation magic, I won't have a chance to win... So, I set a trap to make sure you activate your teleportation magic."
It was Mabel who had been lured in.
In this battle, Io had only used [Meteor Bullet] for long-range magic and mainly fought up close with [Divine Robe]. That's why, seeing Io desperately trying to close the distance, it was easy to guess that she either had no effective attack method unless she got closer or had a secret move that could be activated by getting close.
Mabel waited for Io to approach her to activate that secret move.
She judged that if she used the teleportation magic at that moment, she could almost certainly catch Io off guard.
On the other hand, Io probably expected that if Mabel could use space magic, she would use teleportation magic at that moment. That's why the defense with [Black Sphere Robe] was ready in time.
And that wasn't all.
"Aaron, is that yours...?"
"Yeah... that guy copied me...!!"
I don't think I've ever shown it directly in front of Io, but when explaining the events at the Four Houses, I did mention what I did. Of course, that includes the incident in the underground [Temple]. So, he probably thought he could imitate it.
By spreading the heavy attribute aura mist all around, it disrupts the activation of Space magic――this Battle Technique is called [Black Seal Domain].
"――――!?"
However, it seems that currently, Mabel's flying ability is also being hindered, and she can't move properly from that spot.
If that's the case, then this magic has a performance closer to [Calamity Overpressure] that I used in the fight with Noah, rather than [Black Seal Domain]...
"Right now, I'm very eager to become stronger for a certain purpose... For that, I have no hesitation in imitating even the enemy's techniques..."
As Io said this, Mabel was being restrained by a large amount of black mist.
Later, I heard that Io named that magic like this.
Origin Magic――[Gravity Mist Cage]
In Io's left hand, which came out from the [Black Sphere Robe], was not the white wood "Holy Tree Staff," but my created "Black Moon Staff."
He must have enhanced the heavy attribute with that staff and then activated the magic. That's why Mabel still can't escape.
Most likely, the moment Mabel teleported, he activated the [Black Sphere Robe], swapped the staff from the ring inside, and while receiving [Space Rupture], activated [Gravity Mist Cage].
Mabel was easily trapped in the cage, and the activation was instant. This means that Io had already completed the [Gravity Mist Cage] technique from the very beginning.
Well, in other words――
"O great hero Mabel of the Age of Gods... this match is my victory."
Gliding through the air, Io approached Mabel and raised his right hand towards her.
In response, Mabel wore a smile that seemed to say "Well done"――but in the next moment, that expression froze.
Anti-Full-Nude magic [Divine Robe]――[Elemental Orb Robe]...
With a pop, the [Divine Robe] that wrapped around Io instantly unraveled like threads, transforming into a colorful whirlwind that rushed towards Mabel.
The unraveled [Divine Robe] trapped Mabel inside a vibrant sphere――just a moment before that, Mabel must have seen the n*ked form of Io Suleiman.
And now, trapped in a cocoon of magic, including heavy attributes, Mabel had no way to escape.
In the next moment, Io lifted the massive cocoon with just his right hand, his muscles bulging as he prepared to throw it down towards the floating island below.
"――Hnnnnn!!!"
――[Elemental Orb Robe: Orb Break]
The giant cocoon crashed into the floating island with the force of a meteor,
Boom!!!
echoing a heavy and intense sound of impact.
In the center of the crater that formed on the ground, the cocoon released the power of magic from within. At the same time, the cocoon itself began to shrink as if it was compressing from the inside. The compressed and raging power of magic roared with an ominous low sound, "Rrrrrrrrr――!!!"
"I-Io...!!"
"If it activates all the way, will it turn out like that...?"
Logan muttered in shock as he stared at the n*ked Io slowly descending with floating magic, while Ail watched the cocoon, who was getting smaller and smaller, with a strained expression.
Come to think of it, Ail had experienced that before.
What the heck, it feels relatable...!!
――Anyway, in front of Io, who landed on the innermost floating island, the cocoon compressed down to the size of a human head, and finally, as if turning to dust, vanished in a swirl of light particles.
I've never experienced it all the way myself, but I agree with Ail's thought that if it activates fully, it would end up like that.
"――Hey, Fiona."
"What's up?"
After observing Io's [Orb Break] until the end, I decided to share my thoughts again.
"I've been thinking... that magic has way too much killing intent, doesn't it?"
"Um, umm... well, maybe...?"
Fiona averted her gaze and hesitated with her words.
"Isn't it better to take him out before he take me out...?"
"Wh-what do you think...? I don't think Mr. Io is serious... right?"
"...Do you think someone who isn't serious would develop that kind of magic?"
"...I believe that Aaron won't die..."
I don't need that kind of trust, and Fiona probably doesn't believe my words either. She's not just looking away; she's turning her whole face away.
Anyway, we managed to clear the 49th floor.
By the way, I don't know if it was because she was uncomfortable seeing that old man's sweaty n*ked body, but Mabel didn't drop any items other than the magic stone...
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