Even if I haven’t mastered Supreme Magic for Water Attribute Magic, there are Advanced Magic spells that are powerful enough if you only look at their destructive power. I’ll try these first.

If I suddenly unleash Supreme Magic and cause an overflow, Azua himself would take considerable damage… I don’t think he’d be destroyed by that, but just in case, I’ll attack in stages.

Immediately after I began the Incantation, Azua seemed to sense the Magic Power emanating from me and cried out.

“Hmm, I can tell what kind of Magic you’re using.”

With this, I concentrated Magic Power in my right hand. Then, a stream of water coiled around my arm like a snake, and I held it up towards him.

He’s probably preparing to counterattack right after I use my Magic—I lost earlier because it was Lower-tier Magic, but this time—

And what activated was the Water Attribute Advanced Magic, “Aquarius”—its power is second only to the highest tier among Water Attributes. It’s a Magic that launches intricately refined water currents like a cannon, crushing the opponent.

A Magic Circle appeared directly in front of me, releasing a large current of water that would engulf Azua. Azua, in turn, unleashed Magic Power from his right hand—greatly expanding the snake-like current of water, and released it to counter the Magic I had unleashed.

The water currents collided. This time, it seemed to be an even match, with the Magic clashing and stopping halfway between Azua and me.

However, Azua’s water current eventually gained momentum. It was inevitable that I would be worn down if I kept enduring this. Of course, I’m sure I’d be fine even if I took Azua’s attack—but I didn’t want to lose here.

I poured in even more Magic Power. As a result, my Magic instantly swallowed Azua’s water current.

“Oh—”

Azua let out a voice of interest. Immediately after, my Magic reached Azua and exploded. At the same time, I began the Incantation again.

Since he absorbed the Magic earlier, he’ll probably deal with this Magic in the same way… As I was thinking, Garuku suddenly spoke up.

“He showed an interesting movement within the water current just now.”

“Interesting?”

“Indeed. He released a portion of the absorbed Magic Power.”

“Released?”

“I don’t know if he couldn’t absorb it all, but it means he can choose what to do with the Magic Power he takes in.”

So, simply hitting him with powerful Magic will just be deflected…? While I was wondering, the Magic effect wore off, and Azua reappeared.

“I didn’t expect you to win that attack.”

In response to that comment—I raised my left hand.

“Next Magic?”

“Yes.”

A faint hint of Jet Black spilled from my left hand. Azua must have understood it was Darkness Attribute Magic from that.

“I see, so your intention is to make me acknowledge you by defeating me in my strong suit.”

—Naturally, if I attack with attributes Azua possesses, like water and darkness, he’d notice.

“Furthermore, one more thing… you thought there must be a limit to the Magic Power I can absorb. Therefore, you tried to break through that limit by using powerful Magic.”

Azua then shifted his gaze to Garuku.

“Given that Garuku is here, you must have understood my nature… Overwhelming power that makes it impossible to absorb or release. With that, the possibility isn’t zero.”

“That’s right. No matter Azua’s characteristics, as long as it’s not completely nullified, there’s a way.”

Garuku said… Indeed, unlike Garuku, who completely nullifies Magic damage, it’s possible to cause an overflow.

Azua understands that I possess enough power to defeat Garuku. However, he believes it’s difficult to generate overwhelming power that exceeds his absorption limit… In other words, I need more power than when I overwhelmed Garuku. Then—

“…Azua.”

“What is it?”

“Don’t regret it.”

Magic activated with my voice. “Abyss World,” a Darkness Attribute Advanced Magic. My surroundings were dyed in Darkness.

The next moment, that Darkness simultaneously attacked Azua. It was a Magic that unleashed Darkness like a tsunami, inflicting all kinds of pain—but Azua took it head-on.

Darkness roared around Azua. In the meantime, I started Incantation again—

“I hear that Humans usually don’t use Darkness Attribute Magic much.”

Azua calmly spoke, enduring the Darkness.

“There’s a Book-like reason why Humans inherently detest Darkness, but above all, since it’s an attribute handled by the Demon Race, there’s almost no opportunity to use it… Therefore, there should be few Humans who master Advanced Magic of the Darkness Attribute.”

—In the game, there was a possibility to learn it by raising a character, but it was indeed harder to learn compared to other attributes. Moreover, in the latter half of the scenario, many enemies had resistance to the Darkness Attribute, so even if you worked hard to learn it, there were few benefits. Therefore, there were players who interpreted learning up to Supreme Magic as a hobby.

“The current ‘Abyss World’ must have been more powerful than ‘Aquarius.’ In other words, you are better at Darkness than water. That in itself is surprising… but look.”

Azua spread both hands to the sides and continued.

“As a result, I am unharmed. You should have understood that the strategy you had in mind won’t work. I understood your strength, but you must have realized that things won’t go as planned, right?”

“So, to achieve my goal, I need even more power than this?”

Azua replied, “Yes,” to my words.

“I see… then.”

I again thrust my left hand towards Azua.

“Let’s try it.”

“…What?”

Magic Release. In an instant, the surroundings were enveloped in Jet Black.

Suddenly, an endless black as if thrown into outer space. But Azua must have understood that Darkness was roaring within it.

“This Magic is—”

“I haven’t learned Water Attribute Supreme Magic because I feel it would cause immense damage if used.”

I spoke amidst the swirling Darkness.

“But Dark Attribute Supreme Magic… I learned it because I felt I could use it. Although, I never dreamed I’d be using it against you like this.”

—Dark Attribute Supreme Magic was “End of Creature.” In the game, it was a Magic where Darkness enveloped the entire battlefield, and Darkness with all sorts of power surrounded Monsters, bringing them death.

That scene still exists clearly, now that it’s reality. Countless Darknesses converge on Azua like vengeful ghosts. Each one is a lump of murderous intent, with power that would annihilate an average Monster with a single blow.

Eventually, the Darkness swallowed Azua’s body, and he became invisible. Furthermore, the oppressive Magic Power emanating from him was crushed by the Darkness like a storm.

It was almost as if Azua had never existed—but I continued Incantation—in this torrent of Magic Power, I had a premonition.

And then, the Magic ended. The Darkness peeled away, and Azua’s presence was visible. I also felt Magic Power—

“…Indeed, it’s powerful Magic.”

Azua said. There was no doubt he was unharmed, but I understood one thing.

Perhaps because he absorbed and deflected such a large amount of Darkness, his Magic Power was slightly disturbed.

“But, you can’t defend against it—”

“Then, let’s have a match.”

I declared. Azua stopped speaking, ready to hear my statement.

“The moment I unleashed the Magic and the Darkness clung to your body, I instinctively knew that this output wouldn’t be enough to defeat you.”

“Then what will you do?”

“It’s a simple matter.”

Magic Release. Again, the Rocky Cave was dyed in Darkness.

“How long can you withstand this Magic… It’s a showdown.”

With the declaration, Darkness attacked Azua again—