LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 68: Plague King
Leon and Roselia faced the incoming horde, their eyes sharp and unwavering. Leon raised his staff, beginning to chant the incantation for the first-tier Destruction spell he had recently unlocked.
At his current tier, he could only access Tier 1 Destruction spells, but even those packed considerable power. His chant was short, befitting a lower-tier spell, and in moments, it was complete.
"Blast Away, Bursting Fireball!" Leon commanded, pointing at the approaching horde.
A grayish-black fireball materialized in his hand—not the usual orange-red hue of a standard fireball. This one radiated a sinister energy, brimming with destructive force. The fireball shot forward with incredible speed, a streak of dark flames tearing through the air.
As soon as it reached the first zombie, it detonated in a fiery explosion, engulfing a 10-meter radius. The blast incinerated everything in its path, leaving nothing but ashes and scorched ground.
"Damn, that's powerful," Leon muttered, visibly impressed by the spell's potency.
Roselia, who had been watching closely, smirked. "Not bad for a Tier 1 spell. But don't let it get to your head—we've got more coming."
Leon nodded, readying himself for the next wave. "This is just the beginning. Let's see what else these undead have to offer."
"Let me experiment with more spells," Leon said, his tone calm but eager.
Roselia nodded, stepping back to give him space, her weapons ready in case the situation escalated. Leon tightened his grip on his Magic Staff, his eyes fixed on the horde of undead surging toward them.
He pointed the staff at the incoming zombies and began chanting another Tier 1 Destruction spell. A faint glow surrounded him as mana surged into the staff.
"Lightning Spear, pierce the damned!" he commanded. A crackling bolt of energy materialized at the tip of his staff before launching forward. The spear of lightning zipped through the air, striking multiple zombies in quick succession, leaving charred remains in its path.
"Interesting," Leon muttered, analyzing the effects before switching to another spell.
"Frozen Fang, shatter their resolve!" This time, icy shards shot out, impaling a cluster of zombies and encasing them in frost. The cold was so intense that even the rotting flesh of the undead crumbled under the pressure.
Roselia raised an eyebrow, impressed by Leon's versatility. "You're getting the hang of this," she said.
"Not done yet," Leon replied, his voice steady as he prepared another incantation.
"Earth Rend, split their ground!" With a sharp motion, the ground beneath the horde cracked and erupted, sending jagged rocks piercing through their ranks. Zombies were thrown into the air, their bodies torn apart by the force of the spell.
Leon lowered his staff slightly, surveying the devastation. "Efficient. But I need better crowd control for higher-tier enemies."
Roselia smirked. "Good thing this is just practice. Don't burn through all your mana before we even reach the Zombie King."
Leon nodded, a faint grin still lingering on his face. "Let's see if he can handle a high-tier Tier 1 spell when we get there."
"High-tier Tier 1?" Roselia questioned, now relaxed as the horde had been completely wiped out by the bombardment of Leon's spells.
"Yes," Leon replied, adjusting his grip on his staff. "The knowledge I gained categorizes spells into two types: Simple and Fusion—or high-tier."
Roselia tilted her head, intrigued. "Simple and Fusion? Explain."
"Simple spells," Leon began, "are single-element spells—basic yet effective. For example, the Fireball, Lightning Spear, and Earth Rend spells I used just now fall under this category." Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire
He paused, gesturing to the still-smoking battlefield in front of them. "But when you combine these elements—fusing them—you create Fusion Tier spells, which are significantly more powerful and versatile. They require more mana and precision to cast, but their impact is on a completely different level."
Roselia's expression turned thoughtful. "So, by combining different elements, you can unlock entirely new effects?"
"Exactly," Leon said with a nod. "For instance, if I were to fuse Fireball and Earth Rend, I'd get something like Volcanic Surge—a high-tier spell that creates erupting magma waves. Each Fusion spell depends on the combination and mastery of the elements involved."
"Interesting," Roselia mused, a small smile playing on her lips. "Looks like you're going to be even more dangerous than I thought."
Leon chuckled. "Let's just say I'm experimenting for now. The Zombie King might be the perfect target to see how well these Fusion spells perform in real combat."
"Just make sure not to blow us up in the process," Roselia teased, stepping forward as they resumed their journey deeper into the castle.
As they ventured further into the castle, the atmosphere grew heavier, the air thick with the stench of decay and the faint whispers of the undead. Leon held his staff firmly, his eyes scanning every corner for movement. Roselia walked beside him, her weapons ready, her senses sharp.
The eerie silence was broken by the sound of shuffling footsteps. A group of heavily decayed zombies emerged from the shadows, their glowing green eyes locked onto the intruders. Unlike the previous horde, these zombies radiated a more sinister energy, their bodies reinforced by necromantic magic.
"Enhanced zombies," Roselia muttered, her voice laced with annoyance. "Looks like the Plague King is stepping up his defenses."
Leon smirked. "Perfect. I've been meaning to try a Fusion spell against something tougher."
He planted his staff into the ground and began chanting. The air around him crackled with energy as he combined two Tier 1 spells: Fireball and Gale Strike. A swirling orb of fiery wind formed at the tip of his staff, growing in size with each second.
"Blazing Tempest!" he roared, releasing the spell. The orb shot forward, spinning violently as it tore through the air. Upon impact, it erupted into a vortex of scorching flames and slicing winds, engulfing the zombies in an inferno.
The enhanced zombies screeched in agony as their reinforced bodies were shredded and incinerated. The vortex left nothing but ash and charred remnants in its wake.
Roselia raised an eyebrow. "Impressive. But that's a lot of mana for one attack."
Leon shrugged, a playful grin on his face. "Efficiency isn't the goal right now. Testing the limits is."
Before they could move further, the ground beneath them trembled. A low growl echoed through the hall, followed by the sound of chains dragging across stone. From the far end of the room, a towering figure stepped into view—a massive zombie clad in rusted armor, wielding a colossal axe dripping with dark energy.
"The Zombie King's guard," Roselia said, her eyes narrowing.
"Looks like we've got a warm-up before the main event," Leon replied, his grip tightening on his staff.
The armored zombie let out a guttural roar, its hollow eyes glowing with malice as it charged at them with surprising speed. Leon and Roselia exchanged a glance, silently agreeing to work together.
"Keep him distracted," Roselia said, darting to the side. "I'll find an opening."
Leon nodded and raised his staff. "Let's see how this one handles another Fusion spell."
As the massive zombie closed the distance, Leon began chanting again, this time combining Lightning Spear with Stone Bind. The ground beneath the zombie cracked as stone spikes erupted, immobilizing its legs. At the same time, a bolt of crackling electricity struck it, surging through its body.
Roselia seized the opportunity, leaping into the air with her twin blades glowing faintly. She landed behind the creature and slashed at its exposed back, the sound of tearing flesh echoing through the hall.
The zombie let out a deafening roar, breaking free of the stone spikes and swinging its axe in a wide arc. Leon and Roselia dodged in opposite directions, regrouping at a safe distance.
"This one's tougher than I expected," Leon admitted, wiping sweat from his brow.
Roselia smirked. "Good. It means we're close to the Plague King. Let's finish this quickly."
The armored zombie roared again, the dark energy around its axe intensifying. The ground trembled with each of its steps, and cracks spread across the floor as it raised the massive weapon.
Leon narrowed his eyes, gripping his staff tightly. "Alright, let's push it up a notch."
He began chanting another spell, this time fusing Flame Wave with Holy Lance, creating a purifying burst of fire imbued with holy energy. "Burn in righteous light—Holy Flame Wave!" he called out, thrusting his staff forward.
A surge of brilliant fire surged across the hall, its golden flames crackling with divine energy. The flames struck the armored zombie head-on, enveloping it in a radiant inferno. Its roars of pain echoed through the castle as its dark energy began to dissipate, the holy flames searing away its necromantic corruption.
Roselia darted forward, her blades glowing with mana as she infused them with her own energy. "Void Piercing Strike!" she shouted, leaping into the air. Her twin blades sliced clean through the weakened armor, driving deep into the creature's core.
She is now fully utilizing her new class abilities as her Ancient Dark Magus was promoted to Ancient Battle Magus, unlike the Dark Magus which only focus on Dark Magic, this one is more powerful as she can effectively use other magic as well as unique battle magic too.