The sword came down swiftly, aimed directly at Christine's neck!
Without hesitation, Christine immediately raised her hand and shouted, "Bakudō #8: Seki! (Repulsion)!"
An energy shield of blue light appeared in front of Christine just as the opponent's sword struck her.
Explosion!
Sparks flew in the air as the sword collided with the energy shield. Although pushed back a few steps, Christine managed to remain unharmed.
Seeing the opening, Vivi immediately moved.
With Shunpo, Vivi vanished in an instant, appearing behind the sword-wielding wizard before he could realize her presence. Vivi's finger was raised, aimed at the back of her opponent.
"Hadō #4: Byakurai! (Pale Lightning)!"
Explosion!
White lightning shot from Vivi's finger, piercing directly through the wizard's back and exiting from his chest, leaving a large, smoking hole.
The wizard staggered, while the dim light began to fade from the sword-wielding wizard's eyes.
The old robe that wrapped around the sword-wielding wizard's body jolted from the lightning strike, instantly revealing a decayed body, the wizard's skin blackened with a stench of rot.
However, a single strike of white lightning was not enough to finish off the creature.
The sword-wielding wizard suddenly lifted the torn robe and swung his sword at Vivi with astonishing speed.
"Bakudō #4. Hainawa! (Slithering Rope)!"
Christine shouted, and a rope of spiritual light shot from the tips of her fingers, swiftly twisting through the air before gripping the arm of the sword-wielding wizard.
Although Christine's spiritual power was not enough to completely lock the opponent's movements, the rope was sufficient to alter the trajectory of the sword.
At the same time, Vivi shifted her weight forward, using the momentum of the push to charge and slam into the sword-wielding wizard with full force, knocking him to the ground. Without giving him a moment's chance, Vivi immediately raised her hand.
"Hadō #31: Shakkahō! (Red Flame Cannon)!"
A blazing red fireball exploded from Vivi's palm and struck the face of the sword-wielding sorcerer, burning the rotting flesh and spreading a charred smell in the air.
Christine didn't want to waste the opportunity. With a focused gaze, Christine raised one finger towards the body of the sorcerer who was still trying to rise.
"Hadō #4: Byakurai! (Pale Lightning)!"
A flash of white lightning shot from the tip of Christine's finger, hitting the opponent's chest with a loud bang. The strikes of lightning and fire from Shakkahō and Byakurai continued to devastate the sorcerer's body until it finally exploded into pieces, leaving only ashes carried away by the night wind.
Now, from three against two, the situation had changed to two against two. The odds were increasingly in favor of Christine and Vivi.
"Great job! Keep it up!"
Vivi exclaimed enthusiastically, glancing at Christine before directing her gaze to the horned sorcerer who had previously been knocked out. They were ready to finish off the remaining two.
But suddenly, a large shadow emerged from behind the ruins of the ancient temple, covered in moss and wild roots.
At the same time, a terrifying aura rose to the sky, rumbling like a storm, spreading rapidly across the land.
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Five minutes ago.
Nick Fury sat behind his desk, his sharp eyes staring at the mountain of documents piled up on the table. Some of them were still sealed, indicating just how busy Nick had been lately.
As someone who is inherently suspicious, Nick Fury usually only skimmed through each mission carried out by S.H.I.E.L.D. However, this time was different. The research and development of a budget version of a strength-enhancing potion conducted by the S.H.I.E.L.D. Science Institute had greatly benefited Nick. If it weren't for that, Nick might have ended up like an old, frail man.
But thanks to the potion, Nick remained healthy and strong. At nearly 60 years old, Nick's body was still robust and fit, able to work tirelessly day and night.
"Hah, hhh..."
A heavy breath was heard as Nick let out a long sigh.
A knock sounded at the door.
Nick Fury didn't even lift his head. "Come in."
The door opened, and Coulson stepped in with a tactical tablet in his hand. Coulson's steps were quick and decisive, indicating that something important was at hand.
"Sir, there's a new situation," Coulson said briefly.
"Oh?"
Nick finally lifted his head. His gaze pierced as he looked at Coulson. "What now?"
Nancy and Sidney had been brought to the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, and Hill, along with Coulson, was responsible for interrogating them.
Thanks to instructions from Lance, the two women were quite cooperative. However, they only knew Lance for a short time and had a limited understanding of the world of witches. All they knew was that the group had existed for a long time—long enough to be rooted in the history of human civilization.
There wasn't much other information that could be extracted from them.
However, even the little information they provided was enough to leave Nick Fury stunned more than once.
That powerful and mysterious special group was hiding among society without leaving many traces. The thought sent shivers down Nick's spine. His bald head felt even colder.
Nancy and Sidney had expressed their desire to join S.H.I.E.L.D. Hill, impressed by their abilities, recommended that the two women undergo training at the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy.
However, Nick's mind was still filled with doubts about the mysterious witch group. He kept considering whether he should contact the only confirmed witch they had—Lance—to dig for more information.
That's when Coulson arrived.
Nick thought perhaps Nancy and Sidney had finally revealed something more significant. However, it turned out to have nothing to do with Lance White.
"This isn't about Mr. White," Coulson said, swiping his tablet screen.
In an instant, a holographic projection appeared in the air, displaying a woman floating in the sky. It was Christine, using Bakudō #37: Tsuriboshi (Hanging Star) to save a group of people jumping from a building.
Nick Fury immediately stood up. His eyes narrowed as he observed the footage intently.
"New superpower?" Nick murmured.
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