A dozen small dots became visible in the distance, their sizes increasing with each passing second. Only a few moments later, their figures were apparent to everyone sitting on the flying serpent.
ROAR!
All kinds of flying magical beasts, ranging from large eagles and dark vultures to flaming crows and thunder owls, charged toward the group with unbridled killing intent.
Their auras were ghastly and sinister and their eyes were bloodshot, gleaming with madness.
When Professor Kimberly noticed this, her face turned solemn. "These beasts have been corrupted by the orcs."
Although she could single-handedly take care of all these Rank 1 beasts, the current situation was highly unfavorable to her. Firstly, they were in the sky, giving the corrupt beasts an advantage over her. Any spell she cast was likely to be dodged by them.
Secondly, and most importantly, she couldn't let those beasts come near the flying serpent. If she did, all the students sitting atop this flying mount would be affected by the subsequent battle, and she wouldn't be able to guarantee their safety.
She had made sure to take a safe route to their destination, but despite all her cautious planning, the enemy still managed to find her.
Her only option now was to make the flying serpent descend and land on the ground. The safety of the students was her first priority.
However, how could the enemy allow this?
The next moment, Professor Kimberly's eyes flashed with resolve and she hurriedly weaved hand gestures. No, I cannot let them near! I'll take them all out through long-range spells.
Three large magic circles materialized above the middle-aged lady. Out of these magic circles, fire erupted in a blaze of glory. And following that, they streaked across the sky, making their way toward the enemy magical beasts.
Rank 2 Spell: Scorching Beam!
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SCREEECH!
Instantly, the Rank 2 spell pierced the hearts of half of the enemies before dissipating into tiny mana particles. These magic beasts had been caught off guard and had paid with their lives.
The surviving beasts, however, didn't cower in this situation. Instead, the ferocity in their eyes increased even more as they flew toward the flying serpent at greater speeds.
But suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew in their faces, causing them to falter for a few moments.
Rank 2 Spell: Wind Rush!
This spell from the School of Invocation created a powerful line of wind that swept off everything in its path.
Since they were currently in mid-air, the effect of this spell was not particularly visible. For instance, if this Rank 2 Spell were to be cast on the ground, it would sweep up any person or object, including even buildings.
The remaining magical beasts that were suddenly hit with this spell found themself temporarily unable to maintain flight.
However, that was all the time Professor Kimberly needed to cast her next spell.
The auburn-haired lady's eyes gleamed with cold, killing intent as she finally finished casting hand signs. Then, she aimed her palm at the enemies. Following this, a brilliant magic circle lit up in front of her.
Rank 2 Spell: Acid Arrow Blast!
A two-meter long, glimmering, green arrow shot toward the flying magical beasts at an incredible speed. Just as the effects of the previous spell had dissipated, the green arrow had already flown right amidst the beasts.
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The arrow burst into a spray of acid in the middle of the flying beasts. Out of the six, four of them were grievously injured by the acid blobs.
They screeched in agony as the acid corroded their wings and other parts of their bodies, causing them to helplessly fall to the ground to their deaths.
However, two beasts still remained!
These two took the least amount of damage from the spell. Although they too were injured, they could still maintain flight and pose a serious threat to the group of students.
Seeing that she was unable to kill the last two flying beasts despite casting three spells back to back, Professor Kimberly couldn't help but frown. If these two beasts managed to draw closer, she wouldn't be able to guarantee the safety of those behind her.
Just when she was about to command the flying serpent to quickly descend to the ground, a student approached her from behind and confidently said, "Professor, leave the rest to me."
Professor Kimberly turned around and was quite surprised to see who it was.
"Student Adam!"
But the next moment, she shook her head and sternly replied, "I know you have good intentions, but I cannot allow it. It is simply too dangerous."
Adam glanced at her and smiled. "Trust me, Professor. I can handle a few birds."
Before Professor Kimberly could even speak, the youth had already taken out a handful of clay from his Holding Pouch and threw it in front of him. Following that, he weaved a series of hand signs, and finally, a bright magic circle lit up.
Rank 1 Spell: Mold Earth!
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Rank 1 Spell: Magus Hands!
A dozen spectral hands appeared out of nowhere and grabbed the earthen platforms, holding them in mid-air. Adam leisurely got on top of one of them and then looked at Professor Kimberly.
"Make sure to catch me."
With that said, the mud platform that the youth was crouching on zoomed toward the two remaining flying beasts. Whereas, the other platform followed behind him.
Professor Kimberly stared dazedly as she saw the youth fly into the distance, thinking to herself, A mere Rank 1 spell can be used in such a way?
However, this was very difficult for a Rank 1 Magus to pull off. She couldn't help but come to admire Adam's creativity. But suddenly she realized the grave danger that the youth would be in. She hurriedly commanded the flying serpent to follow after the youth.
Damn it! It's fine if you wish to court death, but why put others' lives at risk?
Meanwhile, Adam slowly approached the two enemy beasts. One of them was a dark vulture, while the other was a flaming crow.
His first target was going to be the dark vulture.
As he crouched on the gliding earthen platform, the hems of his black cape billowed in the wind, making him appear quite heroic. He closed his eyes and revolved the Five Elemental Codex, focusing mana in his right hand.
When he opened his eyes again, his right palm was coated with a layer of smoldering flames!
The next moment, he coldly gazed at the incoming vulture and launched himself from the earthen platform, shooting straight toward his enemy.
