Chapter 272: Out for Battle

Chapter 272: Out for Battle

A Rank Two mage flew close to the combat platform where Sein was stationed and addressed the mages with voice amplification magic, “The base’s southern defense line has been breached, and the mages below are overwhelmed. We urgently need reinforcements from within the fortress! Mages who still have over seventy percent of their mana and focus reserves, follow me to Exit Two now!”

Apart from Sein, more than half of the mages in this area had been fighting for the past few days, so they had depleted more than half of their mana and focus reserves.

They were only able to keep fighting at the combat platform due to the protection provided by the fortress.

However, leaving the fortress’ protection and descending to the base to fight would involve greater risks.

Hence, the Rank Two mage was specifically looking only for those with more than seventy percent focus and mana remaining.

There were not many movements after the announcement. Only a few younger mages rallied to the Rank Two mage.

It was at this moment, Sein had just finished casting a Verdant Pyro Ray spell. Folloow current novÊls on nov3lb((in).(com)

Unlike the Verdant Fiery Hand spell, which could envelop an entire mecha unit, the power and coverage of the Verdant Pyro Ray spell were less impressive.

However, it consumed way less focus and mana to cast, making it a more sustainable option in prolonged engagements, especially with the help of potions and energy crystals to replenish elemental energies.

In the relentless and unpredictable nature of the war, where the end was nowhere in sight, the Verdant Pyro Ray clearly surpassed that of the Verdant Fiery Hand in terms of cost-effectiveness.

This was the reason why Sein was able to still preserve over eighty percent of his focus and mana reserves even after fighting for quite some time on the combat platform.

As a prudent mage, Sein managed his energy and resources better than average mages.

After briefly contemplating the Rank Two mage’s summons, Sein decided to join the group heading to Exit Two.

If he were still a black mage in the underground, he would have definitely avoided such dangerous missions.

Ever since Sein arrived at the surface world and learned more about the divine towers, along with other aspects and secrets of the Magus World, he began to grasp the concepts of responsibility and duty.

It was rumored in the Magus World that the offspring of the elites were born at Rank One. They could easily advance to Rank Two and Three with minimal effort, inheriting vast resources and connections from their parents.

Such privileged existences enjoy luxuries well beyond what Sein could even imagine.

The Rank Two mage, who had come to gather forces on the combat platform, was unaware of Sein’s background.

After gathering dozens of mages, the Rank Two mage directly guided them toward the combat area’s exit without wasting any time.

The space fortress offered multiple exits beyond the primary hatch at its base, including special passages throughout its massive structure and others resembling ventilation ducts and energy conduits not intended for mage passage.

After navigating through security barriers and undergoing several identity checks, Sein and the newly formed group finally arrived at a circular metal hatch.

Their numbers had swelled from dozens to over five hundred by this point.

A Rank Three grand mage announced to the crowd before him, “The fortress will be providing us support with additional artillery and magic attacks. We’ll also be granted command over all enslaved creatures nearby. Our mission’s objective is to reclaim the southern breach and hold it for at least five hours. Let’s head out!”

With no dramatic battle cries, the group silently proceeded as the hatch opened, and Sein, along with the others, flew out of the fortress.

As soon as Sein left the relatively “peaceful” fortress, the energy shockwaves outside nearly threw him off balance.

Fortunately, he managed to quickly regain his balance.

The two mages near him, with frail appearances, were immediately swept away by the energy blast.

However, no one bothered to check on them. The group was focused on its mission.

The Rank Three mage leading them transformed into a bolt of blue-purple lightning and darted toward the southern part of the base.

The other mages, including Sein, who was enveloped in a subtle green flame followed suit. Sein fortified himself with two magic shields and a speed-enhancing spell before quickly flying in the same direction.