Eyesores Should Die

From a distance, Asher caught sight of the village that had fallen into the hands of the terrorists. He intended to initiate the battle by launching a massive-scale attack. Asher possessed the confidence that he could execute the assault while ensuring the safety of the civilians, preventing any harm from befalling them.

"Asher-sama, when will we attack?" A member of the Silver Eagle named Rob said.

Asher looked at all of them and said, "We will attack now. Get on your brooms. I will reveal myself first, then after my attack, save as many civilians as you can. Don't worry, I can protect all of you."

"Understood, Asher-sama!" All of them saluted.

On the terrorist side, they reveled in their triumph of seizing control over the village, indulging in their celebration. They held an unwavering confidence that no magic knight would dare to challenge them due to their perceived strength. Assessing their current abilities, they had a reasonable belief that they could at least hold their ground against a single Magic Knight squad.

The Clover Kingdom will definitely not waste their time on them. Since this village is just on the Forsaken realm and full of peasants.

"Boss! If this continues, we, the Phantom Crescent, will become unstoppable!" A member said to his leader.

Their leader, Grimm, let out a hearty laugh. He acknowledged the truth of what his subordinate was saying. If their power continued to expand, even the Clover Kingdom would be reluctant to interfere. However, Grimm cautioned against recklessness in the present circumstances, mindful of their recent actions. He knew that the magic knights were already strategizing and plotting a response.

Grimm, the leader, commands a striking presence with his tall and imposing stature, accentuated by a well-built, muscular physique. His pale complexion serves as a contrasting backdrop to his piercing red eyes, which emanate an intense and insatiable thirst for power. His jet-black hair is slicked back, accentuating his sharp and commanding facial features.

"After we're all done here, we will invade the next village called Ryaka," Grimm said with a cruel grin.

"I wonder what the taste of the girls there is," Lysander, the vice leader of the group, said. He possesses a well-built physique, denoting strength and agility. Lysander's hair is a striking silver-white, styled in a windswept manner that adds to his dynamic and energetic aura.

"You perverted dumbhead, are women only inside your brain?" Grimm said with a click on his tongue.

"L-Look! Who's that?!" A member of the Phantom Crescent said while pointing at the sky.

All members of the terrorist group turned their attention skyward, where they witnessed a guy wearing a Crimson Lion robe. Grimm squinted his eyes, sensing the impending danger and preparing himself accordingly. The magic knight emanated an overwhelming aura of mana, surpassing anything Grimm had ever encountered. Its magnitude even exceeded his own.

From Asher's perspective, his dull blue eyes fixated on the terrorists. He surveyed the scene, noticing the complete devastation of the village and the villagers who had been grouped together, their hands and feet bound while cloth gagged their mouths. The distressing sight included women with torn clothes, revealing the unspeakable abuse they had endured at the hands of their captors.

"Eyesores like them should die; forget about holding back," Asher said coldly, opening his grimoire and casting a spell.

Inferno Blaze Magic: Red Sky

Asher summons a torrential downpour of flames, transforming the scene into a mesmerizing spectacle of fire cascading from above. The flames descend like a rainstorm, enveloping the surrounding area in an all-consuming blaze.

The entire group, including Asher's own subordinates, stared wide-eyed in astonishment at the display before them. The realization struck them that this was a spell of immense power, far beyond their expectations. Now, they understood why two captains had recognized Asher's strength. He proved himself to be an absolute powerhouse, leaving them astounded and questioning how he could possess such extraordinary might.

Even Nozel and Dorothy, who had positioned themselves at a distance from the village, were taken aback by the sheer magnitude of the attack. It left no room for doubt. In a remarkably short span of time, Asher's strength can escalate to a level comparable to that of a captain.

"DAMN!" Lysander exclaimed, his voice filled with urgency, as he gazed up at the sky. The colossal fireballs descended in a slow, ominous descent, engulfing the entire area with their blazing presence. The sheer magnitude of the fiery assault left no corner untouched, shrouding everything in an inferno.

Just as Grimm was on the verge of issuing commands to his men, a barrage of attacks erupted from the opposite direction. His attention shifted towards the source of the assault, revealing a multitude of magic knights from the Silver Eagle and Coral Peacocks squads unleashing a relentless onslaught upon them. The combined forces of these knights bombarded the terrorists with a relentless wave of attacks.

"ARGHHH! Help us!

"Boss Help us!"

The relentless assault from the magic knights resulted in numerous members of the Phantom Crescent being struck down and incapacitated. The overwhelming force and coordinated attacks overwhelmed the terrorists, causing them to suffer significant casualties.

The storm of fire, descending upon the village, made impact with the ground one by one, generating powerful explosions that engulfed the area. These fiery blasts proved devastating, toppling numerous members of the Phantom Crescent, leaving them incapacitated in the wake of the destructive onslaught.

"We must defend ourselves, men! Return fire and target the group of Magic Knights! I will personally deal with the insolent brat who orchestrated this attack!" Grimm's commanding voice resonated, capturing the attention of his subordinates. His resolute proclamation rallied their determination to retaliate and protect themselves against the onslaught of Magic Knights.

On the other hand, the magic knights also took action.

"Remember the plan! Some of us will split off to the left and right sides to liberate the villagers, while the rest of us engage in combat with the enemy!" Rick, a Coral Peacocks member, asserted, reminding the group of their predetermined strategy.

Despite the torrential rain of fire, Asher's spell, Ignis Murus, shielded the villagers from harm. None of the fireballs managed to affect the innocent civilians, as the protective spell blocked any flames that threatened to reach them. Their safety remained assured amidst the chaos and destruction surrounding them.

In contrast, the Phantom Crescent members found themselves unable to approach the magic knights. A colossal fire tornado obstructed their advance, acting as a formidable barrier that prevented them from getting closer to their opponents. The swirling inferno served as a powerful deterrent, effectively impeding their progress and isolating them from engaging in direct combat.

"Foolish brat! I will make sure you meet your end!" Grimm seethed with rage, tightly clenching his fist as he ascended into the sky, swiftly approaching Asher. A malevolent glimmer gleamed in his eyes as he opened his grimoire, preparing to unleash a formidable spell upon his adversary.

Shadow Magic: Dark Lance Barrage

As multiple shadowy lances materialized in the air, hurtling toward Asher, Asher didn't even react and maintained an air of indifference, making no move to defend himself. However, just before the attack could hit him, a shield composed of mercury materialized, forming a protective barrier that intercepted and blocked the incoming shadow spears, shielding Asher from harm.

"You're my opponent," Nozel said as he coldly looked at Grimm.

Nozel looked over his shoulder and said to Asher, "I will take care of this. Go help the others."

"Sure," Asher said, and he flew towards the villagers.

"Don't turn your back on me!" Grimm threw three shadow spears at Asher, but Nozel blocked them with his mercury magic.

"Don't bother; you have to kill me first," Nozel said, looking at Grimm.

With a dangerous tone, Grimm retorted, "You will regret those words, Captain of the Silver Eagle."

Asher descended swiftly towards the villagers, joining the effort to aid in their evacuation. Alongside the magic knights, they worked swiftly and diligently to transport the civilians to a safer location, ensuring their well-being and protecting them from the ongoing chaos.

"Asher-Sama, the plan is going smoothly! Some of the villagers were already transported to another place!" A member of the Silver Eagle said.

"Make sure to protect all of them." Asher said

As Asher prepared to assess the situation and check on the others, he sensed a rapid approach. Utilizing the heat that his flames released, his heightened senses allowed him to keenly perceive the presence of everyone around him. This enhanced awareness granted him an increased sharpness of perception, enabling him to anticipate and react to incoming threats with greater precision.

In an instant, Lysander materialized behind Asher, swiftly wielding a lightning sword and aiming to strike at Asher's neck. However, much to Lysander's astonishment, Asher moved with uncanny speed and agility, effortlessly evading the attack without so much as glancing in Lysander's direction. Taken aback by Asher's seamless evasion, Lysander immediately leaped back, creating distance between them as he carefully observed Asher's actions and posture.

"H-How!" Lysander muttered in disbelief. He attacked at top speed; how can that kid evade his attack?

Asher turned his head slightly, looking over his shoulder to cast a sidelong glance at Lysander.

"Behind you." said Asher indifferently.

"Huh?" Before Lysander could completely turn around, Dorothy moved towards his side.

"Yoo-Hoo!" Dorothy exclaimed with a cheerful smile on her face.