Chapter 283: Master Duke Teaches You How to Group Beat

Impossible!

This is absolutely impossible!

Why could a Sky Mage not only resist but defeat so many Morning Star mages in the realm of psychic power? Looking at the mages who were like frostbitten eggplants, no one could find their words.

It seemed that the Morning Star mages, who had quite a reputation in Dalaran, were complete fools, each stretching out their faces for Duke to hit.

It wasn't just a regular slap, but more like grabbing them by the collar and repeatedly slapping them back and forth, smacking their faces with a resounding echo until they were swollen.

Nine mages in total, one Sky Mage and eight Morning Stars, charged forward in the most despicable wheel battle formation under normal circumstances, only to be defeated by one person without even breaking a sweat.

Didn't they see Duke still walking leisurely towards the podium?

Everyone was well aware of this psychic power probe.

It was apparent that even apprentices who hadn't seen the whole picture knew.

Duke had achieved a complete victory.

Against nine opponents!

If Duke were not a foreign mage, if he were a lecturer born in Dalaran, he would be greeted with thunderous applause right now.

Apprentices and novice mages were excited, casting their gazes to the front row in the huge fan-shaped hall.

After all, only the high-ranking mages in the front row had a chance to defeat, or rather, challenge Duke successfully.

In the first row, several widely recognized Morning Star powerhouses still occupied the middlemost seats. However, they remained unmoved, as if they were the best students, listening attentively.

In fact, the real focus was on the only one Radiant Moon mage present.

Kael'thas!

The high elven prince of Quel'thalas.

If Kael'thas took action, ten Dukes would have to lie down.

But would Kael'thas take action?

What a joke, Kael was here to support Duke.

Seeing Kael'thas' gentle and elegant smile since Duke appeared, even the Morning Star mages who still had some thoughts extinguished their challenging hearts, giving up on causing trouble for this extraordinarily weird Sky Mage.

One step, two steps... five steps... ten steps...

Duke strode forward with determination, step by step, until he reached the podium, his figure enlarged on the giant screen behind him.

At that moment, the first applause echoed in the venue.

Clapping before the lecturer begins is a courtesy, a welcome.

However, when Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider led the applause, it was a support and welcome that could not be more solemn. Kael'thas did not clap while sitting, but stood up and applauded proudly for Duke.

Immediately, the second round of applause followed.

This was the applause of Princess Jaina Proudmoore of Kul Tiras. This noble-born mage apprentice had long been the dream lover of countless other apprentices. However, she seemed to be close to Prince Arthas of Lordaeron, so the apprentices had to suppress their admiration.

Almost simultaneously with the second applause, the third one sounded.

This was the applause of Lady Jandice Barov, a young mage pursued by many, from the ancient noble bloodline of the Arathor Empire. Although she stood not far behind Duke as an assistant, her true stance caused a silent disturbance.

It was only then that people in the great hall truly realized that the man standing on the podium was not only a powerful mage but also a noble existence trusted and respected by the upper echelons of various nations.

Without any hesitation, the applause exploded like a mountain call, a tsunami, a lightning flash, and a thunderous roar in the great hall. The volume was so loud that people outside might think that some terrible experimental explosion had occurred.

Duke raised both hands and gestured for silence, and after a while, the applause gradually subsided.

Clearing his throat, Duke's slightly magnetic voice reached every corner of the venue.

"I am very happy to have so many people here today to listen to my lecture. My name is Duke Marcus and in the following time, I will talk about the importance of Multi-Casting and the basic practice methods. I hope my lecture can bring benefits to everyone's study on the path of magic."

"Magic is a mysterious realm! I believe that the first thing every lucky person who is qualified to step into this field should do is not to bind their thinking with ordinary people's common sense. What 'Ah! This can't be done', 'Oh, that's impossible!' are the least desirable thoughts. So we must liberate our imagination."

"Here, let me first demonstrate the benefits of Multi-Casting."

With that, Duke turned to Jandice: "Miss Barov, please, under the condition of having a magic shield, let's attack each other with the lowest level 1 Fireball spell. And please do not use any meta-magic feats and try to maintain the Fireball's power between 14 and 22 magic points."

Jandice nodded.

Magic points are the standard for measuring the damage caused by a spell. 14 magic points mean that if it hits, it can cause 14 base points of damage to creatures with no magic resistance.

The next moment, after Jandice signaled that she was ready, the two of them attacked each other under the supervision of the magic scale instrument.

"1.5 seconds of casting time, consuming the same amount of mana, 16 points and 22 points of damage. This is what everyone understands as taking care of your opponent with a bigger Fireball, isn't it?"

As Duke's words fell, a suppressed laughter erupted from the audience.

"But when using a level 10 Fireball spell, the casting time becomes 3.5 seconds. Normally, the person with the bigger Fireball still wins, right?"

"Yes!" an apprentice shouted.

"Alright, now I will split the mana required for a level 10 Fireball spell and continuously bombard Miss Barov, and everyone can see the effect."

Jandice continued to chant spells, attacking Duke with a level 10 Fireball spell every 3.5 seconds.

Duke, however, used two Mage Hands along with his own body, casting a total of three level 5 Fireball spells. With a 1.5-second interval between each Fireball, he launched a continuous barrage at Jandice.

Everyone was immediately astonished to see that, under the condition of consuming an equal total amount of mana, Jandice's magic shield quickly showed signs of defeat due to the continuous bombardment. Although the relentless attacks were not particularly powerful, it was evident that the magic attacks impacted her shield, which in turn affected her mental focus, causing her casting time to lengthen.

At first, Jandice managed to complete two or three Fireballs within four seconds. However, later on, the Fireball spell, which was as common as eating and drinking for most official mages, took a full six seconds to cast. It was clear to everyone that both damage and accuracy had significantly decreased.

This demonstration showcased the effectiveness of Multi-Casting and the strategic advantage it provided in magical combat. By utilizing a series of lower-level spells in rapid succession, Duke was able to outpace and ultimately overwhelm Jandice, despite her higher-level spellcasting.

The lecture continued, and Duke shared valuable insights and techniques for mastering Multi-Casting, leaving the attendees with newfound knowledge and understanding of this powerful magical skill. The impact of Duke's lecture would be felt throughout the magical community, inspiring a new generation of mages to explore the possibilities of Multi-Casting and revolutionize the way magic was wielded in Azeroth.