-908- Surpassing the strategic level

In the face of a person considered a king in magecraft, the last representative of the Age of Gods, and the ruthless individual who incinerated the entire human order, Rozen didn't hesitate to use one of his strongest spells available—the "Fire Realm Incantation," carrying the true essence of the Fudou Myouou.

"Boom!"

A tremendous burst of flames immediately formed a terrifying blaze.

It transformed into the eight attendants of the Fudou Myouou—resembling dragons, snakes, giants, and lions, akin to extraordinary and mythical creatures.

Rozen then commanded all his magical energy, thanks to the magical power provided by Hokuto and the Valkyries, converting it into jutsuryoku.

With the full force of the "Fire Realm Incantation" combined with the technical prowess brought by "Mind's Eye," Rozen chanted the spell, assimilating the vast magical energy in the surroundings.

The power generated by this "Fire Realm Incantation" was now comparable to Miyachi Iwao, the one who could also use the true essence of Fudou Myouou.

Even if he couldn't match his opponent in endurance due to the inexhaustible magical energy, Rozen's "Fire Realm Incantation" could rival the might of Miyachi Iwao before his spiritual energy depleted. This was an undeniable fact.

Thus, the awakened formidable flames, resembling dragons, snakes, giants, lions, and various mythical creatures, surged toward Solomon's direction.

It was believed that even with the strongest "Magic Resistance" skill, one couldn't calmly withstand the power derived from the Fudou Myouou.

However...

"Is this your trump card? Quite an unexpectedly interesting display of fireworks!"

Solomon, seemingly surprised by Rozen's ability to use such a spell, chuckled. Instead of dodging or avoiding, he raised his hands.

"Clang!"

On his hands, ten dazzling rings shone brightly.

"Hum!"

The true flames rushing towards Solomon suddenly stagnated, then disappeared as if mirage, dissolving slowly.

"What...!?"

Rozen was astonished.

On the other hand, Solomon declared nonchalantly.

"Facing someone known as the Mage King, trying to counter with magic is simply overestimating oneself," Solomon remarked as the ten rings in his hands shone brightly once again. Soon after, a magic formed purely from potent and unadulterated magical energy was unleashed.

"Bang!"

The magical energy finally erupted around Rozen. Although Rozen utilized the technical prowess of "Mind's Eye" to see through the incoming magic, the speed of the opponent's magic was too fast, leaving no room for Rozen to avoid it.

Certainly, Kinu timely reacted, firmly protecting Rozen. The pure and powerful magical energy didn't directly affect Rozen but was blocked by the black cloak in a burst of fireworks.

Even so, Rozen felt as if he had been struck by a meteor. Despite not suffering any damage, the instantaneous impact caused a momentary blankness in his mind.

"Ugh...!"

Immediately, like Mash, Rozen emitted a muffled cry, kneeling on one knee.

"Oh? You actually withstood it?" Solomon raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised again, but he continued to sneer as if he found Rozen's struggle amusing.

Without pursuing further, Solomon leisurely observed Rozen, seemingly enjoying watching Rozen's struggles, as he had mentioned earlier.

In this situation, Rozen, holding his chest, shaking his dazed head, gazed directly at Solomon.

In his eyes, flashes of radiance appeared.

Rozen was using his Master's ability to assess the opponent's parameter.

In the next moment, Solomon's parameter entered Rozen's view.

...

Class: Grand Caster

True Name: Solomon

Alignment: ?????

————Parameters————

Strength: E

Endurance: E

Agility: B

Magic Power: A++

Luck: A++

Noble Phantasm: A+++

————Class Skills————

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————Personal Skills————

Revelation: B

Listen to the voice of the heavens and take the most ideal actions.

If "Instinct" is the sixth sense in battle, then "Revelation" applies to all events related to achieving a goal.

For example, choosing the most suitable route during a journey.

Solomon has received revelation only once, but relying on this revelation, he established the art of phenomena manipulation—magic—solely through human hands.

Before that, magic was the realm of divine.

Summoning: Ex

Magecraft to summon spiritual entities from the past or future.

By describing the spiritual entities known as the "Seventy-Two Demon Gods" and summoning them as powerful familiars into the present world, Solomon's "Summoning" truly befits the title of the Mage King.

The knowledge left by King Solomon also includes methods to command demons, later named the "Lemegeton" or "Goetia" in the world.

Solomon's Rings: Ex

Divinely bestowed rings worn on all ten fingers, serving as evidence of the founder and king of magecraft. Collecting all ten rings allows the nullification of all human magecraft and their incorporation under Solomon's command.

Clairvoyance: Ex

The degree of visual acuity, enhancing the capture of distant targets and dynamic vision. If the level is high enough, it can even achieve penetration or future sight. Magus with the qualification of a Grand Caster possess outstanding Clairvoyance.

Solomon's Clairvoyance surpasses past and future.

...

After seeing through Solomon's parameters, Rozen's expression completely darkened.

Leaving aside other factors, just Solomon's four innate skills were almost despair-inducing.

"Revelation" produces the voice of heaven for achieving goals, not particularly effective in battle and easily overlooked. However, the other three innate skills are simply game-breaking.

One skill can summon the Seventy-Two Demon Gods as familiars for servitude.

Another skill nullifies all magic and brings it under Solomon's command. This means that even Rozen's "Fire Realm Incantation" True Essence of Fudou Myouou couldn't reach Solomon, signifying Solomon's ability to employ all magic recognized by human wisdom.

The third skill can see through the past and future. This is the reason Solomon claimed he could "see" anything unless Chaldea exists outside the timeline.

All three innate skills are rated as Ex, extraordinary and terrifying beyond description.

Moreover, as a Grand Caster, Rozen cannot see through the class skill.

Perhaps it's because the Grand Foundation Spirit Origin is no longer a scale that ordinary Spirit Origins can match.

Being a weapon summoned by the world, the chosen envoy of the heavens, Rozen's ability as a human Master can't possibly penetrate the class skill of that magnitude.

Currently, Solomon is merely playing around; he hasn't even unleashed his full power. Even so, the strength he has demonstrated already surpasses the strategic pinnacle reached by the likes of Cú Chulainn.

At this moment, what stands before Rozen is an existence that transcends the designated level.

An existence surpassing the strategic level.

This is...

"Grand..."