-777- The reliance of being the strongest

"How... how is this possible!?"

"It's actually ineffective...!"

"What kind of magic is this!?"

Seeing the attacks either penetrate through Rozen's group or disappear without a trace, the expressions of the professors and guards changed.

The magic here almost covers all types, so even if some magic is ineffective, it's impossible for almost all of them to have no effect. Why are they completely ineffective?

"This is different from the previous defense against 'Gram!'"

"It went right through? Could it be illusion-type magic?"

"Is this Karyusai Shouko's 'Setsugetsuka'?"

"The one freezing all weapons is the magic of the 'Snow' automaton, while the 'Moon' automaton has terrifying attack and defense capabilities. So, the magic that allows attacks to penetrate must be the ability of the 'Flower' automaton, right?"

"Quickly analyze the composition and decipher the magic."

The professors, being authorities in various fields, quickly organized information and identified the best solutions.

However...

"Even if you decipher Komurasaki's magic, it won't hurt me, dear professors."

Rozen, who had been quietly standing in place, finally spoke.

In fact, even without using the magic of 'Yaegasumi,' it was impossible to harm Rozen.

After all, Rozen's body is protected by genuine divine.

With the physical defense of Kinu and resistance to curses, what kind of magic can have an effect on Rozen?

Even illusions, curses, and the like, when touching Rozen, are silently eliminated by the Gyokuto, rendering them ineffective.

After the transformation of 'Mind's Eye' into the realm of the divine, if Rozen goes all out, ignoring consumption, he can fully unleash the power of Kinu and Gyokuto.

Want to harm Rozen now?

Unless it's an attack surpassing strategic level or something unknown, it's simply impossible.

Moreover...

"I won't just stand here and let you attack me endlessly."

Rozen infused magic into Irori's body.

"Hum..."

Irori's eyes instantly turned into ice-blue crystals, and her whole body emitted a blue-white mist.

Then, winter arrived.

"Crack, crack, crack...!"

In a teeth-chattering sound of freezing, centered around Rozen and his group, the surrounding area was frozen layer by layer, resembling ice and snow, rapidly spreading out.

"Not good!"

"This magical fluctuation...!?"

"Danger"

"Retreat quickly!"

Professors successively realized the danger of this attack and shouted to retreat.

The individuals responsible for guarding the academy were equally startled, hastily stepping back.

However, they managed to retreat, but the specially crafted homeland defenders were not as fortunate.

"Crack, crack, crack...!"

Soon, the icy spread reached the homeland defenders still emitting high-voltage shocks, freezing them all into ice sculptures.

"Bang—!"

With a simultaneous burst, all the ice sculptures shattered into ice particles.

All automatons were instantly destroyed, with none spared.

"—!"

The professors' hearts sank.

Presumably, no one expected Irori's magic to be so terrifying, right?

Then...

"Withdrawing now is still an option."

Rozen placed one hand on Komurasaki's back and the other on Irori's back. While Yaya protected Io, he surveyed everyone present and spoke.

"If you come again, I won't show mercy, okay?"

Hearing this, the professors' expressions turned unpleasant.

So many people, and they were all authorities in various fields, yet they couldn't defeat a single student. It truly made one feel that their dignity had been trampled and their prestige lost.

However, the professors here were intelligent; they knew Rozen wasn't just making empty boasts.

Because, since the other party had a way to instantly freeze all homeland defenders and then destroy them, similarly, the other party would have a way to freeze everyone present.

At that time, it would truly be a full-scale slaughter.

"At that time, I won't be able to hold back, dear professors."

Rozen's indifferent words made each professor hesitate.

Even Avril dared not command the Defense Enforcement Squad to charge again, standing there with a constantly changing expression.

Seeing this...

"This is fine."

Rozen smirked, turned his gaze forward, and addressed the headmaster.

"Shouldn't I experience the skills of the strongest magus of the nineteenth century now? Headmaster?"

Rozen suddenly smiled at the headmaster.

With these words, everyone present turned their gaze to the headmaster.

Edward Rutherford, the magus known as the strongest of the nineteenth century, stood straight, gazing at Rozen. Witnessing the highest power of the academy, which was supposed to be invincible, being completely powerless against the opponent, his expression appeared both solemn and bitter.

"It seems my words earlier were a bit too arrogant. Even as a student, if there is strength, there is strength. This is clearly the principle of this strength-centric academy. As the one in charge, I actually forgot about it. Truly dereliction of duty."

Saying these words, the headmaster waved his hand, signaling all professors and guards to step back.

At the scene, only Rozen and his group remained, along with the headmaster and Magnus.

"Magnus, you should step back as well," surprisingly, the headmaster said to Magnus. Magnus fell silent for a moment, then led his entire team to slowly retreat.

People watching from a distance were stirred by this sight, one after another.

"Does the headmaster plan to intervene personally?"

"The strongest magus of the nineteenth century is going to make a move?"

"I... I've never seen the headmaster take action before!"

Whether students, professors, or guards, everyone was somewhat excited.

However, Rozen, feeling the immense magical power emanating from the headmaster and the astonishing aura on his unsmiling face, just slightly curled his lips.

On the contrary, Io, standing behind Rozen, showed a hint of anxiety on her face.

"L-let's escape quickly!"

Io unexpectedly uttered these words in a panic.

"Even though you're powerful, the headmaster is a different level of monster. Even the Wiseman isn't his match. In a one-on-one fight, there's simply no magus in the world who can surpass him!"

Io shouted like this.

But these words were the first to receive a response from the headmaster.

"You're giving me too much credit, Professor Iliad."

The headmaster smiled lightly and spoke.

"If it's about magical power, skills, knowledge, or talent, there are still people in this world who can match or even surpass me."

Someone like Glendan was reputed to be on par with him.

However, even so, the headmaster was still hailed as the strongest of the nineteenth century for a reason.

"What truly makes me the strongest is this."

Saying that, the headmaster extended a finger.

Magic gathered at his fingertip.