Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Rain tried to talk with the others to learn what had happened, but he didn't hear anything… everyone either stayed silent or changed subjects. They were about to participate in a very important battle, and now they were wasting time with nonsense… Rain wondered if they needed to get some other earful. Still, everyone went to train hard after dinner, so perhaps nothing really serious happened.

"It should be personal matters… even though I am already involved in one hell of a personal matter…" Rain thought while looking at Reca.

For now, Reca was fine, but it would be really dangerous if her condition worsened in the middle of the fight… Rain was also pretty sure that it shouldn't be healthy for her kid for her to keep emitting bloodlust or fighting and killing, for that matter. Then again, she would only have peace if they solved that situation once and for all, and she wanted to contribute to that.

"As If I don't have enough worries in my head…" Rain thought and then sighed.

Since they had enough mana and the coral spears, on the next day, Seadrei gave the order for some of his soldiers to keep an eye on the enemy's camp, and soon, they created their path toward the place. They had enough numbers to take turns guarding the place, so it was fine.

During the wait, Rain tried to get used to his new magic abilities thanks to this new guard, and the others trained hard as well.

While he was testing the weapons, Rain wondered if there was some way for him to freeze the opponents by mixing normal attacks and his magic… it would be useful if he could do that agaisnt stronger opponents… he would need all the help he could get, even if he didn't know if the humans had someone on their side strong enough to prove to be a challenge for Rain.

"Even if I can learn such a technique, I won't be able to improve it fast enough before the next battle, so I should focus on improving my control over my new abilities," Rain thought. "Leveling up the water mage's path will probably come in handy as well, so I should truly focus only on that aspect…"

During the next few quiet days, there was a sense of anticipation and tension in the air, and everyone knew that the upcoming bloodshed with the human army was inevitable.

As Rain's group set out towards the human camp on the fourth day, a sense of danger loomed over them. The anticipation was mutual as the human army braced for their arrival. However, the humans wisely remained within the safety of their anti-magic barrier, reluctant to engage in an open confrontation, even as they prepared for the impending encounter.

It was a stand-off that held the promise of significant consequences, keeping both sides on edge.

"Our scouts found the magic people approaching in the distance," Seadir approached and then said it. "Should we meet them again and plan our actions?"

"It will be better if we don't do that. It will only cause problems," Rain replied. "Besides, if we don't know what both sides are going to do, the enemies will get confused."

On the morning of the fifth day, everyone was ready for the fight, and Rain could sense the footsteps of the magic people a few kilometers away… at the same time, Esmeralda was showing a complicated expression, wondering if she could do something to avoid all that bloodshed.

Rain and everyone knew that things wouldn't be so easy… unless the human army suffered a crushing defeat, they wouldn't back down. When the magic people's army stopped moving, the sea emperor made his move again. He raised his spear, and then his creatures turned to the side of the giant waterway and began to use their water attacks to increase the area that they could move.

Once again, the area trembled for several minutes as the aquatic terrain increased in size… Rain could imagine the faces of the magic people since they probably knew what was happening.

As the colossal sea monsters got closer, the human army's initial reaction was one of sheer astonishment. The sight of these immense and powerful creatures was enough to momentarily shatter their composure. The soldiers' faces displayed a mix of fear, awe, and disbelief as they witnessed the gigantic sea monsters approaching.

However, their shock was short-lived, and the soldiers quickly regained their focus. The anti-magic barrier surrounding them served as a potent safety guard. Despite the awe-inspiring size and might of the sea monsters, the human army knew that their protective barrier was a formidable defense.

They found comfort in the knowledge that not even these colossal beasts would be able to breach the safety of their magical shield.

"Oh? It seems that they are confident," Seadrei said. "Shall we confirm if they have reason to feel so confident?"

Rain didn't want to say that he wanted to test the barrier the same way Seadrei wanted, but he didn't give him time to answer… the sea emperor was kind of short-sighted.

Once again, Seadrei used a shit ton of mana to call forth a massive water cyclone that destroyed the ground as it moved toward the enemy's camp. They were creating another path for the sea folk to use, so it was fine, but the problem was the morale…

As the colossal water cyclone struck the anti-magic barrier, the entire area convulsed with an overwhelming force. The violent tremors that spread were more intense than anything previously experienced. The ground seemed to quake beneath the feet of those within the barrier, and the air itself quivered in response.

Despite this terrifying display of natural power, the anti-magic barrier remained strong. It neither shattered nor diminished in size even the slightest bit. It held its ground against the onslaught of the water cyclone, and its protective integrity remained unblemished. Instilling the human army with unwavering confidence in the face of the chaotic tempest that raged outside.