An Extra’s POV

Lucielle was a genius since birth.

Her entire childhood had been nothing but Magic, and even now—as an adult—it was all she could think about.

Due to her innate Skills, as well as her incredible pool of Mana, she was always bound to excel greatly in the field. However, rather than simply relying on her exceptional talent, Lucielle made sure to diligently study and understand Magic.

There was a level she needed to achieve—one where mere talent couldn't get her to.

That was why she became the Grand Mage.

No one—absolutely no one—was better than her at Magic!

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"Watch closely." She told Rey, her ruby eyes glowing brightly as he raised her staff in the air.

The spectator did as he was told. He focused completely on whatever she was about to show him, remaining stationary as he used all his senses to concentrate on her.

'A lot of Mana is building up…' He noticed the surge of energy, but didn't feal any sort of leakage or waste.

Usually, when a Mage or Warrior utilized Mana, some of it would leak out to their surrounding bodies. This ended up creating pressure around them, warding enemies off if the energy was very intense.

But… Lucielle was different.

There was no pressure whatsoever. Every single ounce of Mana flowed seamlessly through her body, conducted perfectly by her staff.

Not a single drop was wasted.

Then—

"Black Void." She whispered, casting the Spell without any need to chant.

paying rapt attention to the Spell, Rey nearly missed the incredibly swift reaction

is—!' His eyes widened, breaking down the component energies and

it remained stable for just a moment, its

~VWUUUUUUUUSSSSHHH!!!~

suck in the air and

to grow larger by the second, until it neared Rey and began to suck him

his eyes were wide

Hole, created by a Spell from Lucielle. This wasn't merely the

very center, and breaks

laws and even the effects of Mana would apply, since everything would dissolve before a proper Spell or

to be

Everything that gets sucked in gets perfectly broken down and vanishes into the void.' He smiled, nodding his

"Hey! That's dangerous!"

Spell right before Rey could allow himself to experience its dark touch, her eyes widened with disbelief. A bead of sweat formed on her face as she looked at him—almost as if he

ripped you to shreds. I specifically contained the Spell, so its suction power wouldn't exceed its immediate vicinity. I planned to make it implode on itself right as it was about to reach you, but you just had to… haaa… never mind." She sighed, slightly

for a while, his arm

used Time, Gravity. And Spatial Magic to create that thing, right?" He muttered, now placing his gaze solely

"Correct!" She grinned widely.

her exhaustion seemed to vanish completely, and she

the first. I can't believe you pulled something like

this Spell. The mere idea that a human in H'Trae could use

is equivalent to a Skill of the Grand Tier, but if the Hole kept growing and sucking sufficient Mana, it could grow even higher.' That was his analysis on

Spell in many ways. No, not just the Spell, but the combination of those elements. You just wanted to show me a flashy example for your

was her perfect Magic control, and the mere

methods, as you've said. The problem remains Mana Consumption, though." Lucielle responded with a rather exhausted sigh. "That Spell alone drains over half of

"I see…"

at that, Rey