Overpowered Archmage Doesn’t Hide His Talent

Chapter 114: The Knight of the Flickering Flame

Translator: MarcTempest

Proofreader: naturallyInconsistent

Chapter 114 The Knight of the Flickering Flame

We advanced slowly but cautiously.

The maze-like terrain did not hinder us at all. 

This was thanks to the ancient rune map and the fantasy map that we combined.

As we passed through various terrain, we finally reached the end of the labyrinth.

Our vision turned black.

Hey, are you guys still with me? 

Ow! Who stepped on my foot? 

Watch where youre going. 

Stop, stop stepping on me! Youre doing it on purpose, arent you?

An unknown space unfolded before us.

Darkness filled every direction. 

Except for the feeling of a flat floor under our feet, there was nothing we could be sure of.

But according to the map, this place was the center of the temple. 

I focused on the energy around me.

It didnt matter if it was dark. 

As long as I could sense the energy, it was as good as having eyes.

It didnt take long for me to gauge the space.

It was a large circular area.

It looked like a place where a troupe would perform, surrounded by stepped seats.

But then.

Bang!

Suddenly, a very small light source appeared. 

It only illuminated a part of the center of the space.

Nobody move.

I instructed the other three to stay still, and I slowly approached the spot.

Thud- Thud-

Only the sound of footsteps echoed in the silent space.

Looks like we have another visitor.

A seductive voice reached me from the front.

I stared straight ahead.

There was no sign of hostility, so there was no need to be on guard.

This is a magicians energy Ah, of course.

Soon, a knight who looked like a human-shaped red rose appeared.

Janet.

She was the leader of the Celestial Blessing.

Behind her, three other knights of the Celestial Blessing were standing in the darkness.

I knew it. I expected to meet you here.

She nodded and took another step toward me. And then she suddenly extended a hand.

We havent seen each other in a long time. How about a handshake?

I quietly examined her.

Needless to say, the Celestial Blessing was not weak. 

They were the ones that people talked about as the candidates for the victory.

Our scores were similar to theirs, and they had no choice but to visit this temple if they wanted to avoid the Death Dragon and get points.

Youre not taking it, huh? Youre making me feel awkward. I thought your teleportation magic was interesting, so I offered it first.

Janet looked as flawless as her reputation. 

She had no visible wounds and she didnt seem tired at all.

She soon withdrew her hand.

Well, fine. Flan. Then Ill propose something else.

I listened to her quietly.

We want your points.

Give us at least half. Then we wont bother you until the end of the hunt. I promise.

She folded one of her little fingers in a cute gesture.

What do you think? It doesnt sound like a bad offer.

I answered calmly.

Youre too brief.

Huh?

She slowly brushed her red hair.

With a graceful movement, she rummaged through her pocket and pulled out a coin, looking at me.

I just want to settle things peacefully. This is a dangerous area, and we dont know what will happen in this space. What could be more important than peace?

Janet.

I called her name quietly.

I said youre too brief.

A faint anger began to boil. 

It wasnt that I had any ill feelings toward the Celestial Blessing.

You should be polite if youre begging for points.

Simply.

I wanted to examine the ancient rune treasure, but I was annoyed by the fact that I was wasting time on someone else.

Youre the one whos kicking away peace. Dont you realize that youre in a crisis?

Janet paused for a moment, then bowed her head. 

She put a hand on my neck and laughed.

Youre so confident. I dont dislike that about you. But that doesnt mean Im going to give up the victory.

Janet said, We could fight each other fiercely and compete for points. But you dont like that either, do you?

Ting!

Janet flicked her thumb and tossed a coin into the air. 

It soared high and then landed back on her finger without a problem.

Think about it and give me your answer again. Lets go peacefully. Peacefully, both of us.

I watched Janet flip the coin habitually, then I used telekinesis to shoot it far away.

A moment of displeasure flashed across Janets face.

There was a brief silence.

Even without the coin, Janet made a gesture of flipping something with her thumb.

Everyone in the space fixed their eyes on Janets empty finger.

Hey, Flan.

Janet was the first to break the silence.

She licked her lips and slowly looked up at me with her eyes.

Are you joking

But she couldnt finish her sentence.

In an instant.

Ssssh!

A black shadow flew in like a snake from the direction where the coin had gone.

It was aiming for me, and I dodged it easily. Then a sharp sound of blades filled the space.

Two other figures appeared and changed the situation.

I knew it as soon as I saw the one next to me.

She was the one who controlled countless shadows, and the Witch who had observed me insolently.

The one on the right just stared at us. 

The Witch on the left cackled and said.

But the coin is a bit annoying, isnt it? Do you think Im a piggy bank Huh.

I didnt bother to retort to the Witch. 

That Witch was nothing more than a bug to me.

Instead, I asked Janet.

Are they your companions, Janet?

Of course not. Theyre both Witches, you know.

Everyones gaze turned to the two Witches. 

They had their backs to the light, so their faces were not visible.

Janet pointed her sword at them.

Show your faces before I pierce you!

Then the darkness of the space was lifted. 

At the same time, everyones faces turned cold.

One of them had a very familiar face.

She was now a Witch without a doubt, but she had been a knight I had faced once.

I narrowed my eyebrows slightly. 

It wasnt anything else, but I couldnt remember her name for a moment.

Then I barely recalled it.

Was your name Ella?

Yeah. Im sure I executed you with honor by my own hand.

Janet muttered incredulously.

Ella. 

She was reborn as a Witch.

She was emitting a powerful aura that was incomparable to before, as if she had received a strange power from the Witch.

Even so, I smirked.

It looks like you couldnt kill her.

Come to think of it, youre right. I remember now. I left her alive, but paralyzed her limbs.

Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

The Witch let out a chilling laugh.

I wonder how it feels when all the pets that ran away from home come back. Come on, everyone~

You must have seen the future, and yet you didnt run away.

Ah~ I was quite surprised by that trick. That was a crystal ball I cherished very much.

Shadows like snakes writhed and approached us. 

I quietly watched their stealthy movements with my eyes.

What is your name?

Call me whatever you want~ We wont see each other for long, right?

Flan nodded silently.

Well, never mind. Well introduce ourselves later.

I made everyone step back a few steps. 

Janet looked at me with a puzzled expression, but she did as I said when she met my serious gaze.

One more person hasnt arrived yet.

Whoosh

The next moment.

I heard something burning faintly.

It was a small but strangely clear sound.

And the next moment.

A crack filled with heat appeared on the wall.

Kwaaaaa!

The space was split in half by a red sword.

!

As the others faces were filled with shock, I saw a pit carved in a straight line in front of me.

If I hadnt made them back off, they would have all turned into ashes.

The heat wave hit a beat later. 

Soon, lava filled the place, and the hot air burned my skin.

The space that started to heat up to the extreme.

A small river of lava.

A place where no human could ever step on.

There was a knight walking there without a care.

She stepped deep into the lava with every step, as if it was nothing. 

I saw her from afar.

The Knight of the Flickering Flame, Scarlet.

The rest, well hear when she arrives.

I just muttered that.