Magus Supremacy-Chapter 159: Fusion Magic {1}

The exploration team had already left the cave and met up with the others who were extracting crystals from the wolf beasts they encountered earlier.

With the twelve crystals they had gotten from the shadow panthers and the five from the wolves, the total number of crystals hunted that day stood at seventeen—meaning they had thirteen more to go before their assessment would be deemed complete.

After regrouping, they headed back to their cave hideout. Grey used his wind magic to levitate one of the wolves, which would serve as dinner for the night.

The return journey to the cave was quicker now that everyone had learned how to use mana skin, and no one was slowing Grey down. Along the way, several of them chatted, especially the members of the exploration team.

They discussed the dangers they encountered inside the cave, the tough battles, and the rewarding loot—which made the others quite envious.

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"Why didn't you take me along, Grey? I would've found something useful," Raze asked, eyeing the dagger Vorden twirled with envy.

"Simple. I knew you weren't going to be of much help," Grey replied coldly, making Raze scoff in annoyance.

Within minutes, they were back at the cave. Everyone walked in and began preparing dinner, with each person assigned a role to ensure everything was ready quickly.

As usual, Jay was tasked with washing the beast, Greg hunted for wood, the girls handled the cooking, and the others lounged around chatting—while Grey sat in a corner of the cave, his focus on the book in his hands, aided by Noir.

"Now let's see… what magic combination should I learn?" he muttered, flipping through the pages as Noir explained the text.

"It's like different people were asked to write this book. No way one man had all these affinities."

"Don't you have almost all the affinities?" Noir asked.

"Almost. I only have the elemental ones, not every type of magic in the world. And I still haven't awakened my fifth affinity. That old mage said I was destined to have five, but here I am stuck with just four. I wonder when the last one will awaken," Grey mumbled, eyes scanning the pages.

"It might be today, might be tomorrow. Might even take years," Noir replied. "Just because you awakened four in one year doesn't mean the fifth will come quickly. Focus on mastering the ones you have—so a mere level five beast won't trouble you again."

"You've got a point. Sometimes, I imagine you as a counselor. It'd suit you well," Grey chuckled as he continued flipping through the book, listening to Noir's interpretations.

"Okay, I think I've decided on the magic I want to combine. I already have wind and lightning affinities, so the logical thing would be to combine those two," Grey said thoughtfully.

"Haven't you already learned how to combine magic before?" Noir asked.

"Huh? I did?" Grey frowned, trying to recall.

"Your final move when facing overwhelming enemies. That earth arrow thingy," Noir reminded.

"Oh! That. It's destructive and super helpful, but there might come a time when I can't use all my affinities. Learning individual combinations will come in handy. Besides, I want to save that move for opponents who are actually worth it. Let's call it my 'supreme move' for now… until I find something cooler," Grey replied.

"As you please. Let's get back to the book," Noir said.

Grey flipped and flipped—until finally, he found what he was looking for: the combination for lightning and wind magic.

"Bingo," he smiled, just about to begin reading when—

"Yoo, Grey! Dinner's ready!" Arthur called out.

"So quick?" Grey asked, bookmarking the page before storing the book in his storage pendant.

"What do you mean 'so quick'? Did you think preparing a wolf would take all night?" Scarlet asked.

"With you? Yes," Grey smirked, walking toward the group as Vince laughed.

"You know… if you weren't so good in a fight, I'd have burned you to a crisp by now," Scarlet said, narrowing her eyes.

"But can you, though?" Grey asked with a smug grin as Vanica began distributing the wolf meat. Scarlet shot him a glare.

"Please, you two," Greg interjected, already gnawing on the meat that was tougher than expected. "We need peace and silence to enjoy dinner. Keep your banter down."

With that, the entire team dug in. The wolf meat was oddly seasoned with who-knew-what the girls had used. In ten minutes, everyone was done and began preparing to sleep.

"Aren't you going to sleep?" Vanica asked when she saw Grey suddenly stand and walk toward the cave entrance.

"You all sleep. I'll keep watch," Grey replied.

"Don't you need rest?" Scarlet asked, drawing surprised looks from everyone.

"Don't get me wrong. I don't care about him. I care about a valuable fighter. He needs to be in top shape tomorrow," she added quickly.

"So, you acknowledge a peasant's strength now," Grey said, chuckling.

"You know what? Do whatever you want. I hate you!" Scarlet snapped and stormed off.

"The feeling's mutual," Grey replied casually, while the others set up their makeshift beds and drifted off one by one.

Left alone at the cave's entrance, Grey sat and gazed up at the night sky, its stars shimmering in the dark velvet expanse.

An hour passed. He looked back at his sleeping team, then turned his gaze outside again.

Now that they're asleep… let's go practice this fusion magic thingy, he thought.

Wind magic enveloped him, and without a sound, he shot off into the distance.

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{A/N}

Excited to see how Grey would learn fusion magic? And what spells or combination he would learn? Well let's check out the next chapter... But be aware, whatever he would learn, would further prove how OP our MC is so let's see...

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