As if ignoring everything around her, Hero Tina was completely focused on what was in front of her.
That's right—Hero Anna.
The magic book in front of her had been open since earlier, even before Hero Anna realized it.
Its pages flipped rapidly,
and the magic circle that appeared on the ground binding Hero Anna's feet grew stronger over time.
Chains slowly emerged from the ground—blindingly bright.
CLANG—!
Those chains shot toward Hero Anna with incredible speed, as if they didn't care if she got hurt.
They didn't stop—more and more chains appeared, binding both her legs firmly to the ground.
Now Anna's legs weren't just tied with one chain per leg—rather, thousands of glowing chains wrapped around both her legs.
Seeing that, Hero Claire said.
What tremendous power.
Rena said.
That's illogical!! Mage heroes are terrifying...!!
Hero Anna was a little surprised,
but she didn't fight back immediately.
Instead, her eyes focused on the chains themselves.
Then she muttered.
This is the same chain magic
that was used earlier to hold the dragon.
She glanced briefly at Hero Tina.
B-but... Why???
Hero Tina showed no expression at all... but clearly she knew that Hero Anna couldn't do anything now. Then she said loudly, her left hand now partially covering her mouth.
Just as I thought... look at yourself, Anna, knight hero!!!
Without legs, you can't be a knight...
Hearing that, Rena was startled and could only put on a shadowed face.
Meanwhile, Hero Claire just watched the situation around them.
The situation outside is already too chaotic... can Hero Anna resolve her conflict with Hero Tina, which shows no sign of ending?!
Then, with a tensed jaw and a slight smile, Hero Tina said.
Tch, low-ranking role... truly fragile...
Good thing I didn't become a knight!!
Hearing those words, Hero Anna could only stay silent with arched brows, thinking to herself.
I don't have time to entertain her...
I need to find a way as soon as possible...
Then, immediately, Hero Anna tried to calm herself, looked at her own situation, and thought.
These chains...
Similar to the dragon-binding magic from before...
But these chains aren't fully dark or heavy like what I saw on the dragon.
Briefly, Hero Anna looked at Hero Tina's right hand, still locked in the spell aimed at Anna. Then Anna concluded.
This is too light...
At least, that's what I'm feeling right now.
Briefly, Hero Anna glanced at the golden sword at her right waist.
Then she said with sparkling eyes.
And these chains are surrounded by a golden light.
That's right...
Then Hero Anna stared sharply at Hero Tina, her cheeks lifted, and said.
You're right, Hero Tina... that a knight hero is nothing without limbs, especially legs...
B-but... you forgot one thing...
Hearing that, Hero Tina was confused, then reacted in a split second.
You forgot..!!
Hearing that, Rena was confused and could only stay silent.
Meanwhile, Hero Claire still couldn't calm down at all about the situation outside... especially as a hero herself.
Quickly, Hero Tina, realizing something, chanted a spell.
Binding magic!!!
That magic emerged from the ground, heading straight for its target with such speed that the ground shook violently—
causing the golden sword at Anna's right waist to be flung into the air.
Seeing that, Rena was shocked.
No... the sword!....
Now Hero Anna's hands were bound. Seeing that, Hero Tina wanted to smile.
But before she could smile, a sound came—too light, only audible if you were very close to the ear, like a mosquito.
SSSSSSSSISSS!!!
And now Hero Anna was right in front of her, muttering with her cheeks lifted.
Just as I thought—you would do that.
Now Hero Anna was very close... as if everything Hero Tina had done was completely useless. Hero Anna had easily broken all the spells!!
Calmly, Hero Anna whispered into Hero Tina's ear.
You forgot to take the sword!!!
Hearing that, Rena realized and could only cover her eyes.
That's right... damn... I forgot about that!!!
Instantly, Hero Tina was startled. Quick as lightning, Hero Anna struck Hero Tina's shoulder hard, knocking her unconscious.
And amid the sounds of the other heroes beginning to change strangely, Hero Anna said with a tensed jaw.
I have to solve all of this now!!!