He ran out of mana halfway through the fight.
This sudden, awkward turn of events almost made Bluenote lose his composure.
Seriously, man? Anyone who can learn God Slaying Magic is a gifted existence, so why is this guy so special? He only used a few small skills and then just stopped.
Bluenote was thinking he could finally have a good fight.
But just as he was getting excited, the other side fizzled out. How is this any different from being blue-balled? Seeing Bluenote's frowning, disgusted expression, Hope's face was the picture of awkwardness; it hadn't even been three minutes since the fight started and he was already out of mana—even Ultraman lasted longer than him.
This is... truly embarrassing.
"Hahahaha—"
Watching the moon Magic Circle fade, Jellal laughed triumphantly, the frustration of being briefly suppressed earlier now completely swept away. "Out of magic power already? To think there's such a fool like you in this world."
"Without those flashy spells, what else do you have to oppose us?"
Watching from the sidelines, Erza's heart suddenly tightened. She instinctively wanted to rush forward to help but was held back by Makarov.
"Wait, Erza." Makarov looked at Hope's back with a solemn gaze. "That kid isn't panicking at all. I'm afraid he hasn't used his true power yet."
True power?
Erza was puzzled. She knew Hope had another trick outside of magic, the Demon Curse 'Curse: Death Curse', but 'Curse: Death Curse' couldn't harm two Mages of the Ten Wizard Saints level.
"What else do I have to oppose you?"
Hope softly repeated Jellal's words without a hint of panic. Instead, a playful smile curled at the corner of mouth. "You don't really think that magic is the only thing in this world, do you?"
"Boring. If you're not using magic, do you plan to use physical techniques? Trash like you should just die quietly."
With a cold snort, Bluenote moved. He pressed down with one hand, and terrifying gravity, like an invisible mountain, crashed down on Hope.
"Gravity Ball: Multiplier!"
In an instant, with Hope at the center, the surrounding space underwent violent Coفر. The terrifying gravity was increased dozens of times over. The magic crystal ground beneath his feet groaned under the unbearable weight, beginning to crack inch by inch.
However, Hope, at the core of the gravity, only swayed slightly before letting out a sneer. "A frog in a well... how could you possibly understand the vastness of the Sky?"
"That 'God-Slaying Magic of the Moon' just now was merely an appetizer. Next is the real deal."
Hope slowly raised his right hand, his five fingers spreading slightly. Blue-white electrical currents instantly climbed up his arm. As he punched the air, a completely different, tyrannical power erupted from him as the center!
Bang—!
With a dull, heavy thud, the gravity field imposed by Bluenote instantly shattered under Hope's fist.
Bluenote let out a muffled groan, his face filled with horror. He didn't sense any flow of magic power from Hope; the opponent had actually broken his magic without using any magic himself!
This was the power of 'Magnetic Field Power'—its value as the pinnacle of strength in cross-work debates, often called invincible at the same level.
In the Magnetic Field World, life has been evolving for billions of years.
Finally, humanity also reached the peak of evolution. Upon reaching the end, some gifted individuals gradually awakened special abilities.
The eyes of an eagle, the speed of a leopard, the ears of a bat, the strength of a bear and a tiger... the innate advantages of animals manifested in these humans, making them powerful beings beyond the reach of ordinary people.
This is the so-called "Strongman."
However, 'Animal Superpowers' are only the most basic manifestation of this ability.
As the initial stage is perfected, the next step is 'Current Propulsion.' At this stage, experts can generate powerful electrical currents within their bodies, using them to easily destroy and kill enemies.
The upper limit of 'Current Propulsion' is 500,000 volts. Experts who reach this level can sublimate their abilities, turning their internal current into a stronger, purer power capable of controlling magnetic fields.
When the magnetic field rotates, it can erupt with an overwhelming, tyrannical power. This is—'Magnetic Field Rotation.'
Given sufficiently strong talent, Magnetic Field Rotation can also be driven by emotions, simply referred to as "Idealism."
Magnetic Field Power uses Horsepower as its unit of strength.
At 10,000 Horsepower, one person can solo a modern armored division.
At 50,000 Horsepower, a single punch can result in the Crush of a high-tonnage oil tanker.
At 100,000 Horsepower, one gains formidable vitality, a certain degree of flight capability, and can perform preliminary molecular-level particle manipulation for matter reorganization and hardening.
Note: Reaching the stage of matter hardening grants the qualification to practice one of the ultimate magnetic field techniques, the [Whale Slaying Overlord Fist] (lol).
At 200,000 Horsepower, one can literally bathe in a nuclear explosion without messing up their hair.
Experts at this level can withstand nuclear bombs without injury and no longer need to eat; Magnetic Field Power automatically converts external matter into the nutrients required for life.
Every subsequent increase in Horsepower brings about qualitative changes and even more insane abilities, until finally reaching the one million Horsepower that represents "Invincibility."
And Hope, who unlocked 'Magnetic Field Power' through the system, directly skipped the completion of the two prerequisite stages: Animal Superpowers and Current Propulsion.
The ear-piercing crackle of electricity seemed to tear the air apart. The blue-white electrical light around Hope's body was no longer a fine flicker but had transformed into wildly dancing pythons of lightning.
Jellal showed a look of disbelief.
He clearly couldn't sense any magic fluctuations from Hope, but that aura of power—so different from magic, tyrannical, primal, and filled with pure destructive desire—made his heart skip a beat.
Hope cracked his neck with a light click. Feeling the surging, terrifying power within him that seemed capable of tearing everything apart, he beckoned to Bluenote with a finger.
Bluenote's pupils suddenly constricted. His intuition as a top-tier expert made his entire body's muscles tighten instantly, as an unprecedented sense of crisis enveloped him.
In the next second, Hope's figure abruptly appeared in front of him.
That wasn't teleportation, but pure speed pushed to the extreme!
Bluenote only had time to cover his body with gravity for defense before a fist wreathed in blue-white electrical arcs slammed into his chest. Even through the defensive field, the blow made Bluenote cough up a mouthful of blood.
1,000 Horsepower... 5,000 Horsepower... 8,000 Horsepower... 10,000 Horsepower... 20,000 Horsepower... Fists fell like raindrops, and the power was still climbing frantically!
A light named madness flickered in Hope's eyes. He had finally obtained Magnetic Field Power, but he would never again have the chance to protect the Kingdom of Heaven's land and people left behind by the Great Commander of Hell.
Great Commander, I can no longer go to the "Kingdom of Heaven" where you are.
So please, let me use this power to protect the people I care about in this world!
"Magnetic Field Rotation! 50,000 Horsepower!"
"Hell Path! Sword of Hell!"
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