I Pioneered Scientific Magic

Under Joshua's explanation, Sireid realized the frightening nature of this new type of weapon, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he quickly spoke.

"We can't wait any longer. We must immediately send these minions of evil straight to hell!"

Sireid couldn't fathom the consequences of letting these wizards continue their development, knowing they could create even more powerful magical weapons.

"If only we had continued the pursuit earlier," Sireid regretfully expressed. They had won a significant victory in a surprise attack, but failed to annihilate the enemy.

Launching another strong offensive now would undoubtedly result in heavy casualties.

"Don't worry, Sireid. Under the greatness of the Lord, all resistance is futile!" Joshua reassured.

They allowed the wizard army to retreat, partly due to the significant casualties suffered by the crusaders and their low morale. On the other hand, it was a deliberate strategy, using this legion as bait to lure the main force of the wizards.

Joshua was well aware that once the holy maiden took full action, those so-called new magical weapons would be as laughable as toys.

Yet, after this battle, the embodied avatar couldn't be used anymore, requiring a replacement and several years to regain strength.

"Lucia, your requested divine magic is now set up!" A nun entered from the training ground, whispering respectfully into the holy maiden's ear.

Lucia nodded, her thoughts activating as the seamless steel pipe in her hand disintegrated into basic elements. Flattening the Wizard Council would grant access to all the new magical weapons and their crafting techniques.

This was the fastest way!

The group walked out of the training ground, quickly entering the grand cathedral of the Misty Land.

The Duke ruling the region had amassed wealth through oil extraction, reflecting his devotion to the Lord. The cathedral was accordingly grand and solemn.

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On the square in front of the cathedral, hundreds of bishops were gathered, reciting prayers while holding holy scriptures.

Golden pillars stood around them, and beneath their feet was a massive, intricately patterned divine magic array.

Lucia walked forward, standing in the center of the divine magic array.

"Praise be to our Lord, the great and eternal god... Your glory illuminates the entire continent, dimming the stars!" The bishops devoutly sang praises. The statue of the god in the cathedral emitted a gentle golden light, followed by a similar glow appearing on Lucia.

Soon, a powerful divine magic wave began spreading in all directions. The inscribed divine magic array on the ground came to life, and the space started warping, making the neatly arranged bricks vanish from everyone's sight.

The interior of the entire divine magic array quickly turned into a dark curtain, undulating like ripples on water.

In the next moment, a gigantic and terrifying claw emerged from the bottomless abyss of darkness, followed by a body as red as molten lava, exuding a powerful aura that left everyone breathless.

As the monstrous creature fully emerged, Sireid finally saw it clearly—a lava dragon!

Simultaneously, divine magic chains coiled around from the surrounding pillars, firmly locking the massive dragon body.

"Roar!" The lava dragon struggled violently, and the divine magic chains rattled, but the more it struggled, the tighter the chains bound it.

After a few attempts, the lava dragon gave up, its ferocious, fist-sized pupils staring fixedly at Lucia above the dark curtain. It then released a breath of scorching heat...

This breath was extremely intense, scorching the space itself. The rolling heat waves even reminded Sireid of the scorching beam that descended from the sky on the battlefield!

"Lucia!" Sireid exclaimed in terror, but soon realized his worry was unnecessary. The intensity of the dragon's breath rapidly diminished before reaching the holy maiden.

"Dragon species, really lacking in brains," Lucia said, raising her hand. The intense flames instantly ceased, and the entire lava dragon seemed as if someone had grasped its throat, emitting a painful low growl.

The divine magic chains binding the dragon began to dissolve, sinking into its crimson scales...

Seeing Lucia effortlessly subdue the lava dragon summoned from another realm, Sireid couldn't help but sigh in relief. His admiration for the holy maiden chosen by the church changed from mere obedience due to her status to genuine awe and envy.

With such strength, she must have received the blessing of the gods!

The surrounding nuns also wore admiring expressions, fantasizing about being chosen by the Lord one day, ascending to the heavens and becoming the church's holy maiden.

After dealing with the unruly lava dragon, Lucia condensed a dragon-shaped gem and handed it to Sireid.

"Let it be under your control!"

This gem, created with her power, connected to the divine magic binding the lava dragon, allowing commands to be issued later.

"Thank you for your trust, Lady Lucia!" Sireid took it with pleasant surprise.

He understood that the church had put in considerable effort to summon a lava dragon from another realm. Clearly, the purpose was to counter those airships!

Sireid had heard about these colossal alchemical creations with high maneuverability, moving at speeds exceeding a hundred kilometers per hour. They could unleash a powerful beam, wiping out hundreds of griffin knights, making them the wizards' most crucial aerial power.

Now, with the assistance of the lava dragon, the situation would change. This superior dragon not only surpassed airships in speed but also excelled in aerial combat with its breath and innate magical abilities.

Against the slow-moving airships, the lava dragon turned them into living targets.

"How are our soldiers? Have they recovered?" Lucia turned to Joshua, who was nearby, inquiring.

"Your Highness, after the priests' divine magic purification, they have overcome their fear of those sorceries," Joshua replied.

"In that case, let's set out tonight!" Lucia declared decisively.

The midday pillar of light that pierced the sky had left a profound impression on her. Although Lucia had figured out the principles of this magic and found ways to counter it, the most sensible approach was to play to the enemy's strengths, not giving them a chance to use it.