Water Mage in the Flame Realm-Chapter 294 - 284: Psychological Warfare

Just after practicing coordination, will our strength greatly increase, thus ensuring victory in the third battle?

Andrew's answer is, "Certainly."

Before this journey began, Andrew worried more than once: Could his synergy with Barbara truly surpass that between Barbara and Orleans, or his own synergy with Ivan?

After all, the mainstream profession combination in this Flame Realm is "same elemental attribute" and "combat class paired with magic professions."

Yet, he and Barbara are mage paired with mage, belonging to the combination of magic professions and magic professions, with elemental attributes that are traditionally considered opposing.

Worry was inevitable.

Until just moments ago, when he saw Barbara wielding her Warm Fire Order, also known as the Fire God Mark, crushing and defeating Yorkshire, Andrew confirmed one thing: He and Barbara are a natural pair, the most suitable professional combo, surpassing his pairing with Ivan.

Because: "Barbara's Warm Fire Order and my Water God Mark are fundamentally 'the same source!'" Andrew even had a feeling: "Perhaps there isn't an independent Warm Fire Order or Water God Mark, but should be a combined 'Water and Fire Mark,' right?"

The king heard Andrew say "by tomorrow morning at the latest," frowned slightly, then fell silent as if pondering the matter.

Upon hearing Dean Charlie's ultimatum, the king seemed finally to decide, laughed, and waved to remove the restraint on Barbara: "Just joking, just a little joke, don't take it seriously! Well, tomorrow morning at nine, or even earlier, seven also works! Anyway, it's settled. So today is over, everyone disperse, we'll continue tomorrow."

Saying this, the king stood up from the throne, and with a sway of his body, disappeared into this Eternal Frost Hall, without lingering at all.

Andrew watched the king's departing figure, without visible anger on his face, but silently placed him at the top of his inner must-kill list.

The king's shameless actions as a judge in targeting Barbara not only crossed the bottom line of the Warm Fire Commerce Association but also touched the invisible red line in Andrew's heart.

From now on, the conflict with the king arises not just from the relationship with Warm Fire Commerce Association but from personal vendetta.

Barbara then returned, already understanding Andrew's thoughts.

Though the king delayed things by a day, she was a bit displeased. But Barbara thought about it and saw there was nothing bad because: "I actually want to face and compete with Capella head-on! Andrew has the same thought, doesn't he?"

The first negotiation match was won by the Magic Guild using tactics.

Thus, the Warm Fire Commerce Association also executed Andrew's plan in the second negotiation match, tricking the other side.

Both sides have one win and one loss, but the real direct showdown hasn't truly been fought yet!

Across the way, the Flame Turtle glared over maliciously, angry yet showing a hint of joy. Clearly satisfied with the king's intervention in delaying a day.

Capella, however, picked up Yorkshire and turned away.

The Magic Guild's only Saintess, who had been absent-minded, just now was like a human-shaped black hole, pressing many Tier Four and higher individuals present until their hearts felt heavy. At this moment, she was very calm, but the power hidden beneath her calm exterior was known only to Capella herself.

"Hey..." Andrew looked at Capella's back and spoke first.

Andrew didn't participate in the first and second battles, so he diligently performed his supportive role to the best of his ability, remaining inconspicuous. If the king hadn't spoken up, many present wouldn't even know what Andrew did till the end.

But for the upcoming third battle, Andrew will formally represent the Warm Fire Commerce Association and cannot remain low-key anymore.

Capella remained unresponsive, not turning.

"Hey, Capella!" Andrew raised his voice, injecting a stream of magic power, aiming straight for her back.

Only then did Capella turn around, and everyone saw her face now wasn't just calm, but cold. Like a higher being in humanoid form, carrying a detached disdain.

Andrew's magic power vanished into a void in front of her, like being swallowed by a black hole.

"What?" Capella asked. This time, though her rear didn't manifest the giant dragon shadow, she herself seemed possessed by the soul of that dragon, truly resembling a dragon in human form, but filled with indifference toward human life!

Her anger was evident, due to Andrew replacing her with Yorkshire.

The Flame Turtle similarly turned to look at Andrew.

Other than the unconscious Yorkshire on Capella's shoulder, everyone present inevitably focused their attention on Andrew's face and body. After hearing the king's earlier words, no one truly saw Andrew, who seemed to have done nothing but support during negotiations, as an inconsequential nonentity.

Andrew looked at Capella and slowly said, "Just now when the king talked about delaying until tomorrow, Capella, you didn't say anything like 'I can handle two' as you did outside the Royal Court.

Did you... realize you couldn't actually do it, right?"

Outside the Royal Court, Capella was brimming with self-confidence, boasting arrogantly before entering through the drawbridge that she could take on both Andrew and Barbara, defeating them.

Just now, when the king bought time for the Magic Guild, Capella remained silent.

This was because: After witnessing Barbara's strength, especially seeing Yorkshire pulled into the venue by Andrew's mysterious magic, Capella knew well she couldn't win against Andrew and Barbara together!

Even though she's still confident about winning one-on-one against Andrew or Barbara, not much harder than defeating Orleans.

Yet she maintains clarity.

Realizing her previous claim of taking on two was overly arrogant and a misjudgment.

Andrew seized this point, attacking her mindset.

"Already starting targeted psychological attacks on tomorrow's opponents, huh..." Susan was stunned for a moment, then sighed quietly, "No matter what, after the two rounds of negotiation matches end, no one will ever see Andrew as just a background support talent anymore." Initially, Susan was dissatisfied and uneasy about the postponement, but now she silently felt much more at ease.

Havier and Sabye, peers to Andrew, watched him with complicated expressions.

Barbara stood by Andrew's side, shoulder to shoulder, her gaze fixed on Capella.

Seeing Capella's brief anger and strong hostility after Andrew's words. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

But soon, Andrew's words and Capella's own internal fury and hostility were again swallowed by her body, like light consumed by a black hole.

Capella displayed a stunningly beautiful smile, yet her gaze seemed much colder, devoid of life warmth, as her soft laughter echoed in the hall: "Oh, so this is your last words, huh? I'll remember... Andrew."