The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

[Effect: Ignores rank and forcibly drags the target into a phantom space. The target cannot escape during the spell's duration. Targets within the phantom space cannot affect the spell user. The user can add mana to unleash illusions that are infinitely close to reality, dealing massive damage of any elemental advantage to the imprisoned.]

[Note: A perpetually counterable attribute]

At this moment, within the illusory space constructed by Carlos.

The sea of ​​fire and lava kept engulfing the Ice Princess. Even though she tried her best to resist with ice, she was quickly melted.

The poisonous fog continued to seep in, causing Ice Princess's condition to worsen.

During the battle where the Destroyer Bishop hunted the Ice Princess, the most difficult things for the Ice Princess to deal with were fire and poison.

This is the same spell that Dekan experienced when he was targeted by the eighth-level warden in the Demon King's Tomb.

However, the Bishop of Illusions' spells are stronger.

Even though the mana cost of imprisoning the Ice Princess is enormous for the illusory bishop, it won't be long before he kills her!

No matter how anxious Judith and Chloeux were outside the illusion barrier, they were unable to rescue the Snow Princess.

It's even less likely that the two of them can defeat the False Bishop in a short time!

"Why did you come here to die?"

The illusory bishop frowned and muttered to himself.

Clearly, he didn't want to be held up by these three guys and waste so much magic power for no reason.

But it must be admitted that these three guys together are indeed a bit troublesome, enough to threaten the other bishops.

Kill the most troublesome ice mage with crowd control abilities.

Lock up this paladin again.

The remaining healing mage was naturally unable to stop him.

Just as the two sides were engaged in fierce combat, the sounds of battle in the distance grew closer and closer in an instant!

The next second, the already dim sky seemed to be gradually covered by a curtain.

“Carlos, you save your magic to help the Pope; leave them to me.”

Suddenly, darkness enveloped the entire street in an instant, spreading across the ground like a tide, and then, swarms of shadows emerged from it.

In the darkness, countless cold eyes watched the crowd, gradually taking shape, like an undead legion from purgatory.

At this moment, in addition to the illusory bishop, the battlefields of two eighth-tier powerhouses intercepting the shadow bishop also converged.

The Shadow Bishop seemed to possess the highest level of flexibility, with a variety of bizarre spells that were impossible for two level eight individuals to stop. They could only keep chasing and hindering her.

The Shadow Bishop's goal is to support the False Bishop.

Once the opponents switch, she will be able to hold off Judith and the other two, while her original opponents will be unable to stop the False Bishop, who will be immediately freed!

Bishop Falsehood hesitated slightly, then quickly nodded.

In critical moments, it is more reassuring to let the Pope help himself than to send any other bishop to help him.

Since the Shadow Bishop is willing to help him hold off the enemy, that's naturally the best outcome.

Suddenly, the Ice Princess, who was originally inside the illusion barrier, felt a chill in the environment and a cold air swept over her. Her vision changed, and she returned to the ruined battlefield in reality!

The illusion of fire and poison had vanished, and the chilling magical energy that belonged to her seemed to have brought her back to life.

It was cold, but it was real.

Ice Princess landed on the ground with a slight sway. Despite her extremely poor physical condition, she immediately felt a sense of relief. She had finally regained complete control of the environment!

And Chloex's familiar healing magic quickly reached her.

"Don't even think about leaving!"

Seeing that the illusory bishop had turned around and was about to leave, Judith, who was still able to move, immediately launched a fierce attack on him.

"Humph."

The illusory bishop snorted coldly, then took a step forward with his right foot...

With that one step, it was as if the scene on the street was distorted. Judith, who was about to strike him, was suddenly pushed back.

When Judith tried to give chase, countless shadowy soldiers and monsters blocked her way.

As soon as the shadow was cut open, it transformed into poison and binding magic, binding Judith.

“You three are now facing my opponent.”

The Shadow Bishop's voice echoed all around.

Her army is perfectly suited to stop Ice Princess, Judith, and Chloeux.

Even though Chloex quickly removed the negative status effects and control effects from Judith, the Shadow Bishop conjured up a black coffin as if by magic and locked Judith inside.

"Can't we stop pushing ourselves so hard?"

The Shadow Bishop, like a ghost or playing hide-and-seek, kept his voice echoing around the three of them.

It seemed she didn't want to fight the three of them seriously; she just wanted to keep them here.

The Ice Princess, who had recovered, could not hit the Shadow Bishop no matter how she cast spells.

The true form of the Shadow Bishop may be hidden among them.

Or perhaps, each shadow is a part of the true form of the Shadow Bishop.

If the Shadow Bishop is only focused on holding off the enemy, he might be the most difficult of the bishops to deal with!

"asshole!"

Judith swung her sword through a patch of shadow before her.

Although the Shadow Bishop's actions just now seemed to have saved the Ice Princess's life.

However, their interception plan has failed.

Moreover, the Shadow Bishop also slightly hindered the two opponents who were originally chasing her.

Even though the two eighth-tier powerhouses who were originally blocking the Shadow Bishop had already grasped the situation at lightning speed and chased after the direction where the illusory Bishop Carlos had left.

But it was almost impossible for them to catch up with Carlos and stop him.

This exchange of opponents is fatal for the Kingdom Alliance.

"I'm sorry, Dekan... I couldn't stop Carlos for you! I still have to rely on you."

Chloeux gritted his teeth and muttered to himself.

……

Given that the capital city could be engulfed in a chaotic battle between bishops and eighth-tier powerhouses at any moment, rushing out into the streets and exposing one's location could be even more dangerous.

Therefore, Cornelia and the others stayed with Alice in the mansion protected by a magical barrier.

I just hope that no bishops or eighth-tier experts will come near this area.

Even if they were to attack, Cornelia and Mia would still be able to cope.

Inside the mansion.

"Please bless everyone..."

Cornelia simply held the trembling cat teacher and silently prayed for her comrades in battle.

After receiving the amulet from the Sun God Cult and having that dream, Cornelia would occasionally offer sincere prayers to the goddess.

And on the side.

“Mier…”

Alice sat on the sofa, holding Mir's arm, her body trembling uncontrollably.

She had never experienced anything like this before.

Even on the magic airship heading to Tristine City last time, she did not feel any danger.

After all, during that crisis, a seventh-level guard had covered for her.

The enemy is only at the fifth rank, which Dekan can easily deal with.

This time, however, it was almost the entire core fighting force of the Church of Resurrection that swept through the capital of Philovian Kingdom.

Even if she were a princess, under such a calamity, she would be as easily crushed as an ant.

"Hmm? I'm here."

Hearing Alice's murmur, Mia paused for almost a second before seemingly snapping out of her daze, looking at Alice and responding.

"Alice, don't be afraid, I promise you will be safe and sound today."

Mir smiled and stroked Alice's hair.

"..."

Alice pursed her lips and looked at Mier, sensing that Mier might not be as calm as he appeared.

Perhaps even the usually composed Mier was feeling flustered at this moment.

Mier had seemed distracted ever since.

It was as if she was distracted and focused on something else.

But this is not possible.

At a time like this, how could anyone be spacing out?

Although Alice was still very scared and gripped Mir's hand even tighter, she said as if she had mustered her courage:

"Mier, Cornelia, if danger comes, you two go with Flora. Don't worry about me holding you back!"

Alice felt that as a princess, she couldn't back down at this moment.

Learn to remain calm like everyone else.

His gaze became much firmer.

Flora is a fourth-tier knight, after all; she can run much faster than a fourth-tier card maker like herself.

When it came time to actually flee, Alice knew she would definitely be a burden to everyone.

If we leave her alone, the survival rate of others will be much higher.