By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 12 [Parts 1 to 7] by Roy

Author:Roy
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 7, Episode 46: The City Stirs

“The lumber yard’s on fire, of all places! How’d they let this happen?!”

“It’s burning too hot! We can’t put it out!”

“Don’t give up! We can’t let it spread!”

“Dammit! I keep slipping in this snow!”

Every time Ryoma put out a fire with magic and moved on to the next, it seemed like another building was set ablaze. Even with his exceptional slime magic, Ryoma couldn’t deal with this many fires erupting all over the city.

Presently, a carriage halted before one of the fires.

“We’re here to help!” Asagi, an A-rank adventurer, called from his seat beside the coachman.

“You guys adventurers?” called one of the men who had been attempting to put out the fire.

“We need water! Can anyone use water magic?!” shouted another.

“Worry not, good fellows!” Asagi answered. “Leipin!”

“Already ahead of you! Wind magic squad, execute plan B!” Leipin answered, and he and seven others leapt off the carriage. The spellcasters surrounded the burning building; as soon as they were in position, they began casting their spells.

“Did you say wind magic?!” shouted the man who had greeted the squad, now running to intercept Leipin. “Are you out of your mind?! Wind magic would set this whole block on fire—”

Asagi swiftly stepped between the two. “You speak soundly, but I must ask you not to interfere. Trust us.”

While the exchange took place, the spellcasters completed their job.

“Become a curtain that splits the atmosphere.”

“Become a shield that keeps the flame at bay.”

A double layer of barrier magic materialized around the fire. The spells prevented more oxygen from reaching the fire and prevented any embers from flying onto neighboring buildings.

“Damn right, I’m gonna interfere! This isn’t the time to mess...around...” The first man trailed off.

Now he stood watching the fire visibly diminish. “H-How’d that fire go out so quickly?!”

“I’m no scholar,” Asagi said shortly, “but I’ve been told it’s an application of barrier magic.”

This information rippled through the crowd rapidly until the people began cheering in amazement.

“You guys are awesome!”

“Thank you!”

“The fire may be weakened, but it’s not out yet,” Asagi replied. “There are still more fires! You can thank us later!”

“Exactly!” Leipin chimed in. “Leave us to handle this fire and go aid in fighting the others! As soon as we’re done here, we will join you!”

The crowd answered this call with great enthusiasm.

“All right, let’s do this!”

“Where’s the next one?!”

“Splendid! Allow me to... Heat Conduction!” Leipin chanted, and the snow on the street melted before their eyes, revealing the cobbled street once again. “That should improve your footing somewhat.”

“Woah! L-Let’s go!”

With their morale boosted, the crowd ran up the bare streets in all directions.

In no time at all, only the magic squad was left at the scene of the fire.

“Was that last spell necessary?” Asagi asked.

“If our enemy’s aim is to stoke fear in the people of Gimul, the more we can reassure them, the better,” said Leipin.

“I won’t deny that, but your magical energy isn’t bottomless.”

“Worry not. Ryoma brought these in by the case full. Don’t ask me where he got it from.

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