The hair, clothes, skin, and bones all transformed into an indescribable liquid, with only the lantern that had been knocked to the ground remaining unchanged.
A Spirit illusion? A homunculus? A devil's pact?
Several possibilities flashed through Joey Lawson's mind, and before he could draw a conclusion, his hand had already moved.
The short Magic Wand pointed at the still-burning lantern as he began to chant a spell, "Add fuel to the fire."
The faint flame suddenly intensified, transforming into a fireball that leaped towards the melting "Sophie Carter" and engulfed it.
No matter what that thing was, it was best to disable its ability to retaliate first—this was a lesson Joey had learned from past battles.
The Elemental Magic that amplified the flames could enhance any fire source and allow for brief control. It was a common attack magic used by mages—although for the purpose of merely killing, it was not as practical as firearms improved over generations.
