Lucian's fingertip glowed with the faint shimmer of the fireball he had compressed. The once massive ball of flame, now reduced to the size of a fingernail, spun wildly, the internal fire twisting and churning like a caged beast. It looked like nothing more than a harmless ember, but Lucian knew otherwise. His face betrayed no emotion, but his mind was sharp and focused, aware of the immense power he held on the tip of his finger.
[Congratulations, Host, for learning Fireball → upgrading it to Extreme Fire Bullet.]
The system's notification echoed in Lucian's head, but he ignored it. His attention was entirely on his experiment. Kevin, however, was not as calm.
Kevin's heart leaped into his throat as Lucian fired the fire bullet toward the wall. For a brief second, he felt the instinct to shout, to warn him, but his voice never left his mouth. Instead, his mind raced, analyzing the situation with the speed only a veteran S-rank magician could muster.
