The apprentices had just backed away when the ground on which they previously stood began to crack and trees collapsed; the monster composed of slime and rotting matter grew larger and taller, expanding swiftly to the height of nearly a two-story building, transforming into a bloated mud giant.
A tremendous presence emanated from the mud giant.
This time, the six companions undoubtedly faced a tough opponent.
"There's such a powerful element monster here, surely some laboratory must have leaked high-energy particles."
"Silence, don't speak recklessly."
No sooner had someone started to complain than Cody immediately stopped him.
As apprentices, sorcerers' affairs were never theirs to question.
'Secondary Energy Fireball'
Stabilizing his footing, 3rd Class apprentice Hayden was the first to launch a magic attack, forming a fireball over one meter in diameter, hurling it at the now-static swamp mud monster; the burning fireball exploded on its body.
The fireball burst.
