Fortunately, she was not alone, and "Gravity Domain" was not about applying gravity to a target, but controlling it.

So, under the Dean's sometimes strong, sometimes weak, sometimes upward, sometimes downward gravitational influence, Nimophila continued to achieve results against Liens.

Unfortunately, Liens had experienced this situation more than once.

Therefore, although he appeared to be tottering, he could always block Nimophila's fists with his longsword.

But because he had lost most of his defensive means, Liens could only directly resist Nimophila's "Hidden Force."

This made him feel as if he had returned to his very first encounter with Nimophila.

However, the current situation was even worse than his first encounter with Nimophila, as the Dean's influence made it difficult for him to evade Nimophila's attacks.

Sometimes, Nimophila didn't even need to move; he would rush into her fists himself.

This also led to him being hit very frequently.

As a result, his internal injuries were repeatedly triggered, causing him to spit up blood countless times.

He felt that if there were a mirror nearby, he would surely see his abnormally pale face in it.

Just as Liens was fighting with some difficulty and a hint of anxiety began to appear on Nimophila's face.

The first to collapse was surprisingly not one of them.

But the Dean, who was assisting from the side.

"Pfft!"

The Dean suddenly spat out a large mouthful of blood, then collapsed to the ground.

And with the Dean's fall, the magic array shrouding the surroundings dissipated, and the burden on Liens's body also vanished.

The sudden turn of events startled the two combatants.

And realizing that the abnormal gravity restraining him had disappeared, Liens, who had prior experience, also realized that the Dean could no longer hold on.

"Alas."

Liens sighed, then, after forcing Nimophila back with a swing of his sword, he stopped attacking.

It was pointless...

Without the Dean, the current Nimophila, apart from that one method, could not pose a threat to him.

Seeing Liens stop attacking, Nimophila also ceased her movements.

After warily observing Liens for a while and confirming that he indeed had no intention of attacking proactively, Nimophila quickly rushed to the Dean's side to check on his condition.

"How is he?"

Liens asked.

"The situation is a bit critical."

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"His bodily organs are failing; he used to maintain his physical stability with magic power."

"Now, due to the massive output of magic power and the significant mental consumption required to maintain the grand magic."

"His body ultimately lost balance, causing him to vomit blood and faint."

"However, although the situation is a bit critical, he can still be saved."

Nimophila explained to Liens while nourishing the Dean's body with water element divine magic.

"You should leave, Heier."

Nimophila continued.

Liens shook his head.

Seeing this, Nimophila frowned and said in a deep voice:

"What? Do you really intend to kill us?"

When Liens stopped earlier, Nimophila thought he had given up his killing intent, but she didn't expect... would it really come to that?

"Nimophila, you know I can't kill you."

Liens responded calmly.

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Nimophila frowned, and the doubt in her heart reappeared.

"There's no need to save him; the real Dean cannot die."

"Unleash your final means, Nimophila."

"Let that one bring a perfect ending to this round of the instance."

Liens continued to speak to Nimophila.

"I shouldn't have exposed my ultimate means; how do you know about it?"

"And 'instance'? Can you explain what that means?"

Nimophila asked Liens.

However, she did not heed Liens's words and stop her actions to save the Dean.

If she really stopped, the Dean, who could have been saved, might truly be doomed.

After all, they had cooperated many times before, and Nimophila had also provided much assistance for his growth with her own body.

Therefore, Liens was quite patient with Nimophila.

He showed Nimophila the elemental ciphers she had given him and patiently explained the principle of the instance to her.

"So that's it... I thought you had gone mad before, but I didn't expect it to be this kind of situation."

"So, you've fought many times in this fictional space before."

"No wonder you always easily pointed out my weaknesses."

Upon seeing the elemental ciphers and hearing Liens's explanation, Nimophila suddenly understood.

However, she still earnestly pulled the Dean out of danger before stopping her actions.

"By the way, have you done anything more excessive to me?"

"After all, you're so much stronger than I am; I don't seem to be able to resist you alone."

Nimophila suddenly asked Liens softly, her face a little red.

"If you're referring to 'that' kind of thing... no."

Liens responded calmly.

He showed no emotional fluctuation despite Nimophila's sudden change in tone.

"Tsk."

Upon hearing this, Nimophila's expression instantly became displeased.

If Liens had truly acted on her, she would naturally feel a little embarrassed, but since she hadn't truly experienced it, at most, she would just blush a little.

It was like hearing a dirty joke, just with a stronger sense of immersion.

But Liens hadn't laid a hand on her even under such favorable conditions, which greatly displeased her.

What?

She, Nimophila, was a beauty who could topple nations, the goddess of the academy, and even the entire town.

And she was also an alluring "big sister" type.

Was she not worth a single moment of lust from him?

"What? Do you really want me to lay a hand on you?"

Liens was a bit speechless.

"Alright, don't waste time... quickly bring out your ultimate means."

Liens continued.

He no longer wanted to continue that topic.

If they kept talking, he truly didn't know what shocking words Nimophila might blurt out?

Although Nimophila was very beautiful, he had no intention of forming a romantic relationship with her.

He had his own pursuits; compared to physical desires and spiritual love, he yearned more for a broader world, greater power, and higher-level swordsmanship.

He didn't want to shackle his heart to anyone.

Therefore, at most, he and Nimophila were fated to meet but not to be together.

"Alright, alright... You're seeking death; don't blame me when it happens."

Nimophila replied with a displeased expression.

She said that, but she hadn't died by that one's hand for some time now.

After speaking, Nimophila's expression quickly changed.

She became indifferent, as if merging with the world, her aura becoming ethereal and vast.

She gazed indifferently at Liens before her.

Except in life-threatening situations, Nimophila could also voluntarily summon that one, but she generally wouldn't do so.

Liens stood ready for that one's gaze, his serious expression tinged with anticipation.

He looked forward to the higher-level power that one was about to display.

That was the power of a Legend.