As explained before, when casting magic... there is always the construction of a magic circle, right? And from the size and number of magic circles, one can discern the strength and scale of the magic being constructed.
Ellie used to often bluff people with the Ultimate Magic, Sky Transformation, and this time was no different. However, this time she didn't use Sky Transformation, but merely the sixth-tier Climate Control.
Although both are climate manipulation spells, the effect of the sixth-tier Climate Control is much weaker than the Ultimate Sky Transformation.
"Then... then I'll trouble Her Royal Highness." Zinedine's surprised expression instantly receded, switching back to his usual professional smile.
He probably wanted to hide the fact that he was startled, and since the magic circle was already deployed, it clearly showed an attitude that even if he refused, she would continue to use magic.
Why not let her use it... It's a good chance to see what abilities this princess truly possesses, and what her background is, right?
This old man's thoughts were indeed too easy to see through, Ellie thought, and then activated a third-tier healing magic... Thus, under Ellie's covert manipulation, a third-tier Potent Healing spell, when cast, took on the appearance of a sixth-tier magic.
Moreover, under the effect of the high-tier Area Expansion and Effect Enhancement buffs that she had secretly applied beforehand, Ellie merely raised her hand, and within her own range, a golden wave of light radiated outwards. People nearby who were bathed in this golden light were naturally all healed instantly.
Of course, although it was a third-tier magic, it was considered quite powerful in the eyes of the natives, but the bluffing effect wasn't strong enough, which is why Ellie made some small adjustments.
However, the actual operation Ellie used was actually much more difficult than directly casting a sixth-tier magic.
After all, the two buffs, High-Tier Area Expansion and Effect Enhancement, are eighth-tier magic. If these buffs were simply used as they are, how would these natives know how powerful they are?
That's why Ellie did it this way. So sometimes, to accommodate the ignorance of the natives, one can only do it like this.
"Very good, everything's fine now, isn't it?" Ellie said with a smile to Zinedine after finishing her spell.
"Thank you for your generosity, Princess..." Zinedine, however, looked at Ellie with a very uncomfortable expression, which made Ellie feel strange.
Just now, when she used the magic circle of a sixth-tier spell to bluff, the old man was only slightly surprised, and then instantly composed himself.
Why is he looking so distressed now that her magic is already finished?
From the way they exchanged a few moves at the beginning, this old man Zinedine was a somewhat cunning fellow. She remembered he was considered one of the more intelligent individuals within the Slane Theocracy!
Although he was startled by her sixth-tier magic just now, it was only for an instant. Why does he now look as if he's eaten something foul and is in great discomfort?
Could it be that after her magic was cast, there was something else that caught his attention?
Thinking this, Ellie glanced around slightly but didn't find anything special. It was just the healed citizens looking at her, the caster, with expressions of great surprise.
This wasn't strange, was it? Although she had anticipated that there would be stampede injuries when she first summoned the Undead Legion, she had thought of using this opportunity to show the outside world that Nazarick also possessed a compassionate heart.
Could it be that her intentions were detected? If they were detected, he should have stopped her before she cast the magic, right?
However, in that situation just now, the old man couldn't have stopped her anyway... This old man is probably regretting it now because he just realized this point, right? Hmph hmph! Ellie thought to herself.
"Princess Elizabeth, are your summoned retainers alright?" Bell, behind Ellie, tugged at Ellie's skirt, asking with some concern.
"My retainers? Oh, right. Since the misunderstanding has been cleared, there's no need for them anymore..." Ellie didn't react immediately... She looked back and saw that the Undead Legion she had summoned was still standing perfectly fine outside the city gate. What could be wrong with them?
What is Bell up to? But since Bell mentioned it, her initial goal had been achieved, and there was no further need for these Undead.
"Good children, come back..." Ellie directly raised her hand and gave a command right in front of old man Zinedine.
Then, the various Undead that had been summoned slowly transformed into wisps of black smoke, gathering into the black ring on Ellie's finger.
In a short while, a fighting force capable of destroying a nation vanished completely before everyone's eyes.
"Be... Bell Adokmisrena! What did you just say?!" Suddenly, old man Zinedine, looking as if he had seen a ghost, no longer paid attention to etiquette or manners, and directly pointed at Bell and shouted.
"Eh? Eh? Lord Zinedine... I, I didn't say anything..." Bell looked at old man Zinedine with a bewildered expression.
Ellie understood why the old man suddenly exploded. It was probably because she had instantly recalled so many Undead into her ring, which scared him. But what truly scared him more was probably the name Bell had just called her.
"What's wrong with you, Lord Zinedine? I've felt something strange since just now. Ah! Could it be? You didn't recognize me? Hmm... a little sad!" Ellie said, directly feigning a somewhat sad expression.
"No... this... indeed, it's just been so long... this..." Old man Zinedine looked at Ellie with an expression of disbelief, occasionally glancing at Bell behind Ellie, probably hoping Bell would give him a hint.
"Just kidding, Lord Zinedine. I know my changes have been quite significant recently, so it's normal not to recognize me. This is also a special constitution of mine! Once I reach a certain age, I suddenly grow up. I can't control it either!" Ellie explained with a smile.
Of course... Ellie herself didn't believe this explanation, let alone old man Zinedine, who looked at a loss for what to do. He was probably suspecting whether this "Princess Elizabeth" was an impostor.
But at least she had shown a little of her skill just now, and such abilities would be hard to find among the few in the cognition of these old Undead, wouldn't they?
"Is... is that so? That's quite unexpected. So it's Her Royal Highness Elizabeth. It's truly been a short time since we last met, this... Ah, it's not good to have Her Royal Highness Elizabeth standing here. Would you please come with me to the temple to rest for a while?" It was unclear whether old man Zinedine truly believed her or was just pretending. He looked pale and very nervous, his words even a little jumbled.
She hadn't done anything too terrifying just now, had she? His attitude is very different from the first time she confronted him, isn't it?
Although she remembered having confronted him before, the details were a bit fuzzy... After all, so many years had passed. While it was a recent event for the old man, for her, centuries had gone by.
"Then let's go! I came this time to see Yugali, and incidentally to discuss the century-long crisis with you all... Let's go! Let's go!" Ellie said with a smile.
"..." Old man Zinedine said nothing, only responded with a difficult, bitter smile and a nod.
At this moment, Zinedine had only one thought... how to protect this country, and protect humanity, from the Female Devil before him.
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