The battle raged on, and while the others were preoccupied dealing with the scattered mages, Raze stood quietly, watching.
Magic was unpredictable , layered with complexity and variety, and Raze believed this was the perfect chance for the group to gain real combat experience. It was better they learned how to handle mages now, rather than in a moment that truly mattered.
Just like Pagna warriors, who often relied on formations and synchronized techniques in group combat, mages were no different. In fact, they were even more inclined to fight as coordinated units… unless they were outliers , incredibly powerful individuals, like the Grand Magus himself.
The diversity of magical skills made these mages slippery opponents. They were experts at evasion and maintaining distance, using their magic to stall, distract, and delay. But what made them dangerous now wasn't just their spells , it was desperation.
