The Wizard of Fairy Tale World-Chapter 141: Maleficent in Dire Straits
Chapter 141: Maleficent in Dire Straits
Rhine didn’t waste the opportunity before him and pressed his advantage.
His figure vanished from sight, reappearing unpredictably throughout the storm to avoid being locked onto by Maleficent.
Boom! Boom!
Fierce winds and icy rain formed tangible chains that restricted Maleficent, while bolt after bolt of lightning struck down upon her.
Thousands of silver-white electric serpents slithered through the sky, illuminating the heavens in a blinding spectacle. The sailors and soldiers on the ship could barely keep their eyes open against the brilliant flashes.
“So this... this is what a battle between the strongest mages looks like?”
“This kind of calamity... it's beyond human limits.”
Bracing against the wind and rain, the soldiers and sailors watched in awe.
The battle had lasted less than half a minute, yet it was clear—Rhine had gained the upper hand.
Maleficent, in her Black Dragon form, was being forced back under the relentless assault of wind, rain, and silver lightning.
“Fantastic! As expected of the Sage! Even a witch this powerful isn’t his match!”
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They erupted in cheers.
“Maleficent, I’ll help you!”
After much inner turmoil, the Eastern Witch finally gathered her courage. Using the magic Maleficent had taught her, she transformed into a giant dragon, flapping her wings and preparing to take to the skies.
She feared Rhine, who loomed in the storm like a divine force. How had he grown so much stronger at sea?
But if Maleficent lost, Rhine wouldn’t spare her either.
Rather than sit and wait for death, she had to fight!
Besides, the Eastern Witch had noticed—Rhine was wearing the very Silver Shoes he had stolen from her!
“Stop!”
The Sea Hag’s figure flickered, suddenly appearing in front of the Eastern Witch’s dragon form, blocking her path.
The soldiers raised their bows and arrows, aiming at her.
The Queen also pulled strange spell-casting materials from her pocket.
“We won’t let you interfere with Sage Rhine’s battle!”
The Eastern Witch’s expression darkened.
She had already sustained severe injuries in her previous battle with Aurora. Now, facing all of them together, she was afraid she wouldn’t stand a chance!
High above the sky.
Silver-white lightning slithered through the heavens, and the howling wind carried icy rain in torrents.
“You look exhausted, Maleficent.”
Rhine smiled as he observed Maleficent—her body crackling with electricity, panting heavily, and visibly wounded.
“So, the battle with Aurora and the others drained you as well.”
“Aurora’s sword strike wasn’t for nothing.”
“And the spells the Sea Hag and the Queen cast on you—they weren’t completely useless, were they?”
Maleficent dodged the surrounding lightning, her eyes blazing with fury.
“If I hadn’t been momentarily stunned by your little princess’s identity, do you really think she could’ve wounded me?”
The Black Dragon roared in rage, still trying to justify herself.
“Don’t flatter yourself. You think you truly won against me?”
“I was alone today, and I was already injured beforehand! That’s the only reason you got the upper hand, you despicable wretch!”
“Your power only works at sea, doesn’t it? If you have any real guts, fight me on land and defeat me fair and square!”
Crack!
Another silver bolt struck her, sending searing pain through her body and drawing a scream from her lips as black smoke curled from her scales.
“I doubt there’s any point in reasoning with you.” Rhine teleported again, his voice calm.
“Oh, right—I still have a lot of questions for you.”
As he continued his relentless attacks, he asked:
“Your castle is in the Land of Oz, isn’t it? That makes sense—it’s a well-hidden base. Most people don’t even know that Oz exists.”
“I’m guessing your castle is in the Eastern Witch’s territory. She probably helps you conceal and manage it. That would explain why she was able to reach you for help so easily…”
The Black Dragon refused to answer and instead spewed sickly green flames toward the young magician. But her body was sluggish from paralysis, and her attack came a fraction too late—giving Rhine just enough time to dodge.
“Also, what do you know about the leader of the Coven—the founder of the Witch’s Council? Where can I find her?”
That witch might know a way to return to Earth!
“This has nothing to do with you!”
Maleficent roared in response, only to be struck by lightning once more.
“Maleficent, tell me where to find the Coven’s leader, and I might consider letting you go,” Rhine tried to break her composure with words. “But first, you’ll have to lift the Curse on the Rose Kingdom.”
The Black Dragon ignored him, consumed with rage. She conjured massive thorned vines in midair, desperately trying to fight back.
But here, on the sea, amid the storm and raging winds, she stood no chance against Rhine.
Her wounds worsened, and she struggled to stay airborne.
Below, the Eastern Witch, still in her dragon form, looked up and felt her heart sink at Maleficent’s dire state.
“No way… Even Maleficent is about to lose?”
“What do I do? What do I do?”
“Should I revert to human form and use the left Silver Shoe to escape? But who knows where I’ll be transported…”
In her panic, the Eastern Witch had a sudden realization.
She raised her chin, focusing on the Silver Shoe Rhine wore on his right foot.
“As the rightful owner of these shoes, no one understands their power better than I do!”
Mustering all her strength, she broke free from her opponents and flew toward Rhine.
Seeing her approach, Rhine narrowed his eyes in confusion.
“What is she planning?”
Just then, Maleficent launched a desperate final assault, forcing Rhine to focus all his energy on defending himself.
The Eastern Witch seized the moment, rapidly closing the distance until she was only a dozen meters from Rhine.
In an instant, her body shrank back into human form.
She lifted her left foot, still wearing the only Silver Shoe she had left, and aimed it at Rhine’s foot.
At once, both shoes emitted a faint silver glow.
As their rightful owner, the Eastern Witch knew the secret—
Even if worn by different people, as long as the two Silver Shoes were close enough, they would resonate and teleport to a designated location.
A flicker of triumph crossed her face.
Under the stunned gazes of Rhine and Maleficent, she took a step forward in midair.
“Take me back to the Land of Oz!”
She intended to escape the battlefield and return to her stronghold!
Silver magic swirled around her, preparing to whisk her away.
Almost simultaneously, Maleficent realized what was happening.
This was her chance to escape too!
“Rhine, just you wait! At sea, I may not be your match—but next time, who knows?”
“You and your little princess from the Rose Kingdom will both die!”
Maleficent roared her parting words at Rhine before vanishing in a flash, reappearing beside the Eastern Witch.
She transformed back into human form and grabbed hold of the other witch.
The swirling silver wind expanded, enveloping them both.
The two witches’ bodies rapidly blurred, on the verge of disappearing.
Maleficent was escaping with the Eastern Witch!
As for Rhine and Aurora…
She would have her revenge another day.
