The Wizard of Fairy Tale World-Chapter 161: The Power of Everyone

Chapter 161: The Power of Everyone

Hearing that Rhine actually agreed to her request, Maleficent burst into laughter.

"This fated duel should be a little more formal. Let's set a time and place for it. Aurora needs some time to warm up," Rhine said, looking up at Maleficent in the sky. He pointed to the distant mountains. "Tomorrow, you two will duel behind that mountain. How about it?"

"Tomorrow is too long! I refuse!" Maleficent snapped viciously. "I'll give you at most half an hour to warm up. No—ten minutes. No—five minutes!"

"Agreed," Rhine answered without hesitation.

The Black Dragon Maleficent sneered and flew toward the mountains.

"Hurry up! I'll be waiting there!"

Aurora was both surprised and doubtful that her teacher agreed so readily to Maleficent’s conditions. She couldn’t tell what Rhine was thinking.

"Could it be that Teacher has a way to ensure my victory over Maleficent? Or is he just pretending to agree, while actually planning something else?"

As soon as Maleficent disappeared from sight, Rhine grabbed Aurora’s hand and led her back to the basement.

As they walked, he laid out his plan.

Aurora listened, and as she did, her emerald-green eyes gradually lit up.

"Yes, this is a great idea! It will not only defeat Maleficent but also save the cursed Land of Oz!"

Rhine placed his hands firmly on Aurora’s shoulders. The heels of his silver shoes clicked together as he stepped forward.

In the next moment, a silver whirlwind enveloped them, making them vanish from where they stood.

"Maleficent doesn’t realize that for someone as fully prepared as I am—someone who can reach any point on the continent in just three steps—five minutes is more than enough."

At this moment, there were four minutes left until Aurora's duel with Maleficent.

This was the small cottage where Aurora had grown up.

Back then, when Aurora came of age, the twelve Good Witches of Rose Kingdom had completed their duties and dispersed across the land. They only returned once—to help when Enderland invaded.

But now, all twelve witches had gathered once again!

They sat in the cottage’s living room, waiting for Rhine’s summons.

A few days ago, Rhine had used his silver shoes to return to Rose Kingdom. He had traveled to every corner of the land to gather them all.

Violet Fairy, the leader of the witches, gazed out the window toward the east—toward the Land of Oz.

Rhine’s words from that day still echoed in her mind:

"The chance to break the curse on Rose Kingdom is right in front of us."

"This curse affects all of us. Lifting it isn't just Aurora's and my responsibility—it is a mission we all share!"

"That's why I need your help."

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She had once believed she would remain in Rose Kingdom, waiting to hear the joyous news of Rhine and Aurora slaying Maleficent—just like any other ordinary citizen, celebrating the heroes' victory.

But now, she had the chance to personally take part in this glorious battle, one that would change everyone’s fate!

The eldest of the twelve, Grandma Rosa, also looked out the window. Her deeply wrinkled face showed both worry and relief.

"I wonder how Aurora is doing now. I should be seeing her soon."

Grandma Rosa thought of Aurora's beautiful face, of how she had avenged her by killing the soldier who stole the Tinderbox, and of her gallant figure riding atop the great dog.

Just then, a streak of silver light descended from the sky, landing before them. As the radiance faded, Rhine and Aurora appeared.

"Please, I’m counting on you all," Rhine said, stepping forward quickly. "Aurora is about to fight Maleficent. Do everything you can to enchant and bless her—to strengthen her!"

"Of course," Grandma Rosa said, her wrinkled face forming a warm and kind smile as she looked at Aurora. "Leave it to us!"

The witches gathered around Aurora, bestowing their blessings upon the brave little princess.

"I bless your sword to be sharper than ever!"

"I bless your shoes to sprout wings, so you may soar through the sky!"

"I bless you with radiance, so that even the filthiest curses will fade before your brilliant soul!"

They were transported back to that night ten years ago, when they had first granted blessings to the same girl.

Though today’s magic could not compare to the fate-infused blessings of her baptism ceremony, it would be more than enough to sustain her through the coming battle!

Rhine watched as layers of dazzling light surrounded Aurora.

Without hesitation, he clicked the heels of his silver shoes together and took three steps forward.

At that moment, only three minutes remained until the fated duel between Aurora and Maleficent.

Thanks to recent reforms, this once-ruined kingdom was now thriving again.

People walked the streets with smiles, and the city was peaceful and harmonious.

Inside the palace, the Queen was consulting the Magic Mirror as usual when a streak of silver light landed behind her.

Rhine stepped out of the glow.

"Your Majesty, I’m here."

"Alright. What do you need me to ask the Magic Mirror?"

Rhine's sudden arrival didn’t surprise the Queen at all.

Days ago, Rhine had already visited White Kingdom to inform her that he and Aurora would soon face Maleficent and that he might need the Magic Mirror’s assistance at any time.

"There's no time to waste. Come with me to the Middle Eastern Lands—immediately!"

Rhine placed one hand on the Queen’s shoulder and the other on the Magic Mirror. The heels of his silver shoes clicked together.

A silver whirlwind engulfed the room, and in the next instant, they—along with the massive full-length mirror—disappeared.

At that moment, only two minutes remained until the fated duel.

Rhine, the Queen, and the Magic Mirror appeared in a bustling town.

Scorching winds, carrying fine desert sand, rushed against them.

Rhine had never been here before, but with the Eastern Witch’s silver shoes, he could now travel anywhere—even places he had never set foot in!

"Your Majesty, now ask the Magic Mirror this question: ‘Where is the Middle Eastern Witch of the Coven right now? I need her exact location!’"

"Leave it to me…" The Queen turned to the Magic Mirror and repeated the question.

"Oh, my dear, great, and beautiful master," the Magic Mirror groaned. "I will try my best to see, but I cannot guarantee success. That witch seems to have some ability to evade my sight."

As the mirror spoke, its dark surface rippled like water.

Unlike when they tried this back in White Kingdom, they were now much closer to their target. The reduced distance made it easier to locate her.

Within seconds, a hazy image began to form on the mirror’s surface.

"Wonderful! We can see something!" the Queen exclaimed in excitement.

However, the image remained blurry, as if an invisible force was blocking it.

"No, no, I still can’t see clearly…" The Magic Mirror let out a frustrated sigh.

At that moment, Rhine placed his slender hand against the mirror’s surface.

A ghostly blue light radiated from the mirror.

"Let's combine it with my divination magic and see if that helps."

The Magic Mirror felt an overwhelming surge of magic—so vast it seemed as endless as the ocean.

For the first time, its "vision" became sharper than ever before. Under the infinite sunlight, nothing in the world could remain hidden from its gaze.

The blurry image became clearer until it finally revealed a richly dressed woman.

"I see her! I see her!"

Lines of text appeared across the mirror’s surface:

"The Middle Eastern Witch of the Coven is the wife of a young king. She is currently in…"

Rhine quickly memorized the information.

While Aurora battled Maleficent, he would personally go find that Middle Eastern Witch!

He returned the Queen and the Magic Mirror to White Kingdom’s palace, then stepped forward once more and vanished into a silver whirlwind.

The Queen stared at the now-empty space where Rhine had stood.

"Did I… really just go to the Middle Eastern Lands and back in under a minute?"

"My god, that's incredible!"

"But honestly… it was kind of fun."

"Good luck, Sage Rhine!"

At that moment, only one minute remained until Aurora’s fated duel with Maleficent.

A silver streak landed outside the cottage in Rose Kingdom once again, revealing Rhine.

Aurora had just finished receiving her blessings. The dazzling light around her was slowly fading.

"Teacher, it’s done!"

Her emerald eyes burned with determination. An endless surge of power flowed through her blood and soul.

"Good. Let’s go!" Rhine grabbed Aurora’s hand and turned to leave.

Grandma Rosa gazed at Aurora’s slender yet unyielding back. Memories overwhelmed her, and she whispered her final blessing:

"Aurora, go and win!"

Aurora turned back, flashing a bright, confident smile.

"Thank you! I will win! I will kill Maleficent and end Rose Kingdom’s curse!"

Under the witches' watchful eyes, the child they had raised disappeared into the silver whirlwind.

Exhausted from their efforts, the witches murmured in relief:

"Looks like we’ll have a part in Maleficent’s defeat too."

Beyond the distant mountains, Maleficent—now in her Black Dragon form—landed in the designated battlefield.

Before long, a silver streak shot down from the sky, revealing Rhine and Aurora.

"It’s time, Aurora. This is your moment."

Rhine looked at the Black Dragon and nodded.

"I will keep my promise. I won’t interfere in your fated battle."

With that, the magician stepped back and vanished into a silver streak, leaving only Aurora and Maleficent.

Aurora drew her sword and charged at the Black Dragon!