Natasha fell silent. It was the first time someone had dared to speak to her like this since she became a covert agent.
She could sense that the person's magic was very weak, at a level below that of an imperial citizen. It was basically the level of a magic apprentice.
The levitation earlier was probably just a trick using magical tools. After all, he did claim to be a thief, and thieves are skilled at deception. Plus, he dressed like a magician... Yes, that must be it!
Without hesitation, Natasha raised her broken infiltrator and fired a shot. She concentrated her magic power to its extreme, attempting to kill her opponent with the pure force of her attack.
No one shall leave alive from beneath the barrel of my gun, no matter who they are!
To her surprise, her opponent didn't dodge or evade. Instead, he casually raised his hand and a dense magic power made the air tremble.
"Buzz—"
The sharp sound was painful to the ears. As everyone regained their senses, they were astonished to find that Natasha's attack was stopped right in front of the man. The magic explosion solidified in the air, as if time itself had stopped.
The basic time magic spell, "Temporal Interference".
"(!Mission: Block ranged attack with Temporal Interference 100/100) Mission accomplished!"
"Now the spell caster is no longer affected by Temporal Interference."
This guy... is terrifying!
The Imperial citizens gasped in astonishment. Time magic was not rare, but what was rare was such an outstanding effect and straightforward usage. Even a Heavenly-ranked mage would experience strong backlash if they were to use Temporal Interference to stop a bullet.
Because time magic was not meant for defense; it was meant for slight adjustments in movements and postures in close combat, in order to gain an advantage. Using it to block bullets was akin to using a glass cannon as a club.
Yet, the man in front of them showed no signs of strain. Instead, he leisurely shook his head, as if he had just received a head massage in a club.
Blocking Natasha's bullets with certainty was achievable for a few people in the room who knew the direction of the attack and had enough time for incantation.
But performing a show-stopping maneuver like this, as the man did, was something they couldn't even dream of.
"I remember now..." someone suddenly shouted, "White clothes, white cape, white top hat... It's Kaito Kid!"
Everyone suddenly realized. If it was Kaito Kid, then it wasn't surprising at all.
However, Natasha didn't have time to think about Kaito Kid and the like. The man's ability to catch her bullets was incredibly astonishing, causing a great shock to her as a covert agent.
As a skilled individual, she understood what it meant for her opponent to choose to block the attack with Temporal Interference.
Firstly, his reaction speed was amazing, at least equal to her own.
Secondly, using such a spell to block bullets was almost the least scientific and least efficient method. Any mage could think of at least ten ways to block bullets, such as with an ice wall or a steel skin, which would be simpler and more effective than time magic.
This blatant show of skill undoubtedly meant extreme arrogance.
In reality, Natasha was overthinking things. Li Wei's choice to use Temporal Interference to block the attack simply meant that this damn mission was finally over, and it was one more day before losing his sexual function again.
Nevertheless, Li Wei still mocked her: "Miss, please respect your opponent. We are in a battle, not flirting. Affectionate attacks are better left aside."
