Chapter 66 The Relics Expedition Part 2

 He calculated rapidly, crafting a new series of spells.

 This time, his target was the troll's joints—elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. 

Eight frost-enhanced magical circles shimmered into being around the thrashing beast.

 The placement had been pre-determined; all that remained was to strike at the perfect moment.

He waited, observing the troll's erratic movements, then unleashed the spells in sequence.

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!

The frost magic took hold, encasing the troll's knees and ankles in solid ice.

 This wasn't merely superficial; the weakened structure of its joints allowed the magic to infiltrate deeply, immobilizing them from within.

CRACK! CRACK!

The left arm's elbow and wrist froze next.

CRACK! CRACK!

Finally, the right arm followed.

 The troll's movements became sluggish and imprecise, its attacks faltering.

The tide of battle shifted decisively.