The advanced magic of flame and thunderbolt was quickly extinguished before my [fixed damage].

"What?

　The two boy wizards shouted in astonishment at the same time.

　I'm not sure what to do.

I walked forward with Shea and Yurin. "d*mn, d*mn, d*mn, ......!
"Why is our magic...

　They shot attack magic one after another, but they couldn't break through the [Fixed Damage] interception.

　15 meters to go.

I have one question.

　I stopped walking for a moment.

What have you done to the test subjects in the lab?　What do you think of them?
"What?

　Both of them raised their eyebrows at the same time.

"How can you have any feelings for mere test subjects?
"Rather, they could be the foundation of our magical research. I'm sure they'd be proud of you.
They should be thanking us!

　They both laughed and shot more magic.

"...... I see.

　I understand.
　She's a lot like her mentor Valerie.

　I started going again.
　This time I didn't stop - I didn't feel the need to - and kept going.

　13m......12m......11m.......

"Why, why ...... did our magic ...... fail?

　The first of the two, the one in front of him, splashes blood.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

Where's Valerie?

　I look at the remaining one.

　I'm about 12 meters away from her.
　If I get any closer, she'll die.

Answer me.
"Uh-uh. ......

　He stood there with a pale face.

　He looked like a frog being stared at by a snake.

　He must have had absolute confidence in his magic.
　He must have been so confident in his magic that he lost his will to fight after it was easily blocked and his friends were killed.

　It would be a lot easier if he could just tell us where Valerie is...

　　　　SIDE

　SIDE Mayka

I'm not sure what to make of this.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

"Matthew ......

　One of the two men who went to intercept the intruder was easily eliminated.

　By a mysterious man in a hood and cloak.

　Is that... is that magic?
　But there's no record of any magic being cast.
　In the first place, I've never heard of a spell that could instantly annihilate an advanced magic, let alone two magic attacks with different attributes.

　What did that man do?
　What had he done to cause the attack spell and Matthew's disappearance?

　Micah was just pale from the incomprehensible events.
　The other four did the same.

What's going on?　What's going on?

　A man walked into the room.

　He was around forty.
　He's a handsome man with long black hair with a hint of blue.

　Valerie the Wise.

　He was the world's greatest wizard and a beloved mentor to Micah and the others.

"Master ......!

　Myka's cheeks burned.

　The memory of being called into his bedroom last night and held until morning came back vividly.
　Mayka smiled at Valerie with the shy smile of a pretty girl.

　Valerie nodded lightly at him.

The intruder?　You said your students were killed. ......
Yes, yes. Matthew and Miguel went to intercept them, but Matthew was killed by a mysterious attack. It seems that Miguel is also being hunted down.

　Mayka answers.

"...... Hmm. Matthew is an excellent user of fire and Miguel is an excellent user of thunderbolts. I'm sure they're both at the level of court wizards.

　Valerie growled and turned her gaze to the image.

This is ......!

　Her eyes widened.

I'm not sure if it's the power of the Darkness.　I'm not sure I've ever seen a person use the Darkness in a way that even I haven't. ......!

　Valerie's eyes widened.



　I had never seen him like this before.
　It was the first time he had ever seen such a figure.

"Just summoning [darkness] and mastering its power are two completely different realms... Who is this guy?

　Valerie groans.
　Then, with a look of realization on her face.

I'm not sure if it's him or ......?　No, but there's no way he's still alive. ......

　And

"Master, let me do this!
"No, let me do it!

　The other students came forward.

　No, let me do it!" The other disciples came forward, hoping to show Valerie a good time.
　They may also be trying to compete with Micah, who is currently the most favored of the masters.

"...... Hmm. Then you all go.

　Valerie cocked her chin.

This intruder is no stranger. But all of you, like Matthew and Miguel, have acquired court magician level powers. If you all work together, you'll be no match for them.

　As he said this, the light in his eyes was unusually cold.

　No way...
　Mayka suddenly thought.

　It was a hunch.
　She wondered if Valerie was planning to pit her and her students against the mysterious intruder to see what they could do.

　Wouldn't she see them as formidable and use them as pawns?

No, that's not possible. Yesterday, she loved me so much. There's no way Valerie would abandon us. ......)

　While desperately telling herself this, Micah couldn't help but notice the coldness in Valerie's eyes.