NOVEL NEXT Chapter 63.1
Stage 2-32. The Other Resolution
My magic certainly had the power to bury Chris Ragnika.
Yet, both he and Mashiro Riche remained standing unscathed.
It was all because they blocked it…!
“Hmph, I couldn’t leave someone important to my beloved son unprotected.”
“To think that Frone of Thunder was truly a criminal, as you claimed.”
“Aren’t you glad you came along, En-chan?”
“Don’t call me by my school nickname, Gordon! Call me Enju!”
Gordon Vellet, the current head of House Vellet.
Enju Revetzenka, the current head of House Revetzenka.
Though their command positions differed, both had honed their magical skills for years.
“Tch… Why are you here!?”
“A letter came from my son. I didn’t expect my presence in Lambdave to be exposed.”
With that, he pulled a piece of paper from his coat. It read:
“Father, please watch over Mashiro Riche for a single day tomorrow.”
“I also happened to be in Lambdave… no, I came for you. I brought Enju along just in case.”
“I thought doubting Frone Milfonty, our nation’s hero, was a demon. But clearly, the madness was yours.”
“We’ve already secured the factory. Now it’s you… no, we’re capturing you.”
“…………”
Two current heads of noble houses and a former Grand Holy Knight. And dual magic casters.
…Even I am at a disadvantage here.
My aging body cannot afford a fatal risk.
“Very well. Just for today, I shall retreat.”
“Quite the arrogant claim. Do you think you can escape?”
“You wish to avoid a direct clash as well, don’t you?”
Gordon and Enju’s eyes sharpened. They understood.
A battle now would leave both sides with grievous wounds, without a guaranteed victory.
Even for the legendary Frone of Thunder, facing four opponents while aged was too dangerous.
The best course was to sheathe swords.
“Next time, I will catch you. Be prepared.”
“Do your best if you think you can… Now then.”
I turned to Mashiro Riche, the vessel candidate protected by Chris Ragnika.
“Until next time, young lady. I will come for you.”
“That won’t happen. Ogre-kun will defeat you!”
“Such faith you have. Well, I look forward to that day.”
Next time, I will obtain a vessel that can withstand my magical power—unlike that imperfect substitute, Reina.
Amidst their glaring eyes, I plunged into the sea.
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