The next day, El-lloi Manor.
"What? You're saying he's already left? He's gone from the Clock Tower?" Reines slamd the armrest of her chair, her expression one of disbelief. "At this critical mont, where could he possibly be going? Do you realize he just wiped out mbers from all twelve departnts last night?"
"Wait, were there people from the El-lloi family mixed in there too?"
"Of course, though they were just useless pawns... Hey, that's not the point right now!"
"Ah, I know, I know. Don't hit on the head, it hurts..." Waver covered his head and quickly retreated to a safe distance. "Yes, I personally saw him leave the Clock Tower yesterday. It seems he's made up his mind to dump all the ss on us."
"Ugh, that damn guy!" Reines pouted, but her expression quickly brightened. "But this is also an opportunity. Hmph, that guy was so focused on running away that he didn't realize this is the perfect chance for us to gain support from the other Lords! Just wait and see, you arrogant fool!"
Watching Reines, who had started scheming like a little fox, Waver smiled without saying a word.
If even they could figure it out instantly, how could Sakatsuki not have thought of it?
Not wanting to deal with these matters was true, but at the sa ti, furthering Waver's rise to power was also one of his goals, right?
The "Acting Head of El-lloi" had rcilessly slaughtered all the intruders that night—this was like a slap in the face to the other Lords, while also showcasing the military strength of the Archisorte family. It made it clear that even though Kayneth was gone, a more ferocious killer was still guarding El-lloi, preventing other families from scheming against them.
Whether to maintain balance or to seize power, those who harbored ill will toward El-lloi now had only one choice: to cooperate with "Lord El-lloi II," propping up this magically incompetent fool to overthrow the young family head and then extend their hands into El-lloi to plunder.
However, by the ti "Lord El-lloi II" had firmly established himself, it would be the day they lost more than they gained.
"Truly terrifying. Did he think this far ahead when he released the information?" Waver, now with long hair, smiled bitterly, silently gripping a vial in his pocket.
If held up to the light, the liquid inside the vial would shimr like the Golden Apple.
"As my only two friends in the Clock Tower, it's not great for both of you to be so physically weak. It might give others the wrong impression about too. Ah well, I'll reluctantly help you out..."
Saying sothing like that while casually tossing such a treasure to us... it's really...
Quite satisfying.
"Ahem." Waver coughed. "Anyway, I'll head back now. There's still a lot of the teacher's reports to organize, and the newly purchased El-lloi classroom also needs adjustnts."
"Go on, do your best, brother~"
Stepping out of the dim room, Waver looked up at the bright morning sunlight, which spread a golden carpet before him.
"You've taken another step forward, Sakatsuki." Withdrawing his gaze, the man who was no longer a boy took a step forward.
"Let's go, to the battlefield that belongs to ."
***
[Servant Status Updated.]
[Compound Magecraft - Tuning: B]
[A grand magecraft created by integrating Projection, Transposition, and Imaginary Number magecraft through sheer talent as a magus. Although the rank decreased after fusion, in terms of damage and range, it is undoubtedly an A-rank.]
If its flaws can be further addressed and improved, it will undoubtedly open a new path for tuners in the world of magecraft.
[Golden Apple: D]
[A skill obtained after drinking the Golden Apple extract. Due to the overwhelming strength of the dragon's physique, even the perfect Golden Apple could only elevate one parater to a balanced level.]
[Ability Paraters Updated]
[Strength: D → C] (Enhanced after drinking the Golden Apple extract)
***
Sitting on the plane, Sakatsuki idly gazed out the window, his eyes focused on the pale blue status screen.
After consuming the dragon's heart and drinking the Golden Apple extract fused with various materials, his paraters had significantly improved. Though he still looked like a young boy, no one could guess that he could now crush coal into diamonds with his bare hands.
At the sa ti, sothing even Waver didn't know, and Sakatsuki himself hadn't realized, was that in just two short weeks, Sakatsuki—who had parachuted into the Clock Tower—had not only finished reading all the foundational magecraft textbooks but had also dabbled in the magical knowledge of other departnts, morizing everything in his mind.
In other words, the boy had mastered in just fourteen days what ordinary magi would spend three years or more learning.
Perhaps lvin had recognized Sakatsuki's astonishing talent in magecraft, which was why he called him a "genius," and not just out of politeness.
But regardless, this talent had yet to be discovered or acknowledged. One day, Sakatsuki would inadvertently reveal it, shocking those around him.
And now, the young man, brimming with magical talent yet unaware of it, wore a sly smile.
"Hmph... I didn't sleep a wink last night. It's fine to take a nap in the afternoon, right? Absolutely fine, right?"
"I refuse to believe I'll be forced to stay up all night playing Souls again!"
After confidently jinxing himself, Sakatsuki closed the curtains, reclined his seat, covered himself with a blanket, and put on an eye mask. As he lay down, he deactivated his magecraft.
Instantly, a tidal wave of drowsiness swept over him, pulling him under.
High-ranking phantasmal species often needed to sleep to gather strength, and a young dragon in its growth phase was no exception.
In the next mont, soft snores filled the first-class cabin.
***
Consciousness sank into darkness, and then a faint glow appeared in the distance, guiding the traveler walking through the valley.
Clad in tattered black robes, Sakatsuki stood on a familiar hill, leaning on his sword, his white hair fluttering and his eyes empty.
"Again... I've returned here."
After angrily slaying the cavalry wandering around the respawn point, massacring the newbie village, and charging into the city through the front gate without dodging, relying solely on his raw strength, Sakatsuki once again encountered the trio in the bushes who had caused his downfall in the previous round.
"The sa trick won't work on !"
Before the invisible poison could spread, Sakatsuki stabbed the whip-wielding assassin to death, then turned and ran, leaving the two short-legged figures staring at each other in confusion.
Cutting through obstacles and advancing unstoppably, he eventually got lost in the city, circling around and successfully attracting the aggro of all the big brothers, who surrounded him.
"Bro, no!!!"
Amidst the screams, Sakatsuki, dead.
***
"Dear passengers, we have safely arrived at Mifune City Airport. The plane will taxi to the designated parking position. For your safety, please remain seated and do not open the overhead compartnts to retrieve your luggage until the seatbelt sign is turned off. Please refrain from turning on or using your mobile phones until the cabin door is opened."
Not lingering too long in the sorrow of yet another death, Sakatsuki's destination had arrived.
Mifune City, arrival.
This city, along with the small neighboring city of Misaki, were the final two locations marked on the mysterious treasure map.
***
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