Shall we move to a different spot for now?
As he uttered these words and snapped his fingers, shadows rapidly enveloped the two of them, and Fas form disappeared from that spot.
Lennok stared intently at the remnants of the shadow, and at that mont, Fa reappeared, grumbling.
Damn it Cant you just go along easily? Its always the high resistance to magic that makes it difficult to control.
Fa had just tried to employ a specific spell to envelop Lennok, who, as anticipated, resisted it.
A typical wizard might not have been able to resist Fas intentions, but Lennoks exceptionally high resistance to being targeted instantly nullified it.
This spell is a bit tricky for too, so if you resist, it becos hard for to use. Its just to move us to a more suitable place for conversation.
Okay.
After so consideration, Lennok nodded.
If Fa had genuinely intended to harm or overpower him, he wouldnt have chosen this mont.
The Cartels executive eting. Fa showing up at such a critical ti to disrupt their plans was evidence enough of his strong interest in Lennok.
Furthermore, considering the spell Fa had just used, it was worth listening to what he had to say.
As Lennok ceased his resistance, the shadows once again enveloped him.
When the darkness dissipated, Lennok found himself in a spacious lounge with a panoramic view of the city.
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An unnad restaurant in a towering skyscraper.
Fa, casually taking a seat by the window, gestured to Lennok.
Sit down. Lets talk over a al.
This is.
The table was already set with various dishes.
As Lennok sat across from him, Fa imdiately started eating.
He spoke between bites of his steak.
This is a place I often use to host important guests. Its run by an acquaintance and offers a nice view. It seems even the most unruly ones calm down here.
Is that comnt directed at ?
Youre definitely a tough one.
Instead of touching his al, Lennok observed Fa closely.
Their third encounter, but the first ti he had observed him so intently.
Despite his unassuming appearance, Lennok rembered the power and sophistication of the spells engraved in Fas body.
More than a high-level wizard, he was a formidable opponent who could hold his own with individuals like Olivier Ron Maze.
Lennok decided to ask the burning question on his mind first.
A question that was essential for him to move forward.
Are you studying spaceti-related spells?
Why are you curious about that?
Because Ive seen you at least vaguely touching on those concepts.
At that, Fa stopped chewing his at and smirked.
Now that I rember, you did ask for magic in that field as paynt. I thought you were just setting a difficult price because you didnt want freelance work, but you seem genuinely interested.
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Unfortunately, youre wrong.
Thud!
Fa set down his knife and began to dig into the pasta with his fork.
He seed to have a surprisingly hearty appetite.
What you saw were just results of pushing my spells to the limit. They slightly touch upon ti and space, but its not to the extent that I can claim to manipulate them essentially.
Saying this, he thrust his fork into the shadow inside the bowl.
It seems like my black magic involves linking shadows to enhance the power of spells or combining different spells. Ive refined this concept to its limit, applying it even to objects and life forms. Just like this.
Swoosh-
The tip of the fork that entered the bowls shadow erged from the shadow of a salt shaker placed in the middle of the table.
It seed to be a temporary spatial movent created by connecting the shadows of two spaces through black magic.
Considering the position and size of the shadows to delicately control the amount of mana is quite difficult And its greatly affected by the ti of day.
Lennok comnted, to which Fa nodded with a smile.
Exactly. Since shadows constantly change in size and area depending on sunlight or light sources, its quite a challenging spell to use, especially outside buildings where theres no sunlight.
Though Fa spoke casually, Lennok rembered that Fa had used this magic in the bustling streets.
For a wizard of his caliber, adjusting the amount of mana in real-ti to the changing shadows was not a significant challenge.
But despite these complex conditions, the effectiveness of my magic isnt much different from spatial magic.
Fa stated, gazing intently at Lennok.
Why do you think that is?
Is it because spaceti magic is actually quite inefficient?
Exactly.
Fa chuckled darkly.
Thats why I like talking to fellow wizards. We understand each other well.
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Lennok had sowhat anticipated this.
For two years, he wandered here and there, dealing with all sorts of things, but all he managed to acquire were a few space-related artifacts.
However, handling such artifacts allowed him to understand sothing to a certain extent.
When thinking about objects like the Restraining Device, which required a considerable warm-up ti and devoured a huge amount of mana, and the Charm of Earths Embrace, it beca clear what the characteristics of space-related magic were.
Space-related magic consus a massive amount of mana as the manipulated space increases. Its like setting fire to a sea of oil. It doesnt bend the rules to manipulate space, but directly manipulates space to bend the rules. Its fundantally different from black magic, which rely touches upon space.
So, it ans that controlling spatial manipulation cos at the cost of consuming mana like water.
Not only that, but even to learn lower-tier spells, one needs a level of spatial understanding comparable to that of a high-ranking wizard. Even if one has the opportunity to learn rare magic, they might find themselves hindered by their own talents.
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What about ti-related magic, which even lacks proper information circulating about it?
Lennok remained silent.
Fa looked at Lennok with an amused expression but began to devour the food on the table relentlessly.
Thats why the academic and traditional wizards have long given up on the space-ti series. Eventually, by refining and redefining the magic they have mastered, they can interfere with those two great gaps as a result.
This might explain why other high-ranking sorcerers didnt seem too eager to seek out space-ti magic.
Of course, if one could truly freely handle those two series of magic, even worrying about the inefficiency of the process would feel like a luxury but its a realistic problem. Its absurd for wizards to abandon their path in search of magic that is hard to find and learn.
I see. But
Such matters were irrelevant to Lennok, who was not bound by the constraints of a magic system.
Going beyond re non-conformity, he was creating his own system and establishing his own rules.
However, instead of voicing these thoughts, Lennok kept them to himself.
Fa was unusually friendly towards Lennok but was ultimately a mber of the Pandemonium.
Considering the trust level, this eting itself was almost nonsensical.
Well, Ill end my lecture to my junior here and get to my main point.
As he cleared the empty dishes aside, a waiter who appeared out of nowhere began swiftly clearing the table.
Two cups of coffee were placed on the now-empty table, and Fa leisurely sipped his coffee while looking down at the city.
Co to Pandemonium.
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Silence followed.
Even after making such a shocking proposal, he gazed out of the window as if nothing had happened.
Instead of responding, Lennok slowly turned his head to look down at the cityscape.
It was a stark contrast to the desolate scene he had encountered in the battle with McQueen.
The bustling center of civilization.
The lively scene of the busy district was vividly chaotic and complex, but it made the sensation of being alive feel almost too blatant.
If you killed that foolish heretic, youre more than qualified, and with my recomndation, a simple test or two should suffice. It wont be too difficult to pass. The important thing is how much you know.
Fa turned to look at Lennok.
So, it doesnt matter if I reject your offer right now?
Hahaha! Of course. Did you think I was going to threaten you here?
Fa burst into laughter.
I have a rough idea of what youve been doing in this city. Soone as ticulous as you wouldnt have co to without any preparation.
Im not interested in clinging pathetically to a dark junior. I dont need soone who moves at the will of others. Even if that werent the case, we have too much to do.
Lennok found himself hesitating to answer.
His encounters with countless individuals had indeed helped him understand this world to so extent.
But the man sitting calmly in front of him, sipping coffee, was an entity moving in a completely different direction from those he had t before.
Was it wise to engage in a conversation with him on this topic?
Having seen and experienced many things, Lennok never overestimated himself. He was neither a sage who had understood the truths of the world, nor a prophet who could see and understand everything.
He was just a human being, living in the reality in front of him, just like everyone else.
It appeared to be a misconception that he could engage in an equal dialogue with this man, who seed to transcend humanity.
If, through this conversation, Lennok found himself aligning with Pandemoniums ideology.
And if that wasnt the right path.
Lennok candidly acknowledged his own uncertainty.
Im afraid that what I desire might not be the right answer.
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I cant even be sure if the question at hand truly has a correct answer. Nor am I sure if Im qualified to answer it.
Fa listened silently with his eyes closed to Lennoks words.
Its unclear how far the aning of opening the heavens extends. Maybe you guys are seeing reality more clearly.
Ascension and Revelation.
Which is closer to the idea of a snake biting its own tail, the cyclical nature of order?
Lennok felt he was starting to grasp its aning faintly.
However, this understanding didnt co from achieving so ultimate right to answer or reaching the pinnacle, but rather from being an outsider from a wholly different world.
Was all of this predetermined from the beginning?
How closely are the three sentences he heard just before awakening in this world linked?
The definite answer still eluded him.
Thats why Lennok chose not to force himself.
I have no intention of cooperating with you right now. Thats all I can say.
Okay.
Fa faintly smiled and rose slowly from his seat.
At least its clear youre not a complete outsider. Thats enough for .
In the spacious lounge where only the two of them remained.
As Fa headed towards the elevator at the far end of the room, he turned to Lennok.
But the others wont be as kind as I am.
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If soday the leader of Pandemonium needs you, will you really be able to refuse the offer?
Lennok did not respond. He simply endured the scrutiny in silence.
Fa smirked and then glanced at the elevator button before pressing it.
As he watched the numbers on the display ascend, he muttered.
The more you carry, the more entangled you are, the harder it is to escape. No matter how firm your resolve, it doesnt always work out as well as you hope. Unless youre like
The only option is to sever all ties.
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With that, leaving a profound remark etched in Lennoks mind, their conversation ca to an end.
Did Fa genuinely want to bring Lennok into Pandemonium, or was his sole intention to engage in conversation?
Until the end, Lennok could not decipher the true motive behind Fas cryptic benevolence.
The inscrutable figure, difficult to fathom, vanished into the elevator.
Lennok remained alone in the expansive lounge, gazing up at the darkening sky.
(To be Continued)
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