Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Magic and and Natural Witches - (6)

Johann grew increasingly agitated, and Olivia nodded wisely.

"By the way, Z did say that there were a lot of people using this fake stuff."

"W-You called Magic a fake !?"

Johann's feet began to tremble, as if his existence was denied.

"Well, you all don't know anything about ether. And the thing on the back of your left hand? You might use it as a medium to use Magic, right? You'll be done if your arm is cut."

Olivia laughed out loud. But Johann couldn't laugh. What he said was true, which increased Olivia's threat level in several levels. After all, Magic is fundamentally different from Magic which depends on where the user is.

He imagined what would happen if he could strike consecutively with that ball of light, and shivered at the thought of that. This extraordinary power can rule a country. That's the reason why Johann doesn't understand.

"... If you have such prowess, then why don't you use it more? Wouldn't it be easier to deal with the Imperial Army if you used that power?"

"Because Z told me not to use Magic against humans unless I was in mortal danger."

"Z... You mentioned that name before. Was that the guy who taught Magic to Olivia?"

"Exactly. Not just Magic, but swordsmanship as well. I was taught many other things. Z is amazing and knows everything."

Olivia answered proudly. It was clear from his tone that he had great respect for Z.

"It seems you have a good teacher."

"Hmm ~ Z is actually not a teacher... Besides, you again? I'm ready for that."

"T-no need. As I told Claudia before, I am no match for you even though I tried hard-Owl, don't act rashly either!"

Johann shouted at Owl who was ambushing in the area. The Zephyr who showed himself from behind the boulder nodded quickly with a pale face.

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Private Places Fort Astra Felixus

Candle flashes in the middle of the night. However, tightly shut windows should prevent night winds from entering. Felixus slowly closed the book he was reading, and asked without turning his head:

"What brings you here at a time like this? And can you refrain from barging in without excuse? If you get caught by the guards, I won't help you."

"I wouldn't make such a stupid mistake. Besides, there's an emergency report."

"Sigh. You guys always do things unilaterally. Can't you think of anyone else?"

Felixus sighed and pointed his chair at the middle-aged man standing in front of the door. The bottom of his face was covered with cloth, and he was wearing black clothes. At first glance, his clothes were similar to the Heat Haze, but the air around him was different. He had a heavy and sharp aura that was unique to those in the killing business for many years.

"Then I'll start. Recently, we have confirmed the survivors from the Abyss Clan who should have been cleansed. We, the Asura clan, cannot allow this to happen. So, you have to help us."

The man said as if all that was clear. The Abyss Clan and the Asura Clan had a long history since ancient times. That's all Felixus knows.

"How long are you going to keep doing this? Your contract with a True King was several centuries ago. Or is the King immortal, and still alive and complaining?"

The last part was a joke, but the man did not react when he heard it.

"The king is not important to us. For Asura, contracts are everything. Even if the times have changed."

- Asura Ghosts.

That was what Felixus called in his heart. They were contract fanatics determined to exterminate the descendants of the Abyss Clan.

"After all, it has nothing to do with me. Are you done yet? The door's right there."

Felixus pointed to the door, but the man showed no intention of leaving, and said impatiently:

"The blood of the Asura nobility runs through your veins, so this involves you as well. And have the purest bloodline to become the next clan head. Beware of your position."

"You all decide that by yourself, I have no reason to obey. I'm not asking to be the offspring of a murderer."

Sieger's residence was famous for serving the Emperor for generations. However, only the head of the family, Felixus, knew that they were descendants of the legendary Asura assassin clan. His sister Luna, the butler Klau and even Emperor Ramza did not know about this.

"That's again, yeah. We don't want to use your strength either, but the target this time is difficult. If you understand, please help us."

"So you won't accept anything that happens?"

The man's voice deepened.

"I've said the same thing many times."

Felixus patted the wall impatiently. The man raised the corner of his lips with an evil smile:

"... If I remember correctly, your sister is named Luna, right? I heard she looks like you, and is pretty-"

"Silent. One more word and I'll kill you here."

"- !?"

The candle light flickered. The man retaliated when he saw Felixus' boiling rage. He placed his hand on the short sword at his waist, and watched Felixus vigilantly.

Felixus is usually calm, but will lose his cool if those closest to him are involved.

"... I will use this opportunity to clarify it. Your people can do whatever you want, I have no intention of getting in your way. But if you lay your hands on my brother or relatives, I will wipe out your entire clan."

The man's face turned pale upon hearing that. He knew very well that Felixus was capable of doing so.

"Ugh. You don't have to help, but don't get in our way."

That way, the man placed his hand on the door. But he seemed to remember something and turned around.

"Is there anything else?"

"-This might concern the Tri-General of the Empire, so I'll tell you about this."

"It's none of my business"

"The Abyss Clan's name was Olivia Valedstorm. A Major in the Kingdom of Farnesse."

"!?"

Felixus almost gasped for breath, but managed to hold him back.

"- From your reaction, I guess you've heard of him?"

The man looked at her doubtfully. Not only did Felixus hear about him, he was also a great threat to the Imperial Army. The girl who is known as the God of Death. He was the main reason behind the Crimson Knights' defeat.

"... That's absolutely right."

"I understand..."

The man replied just like that and left the room without a sound. Asura did not care about the Empire, and only focused on executing their contracts. They were not interested in how much of a threat Olivia posed to the Imperial Army.

Felixus sighed and leaned back in his chair.

(I never expected him to be a descendant of the Abyss Clan ... It's just that he's so strong. The Seventh Army may not attack Fort Astra, but I will meet him on the battlefield one day. I have no intention of helping them, but this may be our destiny.)

klan Abyss and Asura

- Olivia and Felixus.

As if everything was predetermined, the two of them could not escape fate.

Felixus got up from his chair and slowly opened the window. Lightning turns a room white.

A gust of wind blew through Felixus' hair.

"Wind of Spring, yes..."

Felixus' murmur disappeared into the darkness along with the candle-light

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...To Be Continue's...