Chapter-72 Ten-Masters Clan Conference pt-7
(Mayumi POV)
I can't believe this!
How can someone be so stupid!
This Dr.Eriskiel just charged inside the Conference Room and threatened Elder Retsu!
The room is filled with powerful magicians from all over Japan, even the World's Strongest Magician, Yotsuba Maya is currently within the room.
Elder Retsu is considered the head of [Japanese Magic Community]!
A former World's Strongest Magician!
Former teacher of the current World's Strongest Magician!
Patriarch of Kudou Clan!
The highest authority of Modern Magic in the world!
Any of these titles is enough to deter nations alone.
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"May I ask, What is someone like you doing here, Dr.Eriskiel?..." (Retsu)
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Huh? It seems like Elder Retsu knows this person.
But from his tone, I don't think they are on friendly terms whatsoever.
From what I hear, this person is a wanted criminal who must be quite powerful since he dares enter this room.
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"Haha!..... Even though you don't show it, I can feel your killing intent Retsu! You must be thinking about killing me, don't you?" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"Well, I don't see a reason why not?" (Retsu)
"You don't see a reason why? I will give you one; because you can't harm a single hair of mine! Haha!...." (Dr.Eriskiel)
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What does he me—
*Bam*
Argh!
The whole building suddenly shook, the suddenness of the situation caught most of us off-guard.
I lost my balance and fell forward with a thud, damn it hurts!
I quickly turned over, only to see a portion of the ceiling falling towards me.
Of course, I quickly rolled over to avoid being crushed to death. Not a second later, the debris of the destroyed ceiling crashed into the floor beside me.
Sending small chunks of destroyed ceiling everywhere.
Everything was so sudden that I couldn't use my magic to protect myself from harm, few of the small chunks hit my left arm and forehead.
Immediately, the red liquid started dripping from the wound. Effectively forcing me to close my left eye, to avoid blood flowing inside.
My left hand was badly bruised by the impact, causing the skin to turn blue. I immediately moved my right palm to cover the wound.
Activating [Convergence-Type], I made a thin layer of ice to cover the wound of my left arm and tried to stand up.
Ahh!
My head hurts! Unfortunately, I can't use my magic to cover the wound of my forehead.
I need to stop the bleeding somehow!
"HAHAHA....." (Dr.Eriskiel)
This bastard! Dr.Eriskiel or whatever had the audacity to laugh!
"BEHOLD THE KING!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
I managed to raise my head and look towards the source of the sound. The mad criminal stood laughing as if mocking us all.
*Sound of footsteps*
Huh?
Someone else is standing beside him?
*Gasps!*
What in the world!
I can't believe what I am seeing!
Besides the mad criminal stood a.....creature with semblance to a human male.
'It' was muscular and toned, despite its relatively small frame. It had two long antennae on its ears and a large shell-like armour over its head that resembled a helmet.
There were dark pigmented areas on its arms, legs, chest, and head.
This.....creature had a tail equipped with a stinger.
"What have you done!" (Elder Retsu)
I looked at Elder Retsu who stood frozen in his place, little horror could be seen on his face and it was not due to fear.
How did I know?
I could say so because I know exactly the source of Elder Retsu's horror.
I could feel it, a psion that was never seen before!
A powerful [Interference-Area] covered the whole floor! I couldn't even move the psion to flow outside my body!
This whole floor had basically become a 'No-magic' zone for magician on my level.
Surely the stronger magicians like my father or Elder Retsu can still use their magic even within this field.
Even so, the sheer density its chaotic psion twisted the fabric of space around itself!
"Hahahaha!...." (Dr.Eriskiel)
"I have created the perfect Magician!...." (Dr.Eriskiel)
Truly a madman! This creature is no magician, it is an abomination!
"Those fools at [The 7-Kings] considered me crazy! Hehehe.....Now I have achieved the pinnacle of biological experimentation!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"I have achieved the knowledge to create life!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"I have become 'God' himself!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"Hahaha!....." (Dr.Eriskiel)
"After I kill every last one of you, I will hunt down those bastards next."
"The Era of humans has ended, my creations will be the one to rule over this world!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"Alright, that's enough....." (Erik)
This voice!? Erik!
I immediately turned back, looking at the collapsed entrance of the conference room.
Why is he here!
No no...this is not good, not good at all!
Go away, Erik!
It's not safe here!
"Erik Saltzman? Haha.....jolly good!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
*Sound of steps*
What are you doing! Can't you feel the chaotic psion all around the place!
I opened my mouth to speak but found myself unable to do so!
I couldn't even move my body, it felt like someone had tied a rope around my body!
What is going on with me!?
Erik stepped towards me, looking at the injury on my forehead.
I saw him raise his hand towards my wound before a relaxing sensation spread throughout my body.
"[Healing-Magic]...."
I could feel an itch over my wound, I looked down of my injured arm, only to see the torn skin being mended together.
There was no scarring over my wound, my skin was looking brand new!
This isn't [Healing Magic]!
After a few seconds, Erik lowered his palm and walked past me.
I could only helplessly watch as he crossed by me and stood beside Elder Retsu.
"Ho....I never thought you were on the [Druid-level]. I have only met two others on the same level as you." (Dr.Eriskiel)
"I would have appreciated the recognition but coming from you it makes it hard to accept." (Erik)
"Hehehe.....like father like son." (Dr.Eriskiel)
"Mr.Saltzman, I hope you don't mind me asking but why are you here?" (Elder Retsu)
That's what I want to know too!
"I don't have any interest whatsoever in the matters of the Magical Community and I couldn't care less about what is happening." (Erik)
I gave a self-deprecating laugh, a part of me wanted myself to be the reason due to which he came here, at this time.
But I, of course, knew that it wasn't the case.
I wonder why?
"Unfortunately,....." (Erik)
"Well, with all due respect Elder Retsu. If you fight that individual and I know you will, there is a high chance—" (Erik)
"You will die....." (Katsuto)
"Ah...well, there you have it, my reason." (Erik)
That's a serious claim but there is no change in Elder Retsu's expression.
Elder Retsu seems to be in thoughts, he didn't refute Juumonji's words!
Does that mean it is indeed true!?
This creature can really kill the Former World's Strongest Magician!?
Now that I think about it.
I don't remember Erik having any kind of connection with Elder Retsu.
"You just happen to be an important part of my project, I can't really afford to suffer a loss." (Erik)
I unconsciously clenched my fists.
Of course, it would be a fucking project!
"I am just here to observe and make sure no harm befalls to my assets." (Erik)
"Fair enough....." (Elder Retsu)
"What about the Saegusa girl you just healed?" (Dr.Eriskiel)
"A Druid doesn't like to waste precious energy into healing someone they don't care about." (Dr.Eriskiel)
Everyone, including me, turned towards Erik, waiting for his answer.
To say the truth, I was looking forward to his answer but I also felt scared.
Scared that his answer would shatter my heart into a million pieces.
"You seems to be forgetting the fact that I am a student attending [First-High School], having friends is very normal at my age."
"Or do you expect me to be a loner?"
This bastard!
He had the fucking calm smile of his face!
He changed the whole question and answered with such casualness that it makes us feel stupid for expecting a straight answer.
"Well...you are right?." (Dr.Eriskiel)
"But are you more than friends?" (Dr.Eriskiel)
Now, this is a good question!
Hold up! Wait a minute...
The hell I am thinking!
I could feel my face turn glaring red as I tried to maintain a natural expression.
"You seem very curious, Dr.Eriskiel." (Erik)
"You sure, you are not secretly writing a romance novel or something?" (Erik)
Pft!
I know this is sarcasm but your calm smile makes it seems like a serious question.
Nice one—
Wait a minute! You once again changed the question!
Arghh!
"Humph! I couldn't care less, you all are going to die anyway!" (Dr.Eriskiel)
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