-754- Settle our accounts slowly

"So he's here?"

After controlling Magnus with the "Blood Chain Restraint," Rozen slowly turned his head, looking in the direction of the director's residence.

Rozen felt no surprise at the appearance of the academy director. Since he used the powerful magic of the "Crimson Wing Formation" right in front of their doorstep, how could he expect the headmaster not to notice?

Watching the headmaster's arrival, Rozen remained calm, continuing to observe. The magic lines extending from his fingertips were still not retracted, firmly biting into Magnus, rendering him motionless. The expression beneath Magnus's silver mask underwent drastic changes.

"Master!"

"Master!"

The girls from the squad shouted consecutively, their voices filled with anxiety.

Being ensnared by the "Blood Chain Restraint" was no joking matter. Once the control over magic circulation was established, interfering with life activities, Magnus's fate would truly be at Rozen's whim.

To prevent such an outcome, Magnus must have been desperately mobilizing his internal magic, engaging in fierce conflict with the invading magic. Attempting to resist, right?

Unfortunately, Rozen's "Crimson Wing Formation" was just too powerful. Even with Magnus's vigorous resistance, he couldn't avoid the intrusion of the magic lines.

This unprecedented change in Magnus's expression made it clear that he was shaken.

As for the squad girls, at this moment, they dared not make any rash moves.

They were afraid.

Afraid that their actions might provoke Rozen, leading him to directly sever Magnus's life activities.

At that moment, their master's death would be caused by their hands.

Not sure if the headmaster sensed this, he turned his gaze towards Rozen, who was releasing astonishing magic power, draped in what seemed like blood-stained clothes. In his eyes, there was a pensive glint.

However, this cunning old fox didn't expose this point. Instead, he addressed Rozen.

"This is the headmaster's residence, Arneet-kun. Withdraw your magic."

The director said this with great seriousness.

Upon hearing this, Rozen met the director's gaze, as if seeing through the contemplative glint in his eyes, he smirked.

Following this, the crimson glow in Rozen's eyes dimmed, and the vivid red wings behind him slowly dissipated, turning into a blood mist that drilled back into Rozen's body. The magic lines connecting to Magnus were abruptly severed, pulled back as if by Rozen's command, and retracted to Rozen's fingertips, returning to his body.

This action caused a subtle raise of the headmaster's eyebrow. Reclaiming both the released magic and blood mist, avoiding any waste? How was this accomplished?

"Ugh!"

Meanwhile, Magnus finally regained control of his body smoothly after being under the influence of the "Blood Chain Restraint." It was as if he had suddenly breathed fresh air after suffocation, swaying as he almost stumbled to the ground.

"Master!"

Seeing this, among the squad, Hotaru was the first to react, quickly moving forward to support Magnus.

"I'm fine."

Magnus, however, coldly pushed Hotaru away. His gaze remained fixed on Rozen, showing a mix of wavering emotions.

Apparently, Rozen's use of the "Crimson Wing Formation" had left a significant impact on Magnus.

But, nobody knew that within this impact, indescribable feelings of relief, ecstasy, and melancholy surged.

"I must commend you for successfully mastering the 'Crimson Wing Formation,'"

Magnus uttered complex words for the first time.

Not simple words at all.

You see, this is a special technique that only members of the Akabane clan can learn. People without the 'Crimson Wing Blood' cannot master it. This has been confirmed over the past millennium.

For a whole millennium, many people coveted this technique from the Akabane family, even to the extent of saying there were many, but how many of them were able to truly succeed in honing the 'Crimson Wing Formation,' allowing outsiders to learn it?

Rozen, however, succeeded.

(His talent has surpassed mine, even surpassing ancestors and famous figures throughout history.)

Such emotions, imperceptible to outsiders, welled up in Magnus's heart.

This Magnus, however, was unaware that superior abilities were one thing; external assistance also played a crucial role.

Without Roman's thorough analysis of the "Crimson Wing Blood" using Chaldea's facilities, Rozen wouldn't know how to enhance his own physique.

Without the system of command seal, Rozen wouldn't have found a way to complete the "Crimson Wing Formation."

The ability to traverse worlds, combining various mysteries—this was Rozen's greatest advantage.

Just like the power of "Mind's Eye." In this world, no one could elevate it to Rozen's level. Only by witnessing worlds one after another, gaining diverse experiences, and combining them with his complex past and evolving mindset, could Rozen's "Mind's Eye" reach its current state.

Therefore, both talent and circumstances were factors in progress, and neither could be lacking.

Acknowledging this, Rozen smiled at Magnus.

"There are many things you can't imagine. Don't think I'm the same as before."

Now, Rozen truly didn't feel that he would lose to Magnus.

The two were no longer on the same level, not even in the same category.

At least, even if Magnus fully unleashed the "Crimson Wing Formation," he would at most be comparable to a legion, reaching a tactical level at best.

On the other hand, Rozen, even without using both trump cards, including the "Crimson Wing Formation," could rival a strategic-level existence, equivalent to the power of a nation. Not to mention, when both trump cards were unleashed.

In conclusion,

"We'll settle our accounts slowly."

Rozen declared, staring directly at Magnus.

"Until you spill out all the truths."

These words make Magnus's eyes tremble, ultimately plunging him into silence.

Seeing the atmosphere between Rozen and Magnus become extremely tense, the headmaster finally spoke again.

"Both of you are unprecedented geniuses in our Walpurgis Royal Academy of Machinart. Even throughout the history of the academy, there is no one comparable to you both."

The academy headmaster spoke kindly.

"I won't ask you to live in peaceful coexistence, as the academy supports students competing with each other for mutual progress. However, I urge both of you not to waste your rare talents on private conflicts. Many are looking forward to your outstanding performances at the Night Party."

The implication was that the academy headmaster wouldn't allow Rozen and Magnus to determine victory or defeat at this time.

It made sense because these two were the most likely to claim the throne of the Wiseman and obtain the 'Machine Doll'. Therefore, except for the stage of the Night Party, private battles were not allowed.

Rozen secretly chuckled in his heart.

"Anyway, both of you, please come inside. There are important matters to discuss with you two."

With this, the academy headmaster ended the confrontation between Rozen and Magnus.

The group entered the headmaster's residence with a suppressed atmosphere.