"You're quite good, half-elf."
Code 19's voice resonated near Ali's ear, laced with amusement as if a venomous snake were flicking its tongue.
"Among level 3 magi, you're the first to capture my movements. I'm beginning to wonder what your brain is made of, capable of supporting such levels of reaction and deduction."
"When you're dead, I'll open it up and see for myself."
Code 19's voice was gentle, but the cruelty in his words sent shivers down the spine.
Ali, exerting force on her hand, pushed Code 19's shortsword aside and advanced, her eyes fixed on the obscure face beneath the dark cloak, her gaze filled with anger and brilliant gold.
A stroke of gold suddenly appeared amidst the azure mana ripples, causing the entire mana pattern to vibrate at high speed.
Overclocking.