Back in the capital, Noriya stood before the Xanarc, summoned to deliver a personal account of the battle.
Oisin: I was worried to find that you withdrew from the battle
Noriya: It was a personal choice after encountering the combatants I did, I realised it wasn't my place
Oisin: Wasn't your place? Why?
Noriya: I realised I was much weaker in comparison to those that I fought
Oisin: I see, thank you for your efforts
Noriya: I didn't do much
Oisin: No from the reports I get, be it little, I can tell you were of help, what's more you came back alive
Noriya: I see, thank you
Oisin: It remained inconclusive from the last report if Tohgi was involved with cursed magic or not, is that still the case?
Noriya: No, I can confirm that he isn't
Oisin: How is that?
Noriya: Upon encountering a cursed user myself and recognising his reiki, they are distinctively different