SPELLCRAFT: Reincarnation Of A Magic Scholar

‘U-uh…?!’ I suddenly felt chills run down my spine and I felt the attention of both Ciel and her very very evil master.

They were both looking at me, and even though I was within the area of influence granted by [The Pope], I wasn’t completely immune to the bloodlust I felt.

“Jared Leonard… Singularity… it has come to my notice that you were one of the obstacles that delayed my return. As a result, I will be eliminating you now.” The Nether finally let go of Ciel and he slowly began to descend.

Right as Ciel was about to follow him, he stopped her. “Wait here. I’ll take care of this quickly.” He said.

Afterwards, he resumed his descent.

I felt a menacing glare from Ciel on me, for some reason. This glare finally transformed into a very malevolent gaze—one that felt like she was waiting for me to get what was coming to me.

I had no luxury to dwell on the meaning behind her expression, though. After all, the Nether had just said something I couldn’t ignore.

“You’ll… eliminate me?”

So, I was first in line before the destruction of the world? That didn’t seem very comforting.

“Let’s fight him together, Lewis.” Karlia made a fist and gave me her usual confident smile.

I saw her lips quivering, so I could tell that she was feeling anything but confidence. How could I allow her to throw her life away like that?

‘It’s possible that she’ll die for real if she faces him so haphazardly. I can’t allow that!’ Both for selfish reasons and also for the sake of the world, I didn’t want Karlia to die.

“No. I’ll face him alone.”

“WHAT? You don’t stand any chance at a—”

“Neither do all of us if we rush in at once. Don’t worry, I don’t plan on dying or anything. I’ll do my best to come up with a strategy that we’ll use to defeat this guy.” I smiled at the two women beside me.

“But, Lewis, you—”

“We know very little about this guy—especially since the Nether is in a perfect vessel. I have to find out more.”

“Then let me go! I’m stronger than you.” Karlia yelled, not wishing to let me go.

It broke my heart to see her nearly cry, but…

“You wouldn’t be capable of the kind of analysis I’m opting for. You’re stronger, most likely smarter too. But… I’m still a better strategist.”

I simply had more experience in fighting, and Karlia was someone who was averse to violence unless absolutely necessary.

“Besides… I don’t want you to get hurt.” I touched her face with my hand, a smile on my face.

Frankly, I wasn’t the least bit confident of lasting a second against my opponent. However, it is said that people can draw out limitless strength when it is for the sake of others.

‘I hope that’s true…’

“I can’t lose you agai—”

“ENOUGH TALK!” Before Karlia could complete her statement, the Nether released a burst of energy from his finger—one that turned into a massive surge of purplish-black power.

It charged straight at us, and I doubted the barrier would be able to handle it.

‘That blast has enough power to wipe out everyone here!’ My allies were already regaining consciousness, and I had so many people I cared about here.

There was no way I could allow them to suffer.

“Protect one another! I’ll be back soon!” With that, my entire body became doused in multicoloured light.

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