chapter 40
40 – Leaf-9
“It’s murder! A person is dead!”
“Call the professors! It’s a warlock! A warlock has appeared!”
A commotion broke out. The cadets were running away.
“W-What’s going on? What on earth…”
Claire’s eyes rolled around. He seemed to be unable to come to his senses amidst the large crowd and chaos.
“…Stay here, okay?”
Is it Kazot? If you think about it, there was a time when something happened.
However, causing terrorism in a place like this did not suit their inclination. Unless the entire academy is in their hands, they will move more cautiously and secretly.
‘A dark wizard…’
Once the murder occurred, there was no way this matter could be taken lightly.
Whether there is Katharine or Katzot behind it. You can’t help but think that he drew his sword seriously.
“Where are you going…?”
Claire gently grabbed my collar.
“I’m going to check the situation.”
“It’s dangerous…”
“It’s okay. I’m a much more cowardly person than you think, right? If it’s really dangerous, I’ll run away on my own.”
I needed to save myself, both for myself and for this world.
My strength was strong, but it did not guarantee a damage-free victory in every fight.
If Kazot’s executives were really carrying out a massacre here, it was right to avoid them for now. Right now, I’m just moving to check the situation.
“Go together. You can never do it alone.”
“Claire…”
She thought it was dangerous, but if you think about it, there wasn’t necessarily a reason to leave her behind.
Although she looks a bit round and funny, she is a powerful dark priestess who can absorb Katharine’s magic for a certain period of time.
Unless you are a skilled warlock who can take the time to observe her, you will not be able to kill her once and for all.
“Okay, follow me. Instead, you will follow my instructions unconditionally. Understood?”
“Yes!”
There were numerous students filling the hallway. I went against the crowd, holding Claire tightly.
“Soo, I’m suffocating…”
“Sorry. I’ll let you go.”
“No, um, uh… I think it’s okay…”
Claire, who buried her face in my arms, said something vague that I couldn’t tell whether she was okay or not.
‘So, what is it…’
“There, stop! Entry is prohibited in front of this area! Just wait a little while and we will solve the case-“
In front of a small room used as a warehouse, several knights and wizards were standing camped.
“Oh, we have to go inside and rescue people!”
“That level of hatred! Who would have thought there would be!”
“Damn, where is Teacher Layla now?”
It seemed like there was a difference of opinion among them, and sounds of fighting could be heard.
“I will go.”
“I said it’s not possible here – no, Wade?”
“He’s a warlock!”
It was ironic, but when a terrorist attack by a warlock occurred, what was most needed was a stronger warlock.
Terrorism was basically an act carried out with the risk of death. Of course, there were some who were able to escape easily through excellent teleportation magic or artifacts, but it was not an easy task either.
The moment terrorism is recognized, counter-terrorism wizards cast a semi-teleportation force field.
You cannot escape unless you have the magical skills to destroy it, or the magic power or magic power to break through it.
Killing a warlock who was so prepared to die was not an easy task for anyone.
It is no exaggeration to say that most warlocks live with a bomb in their chest.
When an ordinary warlock trembles because he cannot sacrifice one emotion, one finger, or one arm, a warlock prepared to die can sacrifice so much that it seems ridiculous.
And the one who could stop it was a stronger warlock.
“I will suppress it. As long as Lady Katharine or other warlock professors do not come, I will be able to handle this in the most clean manner.”
The professors could not bear to refute it. About half of the people here were people who watched the fight between me and Katharine.
I knew how much power I had and how difficult it would be to find a warlock stronger than me.
“…But, if you get hurt, the princess-“
“I will take care of it.”
“Okay, go in. If there’s even the slightest danger, run away immediately. If you think a direct fight is going to break out, get out first and focus on controlling the guy.”
Those were quite responsible words. Preventing terrorism is the job of teachers, not students.
I took a deep breath, applied a defensive spell, and went inside.
“…Who are you? Get out of here! I’ll kill you-“
Inside a small warehouse, there was a boy trembling with anxiety.
“Fabian?”
“Why are you here?”
Instead of looking at the cruel and passionate eyes of a terrorist, I saw the eyes of a cowardly and fearful cadet.
“The story spread that you killed someone. The kids were all running away.”
Looking at the atmosphere, it seemed like no one had seen the body with their own eyes. There was no doubt that he had guessed this after seeing the demonic energy gushing out and the blood flowing out of the door.
However, like many ‘guesses’, it was also true.
“The atmosphere is pretty terrible.”
“Look, it’s not a pretty sight, is it? hahahaha…”
A corpse with its head blown off was rolling around on the floor. The body, with one side of the boat burned, was leaning against a wooden box.
“…You too.”
However, compared to Fabian’s body, it could be seen to be in a relatively intact state.
His blackened, stiffened arm fell away. Dark red blood was seeping out.
Like half-melted slush, black mud that was neither solid nor liquid was flowing out beyond the torn clothes, staining the floor.
“It’s me, well… because this is the only thing I can do.”
A deep resignation flowed from his voice.
“What’s going on?”
“I was doing drugs… I got caught. I was hiding here, but he kicked the door in violently and came in… Well, that’s what happened.”
It was persuasive. Because it didn’t seem like Fabian would lure these people into the warehouse with the intention of killing them.
“Isn’t it okay to just do it in a safe place?”
“I tried to endure it. I… I wanted to prove that I wasn’t an addict. Besides, I thought that if I waited a little longer, you would give me a stronger drug… Even if that wasn’t the case, you would protect me.”
“I’m sorry.”
“No. I was a fool. You were right. I didn’t want to do drugs to get stronger… I was just, like, an addict.”
A deep sigh flowed from his mouth.
“Do you know what’s even funnier? Since I’m taking drugs… I feel like I know how pathetic I am. And… You don’t have anything like ‘drugs that make you incredibly strong’ for me either. “
“…”
“I can see it. It’s not the look in the eyes of someone who does medicine. When I met Victor, he didn’t seem to care at all. It’s just that… he was originally strong.”
Fabian looked up at the distant mountain.
“Actually, I wanted to kill them. These guys are the ones who hung out with Conrad. Lastly, I just want to kill Conrad, no matter what happens…”
He must have known. Conrad wasn’t just harassing him for not paying back the money.
Numerous students would have been mobilized to harass the ‘weak-looking warlock’, and Fabian would have been one of the people who suffered the most bullying.
“No. I’m sorry, but I’m here to sort out the situation.”
“…I’m going to die, right? I’m going to be executed, right?”
I couldn’t say anything. However, he knew that the future awaiting him would not be so hopeful.
There is no reliable support, and there is no room for extenuating circumstances. Since he killed another cadet inside the academy, a strong punishment will be given just to set an example.
“Even if I die, no one will be sad…”
There was only one thing I could say to him.
“Don’t give up.”
“Give up?”
His eyes rolled back.
“Then what can I do! Your life isn’t getting any better! No matter how much you struggle to survive, no matter how much you struggle, it’s the same!”
“If you’re alive, it’s different.”
There was only one thing I could do.
“Because you will be able to see with your own eyes the people who made you like this, living in a more miserable state than you.”
“…”
There was a slight sparkle in his eyes.
“It was Victor who sold you these drugs, right?”
“He, he’s not a bad person, but…”
“So, that’s what she is… Are there other people who harassed you besides the person lying here? Isn’t this the end? There must be someone behind it.”
“It’s probably Conrad. But, that bastard’s status is incredible…”
“I promise. Please stay alive. I will make that bastard more miserable than you.”
“More… Miserable than me? Look, I… My whole body is contaminated with magic…”
“I can do that too.”
Whatever the circumstances, Fabian killed someone. No country can protect this.
However, it is harsh for him to bear the price of this crime and pain alone.
We must share. Not only that, but everyone who has a stake in this crime must share in this pain and corruption.
“So, surrender.”
“…From the beginning, from the beginning… I just told you to do it and it was done.”
Even though he is pouring out his demonic energy without restraint, stained with anger and hatred, he cannot compare to my demonic energy.
Fabian was right. I was able to subdue him from the moment he set foot inside this warehouse.
I just didn’t do it.
“This time, believe me.”
Fabian’s half-rotten eyes looked into mine.
He nodded his head weakly.