Chapter 79: Former Teacher

Chapter 79: Former Teacher

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I, likewise, responded on the spot by deploying my Chakrameth in both hands. I swung it at Gato, who had closed the distance between us, unfazed.

In melee combat, Gato was more proficient than I had believed. Even his daggers short range was ideal in this space since it allowed him to swiftly pivot and slash at me, who was using two swords, on equal footing.

Ah?

But even I felt secure in melee fighting. Matthias had personally mentored me in this field in addition to my expertise in Japan. If I succumbed to this, Matthias would kill me in hell.

I swiftly dodged his attack, and while Gato was seeking to thrust with a knife, I caught him off-guard and executeda leg sweep. Gato slumped, apparently in utter shock.

I can steal that with his skill.

No sooner had I swung Chakrameth down on his vulnerable chest than Gato opened his mouth in his hood.

From there, what was revealed was a magic circle drawn on his tongue

Tsk!

Hah hah!

Shortly after I turned aside adroitly, a breath of flame stroked my cheek. It was Gato spewing forth flames from his mouth.

Having somehow managed to avert a direct hit, I tore my eyes away from Gato briefly. Intuitively, I defended my side and felt the soles of a shoe on my arms.

Youre going to blow into pieces!

With an explosion of crimson light, Gatos foot impacted as if it had detonated, and I, who had sustained the full brunt of it, pounded my back squarely against the wall.

This was likely the intermediate-class magic Scarlet Sky Burst, but as usual, my invoking of the magic after generating magical power was too brisk. I slowly rise to my feet after confirming that my scorched right arm was able to recover unobstructed.

Oh wow, you seriously regenerate quickly, you are a man worth waging war against.

I have no desire for war. All I want to the end is a serene routine.Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

Nothing but lies.

When I looked at Felt, she averted her head away from me. No, you definitely said that, didnt you?

Are you still doing it?

Of course. Your ability is not at that level, right? Well, your request will be denied if that is the limit of your capacity. You can die here.

It cant be helped.

I deactivated Mist Veil and turned off Chakrameth as well.

Ah? Are you yielding?

No, I no longer have to cover my face. I had intended for cooperation from you with my request, but I felt that I needed to tone down your battle-obsessed disposition.

After applying body-enhancing sorcery, I held my unarmed hands in the air.

So I will educate you for a bit. Oh, and you can be free of worry because I will be assuming full responsibility for any injuries afterward, and I will heal any wounds to perfection.

Hmm, what is it?

I drew in a deep breath.

Why did you raise Ms. Alice, who defies all expectations of personality norm!

I screamed with all my force at Mirathe woman who had been Alices magic teacherwhat I had been longing to express ever since the incident.

Are you an acquaintance of Alices?

We arent simply acquaintances! She killed me thirty-seven times, you know!?

Behind the fan, an erupting sound could be heard.

Ahahaha! I see, thats how she treated you! For that, I do apologize. Then you are Eraser?

Yes, I am! I am the rumored Eraser!

H-Hey, you need to cool down a little bit.

Felt was uncharacteristically worried about me, and I adjusted my breathing. Damn it, I became so uncontrollably flustered after meeting someone related to Alice.

Hey, Mira! I get it, I wont be killing any more today, so get me out of your barrier now!

Oh, I forgot.

With a tap of her fan, the barrier instantly fizzled away as if it were melting cream.

That Warmaker Gato was so easily confined, it was no wonder she was Heavenly Eye aka Barrier Master that was so well-known.

On second thought, though, I was once again struck by how out of the ordinary everyone in this room was.

Viper Felt. Rate S+.

Warmaker Gato. Rate S.

Heavenly Eye Mira. Rate SS-.

Incidentally, there was also a bonus called Eraser in this list. The rate can be speculated.

Any number of forces would have been adequate given the nature of the request I was going to make, but with these individuals, it seemed plausible to seize at least one or two minor regional cities.

So, Eraser. What is this request of yours? I like you reasonably well, so I will at least listen to what you have to say.

Gato, who had just released his Cryptid Transformation, questioned as he put on the cloak that had fallen off.

In the midst of Gato, Mira, and even Felt looking at me, I announced the details of my request.

My requestis to steal a book that lists forbidden magic at the bottom level of the Royal Library of Magic.

T/N:

The old-fashioned language spoken by Mira is from Edo period. The same language used by women of a high-standing rank. Well, you usually hear this language from Geisha in drama. And it is the words that Boa Hancock from One Piece used if you are wondering what it sounds like. There is no direct translation of that tone so I will be translating it normally.