Chapter 240: Past and Future (7)

Chapter 240: Past and Future (7)

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Luna and I both bowed our heads.

"I'm sorry......"

"Ahaha...... That can happen."

The handcuffs were finally removed after Luna visited another wizard.

It took some time, but it didn't hinder our progress.

"Suspecting the head wizard?"

"It's a suspicion...... but I came to check, just in case."

The candidates we had considered were the Empire's head wizard and the Prime Minister.

Anyone nearby would say it's foolish.

Considering what the two have sacrificed for the Empire, it seemed implausible.

But still, we couldn't not investigate.

They could have been feigning loyalty to the Empire while engaging in questionable activities.

"So...... should we ask the head wizard directly?"

"......That's not possible."

Whether that person is a user of time magic or not, they would respond the same.

A real time wizard wouldn't just admit, 'Yes, I use time magic~', would they?

"Then?"

"There's the head wizard's private library."

"Yes, that exists. But how do we get in......"

I pulled out a small necklace from my pocket.

The necklace had a transparent orb emitting a mysterious light, but it was cracked.

"What is that?"

"A magical tool that enables spatial magic."

It was the tool I used when going to rescue Astina.

It was only used once, but it was in terrible condition.

It seemed it would break with even the slightest touch.

Even well-crafted tools seemed unable to withstand spatial magic.

Luna, holding the necklace, looked at it blankly then frowned.

"Isn't this...... broken?"

"It seems almost unusable, but it might work for short distances."

There was still mana left in the necklace.

It seemed capable of use, but unlikely for long distances like last time.

"So, what do we do......?"

"I'll go into the private library alone. Luna, you get the head wizard to open the door. I'll sneak out in the meantime."

Given the state of the necklace, it seemed it could only be used once more.

So, when exiting, someone's help would be necessary.

"Me, lure the head wizard into the private library? More importantly, can you sneak out when the head wizard enters?"

"We have to try. If the door is open, I think I can find a way out......"

I couldn't give a definitive answer.

It might be possible with a normal vault, but this was the Empire's head wizard.

Unknown magics could be set up there.

"This seems too reckless......"

"It's okay. The tool might not break in one use, and if it does, there's another way."

"Another way?"

"I'll claim the tool activated automatically due to its poor condition."

"......Will that work?"

"Since no one knows about spatial magic, they can't outright say it's a lie."

No tool for spatial magic exists, even in the Royal Tower of Magic.

So, even if I made up some excuse, there would be no way to verify whether my words were true or not.

I didn't believe the head wizard of the Empire, who was on our side, would do anything to me.

If there was nothing incriminating against me, I wouldn't be pursued.

"Shall we try then?"

With that, I separated from Luna and headed towards the upper floors of the wizard Tower.

According to Luna, the head wizard's library was located at the very top of this tower.

It would take ages to dismantle them one by one.

I stood in front of the room, pondering over the flow.

Just then, as I was deep in thought...

"......Rudy Astria?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind me.

There was no sound of approach.

Where did it come from?

I quickly turned around.

Behind me stood a man resembling me, a bit taller, with blonde hair.

It was my brother, Ian Astria.

"......?"

I stared at Ian, puzzled.

"Why are you here?"

"......Why are you here?"

I asked, glancing around.

Nothing else had changed.

"......Did you come in using spatial magic?"

"Yes. How did you get here? You can't use spatial magic yet, can you?"

I couldn't let Ian find out about the magical tool; it was stolen from a vault.

"I made my own arrangements."

"......Hmm."

Ian looked at me skeptically, then scanned the area.

"Doesn't seem like you had permission to enter."

"Isn't that the same for you?"

"Why did you come here?"

"Why did you come?"

I parroted his question, and Ian ran his hand through his hair.

"We won't gain anything by staying here for long. Answer me quickly."

"You first. If we're caught here, it's worse for you, isn't it?"

Ian scowled and glared at me before speaking.

"The head wizard is suspected of using time magic."

Hearing this, I felt that my suspicions held some credibility.

"Is it because of the time magic incident in the palace?"

"You know about it?"

"If so, there's no need for further explanation."

Our goals aligned.

The head wizard's research lab.

I extended my hand towards the lab.

"Can you handle the magic inside?"

I didn't think highly of Ian, but his magical skills were superior to mine.

Having followed the elite course since the academy, Ian's current abilities were beyond my estimation.

Ian walked towards the front of the lab.

"Hmm..."

He briefly examined the room, then spoke.

"It's not impossible."

Why say 'not impossible' instead of just possible?

I narrowed my eyes and looked at Ian.

"That means it's going to be difficult."

As if reading my thoughts, Ian added and extended his hand.

"Let's go inside."

"Right now?"

As soon as I spoke, Ian opened the door to the research lab.

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