Chapter 119: Village of Korokoro Tribe (3)

Chapter 119: Village of Korokoro Tribe (3)

Stellas First Tower, Vice Principals Office.

Vice Principal Archie Hayden gazed out of the window in silence.

He appeared calm as if waiting for something, but his restless fingers gave away a hidden unease.

Yet, his expression remained composed, as if he were trying to accept this situation with courage.

After a moment, someone knocked on the door of the Vice Principals office.

"Come in."

Archie Hayden didnt bother to confirm who it was, but he had guessed the identity of the person.

Professor Raiden.

He entered casually, and bowed his head toward Archie Hayden.

"Professor Raiden. Have you come?"

"Yes. The Priest has a message to convey, and I have come to deliver it on his behalf."

"... I see."

As Archie Hayden nodded indifferently, dark magic surged around Raidens body, and the Vice Principals office was suddenly engulfed by the aura of darkness.

**Clank!**

The door to the Vice Principals office closed, and everything inside was plunged into utter darkness.

Isolated Space.

In that moment, the Vice Principals office ceased to be part of the Stella Academy, and entered a fourth-dimensional realm.

It was a realm which couldnt be detected by even Eltwin. A dimension magic was one step above space magic.

".... Archie Hayden."

"Gah...!!"

Raiden called Archie Haydens name with a bleak voice and then grabbed his neck with his right hand. A sub-dimensional energy leaked out from his fingertips, slowly constricting Archie Haydens airway.

"I told you not to do anything unnecessary. How many times must I say it?"

Raidens gaze was now tainted crimson, and he looked nothing like his former self. In fact, it wasn't him; the Priest of Dark Mage Alliance had possessed his body.

"To target with the heir of Twilight Tower and even touch the descendant of the Dark Magic King... What were you thinking?"

"They... Are dangerous..."

"You must be out of your mind. You just stirred the hornet's nest. Master of the Twilight Tower has been dormant for the sake of training, and the Dark Magic King has been in a long period of rest after being fatally wounded by Eltman 200 years ago. As long as those two remain still, you shouldnt move a muscle! Do you realize how foolish your actions were?"

"In the future, before they... grow stronger... kill them, now...!"

**Thunk! Kwoong!**

When Archie Hayden tried to continue speaking against his will, the Priest slammed him against the wall.

"You stirred the hornets nest because you were afraid of little ones? Archie Hayden. Is what I heard true? I can hardly believe it."

**Cough!**

"Huff... They possess monstrous potential... In the next 10 years, without a doubt, they will become lethal... threat... to Dark Mage Alliance..."

"Ha, really... Archie Hayden. Has your mentality become so weak after getting involved with humans?"

**Grrk!**

The Priest stepped on his right arm, and shook his head in disdain.

However, Archie Hayden didn't respond. If the priest didn't believe it, there was nothing he could do.

After all, events were already in motion.

*Now, theres a risk that my position may be shaky right now, and Dark Mage Alliances location may be at risk*

But the successor of the Magic Tower, Haewonryang; the descendant of the Dark Magic King, Mayuseong, and even... Baek Yu-Seol.

With those three individuals, who were bound to become obstacles to Dark Mage Alliances bright future, gathered for an outing, how could he not intervene?

*This mission will definitely help the Dark Mage Alliances future.*

Archie Hayden thought that way and resolved to endure the current pain.

"But

The priest clicked his tongue in regret.

"Is there any guarantee that this mission will succeed?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well, let's assume those younglings pose a future threat. So, you're planning to eliminate them in advance... Why do you think this mission will definitely succeed?"

"It will succeed. I entrusted the mission to Azmik of the Kostalin clan and Mage Slayer Kalaban. When it comes to Azmik and Kalaban, they have quite the reputation even among the humans. They've slaughtered so many mages so far; it's only natural. Moreover, with their experience of defeating several magic warriors from the 'Manwol Tower,' theres no way they would fail to assassinate mere Stellas first year students."

"You're a fool. Underestimating those youngsters is your mistake, Archie Hayden. But why can't you see that?"

"Well..."

"Each of those youngsters is a wild card. And one of them is completely immune to the Supremes insight. With those three together... Can you really expect things to go as you wish?"

Archie Hayden realized his mistake after hearing those words, but it was already too late.

"You've stuck a bees nest upto the nostrils of a sleeping tiger. Tsk, if you weren't Stella's vice-principal, you would have become a 'sacrifice' a long time ago..."

He turned and chuckled, "Well, let's pray quietly to our god, hoping that no variables arise."

The priest, who resided in Raidens body, laughed briefly before leaving, while Archie Hayden bowed his head.

*I hope three of them die without any unexpected twists....*

After boarding the last compartment of the Tozmic Express, there was nothing else to do.

As long as they waited patiently, they would automatically arrive at the dungeon entrance.

Since Baek Yu-Seols actions had already deviated considerably from the original, it wasn't all that surprising that something different was happening compared to the original plot.

However, the problem was that they were formidable opponents.

Azmik Kostalin was known as the last survivor of the Kostalin Family. She specialized in a bloodline magic called Claw Spell, which allowed her to cast spells with her fingernails.

Although she had completely abandoned this magic spell after becoming a Dark Mage, her superior physical abilities as a Dark Mage combined with the Claw Spell to create a formidable synergy.

On the other hand, Kalaban had no special characteristics, but he possessed a beast-like combat sense and statistics. He nullified all of his opponent's magic with ease, and he was a ruthless Dark Mage who enjoyed cannibalism.

In a way, due to his focus on physical combat, he was the most challenging and dangerous opponent for a magic warrior.

Mayuseong, Haewonryang, and Baek Yu-Seol retreated without speaking, as if they could read each others thoughts.

"Hihiheek...!"

"What, what is this...!"

The paparazzi who had been secretly filming them were so frightened that they couldn't even stick their heads out.

Except for one.

*It's, it's a scoop!*

There was a crazy paparazzi who was bravely filming Azmik and Kalaban despite their creepy appearance as they revealed red eyes, and exuded the aura of Dark Mages.

This was because those Dark Mages had their faces exposed in the magical society and had a notorious reputation.

In those circumstances, Baek Yu-Seol had to acknowledge his professionalism.

"Come to think of it, Baek Yu-Seol... you're supposed to be smart, right? Well, what do you think? Is there a way out of this situation?"

"..."

Azmik spoke to BaekYu-Seol and extended her nails. One of her black nails gleamed.

**Swish!**

**Rip!!**

"Ahhhh?!"

The train's ceiling was torn open, and one of the paparazzi nearby screamed upon witnessing the overwhelming power which sliced through steel like butter.

Indeed, it was the Claw Spell.

"Hmm? Is there a way to slip off my hands? How can you bridge the overwhelming gap in power with that brain of yours? I'm curious. Go on and speak up!"

Even as she shouted, they had no choice but to retreat one step at a time.

"Why are you scared? Ahahaha, in the end, you're helpless too, huh? Its a shame~ Your head will serve as a nice dish for our Kalaban now."

"... Did you say Baek Yu-Seol? You have quite an unusual constitution."

Kalaban, who could smell the scent of mana, either witnessed Baek Yu-Seols mana leakage for the first time or he was just being curious.

He kept sniffing as he said, I didnt expect much from this meal, but... You might turn out to be quite a delicacy. Just behave quietly and let us devour you. I assure you itll be painless."

This guy was even crazier than Azmik.

**Thud!**

As they stepped back, they suddenly found themselves trapped against a dead-end wall.

Baek Yu-Seol could distinctly feel the emergency exit door handle behind him.

Even as that happened, Azmik and Kalaban were approaching leisurely. There was nowhere left to run, so they saw them as easy prey.

However, Baek Yu-Seol hadn't retreated for no reason. Through his spec, he was finally able to think of a way.

"Hey, do you trust me?"

When he whispered softly to Haewonryang and Mayuseong, one of them looked at him as if he were insane, and the other gazed at him with a bewildered expression.

But whatever their reactions, it didn't matter.

"Just shut up and trust me."

With that, Baek Yu-Seol shouted, forcefully opening the back door of the train, and...

**Thud!**

He grabbed Mayuseong and Haewonryang by the arms and leaped backward.

"Ugh! Th-this guy is insane...!"

"Huh, what's going on?"

Naturally, as they fell with him, they tried to say something, but it was already too late.

"He must have gone crazy!"

"Is he suggesting we fight mid-air?"

Azmik and Kalaban belatedly jumped off the train with terrifying momentum and rushed towards them, but...

**[Discovered the entrance to an unknown dungeon.]**

It was already too late.

They had already thrown themselves into a space that had been created within the small opening, so no matter how exceptional those Dark Mages were, they couldn't chase them there.

**Gulp...!**

"What, what...? What on earth are you doing...!"

"Darn it, what kind of stunt is this...!"

As Azmik and Kalaban stared in dismay at their vanishing figures in the distorted void, Baek Yu-Seol raised his middle finger towards them.

*Fuck you.*

In no time, the spatial rift closed completely.

**[Entered the dungeon, 'Korokoro Village.']**

They had successfully entered the dungeon according to his perfect plan.