Chapter 454: Kill

Chapter 454: Kill

After activating the verdant flame, Sein’s mental focus remained relatively unchanged.

However, his mana reserves surged to nearly 400 points—double its previous capacity.

In addition to the significant increase in mana, Sein’s constitution and physical combat skills also showed significant improvements.

Given the ever-present dangers in Blackhaven and the watchful eyes of malevolent black mages, Sein kept his Verdant Flame Heart Rod and Verdant Flame Eye Mask concealed.

He also kept his Viridescent Seeds, along with Yuri and other resources, in his spatial equipment.

For this battle, Sein chose to fight with his innate power alone.

An old metallic magic rod materialized in Sein’s hand, and several metal disks floated beneath his feet.

These items, bequeathed to Sein by Morsidor, were not just equipment; they symbolized Sein’s resolve to uphold Morsidor’s legacy.

The battle between the Rank One mages lasted a day and a half, driven by Sein’s relentless pursuit and the black mage’s desperate attempt to escape.

Had Bhabaluka chosen to confront Sein decisively, the battle would have ended much sooner.

Ultimately, Bhabaluka fell before Sein. His corpse, along with all his possessions, were claimed as Sein’s trophies.

Ironically, Bhabaluka’s demise was avoidable; he had already escaped beyond Sein’s pursuit range.

Many black mages, who observed the battle from the shadows, shared this sentiment.

Although Sein was undeniably formidable, capturing an opponent of the same rank who was bent solely on escape proved challenging.

However, unbeknownst to all, including Bhabaluka, Sein was not fighting alone.

Instead of summoning Yuri or catalyzing the Viridescent Seeds, Sein called upon another ally—Sev.

As an aero elemental ranked magic beast, Sev was quicker than any other Rank One creature.

The sudden appearance of Aero Chains and an Aeroball cast a grim shadow over Bhabaluka, who was already drained from evading Sein.

Although the rules on Mordoron Island were not fully established yet, certain unwritten conventions were universally respected.

For instance, after Sein slayed Bhabaluka, the other black mages, who had been lurking in the shadows, began to disperse.

In this case, Bhabaluka was a sacrificial chicken meant to frighten the observing monkeys.

No one expected Bhabaluka to perish so easily, and none of them wanted to be the next victim.

“That owl...” A few observant black mages murmured upon noticing Sev.

Sev looked somewhat different from before, primarily because it had received the blood of a Rank Four magic beast king, catalyzing a subtle evolutionary change.

While the transformation was not drastic, it reminded those observant black mages of Martin’s owls.

“Could this be another powerful Rank One black mage recruited by Master Martin?” many wondered silently.

***

After the battle, Sein returned to the magic tower.

Sein was not sure if it was his imagination, but Faye looked more radiant and noticeably younger than before.

Could mood truly affect one’s appearance?

Faye was indeed very happy. She had not felt this way in nearly thirty years.

Although Zorro had protected Faye, the sense of security he provided paled in comparison to that offered by Sein

If Zorro had been in this situation, it was unlikely he could have done much against Bhabaluka.

He would have probably needed to rely on the authority of Dean Martin or Lady Jeanne to manage the threat.

In contrast, Sein could rely solely on his own strength and decisively defeat his opponent.

“Are you interested in the corpse of a Rank One creature, Faye? I can give it to you as a gift for your studies,” Sein said with a smile, tossing Bhabaluka’s headless corpse onto the ground in front of Faye.