Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 818: Just Getting Stronger

Inside the main building of the Dark Faction Academy, there were several rooms and places that were off-limits to the regular students.

One of these places included a Zen Garden. It was an area curated for the teachers to spend time and cultivate in.

There were a number of well-architected plants, floorways with white stones, and the sound of running water in the garden itself.

In one area of the Zen Garden, there was a large tree that blossomed with pink flowers. It was an unusual sight since spring had already ended, and they were moving into a wintery season.

Yet the plants were blooming brightly, showing all sorts of colors.

”This is really strange,” Alba said, looking at all the plants and running her fingers across one as she could smell a strong, sweet fragrance coming out.

”Even in spring, if I tried to have plants show this much color, it would be something thatʼs impossible for me.”

As she followed the plants more and more, she saw the large tree blooming pink, and sitting directly underneath it was Safa, cross-legged.

”Are you the reason for all of this?” Alba asked.

Safa, opening her eyes and seeing the Crimson Crane leader, stood up and gave a polite bow.

”They seem to react to my special power,” Safa replied, referring to her light magic. ”Plants are quite sensitive things. When Raze walks in here, they seem to cower away; some of them even seem to die.

”Iʼve been getting better at keeping them alive, but I guess itʼs just proof that his strength is far stronger than mine.”

Alba somewhat understood what Safa was saying. She had seen what Safa could do, her restoring powers, and had seen the destruction Raze was capable of.

She was quite surprised to see it had an effect on the environment. Regardless, she reached behind her, pulling out a cloth-wrapped item and then threw it out.

Safa caught the long object, and her eyes lit up.

”Is this...”

”It is.”

Unwrapping the item, a long white spear was revealed with golden engravings running along the pole all the way to the tipʼs edge.

The edge of the blade was glowing white with energy.

”It took a lot of effort, but Iʼm sure it was worth it. The Lux sword has now been turned into a Lux spear, so it should suit you quite a bit.”

Safa never thought that Raze would allow her to have such a powerful weapon. There were many who had seen its effects, and she was sure that he would want to keep it for himself.

For a brief period, she had borrowed it when going up against the Dark Faction clans. In her hands, she found out that the Lux sword was even more spectacular.

It boosted her light magic powers, and in turn, the powers of the sword increased as well. It was because of the sword she was able to match up to those she never thought she would be able to.

However, there was one thing-Safa had focused on spear techniques above everything else. It was her weapon of choice and what she was most comfortable with.

Now everything was coming together. She had a powerful weapon that suited her magical abilities and went with her Pagna techniques as well.

”It was harder to get it due to our usual guy being in the Demonic Faction, and we donʼt exactly know how well they would treat us.

”It cost me an arm and a leg as well, but I think itʼs worth it for our little sweetheart.” Although Alba said this, Raze had actually given her more than enough from the gifts he had received since taking over the Dark Faction; she was just doing a little playful teasing.

ʼI should be careful with all these items and how much that guy dotes on his sister-thereʼs a chance she could become even stronger than me,ʼ Alba thought, looking at the spear again and wondering if that was already the case. Just holding its power and seeing the garden like this, this person was beyond special, including the skills she had displayed in the martial arts tournament.

ʼWell, Iʼm sure all this work Iʼm doing for Raze will pay off as well. At some point, Iʼll be getting something from him, and I hope itʼs as good as Talionʼs item.ʼ

Alba had only taken a few steps forward, and in doing so, Cronker appeared right in front of the two of them.

”There is an emergency message from the teachers. It appears that someone from Alter has appeared.”

”From Alter?” Alba said. ”Then what has Amir said? Why are you reporting to me?”

”Amir is already aware. In fact, he was the one who told me to get you,” Cronker replied. ”Me? What good would I do?” Alba asked.

”Itʼs not you, maʼam. The one he asked for is Safa,” Cronker stated. ”It appears that Amir knows who this Alter is and believes that Raze and his friends might know as well.

”However, it seems like the man is in critical condition and is unable to speak. The Hybridʼs special power is being used, but itʼs still not enough.”

”Help someone from Alter? But arenʼt they one of the groups that might be after us? What are they even doing here in the first place?”

Alba realized that was the issue- they didnʼt know. Why would an injured man, near death, come to this place of all places?

Raze was a member of Alter, and they should very well know by now that he was the leader of the Dark Faction, yet not a single member had come asking about him.

He thought he might be able to play the game with Alter for a little longer-they didnʼt know he was working with Bonum Society, after all-yet there had been silence.

”Take me to them,” Safa said.

Going through the academy, it didnʼt take long until she saw a large man in a trench coat

being laid out on a table.

”Harvey...” Safa said, recognizing the person who had introduced them to Alter.

With a weak smile Harvey turned to look at Safa on the Table and manged to mutter out a few

words.

”Weʼre all f*cked.”