Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 835: Walking Into It

Just like that, as quickly as Himmy had come to visit the academy, he had left. There was part of Raze that wanted to stop him, tell him that there was no need for him to go, but Himmy was an adult capable of making his own decisions. It was clear he had already made up his mind.

Everything that Himmy could have done and told Raze, the information was already in his hands.

”I guess thatʼs that issue solved, but what about the town of Flendon? What are we going to do?” Liam asked.

It was then that Anna stood up from her seat and decided to rush out of the room, heading toward the door.

”For now, everyone just stay on standby, but get ready and prepare for a fight if there needs to be one. Weʼll use Cronker to deliver messages,” Raze ordered, and the rest nodded as they went off to do their own thing again.

For Raze, he waited for everyone to leave the room and then looked at Rayna, who was the only person still inside.

She had been biting her thumbnail and pacing back and forth.

Eventually, Raze walked up to her, and she seemed to not even notice he was there as she continued to walk back and forth.

Until Raze took a deep breath and made the decision to reach out and grab her hand, stopping her in the process.

”Raze, youʼre still here?” Rayna said.

”I am indeed still here, and so are you,” Raze replied. ”You seem to have a lot on your mind. I can only guess itʼs the attack on Flendon.”

”I feel bad,” Rayna said. ”All of those people getting involved because of me. Most of them that helped out werenʼt even Pagna warriors.”

”Some might think Iʼm worried about what my father will think, but itʼs not that. Those people, they were nice to us, Raze. Even when they found out we were taking them over, they didnʼt treat us any differently, and many of them didnʼt even know who I was.”

Although Rayna was well-known in the world of Pagna warriors, regular citizens wouldnʼt know what she looked like, and despite it all, they had been very welcoming.

Raze had to admit that as well, which was something he wasnʼt used to either.

”The worst thing about it is I canʼt do anything on my own. I canʼt fight the Behemoth Clan. Even when we went up against one of their pillars, I barely managed to survive, but going up against Sha Mo himself? I have to admit, Iʼm scared. Do you not get scared, Raze?”

Raze thought about his own mix of emotions, and he had an answer for Rayna.

”Of course I get scared. Iʼm worried each time I fight, each time thereʼs a chance that those fighting by my side could be lost.”

”I let all of these emotions in every second, each day, and thatʼs how Iʼm able to fight. Rayna, youʼve helped me out a lot, and Iʼll help protect Flendon with everything I have.”

”In return, can you get me a meeting with your father after this?” Raze asked.

Raze was sure of it, that the answer to where the Golden Globe was, what happened to the Dark Faction leader, was at the Neverfall Clan base, and maybe Belil knew something.

”If we successfully defend Flendon, and even defeat Sha Mo, then Iʼm sure of it. Our father will be the one that wants to meet us.”

Himmy was walking at a relatively quick pace and was already out of the academyʼs main walls and into the outer area. He had a big grin on his face as he continued to walk.

ʼThose guys might actually give Alter a run for their money,ʼ Himmy thought. ʼThe wound I received, I thought I was a goner for sure. I felt three bullets hit and tear my insides. Any longer, and I would have died.ʼ

ʼBut that girl, I donʼt think Iʼve seen healing abilities quite like that before. Even among the mages, she was able to save my life that Alter took.ʼ

ʼNone of them realize it, but Iʼm already in debt to them for saving my life. So if I can at least do something to give the middle finger to Alter, I may as well.ʼ

Himmy could see the bridge that marked the official exit from the academy area up ahead, when of all people, Anna appeared directly in front of him.

”What do you think youʼre doing, doing something so stupid like that!” Anna said, pointing at his chest.

”What do you mean, something stupid?” Himmy replied. ”You know I was telling the truth. With this, theyʼll come after me, and it will buy all of you some time.”

Anna was digging her finger deep into Himmyʼs chest, and it was hurting him a bit.

”You know whatʼs going to happen. You know,” Anna said, her eyes starting to water.

”Iʼm a squad leader, and I have been for a long time, looking after all of you. I got us out of trouble a number of times, and look at me Iʼm right here in front of you, and Iʼll be right here in front of you again.”

With those words, Himmy grabbed Annaʼs hand and placed it down by her side. He continued to walk past while Anna stood there in place, her head down.

A few hours later, Himmy was in another town in the Dark Faction. It was a town situated in part of a mountain with a river flowing down the end.

He had rented a room with a balcony that allowed for a nice view of the river and the rest of

the landscape.

He looked out, then let out a big sigh.

”They sent you, Scar?” Himmy said.

”They did,” a voice said from behind. ”I knew this was a trick, and if anyone was behind it, it would be you. Maybe you should have stuck with your squad-not that it would make a difference anyway.”

”Did you think because weʼre both from the same world, I might let you off or something?”

Scar said.

”Nah, the moment you became a Deleter, I knew you were a lost cause. Anyway, I would be careful, Scar... this is going to be your hardest job yet.”

”Thanks for the warning, but I wonʼt need it.”