Genius Wizard Hides His Sword Skills [EN]: Chapter 135

135. The Beginning of Change (3)

I had no choice but to get up immediately. As if not allowing even a moment’s rest, a loud explosion occurred, shaking the building with tremendous vibrations.

[These crazy bastards.]

I quickly approached the blue barrier on the floor, revealing a scene quite different from what Tina’s room had been just moments before.

‘They’re moving this openly?’

Inside the once-pristine room, fragments of broken bricks were scattered everywhere.

[They attacked from outside the building.]

The wall connected to the outside was half-destroyed.

“Preceptor!”

At that moment, Angel burst through my door, rushing to my side in a hurry.

“Someone attacked.”

“Ha, I didn’t expect them to move this quickly.”

“I know, right? They’re complete barbarians.”

Angel, too, was looking at the scene below.

“To act so aggressively in a place with so many eyes watching.”

I hadn’t anticipated that they would carry out such an aggressive act in this space where other guests were present.

[They must have sensed the dark magic and become certain.]

The aura of dark magic I had placed on Tina’s body. Whether the attackers were from the Magic Tower or Revolucai, Tina was definitely their target.

‘They’re planning a quick hit and run.’

And as expected, figures emerged through the gap in the half-destroyed wall.

‘Hmm.’

However, the appearance of the terrorists made my eyebrows twitch.

‘…Are they that confident?’

There were only three of them.

[Right. They don’t care if they’re exposed.]

They weren’t even bothering to hide their faces.

“Y-You guys? What do you think you’re doing?”

Tina, too, recognized their faces.

“…Glun, Murai, Tigo.”

Her brow furrowed.

“May I ask why the three families have come to find me? And with such a lack of courtesy.”

They were the ones who had been staring intently at Tina Zillia at the banquet earlier.

“Tina Zillia. We’ve come to take you.”

The one who spoke was the long-haired man in the center.

“Angel. You said that guy was from the Murai family, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

The man stared at Tina Zillia with a cold expression.

“You’ve come to take me?”

Tina, too, seemed to sense that something was amiss, her voice dropping.

“That’s right. We don’t want to cause any more trouble here, so come with us quietly.”

Contrary to his words, the Murai family man was gathering mana in both hands, ready to attack if she didn’t comply.

“You crazy bastards. How dare you do this to a Zillia? Do you think your families will be safe?”

Although the attackers were from prestigious families, they were no match for the status of Zillia, one of the Five Stars [referring to the five most powerful noble families].

Normally, they would have been intimidated by her threats, but.

“Haa… Tina Zillia.”

The Murai family man swept back his hair and frowned.

“No, Tina.”

“…What?”

“We are not baring our fangs at the Zillia family. We are merely executing a mad witch.”

Tina bristled at the word “witch.”

“You crazy bastards, who are you calling a witch!”

Rough mana began to swirl in her hands as well. The situation was volatile.

“Tina. Do you think we came here without knowing anything?”

The long-haired man didn’t back down either.

“How much dark magic have you researched for the aura of dark magic to constantly flow from your body!”

“…What? Dark magic?”

Only then did Tina Zillia realize that something was wrong.

“W-What are you talking about! Why would I use dark magic!”

“It’s no use denying it. We’ve finally caught you. Do you think you can use dark magic and terrorize the Magic Tower and get away with it? We’ve been tracking you for the past five years. That effort will bear fruit today!”

Only then could I guess who they were.

‘They’re from the Magic Tower.’

They were the ones looking for the culprit of the Magic Tower terror incident five years ago. He spoke as if representing the Magic Tower.

“There, there’s a misunderstanding! Me, dark magic! There’s no way! I’m not some terrorist!”

Tina desperately tried to deny it, but.

“I see you’re not going to come quietly. Don’t worry. We’ll take you to the Magic Tower for interrogation. We’ll root out Revolucai.”

The three attackers simultaneously waved their hands.

Fwoosh!

In an instant, a bright light flashed in the room. Electrical magic, too fast to even discern its shape in the small room, was fired at Tina.

Woooong!

Tina Zillia hastily deployed an air shield.

Faaaaa!

The two magics collided fiercely.

[Not bad.]

Tina was flustered by the attack, but she remained calm when using magic.

‘She must be at least a 7-star [a high rank for a mage].’

She was, after all, a Zillia. Her magical talent wouldn’t be ordinary.

[But there’s a limit.]

However, they were also skilled individuals selected by the Magic Tower.

They had come knowing Tina’s level, which meant they were confident in their own abilities.

‘It’s only a matter of time.’

She might be able to hold out for a while, but Tina would soon be defeated.

Poooook!

In the end, an ice pick pierced her shoulder. Tina’s body spun around and collapsed.

“Y-You damn bastards! I clearly said I wasn’t! If my innocence is proven, I will make sure you pay!”

The three men took out magic restraints.

“Shut up. I don’t want to talk to you.”

It was the moment they were tying the restraints around Tina’s wrists with rough hands.

Kuaaaang!

Another explosion was heard. This time, it wasn’t the outer wall. The door to the guest room burst open, and the heads of those inside turned.

“I apologize, but it seems there’s some commotion.”

And beyond the doorway stood a figure.

‘Ha.’

Liu Delema was smiling brightly.

“Looks like something interesting was happening? May I ask what’s going on?”

The Magic Tower trio narrowed their eyes at Liu’s appearance.

“You must be Liu Delema of Delema [a prominent merchant family]. Judging by this scene, you might misunderstand, but we are actually wizards affiliated with the Magic Tower.”

“Hoo. Is that so?”

“Do you remember the Magic Tower escort convoy attack five years ago?”

“Ah, of course, I know about it. It was something that Hustaff was involved in.”

“It was the work of those Revolucai bastards. We’ve finally caught their tail. We detected the aura of dark magic from this woman, Tina Zillia.”

Tina Zillia, her arms and legs tied up.

“You scum! Who are you calling dark magic! Ugh!”

Unable to contain her anger, she could only scream.

“I see. Dark magic… It seems there’s a need to investigate.”

“Yes. So, please don’t misunderstand.”

Liu nodded. His gaze towards the long-haired man became quite serious.

“However, are you certain that the terrorists from the Magic Tower were Revolucai?”

However, Liu had a slightly different point of doubt.

“What do you mean by that? We confirmed it with a survivor from the attack.”

“Confirmed with a survivor… Are you saying they saw evidence that the attackers were Revolucai?”

“They said the bastards themselves openly declared they were Revolucai.”

“Hmm. So, you didn’t actually see any evidence. Perhaps those terrorists weren’t Revolucai.”

“…What do you mean by that?”

Murai’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

“Isn’t it possible that those bastards were impersonating Revolucai? I’m wondering if you’ve been chasing a phantom all this time without seeing it for yourselves.”

“Hmm. Liu. The Magic Tower has thoroughly considered this and pursued it.”

“Is that so?”

Liu nodded. The look in his eyes as he stared at the long-haired man became quite serious.

“…But what if you’re wrong?”

Perhaps it was because he was annoyed by Liu’s repeated questions.

“I don’t think this is something to discuss here.”

The Murai family man’s expression was gradually hardening.

“I’d like to investigate that fact myself. May I take this Tina Zillia with me?”

“I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but you’re being quite rude.”

“I suppose not, then?”

And then, Liu began to gather mana in both hands. It was a much stronger and fiercer energy than the mana that had been swirling in the room until now.

“…What are you doing?”

“Actually, I also have some business with Tina Zillia. I was going to take her quietly, but you guys beat me to it, so I have no choice.”

It wasn’t just the Magic Tower members who frowned at his words.

‘Liu…’

[That guy was Revolucai.]

A person who had business with Tina Zillia, who used dark magic. And someone who wasn’t from the Magic Tower.

Liu’s words allowed one to infer that he was Revolucai. He was even subtly revealing that Revolucai had been framed.

‘Of all people, it had to be Liu.’

The eccentric merchant Difon had said that there was a member of Revolucai in the Delema bloodline. Delema’s appearance wasn’t entirely unexpected.

However, because Liu was the only one among them who had caught my attention, I couldn’t help but feel complicated.

[No wonder he was the only one who was awake among those old fogies. His perspective on the world was different.]

I don’t know what their goals are, but they are a group that aims for revolution, just like their name.